Keyon Nijee Proffitt

Keyon Nijee Proffitt

Keyon Proffitt Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 16, 2008.
PROFFITT, Keyon Nijee, 11 months, of Henrico, passed away November 13, 2008. He is survived by his mother, Yolanda F. Proffitt; his father, Joavon Crawford; aunts, Ebony F. Proffitt and Ta'Keisha Barnes; uncles, Terrence T. Proffitt, Sharad Clark, Ja'Quan Barnes and Kelvin Smith; first cousin, Da'Mya N. Proffitt; grandparents, Attila A. and Wanda F. Scott; three great-grandmothers, three great-grandfathers, two great-great-grandmothers; great-aunts, Sabrina Trienew, Monique Scott, La'Tarsha Young; a host of aunts and uncles. He will be missed but not forgotten. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street, also where a funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, November 18, at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in the family cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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November 19, 2008

Allyson Smith posted to the memorial.

November 18, 2008

Violet Hewitt posted to the memorial.

November 17, 2008

Christina Turner posted to the memorial.

Allyson Smith

November 19, 2008

Yolanda and Grandma...I was so so sad to hear of Keyon's passing. He was such a sweet and happy baby. He is truly missed and I will never forget him and his Mom and Grandma. I am sorry I could not make the services, I had a death in my family on Sunday...Please keep in touch...

Violet Hewitt

November 18, 2008

Yolanda I was so sorry to hear about Keyon, but like one other wrote you have your own special gaurdain angel now. My prayers are with you and the family during this time of grief. If there is anything I can do to help call me. I have a strong shoulder and am able to listen any time you want to talk.

Christina Turner

November 17, 2008

Yolanda and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We wish you peace during these trying times.

The Turner Family

Cathy Mitchell

November 17, 2008

There's another Angel "Little Keyon" in Heaven tonight. I didn't know you but I'm sure you were perfect in every way.

Mom- keep his memory close, it will bring you great comfort in the days ahead. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Sherard Clark

November 17, 2008

Yalonda, all my love goes to you at your time of grief. will see you at the veiwing of the body and the funeral.

Anne, HDH NICU RT

November 16, 2008

To the Proffitt family: Keyon was a dear little boy. I was sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

KENEISHA EPPS

November 16, 2008

YOLANDA MY PRAYERS GO OUT 2 U AND UR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF GREIF IM SORRY 4 UR LOST AND U KNO IF U EVA NEED SOMEONE 2 LEAN ON IT CAN BE ME YALL HAVE MY PRAYERS

November 16, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

lori thomas

November 16, 2008

We knew him a short time and will miss him and love him forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and he will be with us all forever.
Lori and Kelly

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