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Keisha Moshier Obituary

Moshier, Keisha L. TROY, N.Y. Keisha Lee Moshier, 35, of Sixth Avenue, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on June 28, 2009 after a strong courageous battle with brain cancer. Keisha was born on July 17, 1973 in Troy and was a graduate of Lansing-burgh High School (class of 91), North Shore College (class of 94) and Bay State College (class of 98), both in Boston. She had been employed at Amtrak in Rensselaer until her illness. Keisha loved to travel, spend time with her daughter, mother and friends and was a devoted fan of New Kids on the Block. She also enjoyed sprucing up the outdoors of her house with flowers and decor for whatever season it may be. Beloved daughter of Darlane L. Moshier of Troy; devoted and loving mother of Hailey V. Rivera of Troy; niece of Brian (Mary Ellen) Moshier of Ballston Spa, Christine (Thomas) Robinson of Tully, N.Y. and Andrew (Sandra) Moshier of Troy; also survived by many close cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., (corner of 115th Street and Fourth Avenue) in Lansingburgh. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to either Camp Kesem, St. Rose, P.O. Box 6335, Albany, NY 12206 or to the National Brain Tumor Society, East Coast Office, 124 Watertown St., Suite 2D, Watertown, MA 02472, in memory of Keisha L. Moshier.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 30, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
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Mary-Elizabeth Moshier

July 12, 2009

if tears could build a stairway
and memories a lane
i'd walk right up to heaven
and bring you home again

not enough farewell words were spoken
not enough time to say goodbye
you were gone before i knew it
and only god knows why

my heart still aches with sadness
and secret tears still flow
what it meant to love you
no one will ever know

but now i know you want me
to mourn for you no more
but, remember all the happy times
life still has much in store

and since you'll never be forgotten
i pledge to you today
a hollowed place within my heart
is where you'll always stay


It still doesn't seem real. Miss you so much! You've inspired me with your courage & strength & were all proud of the fight you had in you! <3 Love you!

Mrs. Anne Champagne

July 12, 2009

Hailey,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope you will always remember how much she loved you. Please stop into my classroom in September. I miss your hugs and seeing your smiling face through the halls. You are on my mind a lot and I am praying for you and your family and friends.

Jeannie HEILIG

July 3, 2009

Darlane and Hailey,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of your daughter and mother.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I watched Keishas struggle with cancer from a distance and envied her STRENGTH and COURAGE .I know you will find comfort knowing you have a beautiful GUARDIAN ANGEL to watch over you both,and the memories and love will always be with you. I share in your grief and send you my love.

Michelle Naughton

July 2, 2009

Dear Hailey,
Everyone at Dr. Cooney's office sends their love. Be strong and we'll see you very soon.

Michael Jerew

July 2, 2009

To the family of Keisha,
My thoughts and sympathy are with you at this difficult time.

Colleen Bushnell

July 2, 2009

What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the Master calls a butterfly ... may you rest in peace as you fly into your next destination, my childhood friend and fellow single mother. Thank you for living a life you can be proud of ... I'm so happy to have known you.

DEBBIE MACHIA

July 1, 2009

DARLENE AND HAILEY
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AS YOU AND GRANDMA GO THRU A NEW LIFE TOGETHER. REMEMBER GOD CHOSE KEISHA AS A ANGEL AND SHE WILL ALWAYS BE WATCHING OVER BOTH OF YOU FOREVER. YOUR MOM WAS A GREAT MOM AND DAUGHTER AND IF YOU EVER NEED HER LOOK TO YOUR HEART. REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WITH HER AS SHE WILL FOREVER BE IN YOUR HEARTS.

Megan Gladney

July 1, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jennifer Lawrence

July 1, 2009

Dear Moshier Family:

Keisha was a friend of my late husband Mark thru the wonderful programs at Gilda's Club. During his final stage of illness, she was kind enough to make him chicken soup.

I've followed Keisha's struggle to live with cancer from afar, and am deeply saddened for your loss. There are no words that will ever make it better, but I've always been comforted by this thought from the poet William Wordsworth:

We will grieve not rather find strength in what is left behind.

Peace & strength.
~Jennifer Lawrence

Stacy Moshier-Strope

July 1, 2009

Aunt Darlene and Hailey, as you know I loved Keisha and will miss her dearly. I will always be there if you need me. I know it will be so hard without the best women in the world. We will all morn her. God bless you all. Love Stacy and family

Christine Hutchinson

July 1, 2009

Keisha was loved her whole life. She returned that love a thousand fold, and I'm so sorry to see that this wonderful friend to many has left this world.

Jerry Fagan

July 1, 2009

To Keisha's Family,
Please know You are in my thoughts and Prayers during this difficult time.I know Keisha from Gilda's Capital Region. Our kids also went to Camp Kessom together.The last time I remember seeing Keisha was at a St.Patrick's Day Party at Gilda's. She was smiling and having a great time. That's the way I will remember Kiesha. God Bless...Jerry Fagan

Michelle Dow (Baum)

July 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of grief. Keisha will remain in my heart and soul forever. She was a bright flame who lit up the lives of those she touched with her grace and courage.

June 30, 2009

god bless you you will be missed.

Kim Smith

June 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Keisha and her family at this difficult time. I had met Keisha when we were both students at Bay State and then we worked together for a short time at Greyhound Bus Lines in Boston.

Alice Rubin

June 30, 2009

Keisha, I can’t stop thinking of you. You were one of the first people I met at Gilda’s Club – we were diagnosed with our cancers a week apart.

You struck me with your love of life, a spark. Your warmth and caring showed since the day we met, and since then I’ve felt connected to you.

The get-well card you gave me at the station as I left for NYC for my surgery brought me great comfort during my long hospitalization. I always enjoyed running into you at the station – we two survivors doing so well. You helped me in my cancer journey, and I hope that I helped you as well.

My heart is breaking for Hailey, for your mother. Keisha, many people loved you – that is clear. We will keep you strong in our hearts, and be here for your daughter, for your mother.

I send prayers of peace and comfort to your family. Know that you left a positive mark on the world. Thank you, Keisha, for being the wonderful person that you were.

With love,
Alice

Brian Leathem

June 30, 2009

Heaven must have need a angel to take you from this world so dam soon.Darlane and Hailey i am so sorry for your lost.

Michael Quackenbush

June 30, 2009

Keisha,

You were such a great friend. I always enjoyed every moment that we had hanging out! Im glad that you are not suffering anymore. We will all miss you so so much!

Rebecca Wheland

June 30, 2009

R.I.P Keisha, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Stacey Bechand

June 30, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May loving memories comfort you in this time of sadness.

3 Generations of Pure Beauty

Vanessa O'Rourke

June 30, 2009

Darlane and Hailey,
My prayers go out for the both of you. May it be a great comfort knowing that Keisha was an amazing daughter and mother. You two should be very proud of the woman you each made her. I know she was proud of both of you.

darlene coonradt

June 30, 2009

my condolences go to the family. keisha was a very loving and caring person. she was a very good friend and she will be missed and loved by all of us. darlene and hailey you are in my prayers

Star Johnston

June 30, 2009

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

June 30, 2009

Keisha you were such a sweet and beautiful person. We will miss you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family.

Loni & Charlie LaGue

Sherri Dan (Gray)

June 30, 2009

Your suffering has ended and you are with the angels now you can R.I.P. Keisha. You will be missed dearly but we will remember you in our hearts ALWAYS.

Janet Leavitt

June 30, 2009

My heart goes out to the family. Keisha will be missed by all.

Mary D'Alessandro

June 30, 2009

Darlane, My condolences. May you find comfort and strength in your faith, family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and may God Bless You!

Sara Dwyer

June 30, 2009

Moshier family,
You are all in my prayers. Keisha was so loved, and always will be, as a strong, courageous beautiful person.
Rest in peace now Keisha, Hailey will always be loved and taken care of.
Love,
Sara

Tammy Dushane (Redcross)

June 30, 2009

My condolences to the family. As someone who went to school with Keisha, she was always a ray of sunlight and someone who made sure everyone else was smiling. She will be missed.

Carey Hunziker

June 30, 2009

Keisha you will be greatly missed.Keisha was such a warm,kind,and beutiful person. I will miss her.

Amanda Webb

June 30, 2009

jess-
i am so sorry about your loss i pray for allllllll of u in this time of need
-Amanda

carol mason

June 30, 2009

Darlane and Hailey,may you find comfort and strength in each other as you walk through this journey together. There are no words to describe how both of you feel right now, but, know that you are surrounded by friends and family at this time. You are both in my thoughts and prayers and may God Bless You!!

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