Layla Alfadel-Reed

I´m sitting outside in the warm, humid H-Town heat, listening to Nemo Case - one of your favorites - remembering that last trip to the Bayhouse. It´s like it´s yesterday, you, me, and Jenny traipsing off to a museum in Victoria because we were young and could do whatever we wanted. I don´t forget those days, how you always had the brightest smile and outlook on life. I wish we could have lived our dreams, Layla. But I know you´re out there, somewhere, looking out for us. I miss you, my love....

I can’t believe you’ve been gone 14 years. Hunter graduated from St. Pius and is starting college...watch over him for me!!

Thana, my words cannot comfort you, but please know that you and your family are in my heart and prayers at this very difficult time. May God bless you and give you strength.

regreting not getting in contact with layla for the past years , feel sorry not to be close enough, but may god bless her soul,cousin you are always in our mind

Layla's gone, gently closing the door on a life lived with ineffable grace and a great sense of fun. She leaves us aching a thousand times a day for her touch, the sound of her voice, her laughter. But the goodness, the warmth, the radiance that were - are - Layla will live on. She may have ventured beyond, to that place at the edge of the world where she can no doubt be found gloriously dancing and jumping and singing off-key - she may be gone, but she left all her lights on to illuminate...

Steve and family,



I am sorry for your loss. Layla was a wonderful person. She always bring a smile to everyone. My prayers and thoughts are with you and may God be with you at this time.

I never had the chance to meet Layla, but reading the wonderful kind loving words that have been written about her I know she was beautiful inside and out. She was loved dearly and will be missed the same. To Steven, the Alfadel and Reed families, and Layla's friends my thoughts and prayers are with you and may God bring you comfort and peace.

Layla, had accomplished so many things in her life. She had done so much for so many. I am sure that by, now she has earned her wings and is looking over each and everyone of you. May the Lord be with you all.