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Celi n David Chapman
March 23, 2020 | Salem, VA | Grandparent
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Onjelique Christine Stevens
1982-2007
Obituary
Sept. 5, 1982 March 27, 2007 Onjo, 24 years young, of Salem, Virginia, beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece, lover and friend, passed away on March 27, 2007, after a long and courageous battle with cystic fibrosis. Onjo always had a smile on her face and inspired others. She was a 2000 graduate of Glenvar High, and a 2006 graduate of Roanoke College, where she was also a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. Her passion was the Ocean, traveling, being with lots of family and friends laughing and having a great time. Onjelique is survived by her parents, Gerry and Donna Stevens; grandparents, David and Celi Chapman; aunts and uncles, Jacque and John Malone, Teresa Carroll, Richard, Kaylann, Ashley, Mary Cat, and Michael Chapman, Dru and Ray Heller, Andrea Vargo and Ed McNamara, Bill Stevens, Pat and Alan Jones, Michael Stevens and Mimi Maduro, Lissa Stevens and Don Wood, Theresa Gibson Stevens; special great-aunts, Florence Jackson, Peggy Dobyns, and Nancy Wood; greatgrandmother Ruby Chapman; and many cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and Margaret Stevens. Special quote by Onjo "life is not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away". Arrangements are being made by John M. Oakey in Salem, Virginia. Memorial service will be at College Lutheran Church in Salem, Virginia on Friday, March 30, 2007 at 4 p.m. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of Miss Onjelique Stevens. Online condolences may be made at www.johnmoakey.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Roanoke Times.
Guest Book
HEY THIS IS ALAN IM SORRY THAT I WAS NOT THERE FOR THE FUNERAL.ONJO WAS A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN INSIDE AND OUT HER HEART WAS BIGGER THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE SHE HELPED ME THROUGH MY REHAB AFTER TRANSPLANT SHE GAVE ME THE WANT TO LIVE AND THE WANT TO MOVE JUST SO I COULD KNOW HER A WHOLE LOT MORE.THE FIRST TIME I SEEN HER I FELT SOMETHING AND I NEEDED TO KNOW HER TO HAVE HER LEAVE WAS LIKE I WAS LOSING MY SOUL.I THINK GOD SENT HER TO BE IN MY LIFE I ACTUALLY THINK SHE WAS AN ANGEL AND WHEN GOD THOUGHT I...
ALAN SAWYER
March 12, 2009 | BELMONT, NC
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Donna and Gerry:
I will ask God to comfort and carry you in your darkest times when you feel the pain as if it were new. What a precious daughter, angel, and gift.
Angela Johnson (Richardson)
August 30, 2008 | Virginia Beach, VA
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well my lil darling more have joined you since march and cant help but rejoice at the numbers that are coming your way ,pretty soon we'll have more family there then here.
you ONJELIQUE STEVENS are grandmothers only ANGEL,ash and kay miss you sooo much, they talk of you everyday ,remembering things you said or things you liked on them or someplace you took them ,and mary cat misses you too ,shes still trying to wear the tiny clothes you got her 3 yrs ago.
i love to see you go by in the...
celi Chapman
April 24, 2008 | Salem, VA
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Donna
I was watching the news this morning and heard.
I am so sorry, I didnt know.
I would have been there.
Think of all your girls often(Jackie,Donna,Teresa)
Janet Stallard
June 02, 2007 | Elliston, VA
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Onjo will be deeply missed. She is the angel watching over us all.
Donna
2007 Roanoke College Grad
Donna Mitchell
May 03, 2007 | Roanoke, VA
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DEAR DONNA,
I JUST LEARNED OF ONJO'S PASSING. I AM SO SORRY AND WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL GIRL, AND I HOPE ALL YOUR WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF TIMES TOGETHER WILL COMFORT YOU. HER SPIRIT STILL LIVES ON.
DINAH SUTTON
DINAH SUTTON
April 26, 2007 | BOONES MILL, VA
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Donna & Gerry,
I'm so sorry to hear of Onjo's passing, I just read about it today. Please know I'm thinking of you during this time and praying for you.
Robin (McCray) Ferguson
April 25, 2007 | Salem, VA
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Dear Mr. & Mrs. Stevens,
I was saddened to learn of Onjo's passing. She truly touched my heart. I know how difficult those last weeks were at the hospital. I have faith that she is no longer in pain. In the short time I knew her I could tell how special she was. I will always remember her fighting spirit. I am confident that working with you and Onjo has made me a better nurse and a better person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sybil Pye, student nurse
April 17, 2007 | Durham, NC
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