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Nellie Esaw Obituary
Jan was born November 6th, 1965, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She and her family came to Alaska in July of 1991. She worked for Providence Hospital as an OR assistant for 10 years and at Hope Community Resources for 6 years. Jan enjoyed quality time with her seven children and eight grand kids. Jan's love for her family, generosity and her kind heart were an inspiration to her loved ones. She lived with integrity and bravery.
She is survived by her mother, Velma; her brothers, Antonio and Randy; sister, Renee; seven children, Montriel, Rayon , Caprecia, DeBralion, Natalya, Sasha, Mya; her two daughter-in-laws, Chenai Norment, Shareese Franklin; eight grandchildren, DiQues, Dedrianna, Rayon Jr, Jamariea, Daquay, Carmen, DeBralion Jr, Messiah; and her children's father Robert Sanders. Jan Was preceded in death by her niece, Alexis Esaw; her father, Cornelius Esaw; 3 aunts and 4 uncles.
Arrangements entrusted to Legacy Funeral Homes. To share words of comfort with the family please visit legacyalaska.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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montriel
July 8, 2014
I love you mom.. I know you watching over me,I can feel you ,I can't wait to to see your face and kiss those fat cheeks you will always be love and truly missed....Monty.
samunique press
June 30, 2014
Our hearts keep u close
unique press
June 30, 2014
To my lovely dear aunt like I look,up to u as a young child growing up around u and all Ur kids I put yall all in my heart as my family words can't explain how I feel for Ur loss even tho I know Ur better with no more pain no more worries but Ur truly missed by us all I love u and keep smiling on us all Ur smile could light up a room I miss hearing Ur voice
Rick Benjamin, Hope Community Resources
Rick Benjamin
June 30, 2014
Thanks to Nellie for her work for people at Hope. God bless Sasha and the whole family in your time of loss.
June 29, 2014
Dear family
I am sorry for your loss may you find comfort during this difficult time. Luke 1:78
nikki gilbert
June 28, 2014
to my big cuisen I love you on earth and in heaven although I couldnt hold your hand and speak these words im sure you hear me now hold my seat in heaven right next to you and lexi and grandpa and warm them with your beautiful smile love your nikkipoo
Nyesha Steward
June 28, 2014
Words can't express how sorry I am, to be leaving words of condolence. You have been in my and my family's life since you stepped foot in Alaska. We shared strong family bonds, with love and great memories... I will always remember your big beautiful eyes and great smile! You will be truly missed and always loved... Nellie Jan R.I.P
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