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for Ahyanna Baker-Griffin
Liyah
September 13, 2025
It´s almost been 7 years ... girl I´m in the military! Can you believe it ?? Been in 5 years. I still can´t believe it . I catch myself crying randomly and thinking of the fun times we had at work and in Delaware. I´ve traveled all over the world and have kept your picture with me all these years. I wish I could go back and just be present with you. I love you so much, i haven´t had a friend like you since 2018. Talk to you later .
Mommy
March 23, 2022
It's your 24th birthday baby and I have been crying all day & still crying. I tried to have a "normal" day but today the pain is too much to bear. We are not ok. Continue to watch over us and your baby boy. We love you my beautiful flow
Mommy
January 3, 2022
Sitting here looking out the window watching this snow storm and I'm hit with sadness. To know that you are no longer here with us physically still hurts the same as day one. I placed a Christmas tree at your resting place because I know how much you loved Christmas and the tree. I cannot believe this and the tears still flow regularly 3 years later. Today's your sister's birthday. Hug on her a little from Heaven & continue to kiss on your baby boy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my forever angel. We love and miss you beyond words.
Mother
November 15, 2021
Another year today with your beautiful face and gorgeous smile. We tried to stay strong for you today. It NEVER gets easier. We visited you today and asked Doodle if he wanted to say anything to you and he put his head down and said "I love her." Needless to say the tears flowed and he made sure we released balloons for "his mommy." We love you baby. One of these days it will get a lil easier but today isn't that day. Watch over us my beautiful flower especially your lil boy blessing
Your mommy
November 10, 2021
We celebrated your baby boy's birthday yesterday. I can't believe how quickly time flies. He's 4 now. 4! And he's every bit of you. We love you and we miss you. Keep looking down on him
alex
March 9, 2021
hey ahyanna, I've been very much struggling mentally, physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. this vulnerability I feel is beyond my control. I feel like my life isn't full with the yearning presents of you. come back, don't leave, why; is what runs through my head every day I reminisce about the dreadful and desirable day that changed my life/ that traded my trust for inability. my conscience is incapable of this comprehension of loss, of heartache. the things I had to regain and than the things ive lost again. i miss you, i miss the thoughts of your presents, i miss janai. everyday is a(n) unexpected fortune everyday i try to forget the pain or dismiss the realness from others. but one postitive thing i can surely say is that everyday i wake up, a clean slate, a new begining and its all of what you make it so i change my mindset i grind everyday to be the best person i can be.to control the things i can control and let God do the rest. thank you for still teaching me i love you so much ahyanna my beautiful flower!
Lanna
November 17, 2020
I have you on my altar now
You are very missed and I pray your transition is easy
May you be at peace
LaWanda
November 16, 2020
2 years!! Make it make sense GOD because I still have no understanding...your baby brother said to me tonight when we were visiting you, "Mommy she's in a much better place." I said "What do you mean?" He said "she's in a much better place than here." And all I could say was "yes, yes she is." With this crazy world but it still does NOT make it easier. Mommy loves & misses you beyond explanation & I'm goin to continue to fight for you in every way possible! Rest easy my forever angel
Iesha
November 16, 2020
It's so crazy. I have been trying to stay busy because all I keep things about the day I got the call. It crushed me. You will always be my Munchie. Oh yeah! I got to see little man again and girl he is big and is so smart. Our kids finally got to me. I told mom I will come over anytime and play store with him. He likes giving money back but if you were here. I can here you right now talking about opp Janai that is not how you do lol. Miss you girly
Tammy Wingate
November 16, 2020
I didnt have the pleasure to know Ahyanna, but to see & know her mother from a far is to know Love & Light Even Thru All the Pain! Lawanda My Darling, I Wish You Peace & Comfort in All Your Trying Days! I Wish for an Ease of Pain Where Allowed, I Wish for Ahyanna to Visit You in Your Best of Spirits to Your Worst, Please Father God Relieve Lawanda from the Everlasting Heartaches & Pains herself & family have to Endure Daily & Show Them the Ways to Not Suppress the Feelings but to Live by Light & Love that Ahyanna Would Want!!! I Pray for All Good Things Amongst the Baker Family & to Be Able to Push Through with Brighter Days Ahead & Not to Accomplish All Good Things as Individuals But as a the Beautiful Family They Are!
Peace & Blessings Beloved
Amen
Deanna
November 15, 2020
I pray you provide strength to your Mom & siblings & most importantly that beautiful baby boy!! You are truly missed
LaWanda Y. Griffin
August 31, 2020
There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of me. Everyone told me that time will make easier, bearable and it hasn't! I still cry, scream, get angry, shut down & shut myself off from the world like its day one. I look to the sky hoping that I'll see some sign of you or from you. Doodle is getting sooooo big and looking and acting more and more like you EVERY DAY! November 15th will make it 2 years that you was taken from us. How do I continue to breathe?? Mommy loves you beyond death baby. Watch over me and your brothers and sisters 'til we all meet again
LaWanda
May 19, 2020
Mother's Day has passed and I sent a big HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to the Heavens for you. It was so hard but I made it through the day. Your sisters and brothers helped me. My heart mainly ached because of the thought of your beautiful son being without his mother was too much to bear. The past 2 weeks have been hell on Earth. I'm praying this week will be different. Mommy loves you beyond death. Please continue to keep an eye on us and check in with your baby boy. He misses you terribly.
Tiffany Brittingham
March 23, 2020
Happy Birthday baby girl !!!
Alanta
March 23, 2020
Happy birthday my love !!!!
Teena Irvin
March 23, 2020
Happy Birthday Beautiful ❣
Iesha
March 23, 2020
Happy Birthday Munchie!!!! You are truly missed!!
Autumn
March 23, 2020
Happy Birthday in heaven
Mommy
March 23, 2020
Happy 22nd birthday mommy's angel Today is a hard one but we're gonna push through. Enjoy your Heavenly day baby
Mommy
March 21, 2020
I think about you every day and every night; every second of every minute. The days go by and it's not getting any easier. I still shed tears almost every day. Mommy loves and misses you baby. I still feel like I'm living a dream.
B
February 4, 2020
Thinking about you beautiful I try not to Question God about certain things in life that are beyond me .. so Im going to stick with that and instead of Question why, Im Thanking God for holding you tight in his arms for us ! Love you lil cuz ❤
Vergenus Baker
January 2, 2020
I love you so much and miss you but until we meet again in the air.
December 30, 2019
I'm thinking of you heavy. Been crying all day. I love you and miss you beyond words.
Anaya Baker
December 29, 2019
Hi Cousin I honestly miss you but I know that u bless us with a mini you. I see Janai almost everyday and everyday he surprises me with things hes learned along the way, hes so smart. He laughs and his laughs are contagious to anyone around him. He smiles just like you. I love you Ahyanna
Sivahn Griffin
December 28, 2019
Hey Ahyanna, its been over a year and I miss you soo much! Your all I think about and I wish u were here with us :(.
Nothing Is the same anymore without u and everything has changed. Im trying my best to do everything for you and Im trying not to give up on many things bc I know thats not what u would have wanted. Its hard losing an older sister but I miss you soo much :(. I love you FOREVER AND ALWAYS!!!!
Alex Baker
December 28, 2019
Ahyanna/our beautiful flower, I remember the last time we spoke before everyone lives changed forever. I remember when me and you were at mom mom and Ddads I was only there for a quick second. You were holding Janai being the mom that you are holding him with your warm gentle touch. Well like I said I was only there for a quick second so I was going out the door and I said See yall love you I only heard my grandparents I peeked back in the door and said I love you Ahyanna she said I love you too Alex{with the little tone she got from her stubborn mother}(she gonna kill I said this). Those were the last words I heard from your soft sweet heartfelt voice. Id love to see your beautiful smile and to hear you say I love you again or to hold our man. You left back your legacy and trust it will live on forever because you might not be in the flesh but your little bundle that brings us joy and memory lives on! ~We love you Ahyanna Janay your Lil cousin Alex
Deanna W
December 27, 2019
Hey Ahyanna! You are truly missed down here on earth... Say hi to my Mommy for me ❤
December 27, 2019
I'm days late because I haven't been well. We put a stocking up for you on Christmas because we knew you was there. Although, I cried for hours I tried to be strong for your son and your sisters and brothers. Merry after Christmas baby! We love and miss you soooo much!!!
They love and miss you so much. We celebrated your life 12/3/2018
December 27, 2019
Made for me by your second mommy Carla=œ
December 27, 2019
Mommy's twin!
December 27, 2019
Aunt Mani taught me a new face lol
December 27, 2019
Doodlebutt's 1st Halloween
December 27, 2019
Happy birthday Janay from Lesia
December 27, 2019
Silly like mommy
December 27, 2019
Your Celebration of Life
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
My Christmas gift from Nyssi. It has your voice and I play it when I need to hear from you
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
Happy 21st birthday Janay!!!
December 27, 2019
I found the Mother's Day card you gave to me last year and I cried
December 27, 2019
Part of your 21st b day celebration...Aunt Nyssi & Doodlebutt
December 27, 2019
Happy 1st birthday Doodlebutt!! Your friends arranged his party. It was Paw Patrol themed
December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
A double rainbow the day before your birthday.
December 27, 2019
Jennifer Elder
December 27, 2019
Ahyanna we love and we miss you❤. Still so unbelievable that your gone . You left a beautiful mark in this world and will always be remembered forever in our minds and in our hearts ❤.
We celebrated you BIG for your 21st birthday!!
December 27, 2019
Our 1st Easter without you. It was one of your favorite holidays=
December 27, 2019
Asia Griffin
December 24, 2019
Hey Ahyanna things have been so different since you have been gone, and it still hurts that you are actually gone and you aren't coming back, but you will always and forever be my ride or die, bestfriend and we will always be Hansel and Gretal. NOBODY will ever be able to take your place. I love you to the moon and back and back again.
LaWanda Griffin
December 10, 2019
It's raining and all I can do is think about you. I truly dislike the rain. It rained for days when you was missing. It rained when they told us you were gone. It rained when we laid you to rest. There's never a day that goes by that I miss you any less. My heart misses you more with each passing day. My baby I'm tryin to stay strong. I love you for life! Mommy's baby always
April W
December 5, 2019
Loving memory
Brit
December 5, 2019
It's been 1 year, 365 days, 8760 hours, 525600 minutes since the day we saw you for one last time. May the light from the candle symbolize light to be spread to any dark area to the family and friends of Ahyanna and may she feel the warmth from the flame and know that she is safe in the arms of God himself in heaven. I continue to pray for peace and comfort during this season and time of remembering the day your physical body was taken from us. 7 days you were gone missing, we lay your body to rest on the 7th day of the week, God rested on the seventh day and the creation was complete. 7 is a symbol of completion. We may not have gotten the answers and outcomes we wanted but the search for you was completed. I pray that the light from the candle will forever shine so you can see and feel the love from your family, friends and especially your son Ahyanna. You will forever be in our hearts and minds. You placed something special in each person you've encountered within the 20 years you blessed this earth. We will continue to hold onto those moments, memories, and lessons you've given and shown us.
Love You Forever & Always!
Rodnett Baker
December 5, 2019
Hi auntie pretty girl auntie loves you and misses you a lot but I know that you are in a better place can't wait to see you again love you keep that pretty smile .
Sharonda Goode-Dorsett
December 4, 2019
Continue to watch over your family and rest in peace beautiful.
Mrs. Tee
December 4, 2019
Gone too soon but will never be forgotten! You beautiful smile remains in our hearts!! Rest in paradise sweet angel as you continue to watch over your family!!
Raina Nettles
December 4, 2019
Rest easy baby girl. You are deeply loved. Watch over your parents. Stand in glory. You are missed.
Tina Baker
December 4, 2019
Missing you dearly I think about you daily rest on baby girl and continue watching over us
December 4, 2019
With Love Thru All the Times
Lanna
December 4, 2019
Still cant believe your gone . You never think such a tragedy can happen so close to home . Youre definitely missed and forever loved . Im grateful to have known you loved you and be able to say I watched you grow . Such a perfect spirit . We love you .
Bianca Parker
December 4, 2019
Lighting a candle for you today beautiful knowing that you are lighting up the heavens!! Rest easy lil cuz!! ❤
December 4, 2019
Your one year anniversary has come so quick. I thought I could do it but i could not. I cried from my soul like it was the day I lost you all over again. The worse part is it rained!! It was raining when we found out you were taken from us. I miss you beyond words. Only my heart knows how deep this pain goes. Please continue to speak to your son. He sees your picture and says mama and kisses it. I was praying he wouldn't notice. Although he just turned 2 he's extremely smart. Watch over us baby girl. Mommy loves you my forever angel
Cynthia Wharton
January 3, 2019
Ahyanna My Little Munchieee ❤ I Miss You So Much I Wish I Couldve Told You I Loved You One Last Time But I Know Your Watchin Over Me. I Love You Baby And Continue To Watch Over Us Sleep In Heaven My Angel
Candice Griffin
December 23, 2018
Words cant express the way I feel about my YaYa! I miss you more and more everyday!! You will always be my YaYa & I will always be your fav Auntie!!! My love for you will continue to grow stronger as the days, months, years go by!! Fly high with angels above and may you rest easy as you watch over us!!! I love you & miss u.......you will Always & Forever be my YaYa, Love Auntie Candice ❤❤
Stephannie Pope
December 23, 2018
A beautiful person inside and out. Words can't express the love your family and friends have for you. I know you will continue to watch over them as a beautiful angel. Your memory will be forever remembered and motivation to keep pushing forward.
Amani Griffin
December 22, 2018
Man words can't even describe how much this hurts and how much I miss you. I'm still waiting on you to text and call me back. You had such a gentle joyful spirit. So strong. I will make sure that your son is always good. Dr. Mother Goose loves you ssooo much. I will do everything to make you proud. Watch over us, okay? You'll never be forgotten. Tell the others I said hey for me❤
LaWanda Griffin
December 22, 2018
I'll light a candle for you every day until the Heavens are filled. This pain is too much to bear. I miss you my forever angel.
LaWanda Griffin
December 22, 2018
I'll light a candle for you every day to fill the Heavens. This pain is too much to bear. I miss you my forever angel!
Tina Baker
December 21, 2018
Still waiting for you to call and walk through the door telling me all about your day. When you left me behind it's like taking apart of me with you I know you was my first granddaughter but you was more then that to me it's like posting my own daughter. I know you are gone but not forgotten when I feel the wind blowing I know you are there a word or a song I know you are with me. I will never forget the day you were born like a doll baby what joy you have giving me for the pass 20 years. I will always love you my baby girl you will always be In my heart.
Veronica Weatherspoon
December 21, 2018
Sorry I didn't have the opportunity to know my lil cousin like I should have. Sleep in Peace daddy's girl
Rodnett Baker
December 20, 2018
I miss you alot Ahyanna auntie loves you so much your my first neice and so precious also known as my stink stink auntie loves you
Asia Griffin
December 20, 2018
Me and you were so close, you would tell me everything and i would tell you everything, it was like you just understood me and you never once felt the need to judge me, you just took me as i am. I will never forget the day we decided to call eachother Hansel and Gretel and even thought you may be gone you will still ALWAYS be Gretel to me I love you with everything in me
Sowanda Parker
December 20, 2018
My heart goes out to the family. I am so glad I got to know Ahyanna. She was unique and I will never forget what she would say when I would come over after not seeing me in awhile. "And what do you want and where you been?" She would then give me a big beautiful smile then hug me. She will never be forgotten. I love all of y'all.
Robinae Harris
December 20, 2018
Thank you for always being there , for saving me from myself , for caring about me & loving me .. Thank you for everything . i miss you so much , word will never be able to describe , i hope im makin you proud school mom .. watch over us ❤
NaTasha Stewart
December 20, 2018
You are missed more each and every day, not a day goes by that you dont cross my mind. When I start to feel sad I see your smile and can hear your laugh and I will carry that with me always. I love you Janay until we meet again
Deanna Wright
December 19, 2018
Ahyanna...I know you're seeing how many hearts that are broken since you've left. I continue to pray for your baby boy, siblings and parents. We will never forget you & continue to watch over us.. We love you R.I.H
Ayana Crowell
December 19, 2018
Munchie, My Twin My best friend I miss you so much. Watch over me and jazzy guide me in the right direction. I will make you proud. I will always Remember ALL of our good times we had we NEVER had not one argument or disagreement. Baby boy will always be good. I love you Ahyanna Janay
Bianca Parker
December 19, 2018
So petite but fierce, strong but gentle, stern but loving... With such a big presence and even bigger heart Ahyanna you will truly be missed ! This world will never be the same but Heaven has gained one of the Best ❤ Continue to watch over your beautiful son and family! Love you lil cuz!
Akilah Sanders (Richardson)
December 19, 2018
We all love you Munchie
Jessica Manning
December 19, 2018
A true blessing from God you were and are! Ahyanna was made from our creator with a heart of GOLD.... You had the greatest personality and I truly LOVED seeing and talking to you while I worked with your mom(LaWanda AKA Mrs. G) . You knew how to put a smile on anyones face! Lord knows I needed it with what I was going through at the time. It was a blessing being able to talk and pray with you and ur mom. Love you babygirl.
Tiesha Sewell
December 19, 2018
I stare at your picture everyday. I remember the first time I met you, I think you were around 13. You kept saying how you liked my red hair. Every time I came over, you gave me a big hug... Watch over all of us baby girl. Kisses to the Heavens for you...
Alanta Guiler
December 19, 2018
Yanna we miss you . You know I was thinking the other day and I personally never saw you mad or sad
You were always cheerful . Atleast around me . Even in hard times you never folded . I really miss you . Everytime I hear cardi or a new dance out Im like man I could learn this from my cousin .... I hope heaven is treating you nice and youre happy with God
We all love you so much
Watch over us okay ?
Stacey Morrison
December 1, 2018
Sending prayers to the family. May the lord grant peace that passeth all understanding. My heart is truly heavy
Chrys Mills
November 30, 2018
My deepest condolences are with you. Your daughter was a classmate of my daughter at Wesley. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Annie Huggard
November 29, 2018
I loved working with you at Burlington. You shared your hopes and dreams with me. I am forever grateful that I met a true angel. R.I.P. my friend.
Anyssa Griffin
November 29, 2018
i love you big sis, imma miss you baby, you gon always be my otherhalf, youre gonna be truely missed. Imma make sure your son is taking care of. I LOVE YOU BROOO .
LaWanda Griffin
November 29, 2018
My beautiful flower. Mommy misses you beyond words. Nothing can stop this pain that we're feeling. Be our guardian angel as we continue to live pass this pain and raise your precious baby boy. We love you baby girl
From the Staff of Bennie Smith Funeral Home
November 29, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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