In Memory of Lisa

Lisa was born and raised in Washington, DC and attended the public school system, graduating from Woodrow Wilson Senior High School. She attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Finance. She also...

In Memory of Teresa

Teresa has made an impact on others that has spanned the globe. Although she is not here to see that for herself, her family takes comfort in knowing her legacy will live on in the lives of those she’s touched and on others she never had a chance to meet. Teresa’s...

In Memory of Sandra

Sandra was admitted on Wednesday, April 17, to be induced. She was pregnant with her first child, Nathaniel Josiah Payne. She labored all day Thursday with little progress. By Friday morning, she began to have breathing problems and the doctors thought she was...

In Memory of Maja and Oliver

It is hard to believe how quickly time has passed since 21 year old Maja, loving wife to Paul, was excitedly and expectantly preparing for something she had wanted so much - to be a mother. All who knew her were shocked and saddened when she died suddenly and...

In Memory of Linda

On May 30, 2008, our 28 year old daughter, Linda went to the hospital in labor. Shortly after her water was broken the baby's cord prolapsed and Linda was rushed in for an emergency c-section. Here son, Mason, we was born blue, but came around quickly. A few...

In Memory of Rebekah

Our sister Rebekah was 36 weeks pregnant with fraternal twins when she went to the hospital. That evening she felt like things were not quite right so she wanted to get checked out. After being checked out, the hospital staff noticed one of the baby’s heart rate...

In Memory of Michelle

In the Spring of 2012 Michelle, age 39, learned that she was pregnant with her second child with a due date of 12/05/12. Michelle had a son, Jackson, born in April 2010 by C-section due to a breach. In June 2012 she was diagnosed with a placenta previa. On October...

In Memory of Shelbe

Our daughter, Shelbe, was the most kindhearted, loving person. She was outgoing and never knew a stranger. She was so proud that she was going to be a mom for the first time. Shelbe had a excellent and healthy pregnancy. Her labor and delivery went smoothly....

In Memory of Alison and Eleanor

Alison and her husband were expecting their first child. She was overdue and admitted to the hospital where she was given medicine to prepare the cervix for delivery the next morning. After a few hours, Alison's water broke and she went into hard labor. When the...

In Memory of Megan

Megan's life began in May of 1980, the younger daughter of parents Dave and Karen.  Her passion for life and giving ways were evident from day one.  From her family to her friends, Megan asked for little (or nothing) and gave everything she had. In March of 2012,...

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