This memorial website was created to remember Brittany "Britt" Lakisha Graham who was born on September 8, 1993 and passed away on December 31, 2008. She will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Brittany “Britt” Lakisha Graham, 15, of Peoria, passed away at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2008, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Britt was born on September 8, 1993, a daughter of Mark T. Graham and Stephanie McLennan. They survive.
She is also survived by her son, Octavious Graham, Jr.; sisters, Sierra Allison, Kyisha Heady and Ty Graham; brothers, Leonard Heady, Jr., Xavier Graham, Noah Elsey and DeShaune Heady; paternal grandparents, Elizabeth and Willie Graham; maternal grandmother Minnie McLennan; companion, Terry Mabry; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Her maternal grandfather, Kenn “Mac” McLennan, preceded her in death.
Britt was a graduate of Lincoln Middle School and was currently attending Woodruff High School.
A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at Clary Funeral Home in Peoria. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, with her uncle, the Rev. Andrew Jowers officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Octavious Graham, Jr. Education Fund at CEFCU.
Brittany was like my real sister, and she will always be special to me. I remember Britt when we went to Six Flags and hearing how she had a great time with us and i was hoping that we would have another great time doing something else. Britt always liked coming over to our house and play, talk, laugh, and just have fun. I loved having her in my life, I thought of her even when I wasn't around her I still think of her. When Britt and I were together somethimes we would walk down to the Ice Cream Shack and get some ice cream. I remember Britt coming to my volleyball games and cheer me on when I was playing. I'll miss having fun with her and seeing her around. I'll miss you so much.
All memories of Britt will be special. The ones that stand out are her going down the slide at Wildlife Prairie Park, watching her be a great mom, eating wings in her graduation gown, screaming on rides at Six Flags & her opening gifts this past Christmas.
However, my greatest memory of Britt will be how she was such a great friend (and big sister) to Sheyla. Watching them wrestle around on the couch, talk, & having fun with one another will be something I'll miss.
I love you Britt.
| danashay williams |
letter to you |
February 13, 2009 |
Even though i"m just now writing you sill with me in my heart.You was truely a friend and my sister i miss you very much, i know you mad cause i didnt make it,but i couldnt see you like that it. You told me that i was just like a sister to you and i needed to be the best person iam and stop messin with phoney people.But since you gone its still hiting me that you gone, we had so much plans comin but iam gone do big for you on our school dance.May you soul rest in peace always gone be my friend and sister, you and god hands know watch over us now britt britt love you always shay.
| OCTAVIOUS |
TO MY FRIEND,EX-LOVER, MY BABYMOMA. |
February 6, 2009 |
TO BRITT, IVE ALWAYS LOVED YOU EVEN WEN WE ARGUE ALOT OVER NUTHIN BUT BESIDE ALL DAT WE STILL HAD ALOT OF LOVE FOR EACHOTHER, AND THA MOST SPECIAL MOMENT IS WEN OUR CHILD CAME INTO THA WORLD AND WE WERE EVEN HAPPIER AND BESIDE ME BEING A BAD IMPRESSION ON EVERYONE I PUT THAT ON EVERYTHING THAT IMA MAKE SURE THAT I BE THA BEST PERSON AND 1# PERSON IN OUR SON LIFE WE BOTH AND ALL MISS YOU AND WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE BUT LIFE MOVES ON AND IMA BE THERE TO PICK UP WERE YOU LEFT OFF AT A PARENT TO OUR BEAUTIFUL SON OCTAVIOUS MAURICE GRAHAM J.R. SO ALL I CAN SAY IS I LOVE YOU AND YOUR WAYS NO MATTER WHAT. MARK TO YOU AND YOUR SIDE OF THE FAMILY HOPE YALL THE BEST OF LUCK IN GETTIN THRU THIS TOUGH MOMENT, STEPH-STEPH THA SAME TO YALL TO HOPE YALL GET THRU THIS TOGETHER. WE FAMILY FOREVER AND FOR LIFE. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU MRS.BRITTANY LAKISHA BRITT-BRITT GRAHAM. ALWAYS SHALL YOU SHINE YOUR LIGHT AND LOVE UPON US ALL. LOVE YOU
| qaisha |
my best friend |
February 6, 2009 |
brittany you are my best friend and i will never forget that you always hade my back when people mess with me so i just want to thank you, you will always be in my heart for ever and ever i love you britt britt you always made me smile when i was sad you always cheer me up when i was down and your always my friend no matter where you at or if your gone or not your always my #1best friend in the world and i know your son cant talk now so i know in his heart he knows wats going on he knows your missing he know something is worng i know he know your gone but soon when he can talk he will understand and he will know better wats going on and i know hes going threw some ruff things in his life but he's just going to have to learn he have to face thoes problems I LOVE YOU BRITT BRITT FOREVER THANKS FOR EVER THING YOU MY GURL.and sorry for you lost mark and stef and octavious jr and octavious and brothers sisters family friends LUV YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
| Bonita |
Nurse Practitioner |
January 6, 2009 |
I was so sorry to hear of Brittany's passing. You, her family, are all in my prayers. I thought she was growing into a smart, beautiful young woman and will remember her as such.
| Chawntey Hunter |
a good friend.. |
January 5, 2009 |
well britt was a really good friend. and it was jus like yesterday we were in our 3rd hour laughin at our teacher. and calling each other slow. imma miss this girl so freaking much. my 3rd hour or my life will never be the same with out her. britt you might be gone. but you will always be alive in my heart. im going to miss you girly. see you soon.
