Jesus said unto them “suffer the little children to come unto me. And forbid themnot: for such is the kingdom of God.”
OnMonday September 17th, 2012, a seven pound, 6 ounces baby girl was born, sodark and smooth, with a head full of big curls, eyes wide opened as if she washere before, that was a happy and special day in so many ways.
“PrincessVashti as she was affectionately called was a strong, vibrant energetic,free-spirited child. She was filled withquestions for everyone she met. The first thing that captured you was hergolden smile. Once you smile back it was over.
Hereducational experience began at St Michaels preschool, Chippingham. Later on,Vashti and her family relocated to Andros, where she was a grade four studentat Rozelda Woodside Primary.
SaturdayOctober 16th, was a normal family day, Vashti woke up to breakfast, sardines, yellowgrits and avocado. After breakfast she went to the laundry mart with hergrandmother , later on around 10pm, shesuddenly fell very ill. After being airlifted to P.M.H doctors discovered shehad suffered an anuresym to the brain. After nine days of hospitalizations, Godcompleted his work as he laid his beautiful bud called Vashti in his arms andcomforted her in eternal sleep.
Left to cherish her memories are: mother: Indira Russell, Cpl 3019 Mon-Ell Sweeting , Father: Hillary Adderley, Kinlo Smith; Sisters: Kenesha,Sherelle and Jupiter; Brother: Navardo; Grandmother: KenrayerMcQueen; Great grandfather: Kenneth McQueen; Aunts: Rowena,Kieshla, Shenika, Vanessa, Keitra, Elvira, Aurea, Martha, Jennifer,Christhel, Candyce; Uncles: Reno,Phildon, Ashvin, Anthon, Karell, Brian,Aaron, Earl, Arthur, Linsey; Grandaunts: Carla, Carol, Della, Claudine,Carmen, Melinda, Karen, Atina; Numerous cousins including: Grace, Isaac,Brian, Reno Jr, Rico, Rio, Freddy, Carltina, Latonya, Toya, Tarin, Roy, Davon,Shaquel, Toya, Tamara, Crisco, Wanda, Dureka, Laray; A host of otherrelatives and friends including: Paulette Smith, Laura, Treska,Vincina, Joel, Paulamea, Catherine, Andrea, Dorathy, Patrica, Mrs. Edgecombe,Mrs. Strachan, Elricka, Cora, Alphonso Smith, Annamae Woodside, Marvalina,Willy, Dora, Shema, Angela, Donnamae, Crystal, Dr. Rahming, Dr. Sinque, theentire staff of Nichols Town Clinic and the Rozelda Woodside Primary School.
