Aftercare Arrangements for Auti
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My beautiful mommy left us unexpectedly two nights ago. Although she struggled with addiction, depression, and other mental health issues her entire life, she still had a deep, meaningful love for many people in her life and was extremely empathetic and compassionate.
Being so close to me in age since giving birth to me at only she 14, she and I were very close. I could tell her anything and did not have to fear of being criticized or shamed for learning or growing as a person. I appreciate that. I appreciated her. My two younger brothers, Andrew, whom is now 21 and Eli that is only six loved her just the same and always saw mommy as their best friend too. This is hard and almost impossible to comprehend, but especially for a six year old like Eli that was depended on his mommy so much in his short time on this earth. We as a family are mourning the sudden loss of our mom, Autumn Dawn Chesney and are doing our best to be supportive to one another. No one is perfect. Everyone hurts, everyone makes mistakes and struggles. Love your family, be mindful of their flaws and feelings, please.
My grandma, Evelyne (Autumn's mom) is beside herself. She misses her baby, her first born. This is something no one ever wants to have to experience. My mommy was supposed to be in my wedding in eight months. I do not know how I can and will do it without her . We do not have anything financially for a funeral, let alone to have my mom's remains cremated. It's amazing how expensive it is.
If anyone is able to contribute anything, anything at all, it is appreciated more than you know. Mom was the kind of person who was great with kids; a little boy or girl that would approach her for instance at a playground (unlike my awkward self ). She was the kind of person that would see a dog or cat hit on the side of the road (deceased) and would pull over to check for identification to notify the owner. If no ID, at the very least she would move to the side, out of the way of more damage from cars. She had a pure, loving heart.
I adored my mom, my mommy. She was fun, smart, and goofy. I miss her greatly. Please help in any way you can, small or large.
Thank you,
Alicia Smoot
Autumn's only daughter and first born
October 24, 1975-August 23, 2020
My 5th birthday. I remember this. Leeds Square in Warrenton, Va. Mom was 19
Being so close to me in age since giving birth to me at only she 14, she and I were very close. I could tell her anything and did not have to fear of being criticized or shamed for learning or growing as a person. I appreciate that. I appreciated her. My two younger brothers, Andrew, whom is now 21 and Eli that is only six loved her just the same and always saw mommy as their best friend too. This is hard and almost impossible to comprehend, but especially for a six year old like Eli that was depended on his mommy so much in his short time on this earth. We as a family are mourning the sudden loss of our mom, Autumn Dawn Chesney and are doing our best to be supportive to one another. No one is perfect. Everyone hurts, everyone makes mistakes and struggles. Love your family, be mindful of their flaws and feelings, please.
My grandma, Evelyne (Autumn's mom) is beside herself. She misses her baby, her first born. This is something no one ever wants to have to experience. My mommy was supposed to be in my wedding in eight months. I do not know how I can and will do it without her . We do not have anything financially for a funeral, let alone to have my mom's remains cremated. It's amazing how expensive it is.
If anyone is able to contribute anything, anything at all, it is appreciated more than you know. Mom was the kind of person who was great with kids; a little boy or girl that would approach her for instance at a playground (unlike my awkward self ). She was the kind of person that would see a dog or cat hit on the side of the road (deceased) and would pull over to check for identification to notify the owner. If no ID, at the very least she would move to the side, out of the way of more damage from cars. She had a pure, loving heart.
I adored my mom, my mommy. She was fun, smart, and goofy. I miss her greatly. Please help in any way you can, small or large.
Thank you,
Alicia Smoot
Autumn's only daughter and first born
October 24, 1975-August 23, 2020
My 5th birthday. I remember this. Leeds Square in Warrenton, Va. Mom was 19
Fundraising team: Team Auti (4)
Alicia Smoot
Organizer
Warrenton, VA
Hope Reid
Team member
Tucker Pacilio
Team member
Collin Shults
Team member
