Give Maliyah Link the Beautiful Goodbye She Deserves

Help Lay My Baby Girl to Rest

Hello, my name is Joi Trotman, and with the heaviest heart, I’m reaching out during the most unimaginable time of my life.

On June 3rd, my life changed forever. What started as a beautiful family day turned into an unforgettable nightmare. My precious daughter, Maliyah Link, just three years old, was taken from us in a tragic drowning accident.

She fought so bravely for 12 hours, and I never left her side. I held her tiny hands the entire time—just as I had since the day she was born. And when she took her final breath, it was in my arms. That moment will live in my heart forever.

Maliyah was a true angel from the very beginning. She had a bubbly yet feisty personality that made everyone laugh. Her smile lit up every room, and her presence filled our lives with so much joy. She was full of life, love, and spirit beyond her years.

Her birthday is just a month away, and the pain of preparing for her funeral instead of her celebration is more than I can bear. As her mother, I was not prepared for this kind of loss—no one ever is.

I’m asking for support with funeral arrangements to give Maliyah the peaceful and beautiful farewell she deserves. The costs have been overwhelming, and your donation—no matter how small—will go directly toward her services, burial, and a resting place fit for the angel she truly is.

If you're unable to donate, please keep our family in your prayers and share this with your community.

From the depths of my shattered heart, thank you for your love, support, and compassion during this unimaginable time.

With love,

Joi Trotman