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<div> In Loving Memory of Our Mom – A Call for Support 

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<div>Hello everyone,

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<div>Our name is Emanuel and Ciera, and we're reaching out during the most difficult time in our lives. Our beloved mother, Merita Holmes, passed away after a brave battle with cancer at just 59 years old.

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<div>She was more than just our mom — she was our rock, our guiding light, our constant in a world that can feel so uncertain. As a mother of two children, she poured her entire soul into raising us, loving us, and fighting for us every single day. Even in her toughest moments, she put our needs before her own. That’s just who she was.

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<div>Cancer may have taken her physical presence from us, but it will never take the legacy of love, strength, and compassion she left behind.

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<div>We’re setting up this GoFundMe not just to cover the unexpected medical and funeral costs, but also to give our mom the kind of farewell she deserves — one filled with dignity, respect, and love. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps lift some of the heavy burden we’re carrying right now.

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<div>If you’re unable to give, sharing this page with others would mean the world to us.

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<div>Thank you for taking the time to read this. We are so grateful for any support you can offer, and we hold onto the hope that even in our darkest moments, kindness and community will carry us through.

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<div>With love and gratitude,

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<div>Emanuel and Ciera 

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Lisa Maddox

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