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ANNETTE CAROLINE RAHMING

February 4th,1937 – July 26th,2024

Earthly Sojourn: 87 years

Service held at ST. PAUL’S CHURCH Bernard Road, Fox Hill

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 2024 AT 11AM ciating: BISHOP J. CARL RAHMING

Assisted by: MINISTER GEORGE BODIE

Musicians: SCOTT GLINTON

Interment: LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS

John F. Kennedy Drive New Providence, Te Bahamas

ANNETTE CAROLINE RAHMING

FEBRUARY 4TH, 1937 – JULY 26TH, 2024

“In every heart, a mother’s love takes root, a steadfast presence that bears eternal fruit, her touch, a grace that soothes the deepest pain, her words, a light that guides through life’s terrain. Her love, a wing that shelters from life’s gale, and lifts to heights where we prevail, a bond that holds us close and ever near, and brings more joy with every passing year”. -Abel Keogh

A TIME TO BE BORN

On February 4th, 1937, the late Daniel and Wilhemenia Rahming, was surprised by the early arrival of their seventh child, a strongwilled baby girl Annette Caroline Rahming. Being premature, she was placed inside her mother’s bosom to mimic an incubator wrapped in love and tender care. From early, Annette was taught the importance of hard work and responsibility. At the crack of dawn, Annette went to the farm with her father. Tere she learnt how to tend to crops and animals; this was a part of her daily chores. Te lessons learnt and the memories she shared with her father during this time she carried with her for the rest of her life.

Annette would often talk about the soldiers who would visit the family homestead; they would do laundry and cook for them. Te soldiers would never come empty handed. Tey brought gifts and supplies for them during their visits.

A TIME TO LEARN

Annette formative education began at Sandilands all-age school, in the Fox Hill Community. She also attended the Dundas Civic Center where she gained her training in the domestic ﬁeld.

A TIME TO LIVE, LAUGH AND LOVE

Annette joined the workforce as messenger, for a law ﬁrm on Bay Street. She also worked at Montague and Sonesta Beach Hotel. After many years, she shifted from the hotel industry to private homes in Lyford Cay, where she worked for numerous families. She remained with the Davila family, until her retirement.

Annette was a selﬂess woman; she was quick to extend her hands, and her doors were opened to all.

After her retirement she would travel with her family, and friend the late Geneva Dorsette. Annette had the privilege of raising ten beautiful children. Her children and grandchildren were her most prize possession. Annette ensured her children were provided with the best care she could aﬀord them.

On Saturday’s she would go on an adventure with her daughter Cleo, where they would get Starbucks and take a nice drive to Blu’s water depo; here she would often give the boys a good laugh. Annette enjoyed spending time with her daughter Deidre in her back yard eating steam ﬁsh and grits. She always looked forward to the beautiful arrangements she received from her son Larry. She said he made her eyes pretty through his act of kindness and appreciation. All of her children expressed their love in their own special way. Sunday dinners was a tradition in the Rahming household, which she enjoyed and loved. Annette legacy was family ﬁrst.

A TIME TO DIE

On June 25th, 2024, Annette faced the biggest challenge of her life when her health began to decline. Tis resulted with her being admitted into hospital where she remained for a week. Tis was a blow to her family as this was the ﬁrst time she was hospitalized outside of her having children. Annette was superwoman in the eyes of her family. Seeing her in a hospital bed was hard to accept.

After being discharged from the hospital, the family was ecstatic. It seemed as her health was improving; unfortunately, she had another setback, and she never recovered. On July 26th, 2024, she peacefully transitioned at home lying in her daughter Lisa arms.

“Te precious word is “mother” she was our world you see, but now our hearts are breaking cause she’s no longer here with us. God chose her for his angel to watch us from above, to guide us and advise us and know that we are loved.”

Nettie is predeceased by: Karen Evans(daughter), Andrew Winder (Son) and Annastachea Coakley(granddaughter)

Left to cary on te life and legacy of Annete Caroline Rahming

CHILDREN: Patrick Rahming, Peggy Ann, Frederick and Perry Pearce, Larry Winder, Deidre Winder-Adderley, Edwin Winder Sr, Ricardo, Lisa and Cleo Stuart, Helena Smith, Brad Shurland, Baﬁa Barry.

HER LOVING DOG: Shadow Poochie Rahming

GRANDCHILDREN: Stephon (Phillisha) Marshall, Tianna Gomez, Lei’Dae Lawrence, Kimarra, Udarahe, Patrick, Ashara, Pasharra, Brandon and Ashton Rahming, Ranold, Isaac, Audley and Johnathan Coakley, Noreall (Pedro)Patton, Loletha (Anthony) Cooper, Latonya and Monqiuekell Pearce, Jekero, Jakaro and Arneya Evans, Lathoreo(Patrice) and Lamanda Winder, Lakeshia, Lakeyia and Lahmal Adderley, Edwin Jr, Raywin and Jabez Winder.

GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Merchante , Udarahae Jr, Achaia, Shane and Kalina Rahming, Kaily Coakley, William and Willandrea Armbrister, Carter Evans, La’Necia Winder, Draea Gibson, Ki’Andre Brown and Hailey Sturrup, D’Shea Marshall, Deonte’ Dean and Kaiden Knowles.

SONS AND DAUGHTERS IN LAW: Marissa Winder, Larry Adderley, Carla Stuart and Ramona Winder.

SISTERS: Elvina Connell and Mariletta Butler.

NIECES AND NEPHEWS: Dora and Rev Dr. Phillip Rahming, Deborah Ferguson, Marva Kemp, Franca Stubbs, Lester, Don and Tony Connell, Marla Butler-Clemons, Brian Butler and Denise Brown, Norma Dean, Wendall, Alvin, Douglas and Clement Edgecombe, Teresa Knowles, Paula Rodriguez, Don and Dennis Knowles, Van Benson, Floyd Samuel, Troy and Ryan Rahming, Mark Johnson, Toy, Sid, Teodore and Sie Rahming, Franklyn Rahming and Erma Rahming Mackey, Jackie Ambrister, Stephanie Rahming-Taylor, Tracy and Danny Rahming, Jeﬀ and Rudy Rahming, Jammell Deal, Lanair Hector, Hartley Morrison, Margaret Knowles and Andrea Williams.

OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS: Anthony Cooper, Monteria Rahming, Bishop J Carl Rahming and family, Dr. Chrispin Gomez, Philippa and Vandette Smith, Trevor Gomez, Earl Lawrence, Whitney Tompson, Judy Clarke, Zoletta Johson, Olgan Moss, Shandon Wells, Kendra Knowles, Annamae Taylor and Family, Te Fox Hill Community, Petral and Marican Clarke, Shelly Jolly and family, Eugenia Turston and family, Kevin Fox, Eloise Fernander, Karen Bethell, Carlie Cambridge, Rose Neely, Jewel Barry, Euletta Johnson, Monique Greenslade, Deon Dean, Ricardo Harding, Godfrey and Dunrick Barry.

TO MY SWEET

Grammy I can’t ﬁt all our memories into a paragraph, I won’t even try. When I think of a matriarch, I think of you; one of the most selﬂess people I knew.

I’ve had you by my side for my entire life, and now I’m forced to go on without you. Grammy you’ve played such a vital role in my life, and you shaped me into the woman I am today. I’ve always had such a safe place with you, it always felt like home. I could tell you anything, and you would have words of encouragement, whether it was dry humour or comforting words. Nobody could keep a secret like you.

Growing up with you was such a joy, all I have left are our memories. I remember our evening routine, you would always watch the news at 7pm while eating dinner, we would watch Unsolved Mysterious, Law&Order SVU , Lifetime movies and so much more. Spending time with you was always fun, and I can truly say I enjoyed every single moment. No matter how rude I was, you would always shield me from being disciplined. I will cherish our car rides from Fox Hill to Lyford Cay and all the life stories you shared, and the advice wrapped in

one. Any time I was sick, you had the remedy to make me better. Can you send me a remedy to heal my broken heart?

Even as a college student, on my breaks I would come by you and have lunch while we watched some of our favourite shows. Other days when I was exhausted, you would let me rest while quietly watching TV. You would always say “you don’t wanna hang with your friends?”. I will cherish and hold those memories in my heart forever. Your last days were extremely painful to watch, I thought we had more time grammy. I will always ﬁnd comfort in knowing that I considered you in the ways you considered me. Tank you for everything, words can’t express what you meant to me. I will take care of “Sunny boy” for you.

As I sit back and look at my life, I’ve realised that you were always there for me. Trough the good, bad and the ugly; I am so grateful to have experienced you in the ways I did. Tere is truly no live like a grandmother’s love. I love you and take your rest.

TIANNA

To My Sexy,

Tis is so hard to write, there are no words. Tis all still feel so unreal. My daily routine would consist of me getting up and going straight into your room to grace you with my presence, now that is never going to be the same. You may have passed, but the memories we have made together would live on for a lifetime. I always told you that I was going to make you proud, and walk across that stage, and I surely did, and you were there to witness it. Te days you would pick me up at 7am sharp to carry me to school and you would always be there before the bell to pick me up will never be forgotten. You made me your passenger princess, and for that I will forever be grateful. Te days we picked and bagged Guinep and went on Montague to sell them will always be a core memory to me, even though you were always mad I was eating them more than I was selling them. I will miss sitting under the dilly tree with you and your four-legged son, talking about the people that was walking by. I will miss sitting in your room on Sunday eating

Sunday dinner with you and getting you water whenever you asked. T for everything you did for me, thank you for the motherly love you shown me and the concern you had for me. I didn’t want you to leave me so soon but I’m happy there is no more pain and suﬀering. I know that you are in a much better place now. I have gained my beautiful angel. I will forever be grateful and thankful that I had you not only as my great grandmother but as a mother in my life. Continue to take your rest beautiful, I will miss you very much. I love you forever and always my Netty.

YOUR FAVORITE SHEA

MY SWEET DEAREST

DEAR

I am so lost for words right now; I can’t believe that you’re really gone. I prayed for you to get better, but God had other plans. My heart is completely empty. I promise to continue to make you proud and complete all my goals. A grandmother’s love is like no other. Trough good and tough times, your love was never short it was unconditional. Grammy, I had no idea you’d be leaving me so sudden and soon, but I’ve found comfort knowing there is no more suﬀering. Te memories we shared were nothing short of amazing, the crazy, fun and wild memories we have. I truly can admit that you were my strength and hero. You were always strong in your body, good and bad days; you weren’t short with “I love you” I feel so lost right now. Remembering you is easy; I will do it every day; but missing you is a heartache that will never go away. I will keep you tight within my heart and there you will remain. Tell Uncle Andrew, Auntie Karen and Stacey I say hey! I love you grammy and I will miss you so much.

LOVE YOU

EJ “SUNNY BOY”

You were a pillar in my upbringing, from a child you always took great care of me. I smile as I vividly reminisce back on my earlier years being disciplined by Teddy (mummy) and phoning you; my exact words to you were “come for me because your daughter is crazy!” You laughed, but you sure did come right after we hung up. I knew from that day I could always depend on you. You scolded me then and whenever I was wrong; but again, I knew you were my safe place.

Grammy, I have so many great memories of you. I fondly recall as a child, whenever Tianna and I were sick and had to stay home from school, you took us to work with you. I loved those times so much as they meant more time with you and at your workplace, Lyford Cay. In fact, at times I would play sick just to go to work with you. I enjoyed the long drives to and from there and our talks; those were the best history lessons ever! On our way, anything you saw that looked oﬀ you would start oﬀ by saying “now you think they had to do that” or “come out looking like that”. You had a good sense of humour; there was never a dull moment around you! I am so going to miss our times together watching and critiquing tv shows, especially Law and Order SVU, CSI Miami and those Lifetime movies.

As I got older, I felt you became very hard on me and I always asked myself why. As an adult, I came to realize that you were building my character, teaching me the importance of independence and how to be a good well-rounded citizen. You made sure that I learned how to cook and clean, just the way mama taught you. You would say “LeiDae, grits supposed to cook long and slow and make sure you wash it ﬁrst”. Tis resonates with me even to this day.

We left the homestead but still found time to have dinner with each other on Sundays

and several times during the week. I adopted your love for cooking and enjoyed doing so for you and Uncle Adrew. You thoroughly enjoyed each meal prepared by me and this made me feel so good as I knew I had your approval.

After his passing, you asked mummy to come home with you and without hesitation we did. Life changed as you moved into the early stage of dementia. It was diﬃcult seeing you like that as it was not the Gee, I knew. I had never seen you sick to a point you could not fend for yourself. After all, you were Dr. Gee and the bush you always said God provided as a source for all healing. After your last stroke and hospital stay, I felt you would bounce back as you were always resilient. As always, mummy took the lead and put in place even more routines to ensure you were well taken care of. God has the master plan and we now know, it was not meant to be.

Grammy, you were a phenomenal woman! As the matriarch of our family, you were the glue that kept us together. You always went above and beyond for each of us; I am honoured to have had you as my grandmother. I have lived with you for more than 90% of my life; this is hard, I miss you so much and cannot imagine life without you. I now know that every hard day has prepared me for this day as you were giving me the tools to navigate this life. Foremost, with God on my side and your life lessons, I know I will not only survive but thrive in doing so and to you, I am forever grateful.

I look forward to the day I will see you again; until then my Gee, my angel in the sky, I love you. Continue to rest in peace.

PS, I am going to drop this weight, cause in your words “me and fat people don’t go.”

LOVE DAE

Dear Grammy,

To my second mother, this one is personal. I ﬁrstly would like to thank you for the person that you were to me, a friend, a diary and a comedian. I appreciate the times you did things for me and gave to me even when it was little sometimes. For the days you came rushing up St.Anne’s Hill to pick me up from school, even though I had to call and remind you sometimes. For opening your doors and allowing me to make your house a place I call home. Te memories that we shared will forever hold a special place in my heart. Growing up you always looked to us as your very own. You never once allowed me to leave your home without being fed, without having a laugh or a word of thought. I will miss the times when you would have to run down a list of your children and grandchildren’s names to get to mine, the times you ask me for numbers to play, the times you would play in my hair and grab whatever oil/grease you had to put in it, the times when Shandon and I would pay visits and you would never want us to leave. Te times when I would buy you things and you said you don’t want it but would row and take it from me anyhow. Te times you would visit me at my workplace and ask me for things around the store that I knew nothing about and, also when you would abandon me to go looking for Shandon. I will forever cherish the many hugs, laughs, the times you would run to me just to call me right back, the times you would row me cause I’m questioning you about your child (Poochie). Like you would always tell Shandon and I it’s never goodbye it’s see you later. Tank you for being the best grandmother a young woman could ever ask for, the love that made our bond grow will never fade, like I quote and say, “my two moms are now dancing in heaven, and I have double the protection now”. Everything I do now is dedicated to the both of you. I thank God for the 21 years that I got to know you. 21 years of great blessings and lessons. Grateful would be an understatement for how I would thank God for you. Shandon and I both love you dearly and will miss you. Continue to take your rest Grammy.

NEYA

TRIBUTE TO MY Swet Girl

To a Beautiful Woman

A beautiful woman with a golden heart,

Kept her family close and was never far apart,

Shared her love and her kindness with everyone near, we will cherish our memories of you!

My Nettie! Oh, how much I’ll miss coming by you on my short trips to Nassau just to see you and see how you you’re doing. To get a hug and to hear what you going to do with all that hip you got! Just to hear you laugh one more time! And when I’m leaving to hear you say yeah, my love, I love you too.

Words cannot describe the loss I feel having to say this last goodbye. Grammy I may not have gotten to spend a lot of time with you but those trips when you came to Harbour Island meant the world to me. I will always cherish our memories thank you for everything my Nettie! Or in my words, Annette Rahaming your response would

I’m going to miss you saying well by damn! grammy thank you for your love and your

I love you more and I’ll love you always!

e house will not be the same anyone now that you are gone kiss uncle Andrew and auntie K for me, I love you all but Jesus loves y’all the

YOUR BIG BONGIE GAL

Oh my sweet Grammy, my mentor and my friend. You’ve been the strongest person I knew for the entire 31 years the good Lord and Master had lent you to me and to the world. stories you’ve shared with will live on in my heart and mind. Your words were gospel in my ears, it didn’t matter what it was, if you said it then it was gospel. You once said “you don’t pick your bush in the evening, because the bush was sleeping…” and that shall remain gospel until I join you on the other side even though I barely knew what that meant. You taught me oh so much and for that I am forever grateful. It’s because of you I am who I am today. May be a bit stubborn but it was you I saw stand their ground not back down, and so I’d carry that like a badge on my chest for the rest of my days.

On the 26 July, 2024 you taught me your final lesson and that’s, even the strongest of soldiers have to take their rest. So to my warrior of Woman, my confidant, my doctor, my financial advisor, my reminder that I should stop filling up my ‘tank’ (belly), my friend, my Fox Hill Gal, my Sweet Nettie, take your rest and enjoy what the good Lord and Master has for you on the other side. It is well deserved. Your lessons and legacy will live on in the generations that you have birthed and took in.

-YOUR FAT BOY JAKARO J. EVANS #TearsOfABrokenHeart

HEARTFELT LETTER TO GRANDMA IN HEAVEN TO HONOR HER.

To the MATRIARCH...Your legacy lives on in each and every one of us. We strive to carry your values and qualities forward, to be as kind and strong as you were. Your love continues to bind and build us together as a family even though you’re not here physically. We share stories, we laugh, and we ﬁnd comfort in knowing that your spirit lives within us. in the realms of heaven, you now reside, our guardian angel, watching over us with pride. you guided us through life, with love so true, now we feel your presence in everything we do.

Your wings, now unfurled, embrace the sky, guiding us with love, as the days go by. Tough you’re far away, your spirit remains near, whispering words of love, wiping every tear. you were our protector, our source of light, now you guide us through the darkest of night. Although we miss your touch, your voice and your tender care, your love surrounds us like a breath of air.

WE LOVE YOU FOREVER GRAMMY

THE ADDERLEY’S CLAN

or Nettie is what they called you, I had the honour and privilege to call you Grammy, my friend and secret keeper. You were a gem, more precious than words can describe, not just to me but to everyone and I thank God for blessing me with you. You were the heart of our family. You may not use to say I love you as much but you always showed us love. You gave us all that you had unconditionally. You clothe us, fed us and doctor us, (our bush doctor). You taught us patience, kindness, integrity, to be bold, fearless, and the importance of family. My Grammy, I thank You for the memories You left with us, with me. Tere were times you took me to work with you behind Lyford Cay gates, I remember feeling like I was in a dream being in such a beautiful house. You ran and took care of that house as if it was your own, even when the owners were out of town. You not only told me but showed me that whatever I do or choose to be, always do it to the best of my ability. I remember when I was about 7-8, I use to climb the fruit trees in your backyard, what you use to row me for. “You can’t hear you will feel”, is what you would say to me. I sure did feel when I fell out the plum tree fracturing my elbow after landing on a gas tank that was under the tree. You didn’t forget to tell me bout my backside after finding out 2 days later when my arm became swollen and I was unable to use it, like come on Grammy, how was I supposed to know it was broken !? I also have memories of you washing my hair, that was a task for you when you finally caught me after running around the house behind me because I was afraid of getting my hair washed. I can go on. None can fill the void your departure left, it’s still like a dream that you’re gone. I will miss you my real G. Your Apryl will forever cherish and love You. May your soul rest in perfect peace.