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SEPTEMBER 20, 1954 - JUNE 14, 2021 SUNRISE: 28TH OCTOBER 1987 • SUNSET: 11TH MARCH 2022

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR

“Mickey” Mikialhia Masika

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Sunrise: 28th October 1987 • Sunset: 11th March 2022 • Age: 34 Held at

DELIVERANCE TABERNACLE Baillou Hill Road South

SATURDAY 26TH MARCH, 2022 AT 10:00 A.M. Officiating

OVERSEER SHARON NAIRN Assisted by

DR. MATHEO SMITH Interment

WOODLAWN GARDENS Soldier Road

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A TIME TO BORN: It was a beautiful Wednesday morning,

October 28th, 1987, when the world stopped for only a second, or “so it seemed” when Michael Brown and Jestina Roberts (Maelean) welcomed their bundle of joy into the world. After careful consideration, they decided to name her Mikialhia Masika Brown. Although “Mickey” was the youngest of her sisters, she was always the leader amongst them.

EDUCATION: Mickey started her education at Head Start Pre-

School. She later moved on to Stephen Dillet Primary followed by C.C. Sweeting Junior High and then graduated from the great C.R. Walker Senior High School in 2005. Mickey was an all-around student and was always so proud to be a “KNIGHT”.

WORK: As a child, Mickey became an entrepreneur because of her gifts,

talents, and love for people. At the age of thirteen, Mickey ventured into the tattoo industry and somehow became an expert at her home and at school. She would put tattoos on her friends and family members for a small fee. Shortly after, Mickey worked in Millionaire Beauty Salon and Barbie’s during her summer breaks. Mickey never went to any sort of university, but she was a Barber, Hairstylist, Nail Technician, Sushi Chef, Baker, Cook, Comedian, Entertainer, Singer, Rapper, and even a Chatter. Her final gift was an Orthodontist, where she began putting braces into people’s mouths to give them a perfect smile. Mickey perfected every one of her gifts.

LOVE: Mickey loved her family openly. It was all about her

siblings and her mother. However, at some point, she wanted to start her own family. This is when she met and fell in love with her best friend and soulmate, Ellysee (Funk) Edwards. They courted for a few years and was blessed with three beautiful children: Elyssa, Alyssa, and Prince Edwards. Shortly after they decided to tie the knot on Mickey’s birthday October 28th, 2017.

PERSONALITY: Mickey was a leader, she was confident, she had an

infectious smile that lit up every room that she walked into. She spoke with authority, but in a joking way, her words were “HEY, HEY, HEY”.

Her presence was always felt. Mickey was full of life! Always ready to help someone along the way. She never looked at what you had or where you came from. She would give you the clothes from her back if you were M I K I A L H I A M A S I K A E DWA R D S - PAG E 3

in need. She would empty her cupboards and if that was not enough, she would give you her last dime.

Everyone knew that the fun friend was always Mickey. If Funk was at work, she would say it’s “road time”.

She was the life of the party, whether she was hosting it or attending it. She was the glue that kept the family together. She was a friend, a sister, a counselor, a confidant, and many others to all. She was loyal to the core when it came to people in her circle.

WORSHIP: Although Mickey was a fun and outgoing person, she loved the Lord. In 2015, she was invited

by a friend (Marilyn) to visit a church. Marilyn never showed up but Funk and herself still attended New Unity House and Fellowship where Bishop Anthony and Prophetess Sharon Nairn are the overseers. Mickey and Funk went to services regularly with their children. Many times, Mickey would go by and sit and talk with the pastor all day having lunch and assisting where she could. She loved her pastor even though she did not attend as often as she would have wanted to. On days when she could not make it into the church, she would worship at home.

On Friday, March 11th, 2022, in the early morning Funk and Mickey were preparing to travel to Charlotte on the midday flight. The entire week before, she told her friends and family members that she was going away on Friday, not knowing that she was saying her final goodbyes. Just as they were leaving home to drop the kids at school and head to the airport, God’s plan for her life was much more superior than her own.

Mickey was transported from home via ambulance to Princess Margaret Hospital where she remained until 3:36 pm when she transitioned from this earth to a better home.

PRECIOUS MEMORIES WILL FOREVER LINGER IN THE HEARTS OF her best friend/ Rider/ and

her devoted Husband: Elysee Edwards; Daughters: Elyssa, Alyssa, and Ebony Edwards; Sons: Ethan and Prince Edwards; Mother: Jestina “Mae” Roberts; Father: Michael Brown Thompson; Stepmothers: Kayla Green and Margie Brown Thompson; Sisters: Natasha Dee, Antonia Marshall, Maquel Mackey, Marva and Michaela Brown, and Alexandria Lindsay Collie; Brothers: Gheal, Antonio, Jermaine, and Michael Brown; Sister-in-law: Mimose Morgan-Rose; Brothers-in-law: John Dee and Michael Marshall; Aunts: Cynthia Knowles, Jackie Hamilton, Antoinette Thompson, Rosemary Grant, Beverly Thompson, Donnamae Brown (Samuel Brown); Uncles: Samuel Thompson, Shawn Brown, Julian, Bobby, Bertram, Fredrick Grant (Rosemary Grant), Eural Knowles; Nieces: Asia Maycock, Tamia Marshall, Natasha Maycock, Amoy Brown, Jenny Kay; Nephews: Mekhi Marshall, Tremeico Marshall, Anfernee Nordelus, Matio Carey, Marcasio Darville, Clinton Rolle, Amiyah Morisette, Stephen Romeus; Grand Aunts: Annamae Burnside, Marilyn Roberts, Janice Wilton, Bridgette Roberts; Grand Uncles: Peter Brown, Andrew Brown, Henry Williams, King Solomon Roberts; Grand Nephews: Carter, Ace, Kayla, Anfernee Jr.; Cousins: JT Brown, Nakeisha, Renia, Mitchelener, Tristan (Miami Florida), Calvin, Cleveland, Cotion, Christian (New York), Kenu, Deshalla, Christopher, Thompson, Sheena, Nathan (Miami, FL), Nakia, Ericka, Ewing, Ryan (Orlando, FL), Samantha, Sheila, Gerard, Debrah, Tavaughn, Frederick, Hattie, Shawn, Tywon, Shawntae, Shawnae, Loutranna, Joshua, Leanna, Sidney, Talya, Felicia, Renay Kristan, Anya, Stephanie, David, iliarickah, Ronnie, Sharmaine Alecia, Neketha, Leotha, Sharonne, Joyann, Trevor, Sean, Dennis; Close friends: Felicia (Slim), Gina, Tasha, LaKeich, Keish, Philomise, Diane, Shelly, Dwight (Tyga Laing), Dale, Bonnie, Philly, Sam, Sarah, Michaela, Carmel, Rose, Tit, Ace of Spades, Ashley, King Studda, Smiley, Seth, Myles, Antonio, Aren, Precious, Felicia, Daniesha; Other friends and relatives: Madeline & Christopher Pierre, Ashley, Kyle Green, Orminique, Bianca, Maria, Kevin, Rovelt, Stephanie, Estella, Joyce, Rosevelt, Mitchell, Ingrid, Dorissa, Marilyn & Jermaine Humes, Vanessa, The Moxeys, Mikey, Peter Street Family, Milton Street Family, Toote Shop Corner Family, East Street Family, C.C. Sweeting Class of 2005, C.R. Walker Class of 2005, East Avenue Family, Chilly Willy Family, Platinum Riders, Cool Riders Crew, Dave, Jaylyn, Mia, Patrick, Carlos, Dennis, Arince, Sam, Dave, Sylvie, Grace, Jean, Imani, Shaka, Tercius, Straw Market Family, Hair Braiders, The Bains, Sunlight Construction, E & M Scaffolds, Karen Green and family, Nails

By Mickey, Nash Evans and Family, Roslyn Brown & Family, Shanyhah, Lawanda, Deveaux Street Family, Pastor Lynes and Family, Sharmaine Bruce and Family, Clarissa Bain and Family, Okyra, Freeport Family, Sony North, Tiara, Boogaloo, Deveaux Family, Sunlight Cottage Family, Stacy Bethel and Family, Juliet, Joet, Tally, Josey, Pride Estates Family, Nicole Martin & Family, Sis. Clare Rolle, Pearly Green & Family, Nick Lindsay and Family, Wellington Funny, Darnell Clarke & Family, Jacqueline Knowles and Family, Ms. Paula, Brenzil Rolle and Family, June Evans and Family, Cookie Brown and Family, K’Janna, Kentrell, Val, Ominique and Family, Karen Andrews and Family, Greenslade Family, Bain and Grants Town Family, Minnie Street Family, Oncology Department of P.M.H. and many others too numerous to mention.

We apologize for any omissions.

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ORDER

ofSERVICE

Musical Prelude................................................................................................................................................

Procession of the Family...................................................................................................................................

Ministerial Processional....................................................................................................................................

Opening Remarks................................................................Pastor Dr. Matheo Smith, New Unity Fellowship Opening Prayer....................................................................... Bishop Anthony Nairn, New Unity Fellowship Congregational Hymn..........................................................................................................“Heavens Jubilee” Some glad morning we shall see, Jesus in the air Coming after you and me, joy is ours to share What rejoicing there will be, when the saints shall rise Headed for that jubilee, yonder in the skies Oh what singing, oh what shouting On that happy morning when we all shall rise Oh what glory, Hallelujah When we meet our blessed Savior in the skies Seems that now I almost see, all the sainted dead Rising for that jubilee, that is just ahead In the twinkling of an eye, changed with them to be All the living saints to fly, to that jubilee.

When with all that heavenly host, we begin to sing Singing in the Holy Ghost, how the heavens will ring Millions there will join the song, with them we shall be Praising Christ through ages long, heaven’s jubilee.

1st Scripture Reading .....................................Psalms 91:1-7......................................Cynthia Knowles (Aunt) Solo.......................................................................................................... Tanya Thompson (Friend of Family) As I Knew Him..................................................................................... Sanny, Shelly, Tasha & Philo (Friends) Congregational Hymn..................................................................................................... “Glad Reunion Day” There will be a happy meeting in Heaven, I know When we see the many loved ones we’ve known here below Gathered on that blessed hilltop with hearts all aglow That will be a glad reunion day A glad day, a wonderful day Glad day, a glorious day There with all the holy angels and loved ones to stay That will be a glad reunion day M I K I A L H I A M A S I K A E DWA R D S - PAG E 6

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There with all the holy angels and loved ones to stay That will be a glad reunion day When we live a million years in that wonderful place Basking in the love of Jesus, beholding His face It will seem but just a moment of praising God’s grace That will be a glad reunion day Message From Sister....................................................................................... Video Antonya Marshall (Sister) Condolences.................................................................................................. Nicole Martin (Friend of Family) Charmaine Brice (Friend of Family) Anthony (Out Law) Lightfoot Tributes........................................................................................................................... Slide Video (Family) 2nd Scripture Reading............................. 1 Corinthians 15:50-58........................Mimose Rose (Sister-In-law) Obituary............................................................................................................................ To Read in Silence Selection.................................................................................................................... New Unity’s Praise Team Eulogy.......................................................................................................................... Overseer Sharon Nairn Prayer for the Family .......................................................................................................... Dr. Matheo Smith Recessional Hymn................................................................................................................... “ It is Finished” There’s a line that’s been drawn through the ages; On that line stands the old rugged cross.

On that cross a battle is raging For the gain of man’s soul or his loss.

“It is finished!” The battle is over! It is finished!

There’ll be no more war! It is finished! end of the conflict! It is finished and Jesus is Lord!

On one side march the forces of evil, All the demons and devils of hell.

On the other the angels of glory And they meet on Golgotha’s hill.

The earth shakes with the force of the conflict; The sun refuses to shine. For there hangs God’s Son in the balance, And then through the darkness He cries: Then I heard that the King of all ages Had won all the battles for me.

And the vict’ry was mine for the claiming; And now praise His name I am free!

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Songs

GRAVESIDE

IT’S ALRIGHT NOW

There was a time I traveled A lonely sinful road Beneath a heavy burden bending low But now all things are different For Jesus took my load It’s alright now I’m His I know

And ev’rything is alright now A-down a lonely pathway Without a friend to guide I walked in sin and sorrow all alone ‘Til Jesus came and found me And drew me to His side It’s alright now for I’m His own

It’s alright now For I am in my Savior’s care It’s alright now My Savior hears and answers prayer He’ll walk beside me ‘Til I climb the heav’nly stair

No more in sin I wander No more in darkness roam The Lord has placed My feet on higher ground Each day new heights I’m gaining FARTHER ALONG

Tempted and tried, we’re oft made to wonder Why it should be thus all the day long; While there are others living about us, Never molested, though in the wrong.

Often when death has taken our loved ones, Leaving our home so lone and so drear, Then do we wonder why others prosper, Living so wicked year after year.

Farther along we’ll know more about it, Farther along we’ll understand why; Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine, We’ll understand it all by and by.

“Faithful till death,” saith our loving Master; Short is our time to labor and wait; Then will our toiling seem to be nothing, When we shall pass the heavenly gate.

Sometimes I wonder why I must suffer, Go in the rain, the cold, and the snow, When there are many living in comfort, Giving no heed to all I can do.

Soon we will see our dear, loving Savior, Hear the last trumpet sound through the sky; Then we will meet those gone on before us, Then we shall know and understand why.

Tempted and tried, how often we question Why we must suffer year after year, Being accused by those of our loved ones, E’en though we’ve walked in God’s holy fear.

IT IS WELL

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: If Jordan above me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.

It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.

But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait, The sky, not the grave, is our goal; Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord! Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!— My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul.

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I Miss you My heart still aches With sadness, and Many tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.

I hold you close within my heart And there you will remain, Words cannot express how I feel And my love towards you To walk without you In my day-to-day life It is a pain that I cannot shake You have left me now alone It is just me and God now to do dis I prayed for you and asked God to keep you As much as it hurts, I know now God had other plans for you There will never be a goodbye when it comes to you I love you, it has been a long journey, I will tell you all about it when I see you again.

YOUR HUSBAND, ELYSÉE EDWARDS

To My Lovely Mother, You left us beautiful memories,

Your love is still our guide, Tho’ we cannot see you you’re always at our side.

How do I say goodbye to you, my mom?

You were awesome, loving, caring and always full of life. You always taught me to be positive, keep my head up and do my best no matter the situation.

You reminded me to always support family and never give up on each other.

Most importantly, you helped me to become a better person even when you did it with tough love and discipline.

LOVE MOM, ALYESSA & ELYESSA EDWARDS

To Our Aunt, If tears could build a stair way and

memories were a lane we would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Our heats still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you no one will ever know. But now we know you want us to mourn for you no more, to remember all the happy times that we share. Life still has much in store since you’ll never be forgotten. We pledge to you today a hallowed place within our hearts is where you’ll always stay.

FROM YOUR NIECES

To me you’re more than an aunty, you’re truly a great friend that I will remember always. Continue to watch over us as our guardian Angel.

Forever in my Heart, NEPHEWS

She loved me for who I was and accepted me for who I am striving to become.

My mom and I had a strong relationship, I was truly her son.

She was proud of me, and I was proud of her. My mom could have always put a smile on my face no matter what.

Now that you are gone there is this big empty space in my heart that only you could fill Mom, I know you want me to be strong and complete my education to be the man you want me to be I know you will watch over and protect me. Thank you for being my mom Until we meet again.

YOUR NAME SAKE ETHAN & PRINCE EDWARDS

Micky It’s sometimes hard to know

Why some things happen as they do For so much joy and happiness Was centred around you It seems so hard comprehend That you’re no longer here But all the happy memories Will help to keep you near From: Gheal (brother) You’re thought about with pride, With each mention of your name Death cannot change a single thing The love will remain I hide my tears when I say your name, But the pain in my heart is still the same.

Although I smile and seem carefree, There is no one who misses you …MORE THAN ME! Always your I miss my daughter FROM: MAE (MOTHER)

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Honorary Pall Bearers ELYSÉE EDWARDS (HUSBAND)

MICHAEL BROWN (FATHER)

ETHAN EDWARDS (SON)

J.D BROWN (COUSINS)

PRINCE EDWARDS (SON)

STEVEN ROMEU’S (NEPHEW)

Pall Bearers BERTRAM ROKER (UNCLE)

GHEAL BROWN (BROTHER)

JULIAN ROKER (UNCLE)

JERMAINE BROWN (BROTHER)

ANDREW BROWN (UNCLE)

ANTONIO BROWN ( BROTHER)