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Marona Amandla Leaura Graham-Bailey
Marona Amandla Graham-Bailey, daughter of Maryemma Graham (Law.) & Ronald Bailey (Urbana, IL), died July 16, in Ann Arbor, from treatment-induced leukemia. She was a 2nd year PhD student in Psychology at Michigan. Survivors include siblings Malika, Robeson, & Rance; grandparents Helen Moore & Earlean Bailey; relatives in Detroit, Georgia, & California & dear friends from Brewster Academy, Vanderbilt, University of Georgia, & University of Michigan.
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Just got a notice about Maronas upcoming birthday. I will always remember her. Her light was incredibly bright. Im so thankful our paths crossed. Love from La Crosse, WI.
Leslie Rogers
Friend
January 12, 2020
My sincerest sympathy! Our daughter, Catie, was one of Marona's roommates freshman year at Brewster. We met several times at the school.
It is most tragic to lose a child, and Marona was very special! I am sad to learn of her passing. Words cannot heal, but I will have you in my thoughts, especially during this holiday season.
December 14, 2013
Oh my, I am so sorry! I did not know!! Maryemma, Rance, Godmother Helen, my prayers are with you.
Cheryl Beard
October 31, 2013
Marona, I can't believe that you're gone. I am just learning of your passing this morning. I texted you earlier this week to say that I had been thinking about you – we had last talked in May when I told you I was participating in Relay For Life and you told me about your battle. Something told me to Google your name this morning and I found your obituary. My heart is heavy and I wish I would've kept in touch more this year. I just want to thank you for your role in my life and for always being a helping hand and encouraging figure in my journey to become a young black journalist. And to your family, my prayers are with you. Marona was a wonderful mentor to me and I know she was an outstanding daughter and sister. She will truly be missed.
Crissinda Ponder
September 7, 2013
Dear Maryemma and Ron, Dear Malika, Robeson and Rance,
Prem and i are still in shock. I remember Marona from my visits with you in Cambridge - a bright and charming girl. It is hard to lose any loved one but we cannot imagine the pain of losing a child in the prime of her life.
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Amrit and Prem Singh
Athens, Ohio
Amritjit Singh
August 11, 2013
I am so very sad to hear of your loss, I only met Morona once, at my sister LaQuan Bell's home, I was so glad to meet a woman with such a positive outlook on life! I loved the relationship she and my sister shared as friends and individuals bonded thru their struggles and victories with their illness (cancer) I will always hold a place in my heart for her! May God be with you all and keep her spirit near him! God Bless!
Ernest Bell
August 3, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Andrea Myers (The Lowe family)
August 1, 2013
I have nothing but positive memories with Marona from when we were growing up.My heart goes out to the Bailey Family.
Esi Panford
July 31, 2013
Dear Ron and Maryemma,
We are so saddened about the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May she rest in Peace.
Much Love,
Kwamina, Naana, Araba and Esi
July 31, 2013
Dear Ron, Maryemma and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
A. Aduama
Northeastern University
A Aduama
July 31, 2013
I'm very saddened to hear of the news. I went to school with Rance. My sincere condolences to the family.
My Lam
July 30, 2013
Maryemma and Ron,
We were stunned and saddened to hear of Marona's death. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Bob Hall
July 30, 2013
I pray for peace, strength and comfort for your family. Love, Carmaletta
July 29, 2013
May God keep and comfort you in this terrible and unfathomable moment.
John Higginson
July 29, 2013
May your hearts heal and your strength renew with memories while the God of comfort cares for you. Psalms 46
E. Bailey-Wilkinson
July 29, 2013
Maryemma, I was so very saddened to hear of the passing of your daughter. Please accept my sincre condolences. I am keeping you and Mrs. Moore in my thoughts and prayers.
Francene Chiles Mangham
July 28, 2013
I am sorry. I pray that knowing others grieve with you and for you will in some way give you more strength and that the memories of times together when your proud hearts were overflowing with joy and gratitude for you love will sustain you.
Frances Smith Foster
July 27, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray the God of comfort grant you peace in this difficult season.
Steve and Valerie Prince
July 27, 2013
Maryemma and all of Marona's family, my deepest sympathy and prayers at such a dreadful time. Our son, Dan, was part of that tribe of kids when you were on Fayerweather St. -- way back when and only yesterday.
Marilyn Richardson
July 27, 2013
Sadden at the lost of a very powerful and smart individual. May you rest in peace now. Angelic soul!
Carmalita Boston
July 27, 2013
Sometime God picks the flower that is still in full bloom. Sometime the rosebud chosen that we feel he picked too soon.
He walks among the the blossoms giving them eternal rest and I know that he must be pleased, because he has chosen one of our very best.
God brings certain people into our lives for a reason and I am grateful for the time that we shared.
To Marona's Family , you are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember that The Lord knows just how much we can bear.
Marona will be deeply missed by many.
LaQuan Bell
July 27, 2013
Maryemma, Mrs. Moore and family, I share this trying time in your lives with you. I will always remember Marona with her bubbly pleasing personality and beautiful shining smile. My prayer for you and yours is that the love of God, family and friends make this time easier for you to bear.
Alexis Scott-Tubman
July 26, 2013
I want to express my deepest sympathy to you all. I am really sorry that she had to go home too soon. she is such a great loss to our community-- a burgeoning scholar who had strong civic inclinations about her work accompanied by deep convictions for social justice. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Almighty give you strength during this difficult time.
Malaika McKee
July 26, 2013
From the Walker family, we send our prayers out to the family at this time. I remember seeing Marona at my godmothers birthday and she had a smile that lit the room. No words can ever express the time you have developed with a person once they have moved on to be with Christ. My love and prayers to the family.
Willis J Walker III
July 25, 2013
Maryemma, My prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord comfort and strengthen each of you.
Ginger Bartley Wilkins
July 25, 2013
My condolence goes out to you, Maryemma, and the family, for such great loss. May God strengthen all of you during this period of bereavement.
Grady Abrams
July 25, 2013
To the family, I can not express my depest sympathy, I heard this news yesterday and my heart dropped with sadness. She is in a better place now, no more pain and suffering. Please keep strong and pass her legacy along so others can see what a talented and sweet lady she was. Patricia High-Edo
Patricia High-Edo
July 25, 2013
My thoughts and Devine Prayers will be with you and your family always.
Patricia (Ridley) Peace
July 24, 2013
To the family and friends we are praying that God will continue to carry you as you travel through this storm. We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss.
Charles/Delores Rutland
July 24, 2013
My prays goes out to the family. To the Graham and Williams all my love to you all. She is with our Lord, Rest in peace
Deborah A. Bell
July 24, 2013
Dear Maryemma,
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Lisa Eitner
July 24, 2013
We pray that each family member and friend feels God's love as He embraces you during this difficult season of sadness.
Maggie Thurmond Dorsey and Family
July 24, 2013
Maryemma,Rance and family, My thoughts are with you during this sad, difficult time. Remembering you from the Dole Institute, Sincerely, Alison Carter
Alison Carter
July 23, 2013
Maryemma and family, I am praying for you and your family during your time of bereavement.
Teresa Clounch
July 23, 2013
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