Marona Graham-Bailey Obituary

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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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jul. 23, 2013.
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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

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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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