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Caressa Forde Obituary

Caressa Martese Forde was born October 5, 1975, and she was granted her angel wings on February 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Annie Donnelly and her grandparents Wilbur and Elizabeth McCormick. Caressa's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Her gentle smile, her soft caress brought so much joy to our family. Caressa worked at the Air Force Academy as a CPN for more than three years, she loved to nurture and take care of people as well as travel, watch movies and spend time with her family. Caressa is survived by her beloved husband Keelock Forde, stepdaughters Heaven Forde, Christiana Forde and Ausha Forde, loving parents NL and Joyce Murphy, sisters and brothers Tiara West, Jonathan and Samantha West, Latino Murphy, Heaven Murphy and Jennifer Fondeur, mother-in-law Lorraine Forde, her niece Tianna Thompson, great-aunt Sallie Booker, aunts Denise Donnelly and Charlene Snow, sister and brother-in-laws Carolann Forde, Carson Griffith to include her Uncle Dr. Harold and Ruth McCormick, cousins Duran Topp, Dustin Topp, Mikel sawn and Christina Swan this includes numerous aunts, uncles and cousins as well. A celebration of Caressa's life will be held on February 16, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Cappadona Funeral Home. Friends may call at the Cappadona Funeral Home Wednesday, February 15; the family will receive friends and family from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Caressa Forde's name to the Shriners Hospital for Children.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 11, 2012.

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Eugene Rouzer ( J.R.)

February 16, 2012

Caressa it breaks my heart to know you no longer here, but "God" saw you getting tired and placed you near! I love you My Princess and I know one day I will see you again! My friend, cousin & best friend!!

Amina Drayton

February 16, 2012

Caresses I've only known you for a year but the times I've spent with you laughing & joking around have made a difference in my life I will never forget about you, you will always be in my prays Me & my mom will miss you so much enjoy your after life I know you are in good hands this is not a good bye this a see you some day. Love Amina & Yvonne Drayton<3

Shannea

February 16, 2012

I love you so we didn't know each other long but you left a print in my heart... Love.you cuzo ....... Muaaaaaaaaah!!

Nikki Wallace

February 14, 2012

You were my 1st true best friend and although over the years we grew apart it still saddens me to see you go. RIP Tookie...

Raquel Syquia

February 12, 2012

I can't believed that your gone. Like a Candle in The Wind "GONE TO SOON". My love and prayers go to you and your family. You will be missed...

Veronica Carmody

February 12, 2012

Joyce and NL, as a parent and a friend I can not imagine the pain that you are going through. My love and prayers go to you and your family during your time of need. She was a beautiful girl with a beautiful spirit and she will be missed by all she touched.

February 11, 2012

I met you one time, but even after only 1 encounter, you have made an impact on me.The Good die young.. May you rest in peace caressa.

Zakia Roseborough

February 11, 2012

I still can't believe your gone "Gone To Soon" I will always remember your beautiful smile with dimples on the side. Your beautiful laugh that brighten up any room. Your memory will live on through all of the people you touched. Fly Free Caressa. Love Always Winston Avenue

Zakia Roseborough

February 11, 2012

I still can't believe that your gone..."Gone Too Soon" I will always remember that big, beautiful smile with dimples on the side. Your beautiful laughter that brighten up any room. Your memory will live on through all of the people you touched. GOD has a special angel now. Fly free Caressa. Love Always Winston Avenue

Miss Caressa*

Katja Becker

February 11, 2012

A GOODBYE TO A BEST FRIEND! WE HAVE KNOWN EACHOTHER FOR 24 YEARS AND WE SHARED LOT'S OF LAUGHS & GOOD TIMES!! I WILL MISS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN MY HEART ALWAY'S! IN OUR THOUGHTS YOUR FRIEND KATHY & MY MOM GABY!! LUV U GIRL*

*LIKE A RAINBOW FADING IN A TWINKLING OF AN EYE GONE TOO SOON*

Caressa

Katja Becker

February 11, 2012

Katrina Washington

February 11, 2012

Caressa,
U will truly be missed! U were a great friend. Words can't describe how much u meant to me and others. I could always count on u to listen to me and never judge me. To be absent from the body means to be present with the Lord. God called u home and I know ur in a better place. Love always...until we met again!

Heaven Murphy

February 11, 2012

Words can't described how much I miss my big sister !!! I love you with all my heart an soul an that will never change ima be down here reppin u until we meet again ... I will remember all the times we laughed cried an made jokes , I'll remember u bein my big sis an almost my 2nd mother !!! I love you Caressa an I always will love ya baby sis heaven

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