Posted by Curmilus Dancy II (Butch) on October 22, 2011
Visit “I’m Not My Chair” Blog by Justice one of Tekyia’s very, very, very close friend. Visit her blog and click on the following link for more.
May the Work I’ve Done Speak For Me
During TK’s last hospital stay, she recorded a video to be played at her funeral. I’m not sure if it was because of technical difficulties or my daughter’s background narrative that prevented the video from airing, but it would be remiss of me to not share her testimony with the world. (Read more and watch video)
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Posted by Curmilus Dancy II (Butch) on October 12, 2011
My heart is so heavy that I did not do this before Tekyia expired a couple of days ago but I strongly feel she knew I had much love for her as we met over the years at meetings, banquets and the telephone calls when she would call me to tell me to call her Grandma Mattie Mozell when I get a moment. I would say ok I am going to do it right now because she would tell me that she was on the phone with her Grandma at that time.
Over they years I was encouraged by Tekyia’s energy to go out and help others inspite of her condition. Tekyia could have easily chosen to just be about Tekyia but I believe she is like some folks that learned early on what her purpose was here on earth. I believe that we shared that same purpose, that she and I knew that our calling was to help somebody as we are passing along this journey. I believe that Tekyia knew that if she just helped somebody that her living would not be in vain.
I remember meeting Tekyia for the first time and she was smiling and she was smiling the last time I seen her. I have never heard her speak about her being on dialysis. I found out about her condition through her Grandma and some others close to her and myself.
I remember Tekyia going to school seem like every since I been knowing her. When she was attending ECU we used to talk regularly over the internet and by phone sometimes.
Tekyia was one of the youngest, strongest young women I have ever met. We worked on committees to get Rocky Mount Councilmen Andre Knight, Reuben Blackwell and former Rocky Mount Councilwoman and now NC House Representative Angela Bryant and some others get elected. During the past Senate District 3 election she worked on the Frankie Bordeaux campaign and I ran into her from time to time as I captured some events that he attended on video. I also spoke to her on several occasions during that time sharing information with her about the election process.
Tekyia I am quite sure has done so much that I don’t even know about however I know just enough and that is she was a jewel to Rocky Mount NC and everywhere she lived as she went to school locally and abroad.
I will always remember Tekyia my inspiration all the days of my life.
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Homegoing For Tekyia Mozell Rocky Mount NC (Pope Funeral Home)
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Posted by Curmilus Dancy II (Butch) on October 12, 2011
My condolence goes out to Mattie Mozell and Carter families on the loss of your love one Tekyia Mozell Rocky Mount NC.
I will truly miss Tekyia because she was such an inspiration to me. She was one of the youngest strongest women I have ever met. I miss her calls when she used to live in Greenville and she would see me online and she would call me or send me a message and say Grandma wants you to call her. Tekyia loved her Grandma however I know she loved her mom too. I met her mom one time.
When I used to run into Tekyia and her Grandma they looked so beautiful together and they both always had a smile on their faces that just brightened up the room.
When I received the call last week that Tekyia’s body had rejected the dialysis, she has been on my mind every since. I had an uncle who was on dialysis and I know what he went through so I sort of felt her pain. Everyday I was waiting to hear how she was coming along and then when I felt the time was getting near, I was waiting on the call to hear that she was finally resting in peace. It was sad to read on her facebook page that she had expired but my heart rejoiced knowing that my friend, my inspiration storm was over and she was resting in peace.
Song: The Storm Is Over Now – Kirk Franklin
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Are You Afraid To Die? A Tribute To Tekyia Mozell From A Friend
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Posted by Curmilus Dancy II (Butch) on October 10, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011. 11am-until
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
652 Raleigh Rd, Rocky Mount, NC, 27803
The repast will be directly following the services.
Memorial Service:
The service will be held in Knoxville, TN, TBA.
Hotel Accommodations: “Bereavement Packages”
Courtyard by Marriott (252) 451-4800
Gateway Centre Hotel Complex, $79.00 nightly.
250 Gateway Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC, 27803
Doubletree Hotel (252) 937-6888
Gateway Centre Hotel Complex, $79.00 nightly.
651 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC, 27803
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Posted by Curmilus Dancy II (Butch) on October 9, 2011
Tekyia at Gardenia Hobbs Birthday Celebration June 4, 2006.
Click on pictures to listen to the songs.
I can hear Tekyia saying,
Click on the following links for more.
Are You Afraid To Die? A Tribute To Tekyia Mozell From A Friend
Visit Tekyia’s Facebook Page.
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Posted by Curmilus Dancy II (Butch) on October 5, 2011
Per Tekyia: I just want to thank God! In no way do I feel ungrateful or under-appreciated my journey has been long and arduous, yet in still I
am at peace. It is my sincere wish that my actions have exhibited God’s love for us and my love for you. I know that my trials and tribulations
are a necessary part of my walk with Jesus. I am thouroughly pleased by your expressions of concerns. I cherish your immense attempts of
motivation and immeasurable support. Thank you!!! My struggles along with the out pouring of love and concern each of you exhibited
throughout this trying ordeal are both flattering and inspiring. It is my great wish that I have carried on in a way that assures you that I am
loved, have loved, and continued to love each one of you. Please do not pity or feel sorry for me. I can truly say that I have lead a full and
rewarding life of joy, extraordinary adventures, and very few regrets. Apon my demise I hope that my thousand watt smile never diminishes
from your memory and becomes an intergral part of my legacy. Please do not forget my unwavering love for God and for you. May God
continue to bless you and I will see you again, on the other side.
Tekyia Mozell
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Are You Afraid To Die? A Tribute To Tekyia Mozell From A Friend
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Posted by Curmilus Dancy II (Butch) on October 4, 2011
I know that I promised to resume my writing last week, but once again, life threw another curveball.
Death was a subject that I always intended to write about (from a wheeling mother’s perspective), but my intro to this taboo topic got scrapped when I received the call from my best friend’s mom that the end was near. Dialysis was no longer a viable option and her kidney disease produced subsequent medical complications. (Read more)
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