Charlene Stovall was born in Birmingham, Alabama on June 20th, 1959. Charlene grew up in Ft.Leonard Wood, Missouri and in 1971 moved with her family to Colorado Springs, CO. She attended William Mitchell High School where she graduated in 1977. After graduation, Charlene attended the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo where she majored in Meteorology. Charlene left USC and served in the United States Air Force from May 1987 until October 1991. She was stationed at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas. During Charlene’s service in the USAF she received numerous honors and awards to include the Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Grad Ribbon and the Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon. Charlene also served in Operation Desert Storm from August 2nd, 1990 until October 27th, 1991 as an Air Transportation Specialist.

Charlene was extremely witty and had an amazing sense of humor. She could bring anyone to side- splitting laughter to include her Doctor’s and Nurses. Charlene would bend over backwards to assist anyone who had a need whether she knew them or not. She greatly enjoyed watching the strangest reality shows as well as game shows. Mainly, the Price is Right. Charlene was a Bob Barker fanatic! She also enjoyed partaking in tasks and projects that allowed her to express her sharp sense of art and creativity. Her creativity really shone through with the literature and pamphlets that she created for her Sunday School classes and in her sons', Nolan, school projects.

Charlene also lovingly called Chiney possesed a heart and generosity that was behemoth. Her greatest joy and contentment was in giving and making a difference in every life that She touched. And if nothing else She would give you laughter... and the crazy Woman could diminish you to side splitting laugher!

As a giver, the greatest gift that we could give Her is to help or heal someone and prevent them from the extreme pain and suffering that she experience daily.

Charlene Stovall was born in Birmingham, Alabama on June 20th, 1959. Charlene grew up in Ft.Leonard Wood, Missouri and in 1971 moved with her family to Colorado Springs, CO. She attended William Mitchell High School where she graduated in 1977. After graduation, Charlene attended the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo where she majored in Meteorology. Charlene left USC and served in the United States Air Force from May 1987 until October 1991. She was stationed at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas. During Charlene’s service in the USAF she received numerous honors and awards to include the Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Grad Ribbon and the Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon. Charlene also served in Operation Desert Storm from August 2nd, 1990 until October 27th, 1991 as an Air Transportation Specialist.

Charlene was extremely witty and had an amazing sense of humor. She could bring anyone to side- splitting laughter to include her Doctor’s and Nurses. Charlene would bend over backwards to assist anyone who had a need whether she knew them or not. She greatly enjoyed watching the strangest reality shows as well as game shows. Mainly, the Price is Right. Charlene was a Bob Barker fanatic! She also enjoyed partaking in tasks and projects that allowed her to express her sharp sense of art and creativity. Her creativity really shone through with the literature and pamphlets that she created for her Sunday School classes and in her sons', Nolan, school projects.

Charlene also lovingly called Chiney possesed a heart and generosity that was behemoth. Her greatest joy and contentment was in giving and making a difference in every life that She touched. And if nothing else She would give you laughter... and the crazy Woman could diminish you to side splitting laugher!

As a giver, the greatest gift that we could give Her is to help or heal someone and prevent them from the extreme pain and suffering that she experience daily.

Priscilla Coleman was born on August 28th, 1965. A life-long learner , Priscilla began her education at Pinello Elementary School where she mastered recess, marbles and kickball. She then moved to the Colorado Springs School and was involved in Student Council and athletics. Her favorite memories of CSS were First Weekend and field trips. She especially liked “solos” and it fueled her passion for writing and the outdoors. Her search for more competitive sports led her to Widefield High School and then on to Theodore Roosevelt High School in Washington DC where she graduated with honors. Priscilla attended the University of Northern Colorado and graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a degree in broadcast Journalism. While in Omaha, one of her favorite jobs was covering human interest stories for the local television station.

It was in Omaha that Priscilla’s only child, Georgie , was born. Of the many accomplishments she achieved in life, the one that she treasured the most being Georgie’s mother. She was completely dedicated to making certain that Georgie’s days were filled with love, laughter and family. The two of them radiated joy.

After returning to Colorado Springs, one of her favorite jobs was working for American Airlines. Never one to sit still, she continued to work until her health started to fail.

Priscilla was usually the life of the party and loved fishing and fireworks, cookouts and Cadillacs, and drawing and dancing. She loved rocks, roses and robins, tv tag, tambourines and teasing. She also loved horses and helping others, skating and snow, and music and Mama Foo’s cooking.

Priscilla believed that three things sustained her while she was here: Love, Prayers and excellent care from her physicians.

Priscilla was an amazingly and generous woman ! That is proven by the great love that her family and friends shared for her. In behalf half of Priscilla , the Coleman family and the numerous others that waged a noble and well fought battle with Lupus , we commit to forging ahead with our effort until a cause and cure is discovered.

Priscilla Coleman was born on August 28th, 1965. A life-long learner , Priscilla began her education at Pinello Elementary School where she mastered recess, marbles and kickball. She then moved to the Colorado Springs School and was involved in Student Council and athletics. Her favorite memories of CSS were First Weekend and field trips. She especially liked “solos” and it fueled her passion for writing and the outdoors. Her search for more competitive sports led her to Widefield High School and then on to Theodore Roosevelt High School in Washington DC where she graduated with honors. Priscilla attended the University of Northern Colorado and graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a degree in broadcast Journalism. While in Omaha, one of her favorite jobs was covering human interest stories for the local television station.

It was in Omaha that Priscilla’s only child, Georgie , was born. Of the many accomplishments she achieved in life, the one that she treasured the most being Georgie’s mother. She was completely dedicated to making certain that Georgie’s days were filled with love, laughter and family. The two of them radiated joy.

After returning to Colorado Springs, one of her favorite jobs was working for American Airlines. Never one to sit still, she continued to work until her health started to fail.

Priscilla was usually the life of the party and loved fishing and fireworks, cookouts and Cadillacs, and drawing and dancing. She loved rocks, roses and robins, tv tag, tambourines and teasing. She also loved horses and helping others, skating and snow, and music and Mama Foo’s cooking.

Priscilla believed that three things sustained her while she was here: Love, Prayers and excellent care from her physicians.

Priscilla was an amazingly and generous woman ! That is proven by the great love that her family and friends shared for her. In behalf half of Priscilla , the Coleman family and the numerous others that waged a noble and well fought battle with Lupus , we commit to forging ahead with our effort until a cause and cure is discovered.

Johnnie Price was born July 12, 1964, in Miami, Florida to Arthur and Ola Span. Johnnie attended Houston-Tillotson University and majored in business management. On May 13, 2000, Johnnie was united in Holy Matrimony to Roslyn Renee Austin Price in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Johnnie had a wonderful sense of humor, enjoyed all sports and was a star basketball player. He also loved to cook and eat. Johnnie died on May 7th, 2009 after a 25 year battle with Lupus.

A faithful servant and Christian, Johnnie leaves to cherish his memory his: Wife, Roslyn Renee Austin Price; Daughter, Latoya Williams; Adopted Parents, Phillip and Carrie Price; Brothers Arthur Span, Tommie Coley, and Gordon Washington; Sister, Gail Lott; Mother-in-Law, Gloria Williams; Special friend, Valerie Smith; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Johnnie Price was born July 12, 1964, in Miami, Florida to Arthur and Ola Span. Johnnie attended Houston-Tillotson University and majored in business management. On May 13, 2000, Johnnie was united in Holy Matrimony to Roslyn Renee Austin Price in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Johnnie had a wonderful sense of humor, enjoyed all sports and was a star basketball player. He also loved to cook and eat. Johnnie died on May 7th, 2009 after a 25 year battle with Lupus.

A faithful servant and Christian, Johnnie leaves to cherish his memory his: Wife, Roslyn Renee Austin Price; Daughter, Latoya Williams; Adopted Parents, Phillip and Carrie Price; Brothers Arthur Span, Tommie Coley, and Gordon Washington; Sister, Gail Lott; Mother-in-Law, Gloria Williams; Special friend, Valerie Smith; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Christina Johansson was 21 years old when she met and married N’Deaye’s father in her native Sweden in 1971. Their daughter was born the following year, but the marriage soon ended and Christina brought up N’Deaye on her own.

Their move to Britain came in 1992, when N’Deaye decided to apply to drama school in London. Life was tough at first (‘We had to work night and day to earn enough money for her fees,’ remembers Christina), but when N’Deaye graduated from the Webber Douglas Academy in 1996 she found no shortage of agents wanting to represent her. She went on to appear in several prime-time television series, including Trial & Retribution, Sea of Souls and Jericho.

An attempt to establish herself in Hollywood was less successful. ‘She got some work, but it was a struggle,’ says Christina. ‘She was very down-to-earth, and when someone suggested at an audition that she should straighten her teeth she didn’t want to do it. It just wasn’t her scene.’

While in Los Angeles, N’Deaye began to feel the first effects of lupus, suffering from swollen limbs and a series of infections. But these symptoms were short-lived, and what most concerned her when she arrived back in London in the summer of 2000 was the discovery that her mother had contracted leukaemia. Christina believes that the resulting stress aggravated N’Deaye’s own condition.

In the midst of all this N’Deaye met her husband-to-be Jonathan Clements: ‘I am sure it was love at first sight,’ says Christina. ‘I have never heard my daughter so giggly and nervous as when she talked about him.’ The couple moved to Banwell in Somerset. When they married there in June 2002, so exuberant were the celebrations that the bride and groom forgot to cut the wedding cake. Perhaps it was an omen; certainly, their happiness was to be desperately short-lived.

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Christina Johansson was 21 years old when she met and married N’Deaye’s father in her native Sweden in 1971. Their daughter was born the following year, but the marriage soon ended and Christina brought up N’Deaye on her own.

Their move to Britain came in 1992, when N’Deaye decided to apply to drama school in London. Life was tough at first (‘We had to work night and day to earn enough money for her fees,’ remembers Christina), but when N’Deaye graduated from the Webber Douglas Academy in 1996 she found no shortage of agents wanting to represent her. She went on to appear in several prime-time television series, including Trial & Retribution, Sea of Souls and Jericho.

An attempt to establish herself in Hollywood was less successful. ‘She got some work, but it was a struggle,’ says Christina. ‘She was very down-to-earth, and when someone suggested at an audition that she should straighten her teeth she didn’t want to do it. It just wasn’t her scene.’

While in Los Angeles, N’Deaye began to feel the first effects of lupus, suffering from swollen limbs and a series of infections. But these symptoms were short-lived, and what most concerned her when she arrived back in London in the summer of 2000 was the discovery that her mother had contracted leukaemia. Christina believes that the resulting stress aggravated N’Deaye’s own condition.

In the midst of all this N’Deaye met her husband-to-be Jonathan Clements: ‘I am sure it was love at first sight,’ says Christina. ‘I have never heard my daughter so giggly and nervous as when she talked about him.’ The couple moved to Banwell in Somerset. When they married there in June 2002, so exuberant were the celebrations that the bride and groom forgot to cut the wedding cake. Perhaps it was an omen; certainly, their happiness was to be desperately short-lived.

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Until the end

Never let me go

Love me much, too much ...

You'd never leave me, would you?

You couldn't hurt me, could you?

- from "Never Let Me Go"

That Stacey Kent song was one of Lucy and Ross' favorites; in fact, she burned it on a disc featuring a collection of "their" songs. They played it in the car on the way to their vacation, the one she never returned from. Ross was the love of her life when she was young, but they followed separate paths until meeting by chance years later. They then fell in love again, got married and stayed together until the end.

Vodden accompanied his wife throughout her illness - from the time it was diagnosed and they were told they couldn't have children or even to adopt, because of the way the lupus would limit her life, and throughout the periods when she was confined to the house. She always cared about her physical appearance, her family says, and did not wish to be seen in public swollen and bloated because of the steroid treatments she had. Trained as a nursery-school teacher, O'Donnell Vodden was eventually forced to give up her beloved work with children with special needs. She had also set up an agency for nannies and worked in advertising.

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and organs. The disease typically strikes women between the ages of 15 and 50; in most cases, if it is caught in time, it can be controlled and people suffering from it can lead active lives. O'Donnell Vodden didn't have that good fortune: The disease was diagnosed too late, the treatments never helped and her condition worsened, but still no one - including her - believed the end was so near. Her family was always close-knit; the bonds grew stronger after the death of the mother, Katherine.

Jamie O'Donnell spoke to his sister at least once a day. He describes how they used to listen to jazz together and recalls his first gigs, at the 606 Club in Chelsea, which Lucy arranged for him. She came to all of his performances until she took ill.

"She was the most people-loving person I knew," he says. "Always helpful, considerate, interested in everyone, from the waiter who served her to the homeless. And wonderful with children of all kinds. She had a profound and genuine social conscience. Just like our mother, she didn't have a drop of snobbery in her. Every human being was completely equal in her eyes. She had the smile of an angel. She shone a bright light all around her, a light that will never go out."

Ariella Eshed, Jamie's wife, echoes his feelings: "She welcomed me straight away as a member of the family. There was something about her that was welcoming, childish in the pure sense, and also impish. The gifts she brought us were always the most beautiful and the most thoughtful. Last May she told me she had already prepared a present for my birthday although it's only in December.

"A few weeks ago, I enjoyed some quality time with her, before her trip to Norfolk. We met at a friend's wedding, and spoke about various things. There was a pleasant atmosphere. Lucy looked good and was excited about her upcoming trip. The only consolation is that she had that one full day of happiness on the vacation. She saw the sea and was happy. And then it was all over."

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Until the end

Never let me go

Love me much, too much ...

You'd never leave me, would you?

You couldn't hurt me, could you?

- from "Never Let Me Go"

That Stacey Kent song was one of Lucy and Ross' favorites; in fact, she burned it on a disc featuring a collection of "their" songs. They played it in the car on the way to their vacation, the one she never returned from. Ross was the love of her life when she was young, but they followed separate paths until meeting by chance years later. They then fell in love again, got married and stayed together until the end.

Vodden accompanied his wife throughout her illness - from the time it was diagnosed and they were told they couldn't have children or even to adopt, because of the way the lupus would limit her life, and throughout the periods when she was confined to the house. She always cared about her physical appearance, her family says, and did not wish to be seen in public swollen and bloated because of the steroid treatments she had. Trained as a nursery-school teacher, O'Donnell Vodden was eventually forced to give up her beloved work with children with special needs. She had also set up an agency for nannies and worked in advertising.

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and organs. The disease typically strikes women between the ages of 15 and 50; in most cases, if it is caught in time, it can be controlled and people suffering from it can lead active lives. O'Donnell Vodden didn't have that good fortune: The disease was diagnosed too late, the treatments never helped and her condition worsened, but still no one - including her - believed the end was so near. Her family was always close-knit; the bonds grew stronger after the death of the mother, Katherine.

Jamie O'Donnell spoke to his sister at least once a day. He describes how they used to listen to jazz together and recalls his first gigs, at the 606 Club in Chelsea, which Lucy arranged for him. She came to all of his performances until she took ill.

"She was the most people-loving person I knew," he says. "Always helpful, considerate, interested in everyone, from the waiter who served her to the homeless. And wonderful with children of all kinds. She had a profound and genuine social conscience. Just like our mother, she didn't have a drop of snobbery in her. Every human being was completely equal in her eyes. She had the smile of an angel. She shone a bright light all around her, a light that will never go out."

Ariella Eshed, Jamie's wife, echoes his feelings: "She welcomed me straight away as a member of the family. There was something about her that was welcoming, childish in the pure sense, and also impish. The gifts she brought us were always the most beautiful and the most thoughtful. Last May she told me she had already prepared a present for my birthday although it's only in December.

"A few weeks ago, I enjoyed some quality time with her, before her trip to Norfolk. We met at a friend's wedding, and spoke about various things. There was a pleasant atmosphere. Lucy looked good and was excited about her upcoming trip. The only consolation is that she had that one full day of happiness on the vacation. She saw the sea and was happy. And then it was all over."

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Ms Lucy McGhee was born on December 10, 1937 in El Dorado, Arkansas to the union of Margaret and Jettie Allen Sr. She moved to Colorado Springs in 1958, and worked at Mountain Bell Telephone Company for many years. Lucy waged a noble and courageous fight with Lupus for nearly 20 years. She is survived by her two sons, Jacob and Derek; one sister, Arletha Lewis; one brother, Jettie Allen Jr.; seven grand-children; one great-grandchild and numerous nephews and nieces. Rest sweetly Lucy, until we meet again...

Ms Lucy McGhee was born on December 10, 1937 in El Dorado, Arkansas to the union of Margaret and Jettie Allen Sr. She moved to Colorado Springs in 1958, and worked at Mountain Bell Telephone Company for many years. Lucy waged a noble and courageous fight with Lupus for nearly 20 years. She is survived by her two sons, Jacob and Derek; one sister, Arletha Lewis; one brother, Jettie Allen Jr.; seven grand-children; one great-grandchild and numerous nephews and nieces. Rest sweetly Lucy, until we meet again...