In Memoriam
Honoring the Women Who Inspire Us
At Sisters’ Journey, we carry forward the spirit of the extraordinary women who paved the way—founders, leaders, friends, and sisters who transformed their battles with breast cancer into legacies of strength, hope, and love.
Though they are no longer with us, their voices, stories, and impact remain at the heart of our mission. We honor them by continuing the work they began—supporting women of color, building community, and spreading awareness.
Their light guides us. Their love fuels us.
We Celebrate Your Life and we Call Your Name
Adeline Grant, January 2000
Gloria Harmon
Feb 2000 Neomi-Echols
Linda White - Epps ( Founder of Sisters' Journey) She was a fierce advocate for breast cancer awareness and the driving force behind Sisters’ Journey. (Click on picture for more information).
Yvonne Cooper- Watson, July 2000 Original member of Sisters’ Journey
Pearl Epps Evans, October 2000
Judy Youins, October 2016
Beverly Hilton Kimbro, November 2000
Sylvia Ward Hodge, January 2000
Ada Raiford, July 2010
Elizabeth Ann Reddish, April 2004
Sharon Grimes, April 2011
Mildred Louise-Stevenson, August 2005
Yvonne Dubose, August 2006
Phyllis D. Bowen, August 2001
Beryl Welcome, August 2010
Beverly Knox, December 2010
Carol Berrios, February 2005
Christine Humett-Ulmer, July 2011
Gwendolyn Bell
Sharon Stroman, December 2003
Donna-Dulany, October 2014
Dorothy-Dotti-McCleese, September 2008
Emma Lumpkin, July 2001
Evelyn Ford, July 2001 (Not in Calendar)
August 2012 Gwendolyn Chambers Brathwaite
Jeffie D. Frazier
Joan L. Osborne, January 2001
Lynn LaFrazier, July 2005
Rev. Paulette, Thompson-Clinton, June 2007
Lucille Mapp, November 2001
Louise Allen, October 2010
Mary Alice Homes, October
Mattie Little, May 2015
Rose Santos
Denise-Dyson-Goggins, October. 2019
Patricia Williams, July 2007
Pauline Sims, December 2002
Rachel M. Taylor, March 2001
Rosemarie Watson Frambo, January 2004
Ruth-Fulcher-Sutton, August
Elsie Bright, September 2003
Edna Mercado, September 2004
Betty Cook-Joyner, September 2017
Sept 2012 Sharon-Grier-Kellman
Sharon Gayle, January 2012
Sheila Garlington
Sheila Marie Johnson
Tracey L. Ganues - Ware- Tracey La'Mere Ganues-Ware 9/8/63-6/5/2019 - Tracey was a Board member of Sisters’ Journey for over 10-years till her passing. She served as the Transportation and Merchandise Coordinator and was on the Board of National Breast Cancer Coalition in Washington, DC where she represented Sisters’ Journey. No Calendar Passed due to Ovarian Cancer
Verna LaPrince, December 2011
Rev. Yolanda, Smith, June 2009
Zenaida Collazo, June 2013
Arabella (DeeDee) Pina December 2000
Eleanor Birt Caldwell, November
Marie Lois Brazile, May 2007
Beverly Gilmore, June 2008
Alberta Stephens, March 2013
