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
Ora Lee Anderson, January 2020
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
Anita White Riddick, (Picture not available on calendar). She the sister of Sisters' Journey's founder Linda White Epps and long time supporter of the Sisters Journey Organization
Elaine Martindale, April 2003
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 Gilmore, June 2008
Beverly Knox, December 2010
Carol Berrios, February 2005
Christine Humett-Ulmer, July 2011
Clara Lawhorn, March 2014
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)
Mabel Draper, October 2000
Gail Hagans-Williams, May 2013
August 2012 Gwendolyn Chambers Brathwaite
Jeffie D. Frazier, 2019
Joan L. Osborne, January 2001
Joan Santos Kelley, January 2007
Lynn LaFrazier, July 2005
Rev. Paulette, Thompson-Clinton, June 2007
Lucille Mapp, November 2001
Louise Allen, October 2010
Mary Alice Homes, October 2005
Mary Morrison
Mattie Little, May 2015
Barbara Winters
Eleanor B. Caldwell, November 2005
Corris "Letrese" Smith, November 2003
Rose Teresa Santos, October 2004
Denise-Dyson-Goggins, October. 2019
Patricia Williams, July 2007
Pauline Sims, December 2002 Pauline was an active Board Member of Sisters Journey Until her passing in 2015
Phyllis W. White
Rachel M. Taylor, March 2001
Rosemarie Watson Frambo, January 2004
Ruth-Fulcher-Sutton, August
Elsie Bright, September 2003
Edna Mercado, September 2004
Sept 2012 Sharon-Grier-Kellman
Sharon Gayle, January 2012
Sheila Garlington, March 2010
Sheila Marie Johnson
Tracey La'Mere Ganues-Ware 9/8/63-6/5/2019 - Tracey was a Board member 2008 - 2019. 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
Valerie Lee, July 2009
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
Barbara Love Gray April 2023
Robin Stanley, June 2023
Sherdean Foreman, June 2019
Lisa J. Reeves, November 2023
Betty Cooke-Joyner September 2017
June C. Pierce, Sept 2002
Vivienne West Brown, Cover 2000
Deborah Rayon, August 2015
Danielle J.Davis (Not shown in Calendar)
Juanita “ Patty” Conyers ( Not in Calendar)
Minister. Vanessa Brown (Not shown in Calendar)