Happy Birthday: In Memory of Denise A.L. Costict

Last year God called his starlet back home since she successfully completed her mission. I am so thankful for the time we had and all the wonderful memories that I cherish so dearly! It's so hard to say goodbye but only two things are promised in this life and that is life and death. Denise made such an impact in my life, so much so that I named my daughter Denicia, (ironically their birthdays are exactly a month apart) which is her middle name, Denise suggested the combo of her name & my name and created Denicia, I thought it was perfect!

Today in celebration of her 30th birthday, I am baking a cake in her honor and forever remembering her in my heart!

Denise Alwanza-Lula “Lil Nise” Costict was called home to be with the Lord March 5, 2011. She was born Feb. 24, 1982 in Norfolk, VA. She was inspirational to young and old and a Mother to many. She was a member of the Church After God's Own Heart, Norfolk. She was predeceased by her father, Andre Costict, Sr. Left to cherish her memory, her beloved mother, Denise Costict; her stepfather, Michael Biggs; her parents in the Lord, Raymond Porter, Gwinda Porter and her aunt, Mary Richardson; three daughters, Shanell Keene, Shaniesta Keene and Zhana Edwards; nine brothers, Andre Costict, Anshon Costict, Andrew Granberry, Deandre Askew, Jermaine Keene, Kevin Keene, Tony Warren and Antonio Watts; sisters, Katrice Wilder, Krystal Askew, Andrea Keene, Pamela Keene; and a host sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.