Essence Derouen, age 21

Lost to gun violence on March 19, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Blaque
    1 Unique
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    2 The most sweet, straight forward, kind, loved life her son and family
  • Occupation:
    2 Cook II
  • Workplace:
    1 Rice University
  • Schools attended:
    2 Barbara Jordan High School
    1 Houston Community College
  • Comments:
    1 Essence brought so much joy to those who knew her. We miss her.
    1 one mother to another mother of wounded ❤️ Columbus Ohio
    1 Praying for Justice. I felt Essence's spirit in you Paula
    1 My girl miss ya baby EEEE mourn ya till i join ya..

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