Essence Derouen, age 21

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

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Nickname:
1 Blaque

1 Unique

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Number of children:
3 1

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Personality:
2 The most sweet, straight forward, kind, loved life her son and family

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Occupation:
2 Cook II

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Workplace:
1 Rice University

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Schools attended:
1 Barbara Jordan High School

1 Houston Community College

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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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