Mercedes M. Holford, age 13

Lost to gun violence on July 14, 2020 in Topeka, Kansas.

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  • Nickname:
    10 sissy
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    3 Amazing, and caring
    3 a beautiful princess loving and caring
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  • Schools attended:
    8 Robinson
    3 Meadows
  • Comments:
    4 Sleep in Peace little Angel. 👼🏽
    6 RIP bby, Imma miss talking to you:(
    3 I will always keep you in my heart love you Sissy
    3 As a teacher her worked at her middle school, she brought so much joy and laughter to her teachers.

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