Mercedes Michelle Holford Topeka, Kansas Obituary

Mercedes Michelle Holford

<p>Mercedes Michelle Holford "Sissy," 13, was the daughter of the late Crystal D. Andrews and Robert Lee Green Jr. She was born on April 23, 2007 in Topeka, Kansas. She passed away on July 14, 2020.</p><p><br></p><p>Mercedes had a big heart, but had her own way of showing her love. She loved to joke with everyone that she crossed paths with. Once she found comfort in someone she would show off her beautiful smile. Mercedes loved playing with her little cousins. Every time they came over she would hug them and just enjoy their company. </p><p><br></p><p>Mercedes played softball and basketball growing up, but stuck with basketball going into middle school (Robinson Middle School). She enjoyed playing basketball with her friends at Central Park and Hillcrest just for fun. She also enjoyed listening to music, making TikToks and watching youtube videos in her alone time.</p><p><br></p><p>Mercedes M. Holford was a loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. She will truly be missed.</p><p><br></p><p>She is survived by her siblings, Nevaeh Mays, Germane Mays, Deon Ikner, Cazh'Mere Green, and Chy'Na Green; her grandmother, Bettie Holford; her aunts and uncles, Tommy Andrews, Michelle Holford, Michael Holford Jr., Timothy Arterberry Sr., Mercedeys Holford, Shonetina Benson, and Natasha Hall; her cousins, Nazir Rayton, Makylah Rayton, J'ohn January, Milan Arterberry, Timothy Arterberry Jr., Michael Holford III, Del'Juan Arterberry and Crystal Holford and a host of other relatives and friends.</p><p><br></p><p>"Wait on the Lord: Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord." -Psalms 27:14</p>
April 23, 2007 - July 14, 202004/23/200707/14/2020
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Sabrina Womack
July 30, 2020
Mercedes was such a bright light for anyone she's come in contact with. I initially met her through Meadows, but then saw her again at Central Park Community Center in the evenings after school. Each time I walked in if she was there I was always greeted with a hello a... Continue Reading
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Tina Benson
July 29, 2020
BEAUTIFUL SMILES!
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Tina Benson
July 29, 2020
Sending my love to my beautiful niece Mercedes and her beloved mother Crystal. I always enjoy talking to the both of you. I will miss you both until we meet again. Rest in peace.
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Germaine Leuszler
July 29, 2020
Mercedes...I loved being your teacher for 5th grade. You changed so much that year, from a brooding, frowning child to a beautiful, smiling young girl believing in yourself. Your mama loved you so much, always at the school or sending things for parties and events. I kn... Continue Reading
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Rosa Lewis
July 28, 2020
I will always Remember her beautiful smile when she came through the lunch line at Robinson middle school
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Nevaeh Mays
July 27, 2020
I love you
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