Chiquita (Keeta) Cassandra Hancock-Armstrong “T have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Chiquita was born October 27, 1975, in Jacksonville, Florida to Henry and Barbara Hancock. She earned her wings and left to be with the Lord on January 20, 2017. Chiquita was a warm, loving, generous yet outspoken person who had a lifelong love of people and an appreciation of hard work while always wearing a smile on her face. These values were evident in her life, especially in the joy and dedication she showed while coordinating countless family and philanthropic events. Chiquita had a genuine love for children and became a mother to every child she met and cared for in her daycare center. Chiquita was also an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan and enjoyed attending tailgate gatherings and games with friends and family. To know her was to love her. On June 29%, 2013 Chiquita was joined in holy matrimony to Trenell Armstrong, Sr. During their years together, Chiquita and Trenell shared many joys and challenges, including raising three children. Chiquita’s husband and children were her major focus and the time she spent with them brought her much happiness. Chiquita was blessed with two sons, Michael and Trenell (“T.J.”), Jr., and one daughter, Trenity. She is also survived by her husband, Trenell Armstrong, Sr., mother and father, Henry and Barbara Hancock, brother, Richard (Beth), sisters Tawanna (Forrest), Taffine, and Gwendolyn, mother-in-law Betty Dyer, brothers-in-law Jerry Armstrong and Zeree Dyer, sister-in-law LaShawna Armstrong, eight nieces and nephews, a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins, and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Jarrett. Interment wili follow at The Walnut Hills Cemetery Blessings to continue Chiquita’s charitable activities may be made to The Chiquita Hancock-Armstrong Memorial Fund at any 5/3 Bank.Order of Service Parting View Friends and Family Scripture Reading Elder Brenda Tribble Scripture Elder Ramona Jones Prayer Elder Norine Houston Song Seiection Family and Friends Silent Reading of the Obituary Family and Friends Acknowledgments and Reading of Resolutions Evangelist Doris Hill/Dr. Linettq Durand Reflective Remarks Poem Sis, Imani Rogers Song Bishop Iva J. Durand, Jr. Eulogy Bishop Iva J. Durand, Jr, Benediction Family and Friends Recessional Family and Friends Repast immediately following the interment at: Park Place Restaurant 1185 Kemper Meadow Drive Acknowledgements The family would like to acknowledge with grateful appreciation, all the courtesies and condolences extended to them during these hours of sadness. Pallbearers Kenny Simpson Darryll Gardner Jerry Armstrong Joe Burll Barbara Hancock Kevin Benford Honorary Pallbearers Carl Harris James Bankhead Zeree Dyer Anthony Burell Officiating Dr. Linette Durand Eulogist Bishop Iva Jr. DurandGed: sean you gelling weaker, bo He did what He Anew was bet, Hecame anit stead beside 2 you, and whispered, “Como to ret,” He could not understand tt, ne matter how hard we tried. Hlove alone could have daned. you, fete newer would haue died. uu wished ne one a last farewell, nor een. sald good-bye, Vou were gone befere we knew tt, and: only Ged. Anus why Chiquita Cassandra Hancock-Armstrong Services: Saturday, January 28, 2017 Viewing 9:00am - 10:00am Service 10:00am ~ 11:00amWhen tomorrow starts without me And I'm not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn't cry The way you did today; While thinking of the many things We didn't get to say. Iknow how much you love me As much as I love you; And each time that you think of me, T know you'll miss me too, But when tomorrow starts without me Please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name And took me by the hand, She said my place was ready In heaven far above; And that I'd have to leave behind, All those I dearly love, But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye; For all my life, I'd always thought I didn't want to die, Thad so much to live for, So much yet to do; It seemed almost impossible, That I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, The good ones and the bad; I thought of all the love we shared, And all the fun we had, If I could relive yesterday Just even for awhile, T'd say goodbye and kiss you And maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized That this could never be; For emptiness and memories Would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things Timight miss come tomorrow; I thought of you, and when I did, My heart was filled with sorrow, But when I walked through heaven's gates I felt so much at home; When God looked down and smiled at me From His great golden throne. He sald, "This is eternity And all I've promised you; Today your life on earth is past, But here it all starts anew." "T promise no tomorrow, But today will always last; And since each day's the same day, There's no longing for the past.” "But you have been so faithful, So trusting and so true; Though at times you did do things, ‘You knew you shouldn't do." "But you have been forgiven And now at last you're free; So won't you take my hand When Tomorrow Starts Without Me And share my life with me?" So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart For every time you think of me, T'm right here in your heart, David Romano