Traci Braxton’s mom Evelyn says ‘grief is hard to process’ in tribute to late daughter after her death from cancer
TRACI Braxton’s mom, Evelyn, has opened up about her daughter’s death in an emotional tribute.
The singer and actress passed away on March 11, following a year-long battle with cancer.
Evelyn took to Instagram to share a message with her fans as she posted: “I would like to thank everyone for your love, prayers and condolences during this difficult time.
“We truly appreciate all of your kind words, and photos you have shared.”
She continued: “I am doing well despite false accusations of me having a heart attack.
“Grief is hard to process but with your prayers, and God’s strength we are made strong.”
The 74-year-old concluded: “We love and miss my sweet Traci but, she is resting pain-free…”
Fans were quick to take to the comments section to react as one wrote: “We love you all. This is hard for us, too.”
Another added: “We love you Braxtons!” while one chimed in, “… I loss my mom… so I understand the grief you and your family are having…”
Traci passed away at the age of 50, as her sisters, including the well known Toni Braxton, and mother are said to have been by her side at the end.
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The star’s son, Kevin Surratt Jr., shared the news of her death online.
He wrote: “When I heard the news about my mother being sick, the first thing she said was I’m going to fight and beat this.
“She fought to the end and today she’s at peace.
“I love my mother forever and this hurts so much but I’m at peace knowing she isn’t in pain anymore.”
He concluded the post: “I love you ma I’m going to miss you.”
Traci shared her only son with her husband, Kevin Surratt.
‘A BRIGHT LIGHT’
Toni also spoke out and shared: “It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of our sister, Traci.
“Needless to say, she was a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected performer. We will miss her dearly.”
She continued: “Traci passed this morning as the snow was falling, our angel is now a snowflake.
“We ask that you respect our privacy as we plan to send her home with love, celebrating her life…”
Traci, who had a Billboard #16 hit with Last Call, posted one last Instagram photo just weeks before death as she praised her mom.
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In the snap, Traci smiles alongside her mom Evelyn and asked fans to help wish her “beautiful mother a glorious and blessed Birthday…”
Following news of her death, fans flocked to the post to send condolences and express their sadness.
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