PHONE: (972) 562-2601 Alyssa Monet Gilkey July 12, 2002 - June 20, 2012 Alyssa Monet Gilkey of Frisco, Texas passed away June 20, 2012, at the age of nine. She was born July 12, 2002 to Sterling Gilkey and Cyd (Coker) Gilkey. She is survived by her mother Cyd Coker-Gilkey of McKinney, Texas; father, Sterling Gilkey and wife Stephanie of Frisco, Texas; brothers, Sterling Gilkey and Chandler Gilkey; step-brothers, Dylan Peace, Garrett Bates; aunt, Treva Gilkey of Dallas, Texas; uncle, Lamar Coker of Oklahoma, Timothy Cunningham of Chicago, Illinois; grandparents, Earl and June Gilkey of Pawhuska, Oklahoma and Lee and Jean Coker of Tulsa, Oklahoma. A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 30, 2012 at One Community Church, 2400 State Hwy 121, Plano, Texas 75025. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Friday evening, June 29 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. Memorials I recently heard of the loss of your beautiful daughter. I am so saddened for you and your family Cyd. You are in my thoughts and prayers. MONICA BROWNE, JULY 24, 2012 Jean, just wanted you to know that my thoughts are with you and your family. I am praying and will continue to pray that God will provide you with comfort and
peace. SHIRLEY THOMAS PARKER, JULY 8, 2012 I am very sorry for your loss Cyd & may God strengthen you & the family to help you deal with this terrible tragedy. My prayers are with you & always will be. REGGIE L THOMAS, JULY 6, 2012 I'm very sorry for your lose I lost a very good friend but you lost your sweet daughter and I just want you to know my thoughts are with you MCKENLEIGH ANN HISE, JULY 3, 2012 Words cannot express my sympathy. You and your family are forever in my prayers..look to GOD for the strength during this difficult time LUCILLE EVANS, JULY 3, 2012 Hey Cyd, my prayers are with you and your family. Continue to look to GOD for strength. GINA JACKSON-WADE, JULY 2, 2012 Words cannot express my sympathy. I was deeply saddened when I learned about Alyssa s passing. Your family will continue to be in my family s thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3: 5-6 The Boisrond Family (Noah & Jacob) KRISTEN BOISROND, JUNE 30, 2012 For those who suffer, and those who cry this night, give them repose, Lord; a pause in their burdens. Let there be minutes where they experience peace, not of man but of angels. Love them, Lord, when others cannot. Hold them, Lord, when we fail with human arms. Hear their prayers and give them the ability to hear You back in whatever language they best understand. Margaret A. Davidson 1996 by Margaret A. Davidson, All Rights Reserved The Gilkey family is in our thoughts and prayers. MICHAEL AND TAMRA HILDEN, JUNE 29, 2012 We are sending countless prayers and love your way, "Ms. C". We love you
and pray for your immediate comfort. EVIE AND AIDAH COMER, JUNE 28, 2012 We are sorry for your loss. Lillie and I send our love. Lillie says her favorite thing about Alyssa is that she loved playing soccer and 4 square with her and Taylor. Something she will always remember is watching Alyssa look at herself in the mirror with their Rudolph noses at Taylors sleep over. Alyssa will be missed. SHAWNA WILLIAMS, JUNE 28, 2012 My heart and prayers go out to you all. I know there is a huge void at this time and forever. Alyssa will be terribly missed by all. I will forever keep you all in my prayers. God Bless! DEAUNDRES WILSON, JUNE 28, 2012 Sweet Alyssa, I'm so glad I got to be your 3rd grade teacher! I will always remember your big smile and dimples - they always made me smile too! I'm looking forward to seeing you again one day. Love, ELIZABETH HINDMAN, JUNE 28, 2012 Sterling, I don't have any words to use to express how sorry I am for the loss of Alyssa. You are experiencing a level of pain and loss that most people can't imagine. All I know to say is that I'm sorry. Please know that we are praying that God brings you and your family comfort. BROOK JACKSON, JUNE 28, 2012 Sterling, I don't have any words to use to express how sorry I am for the loss of Alyssa. You are experiencing a level of pain and loss that most people can't imagine. All I know to say is that I'm sorry. Please know that we are praying that God brings you and your family comfort. BROOK JACKSON, JUNE 28, 2012 Sterling, Mike and I were very sorry to hear about the loss of your precious daughter. May the memories and love for Alyssa bring you and your family comfort and peace. We are among the friends that will always be here for you. NATALIE FIRTOS, JUNE 28, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
GRACE T. PONCE, JUNE 28, 2012 When the Coker Family is hurt, the Millard L. House family hurts. Jesus has promised He will never leave or forsake you. MILLARD L. HOUSE, JUNE 27, 2012 The world has lost one of it's most beautiful Angels. I love you Cyd and am here to walk next to you arm in arm during this difficult time. JESSIKA GUSTIN, JUNE 27, 2012 Dear Cyd, I am so sorry to hear about sweet Alyssa, and I want you to know that my prayers are with you and your family. Please take care. Love, CRISTI KUYKENDALL, JUNE 27, 2012 Sterling, i know you have lost your precious daughter, and my words can't bring her back, I do believe in heaven, and could only imagine when she met Jesus face to face. Just remember her dancing, singing, and smiling, just like little girls do, I'm grateful that in Heaven she is now healthy and strong, now she can sleep at night. now you know she is in heaven, for God has told us so. Sterling, I cannot tell you how to feel, I have not lost a child. I not going to tell you, your broken heart will heal, not going to tell you she in a better place, for I know you want her there with you. But some day you will hear her voice and see her face but beyond today you can't see. I won't tell you in time to move on, to face the fact that she is gone. What I can tell you is that, I will listen to all your precious memories, and you can even cry with me, and please don't hesitate to say her name, for I know you will long to hear her name. Sterling please realize that you will never be the same, but with God's help and leaning on your family and friends we will help you get strong. Remember she lives in your heart forever, and will always be there with you. My prayers are with you and your family. JOE REYES, JUNE 27, 2012 I am truly very sorry for the loss that You and your family must be suffering. Sterling you and your family are in my prayers.take care my friend. SID JOHNSTON, JUNE 27, 2012 Sterling, you and your family are in my prayers. No words can diminish the
canyon you must feel in your heart,but know that you have friends to lean on and that we are here for you. NIKKI ZIGLER, JUNE 27, 2012 Alyssa always made me smile, she truly touched my heart. I'll miss her! ADIA ROBERTS, JUNE 26, 2012 I wish I had words to lighten your agony. May your hearts and soul find peace and comfort. JACQUELYN FUQUA, JUNE 26, 2012 Cyd, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and the family during your lost. We pray that God continue to give you healing, strength and faith. We love you and do know we are praying for your family. MR. AND MRS. KEVIN TOLBERT & FAMILY, JUNE 26, 2012 Sterling, I am so sorry for the loss of you daughter, Our prayers are with you and your family. BOBBY KENNEDY, JUNE 26, 2012 Alyssa, I can still hear your sweet voice singing outside my classroom door. Your amazing smile and cheerful, "Hi Mrs. Sherman" will be missed. We had so much fun working on our Thanksgiving Project in 2nd grade. Know that you touched my heart the moment I met you. Although I will not be able to see you, you certainly won't be forgotten. JAMIE SHERMAN, JUNE 25, 2012 Cyd, my heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. :) SHERRI RICHARDSON, JUNE 25, 2012 Sterling (Sr), while I can't comprehend your grief and loss, I do know Alyssa was close to her daddy's heart and cherished. I pray you and your family will find comfort and peace, and not only that, but that you would discover how much the people around you love you and your family. May your memories of the delight and joy that Alyssa brought to you lighten your heart and remain strong.
PETER SHOTWELL, JUNE 25, 2012 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. KIMBERLY L GOGGANS, JUNE 25, 2012 I know your hearts are broken and that your life will never be the same. I pray that you will have friends and family surrounding you to give you support. I want you to know that many people all over the US are praying for your whole family(from my church and former members of my church). I want to encourage you to lean on those around you. I will continue to keep you in my prayers in the days, months and years to come as you journey down this very difficult road. KIMBERLY GALDIANO, JUNE 25, 2012 I cannot begin to know how you feel or what you are going through. Please know we are here for you. This is a revised poem that i would like to share. I won't say, "I know how you feel"- because I don't. I've lost brothers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and pets, but I've never lost a child. So how can I say I know how you feel? I won't say, "You'll get over it"- because you won't. Life will have to go on. The washing, cooking, cleaning, the common routine. The chores will take your mind off your child, but the hurt will still be there. I won't say, "Your other children will comfort you"-they will try and will ease your pain, but they cannot replace the one you lost, so love them and remember they are suffering a loss as well. So what will I say? I will say, "I am here. I care. Anytime. Anywhere." I will talk about your child. We'll laugh about the good memories. I won't mind how long you grieve. I won't tell you to pull yourself together. No, I don't know how you feel- but with sharing, perhaps I will learn a little of what you are going through. And perhaps you'll feel comfortable with me and find your burden has eased. Try me. TERRI LYNN SUTTERFIELD, JUNE 25, 2012 My heart breaks for you, Cyd, and your family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. AMANDA KLEMM, JUNE 24, 2012
Our condolences to you and your family. Life does not make sense and losing someone as young and special as Alyssa is so tragic. We will miss your sweet girl. May God bless your broken hearts. Sincerely, The Stephens Family Amy, Scott, Emma, Sarah and Molly Frisco, TX AMY & EMMA STEPHENS, JUNE 24, 2012 We are truly sorry for your loss. Our heart aches for you and your family. Alyssa was a wonderful child and she will be missed terribly. THE DRANE FAMILY, JUNE 23, 2012 I wish I could find the words that would ease the pain and grief that you are feeling right now, but there are none. Please know that Alyssa touched so many with her smile and happiness. It is hard to understand why you must endure this pain and loss, but know that many are praying and hurting with and for you. My heart goes out to her wonderful parents and brothers, and please know that we are here for you if ever the need should arise. May God hold you tight in his embrace, much love, TERI L HUNDLEY, JUNE 23, 2012 Family Owned Since 1945 Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow is the premier provider of funeral services in North Texas, with seven convenient locations and three beautiful memorial parks. We are a locally owned family business that has served North Texas for over 70 years. Families who visit us receive the highest quality of professionalism and service, with compassion and care that are unsurpassed. Copyright 2015 (972) 562-2601