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| Naomi at block party 2006 |
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| Naomi drinking frappacino '06 |
Naomi was our friend and next-door neighbor for the last 20 years. We’d talk all the time over the fence or in each others’ back yards. My last visit to her deck was the Friday before she died, where she was sitting in the sun, eating some of Leonie’s delicious food. Naomi told me that all she had to do was mention some food casually and Leonie would whip it up for her.
We had, over the years, shared stories, as well as moans and groans about CPS and teaching. There’s a definite sisterhood there to which all CPS teachers can relate with or without words.
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| Naomi with tattoo '06 |
We loved her quiet strength and surprising creativity. She never bragged about being the visual or vocal artist she was, but it was evident in all the projects throughout her home. She was always amazing me with her latest painting or table or t-shirt she casually displayed.
She never complained about her pain, although we knew it was there. I’m so glad that she got to travel and see some of the world’s beauty and hear her beloved music. It’s an odd feeling to walk down her gangway and know she is not there. But I know she lives in on in the hearts of all of us who loved her.
Linda Bailey (Naomi's next-door neighbor)
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