The city of Memphis, Tennessee is heartbroken over the passing of Fly Fly, a beloved woman whose energy, strength, and love radiated throughout her community. Her real name may not have been known by all, but her spirit was unforgettable—Fly Fly was a nickname that spoke to her boldness, her freedom, and the way she moved through life with grace and defiance.
Known for her unwavering love, sharp wit, and fierce loyalty, Fly Fly was the type of person who left a lasting impression. Whether through her warm smile, her hilarious commentary, or her ability to lift up others even when carrying her own burdens, she was real in a way few people are. To know her was to be loved by her—deeply, honestly, and without conditions.
She was a sister, a mother, a friend, and a fighter. Fly Fly showed strength not only in how she lived, but in how she loved—unapologetically, fully, and with her whole heart. Her presence was a source of comfort and power to those around her, and her absence has left a silence that feels too heavy to carry.
“We talked every day. Now I don’t know what to do with all this time and all this pain. If I had known our last call was truly the last, I would’ve never hung up. Fly Fly, you were my peace in the chaos.”
Since her passing, a wave of love and grief has swept through Memphis. Friends, neighbors, and family have shared memories of her fierce support, her laughter, her advice, and her ability to hold everyone together—especially when life got hard. They remember her as someone who gave more than she had, and never asked for anything in return.
Her loss is not just personal—it’s communal. A light has gone out in Memphis, and though Fly Fly may be gone from this earth, her energy, her lessons, and her love will live on in everyone she touched.
Rest in power, Fly Fly.
Your wings were already there—we just didn’t want to see you fly away so soon.
You will never be forgotten.
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