NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The mother of DeEbony Groves, one of the Waffle House shooting victims, is once again turning the pain of losing her daughter into hope.
She's hosting a weekend to honor other mothers who've lost children to violence.
"I think it was Friday before last, I was home alone, i laid in my living room floor and I cried and I pleaded and cried and then once I get it all out, I wipe my face and start my day," explained Baker.
Shirl Baker's only daughter, DeEbony died on April 22, 2018.
She was one of four people who died that day when a lone gunman walked in the Antioch Waffle House in the early morning hours and opened fire.
Since then, thru the non profit, the DeEbony Groves Foundation, Shirl has hosted events for other mothers, to provide encouragement and empowerment and even pampering.
I helped her with her very first one in 2021. The best part about it all is, it's all FREE for the mothers to attend.
She is still taking applications for women in the Tennessee area.
Here's how to apply or contact Shirl:
The DeEbony Groves Foundation PO Box 1023 Gallatin, Tennessee. You can also email Hope4TheFuture42218@gmail.com.
Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.
Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.
Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.
- Rhori Johnston
