TRACI Braxton has been honored by Tamar, Toni, and the rest of her family in a heartbreaking post as they shared how their late sister is now a “snowflake.”
Traci, 50, passed away after having lost to her year-long battle with cancer.
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Traci’s siblings, including Toni, 54, and their mother were reportedly by her side at the time of her death.
The Last Call singer had asked for a special request from her followers on Instagram.
Traci asked her followers to help her “wish my beautiful mother” a “glorious and blessed birthday.”
In her final snapshot, Traci had on a striking yellow jumpsuit and had a sparkling tiara on her head while smiling next to her mother.
Traci is survived by her husband, Kevin Surratt, and their son.
Kevin Surratt Jr. shared the tragic news of his mother’s passing in his Instagram post.
In the lovely photo, Kevin buried his face against his mother as he tightly held onto her.
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.'”
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Her son continued: “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’s isn’t in pain anymore.”
Kevin concluded: “I love you ma. I’m going to miss you.”
Family members sent their condolences in the comments section.
Diezel Braxton stated: “Love you Kev. We gonna get through this.”
Denim Braxton added: “Love you Kev.”
‘AN AMAZING SISTER’
Toni also spoke out about her younger sister’s passing and released a family statement.
In her Instagram post, the Un-Break My Heart singer wrote: “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.”
Toni concluded: “We are family forever.”
Towanda, 48, and Trina, 47, have also re-shared the same message on their Instagram pages.
‘GOD GAVE HER MORE TIME’
Outside of the Braxton family, Jawn Murray, the executive producer behind Sherri Shepherd’s upcoming talk show, shared throwback photos of Toni and Traci on Twitter.
The Sherri exec tweeted: “Saddened by the passing of Traci Braxton.
“I’ve known she was quietly battling cancer for a while and the truth is, God gave her more time than the doctors had projected.”
He concluded: “My prayers for Traci’s immediate family and all of The Braxtons! A true loss for them.”
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