- Five family members, including three children, their mother and grandmother, passed away following a fire incident at their home
- During the funeral mass, Judee’s husband was visibly heartbroken, crying bitterly as he saw his family’s bodies
- Videos and photos shared on social media broke hearts and sparked widespread reactions of condolences
A family is left grief-stricken following the devastating loss of five relatives in a tragic house fire.
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The victims of this heartbreaking incident included a woman named Deiode Davies Garnett, her daughter Judee Garnett, Judee’s two young children, and her brother.
An emotional funeral ceremony was organised for the family, who were laid to rest together in one shared grave.
Before the final burial rites, the bodies were presented for viewing in open caskets, neatly arranged.
Judee was placed in a casket with her two children carefully positioned in her arms, while her mother and brother were laid in a separate casket.
Tears flowed freely as friends and residents from the Shara community in Liberia came together to grieve with the family.
How did Judee Garnett’s husband mourn?
In images and videos shared on social media, Judee’s husband, Emmanuel Freeman, could not contain his sorrow.
He cried bitterly upon seeing his entire family lying lifeless. Wearing a black t-shirt adorned with images of his family, he wailed loudly, bidding them a final goodbye.
He sat among the other mourners as a relative held him for comfort.
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What happened to Judee Garnett’s family?
The five victims perished in the tragic fire at their residential home at around 11 pm. According to the Daily Observer, the blaze erupted suddenly and quickly engulfed the house.
Neighbours reported that the flames spread rapidly, trapping the family inside.
The house had reinforced doors and windows designed to prevent break-ins, making it difficult for anyone to access the family during the fire.
Netizens mourn Judee Garnetts family
Social media users shared heartfelt messages of support, expressing their sorrow and praying for the family. Several people mourned the loss of Judee, describing her as a beloved and caring individual.
Emi Anointed:
“May God heal your broken hearts. It’s not easy to lose an entire family in a matter of minutes. I feel your pain. My deepest condolences to the families.”
PrettyGwendolyn Ocroberbornsirleaf:
“This pain is unbearable, families. God knows how your hearts are shattered. May God’s perpetual light shine upon them.”
Mercy Amuchin Jacobs:
“Amen. God, only You know what happened. And only You can bring peace and justice. Lord, please do.”
Ronel Wilson:
“Oh God, this pain. Waking up every morning with no call or text from you, Judee P. Garnett. I break down hearing your voice in my ear and seeing your smile. Everywhere you went, people loved you, and you always made sure that place was comfortable for everyone. There was nowhere you went without taking me with you. People used to call me your handbag. Oh, my sweet JuJu, I miss you so much.”
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