Alverna and loss of her daughter, Imani

UPDATE: It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Alverna's daughter, Imani.

Alverna will need her village around her now more than ever. Please help raise money so she can take the necessary time off from work to process and cope during this difficult time.

Hey everyone! My name is Jessica Murphy, former coworker and amazing friend of Alverna Sharpless.

On September 9th, Imani Sharpless, daughter of Alverna Sharpless, was shot in the head and is currently in critical condition, fighting for her life. I never got the chance to personally meet her daughter, but if she is anything like Alverna, I know she is full of energy, life, love and passion. I have seen this shine through in her passion for music and singing, Alverna loved to show off her beautiful daughters talent at work with all her music videos.

Imani is Alvernas rock - and it goes without saying that no mother should have to face this tragedy.

We all know Alverna has the biggest support system around her, but with the unforeseeable future, I want Alverna to be able to spend all of her time and energy alongside her daughter helping her fight through.

I would like to raise as much money as possible - it is unknown how much time Alverna may have to spend out of work. I would like to support any upcoming medical bills, her own bills, time off, food for back and forth from the hospital etc.

Please please help us help Alverna during this horrific and challenging time.

Please reach out to me [phone redacted] if there is any other way we can choose to support her etc.

Thank you all!