We Never Die

Priscilla Richardson, 63, kisses her granddaughter during a balloon release on her late son, Lamont Jones' birthday in the family's Rochester backyard.

We Never Die

Daniel Sarch

Priscilla Richardson, 63, is learning to cope with the death of her 46-year-old son, Wendyll “Lamont” Jones which occurred on May 3, 2022. Priscilla attempts to carry on through her spirituality and do what she can to keep Lamont’s legacy alive through his three children, Jasira, 11, LJ, 9, and Zuri, 6. According to the Institute of Medicine, the death of a child is one of the greatest and most enduring stresses a person can experience. Raising her grandchildren helps her cope with this loss. “I know that they are a part of him,” Priscilla said. “And by them being a part of him, they’re a part of me.” While she attempts to move on from this loss, Lamont’s legacy seems to be found in almost everything that she does.

Pictures of Priscilla Richardson’s son Lamont Jones and a small empty urn sit on a table in her living room in Rochester, N.Y. Priscilla bought the urn because it read “blessed” and wanted to use it for Lamont, but decided to use something else instead.