At the beginning of 2020 our nation was struck by the unforeseen COVID-19 pandemic. As our nation began to shut down our essential, front-line and healthcare workers stood strong and continued to fight this battle.  Many became affected by the COVID-19 virus and and sadly succumbed to the illness. We want to recognize them all for their hard-work and dedication.
If you have lost a loved one due to COVID-19 (or know someone) and it is believed that he/she contracted the virus while at work we would be honored to recognize and remember your loved one in our Face Campaign.

This photo was sent in by her fiance' Torrence Jones, Sr.

~ 4/13/2020 ~

MiChelle Abernathy, 52

MiChelle became ill on the job in April 2020 and succumbed to the illness while working for Elisabeth Ludeman Developmental Center in Park Forest, Illinois. She is believed to have contracted the COVID-19 virus while at work.

Torrence Jones, Sr. - We were scheduled to be married. I, Torrence C Jones Sr. met MiChelle last September working for the State of Illinois. I was one of her instructors she bought joy and happiness to everyone she was around.  She leaves behind her loving mother who has become my best friend Barbara and her sister Carrie who is the backbone of the family

This photo was sent in by her mother Zenobia D. Toomer Jordan Shepherd.

~ 10/22/1992 ~ 4/1/2020 ~

Leilani Margurite Jordan "Butterfly", 27

Leilani Jordan became ill on the job in March 2020 while working for Giant Grocery Store in Largo, MD. She is believed to have contracted the COVID-19 virus while at work. 

Click here to view her tribute page.