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Dear <strong>First</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> Maria Lee,<br />

My name is Andrea Briscoe. I lost my daughter, Deanna Michelle Briscoe, on December<br />

21, 2019, to fentanyl poisoning combined with cocaine & heroin laced with fentanyl,<br />

isotonitazene intoxication <strong>and</strong> 4-ANPP.<br />

Deanna was my only child <strong>and</strong> was a miracle to even have been born. I was never<br />

supposed to have children, but God saw fit to send her to me just when I needed her the<br />

most. She was such a loving, caring, kindhearted soul that would do anything for anyone.<br />

She brought sunshine into every room she walked in.<br />

She was a mother to the most h<strong>and</strong>some young man who is going to be 14 this year. He<br />

was only 10 years old when she passed away. She had so many friends who she<br />

considered family, as did I. In fact, four of Deanna’s girlfriends were at my house more<br />

than their own growing up, <strong>and</strong> Deanna loved the fact that she had “sisters” who were<br />

able to be around anytime they wanted to be. Our house was an open door to her friends.<br />

She is missed by so many people. Not a day goes by that her name isn’t mentioned. She<br />

celebrated her 28th birthday on December 5th, 2019, <strong>and</strong> was just a happy-go-lucky<br />

person. There were many times she <strong>and</strong> I didn’t speak due to her addiction. That<br />

absolutely tore our family apart. She trusted so many people when she shouldn’t have.<br />

They took her from us by deception.<br />

Even today, I am still numb <strong>and</strong> shattered <strong>and</strong> so wish she was still here with us. She<br />

was not only my daughter, but she was my very best friend, <strong>and</strong> I miss her tremendously.<br />

She had so much life left ahead of her <strong>and</strong> so many plans, but it was cut way too short.<br />

Thank you for your consideration in helping us to honor our children with a Memorial Wall<br />

at our State Capitol <strong>and</strong> bring awareness to this deadly drug <strong>and</strong> epidemic that is taking<br />

our children <strong>and</strong> loved ones from us.<br />

My sincere thanks,<br />

Andrea Briscoe - Deanna’s mom; forever 28<br />

Pleasant View, Tennessee<br />

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