June 25th 2023.
On what was supposed to be one of the happiest moments for a Nebraska newlywed couple quickly turned to a tragedy. On June 19, Toraze and Johnnie Mae Davis were surrounded by their loved ones and children as all gathered for their union in marriage. Friends in attendance said it was a beautiful ceremony.
However, the joy soon turned to panic when Toraze collapsed an hour after saying ‘I do’. He was rushed to the hospital, but couldn’t be revived. Toraze, at 48 years old, suffered a fatal blood clot that made his wife a widow in minutes.
In an effort to help Johnnie Mae pay for funeral expenses and support their family, a fundraiser was set up online. So far, it has raised over $12,000 to cover the hefty costs. In addition to the GoFundMe, a meal train and donation collection box at Johnnie Mae’s place of work was established.
Monica Miller, Johnnie Mae’s supervisor, asked their community to come together to support her in such an unfortunate time. Miller shared of her colleague’s character: “Johnnie Mae has dedicated her life to helping others, specifically aiming to protect the most vulnerable. It doesn’t matter what time or how big the need is Johnnie Mae is always willing to help. I’m asking that the community come together and Give back the same support she does continuously. I just really want the community and all of us to just support her in the same way that she does on a daily basis.”
The funeral for Toraze is scheduled for July 5 in Nebraska. During this difficult time, the couple's family and friends hope that their community can come together to show Johnnie Mae the same support that she always showed to them.
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