Westside Story Newspaper – Online The News of The Empire – Sharing the Quest for Excellence
Re-written and edited by Naomi K. Bonman
March is Women’s History Month, and although it is normally used to recognize women in history that have made tremendous strives to pave the way for other women, it deemed appropriate to highlight young women who are local to the Inland Empire that were of impact to the community but are no longer with us.
Ariell L.M. Gipson left this earth on June 3, 2017. Her mother, Todella D. Brown, strongly believes that there were spiritual signs surrounding the night and location of Ariell’s death that stated she was needed in Heaven. According to Todella, the number “5” was also very prominent surrounding the day of her daughter’s death.
Ms. Ariell was headed to Unit #5. She was driving from Planet Fitness. Ariell exited the 215 freeway at “5th Street” and was hit by a DUI driver in front of In-N-Out Burger. Ariell was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center where she later succumbed to her injuries. She had just successfully completed the exam to become licensed as a LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse). She completed her internship at Community Hospital. She was the oldest of “5” children.
While still in high school, Ariell became a Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) and later completed her LVN exam. She was also a cast member at Disneyland where she enjoyed working.
Ariell is the Great Granddaughter of Ms. Scoot who was a Gourmet Chef and Nannie. Ms. Scoot was born in Crystal Spring, Mississippi and is the mother to Ariell’s Grandfather, Willie F.J. Brown. Brown served in the U.S. Army and Air Force ad became a U.S. Immigration Agent.
Ariell is survived by her parents Aaron L. Gipson and Todella D. Brown; her siblings Aaron Brown, Aaron Gipson Jr., Tahan Cooper, and DaShia Taylor.
Today in the light of the COVID Bill that was submitted into congress named HR 6666, as the COVID-19 pandemic, Todella Brown wants to share through her daughter’s memory that our health has always been more important than our wealth. She also recommends the movie, “5 Feet Apart” to add to people’s list of things to watch while still in quarantine. The number “5” means “God’s Grace”.
Author: Naomi K. Bonman
Naomi K. Bonman is a Digital Content Curator, Journalist, Marketing Manager, and Editor. She is the editor of the westside Story Newspaper. She is also the Founder and CEO of Awakened Lounge (www.theawakenedlounge.com)
