Instagram was used by West Indian cricket star Sherfane Rutherford, who participated in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, to announce his mother’s passing. His late mother, Mama Karen, received a heartfelt letter from him along with some family portraits. Sherfane said on social media that his mother was “the best mom anyone could ever have asked for in this lifetime.” Sherfane and his mother were very close.
“The best mom anyone could ever have asked for in this lifetime,” Rutherford said about his mother in the article. “I want to begin by expressing my condolences, Mama. You were the best mother anyone could have wished for in their lifetime. You were such a modest, kind, and kind person. You are the one who, by your instruction, has shaped who I am today. For that, I am grateful, and I shall miss your beautiful, huge smile,” he continued.
“Although you were my sweetheart, I’ve learned that everything in life happens for a reason and that God always has a better plan for you. There are a lot of things you’ve told me you hope I accomplish, but sadly you won’t be around to witness it. However, I assure you that you will be grinning from heaven as you watch me do everything I set out to do throughout this lifetime. Sleep in bliss, mom. I love you. He went on, “We really will, Mama Karen.