Sanford gospel singer remembered as mentor, inspiration
Gospel singer Shaylena Wood of Sanford performed at churches across the Sandhills and the Triangle. She died Thursday night near her home in Sanford in a car crash.
Posted — UpdatedPastor Jason Trusell said her voice soared with the psalms at Life Changers Fellowship Church and she brought a beautiful element to any service. And he doesn’t know why her voice was silenced so early.
Javaline Raines is Trusell’s mom and Wood’s godmother.
From the sanctuary to the school day, Wood had a voice. She was a teacher’s assistant at West Lee Middle School, and she helped troubles youth overcome issues. She also worked as a crisis intervention specialist and a bus driver.
“She was a great mentor,” Trusell said.
Raines said she was a special individual whose legacy will always be remembered in her community.
“He needed a flower in his garden. We should always say when somebody dies, God needs a flower. And he picked the best of the flowers for her to be in his garden,”she said.
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