Janari A. Ricks
January 27, 2011 - July 31, 2020


Nari Ferrari

by Jalisa Ford, Abby Black, and Francisco Malespin
Vocals by Jalisa Ford and Sarah van der Ploeg


Hey little leader
My Nari Ferrari
Little old soul
Grown up so young
You were 29 at 9
You stole the show
The life of party
Your spirit glows
Your love shines
I watched you grow
My number one and only son

And you ain’t gotta ask…
Your mama’s proud of you,
Your love and virtue
Your mama’s proud of you,
You know it to be true
Your mama’s proud of you,
It’s all for you
Your mama’s proud of you
I love you

Hey little prince
My Nari Ferrari
Straight A student
My gifted boy
You loved learning
Oh, so fun!
Builder of dreams
Your consistent joy
Wanted to build
His mama a home
My forever caring son

And you ain’t gotta ask…
Your mama’s proud of you,
Your love and virtue
Your mama’s proud of you,
You know it to be true
Your mama’s proud of you,
It’s all for you
Your mama’s proud of you
I love you

Hey little blessing
My Nari Ferrari
Fire of life,
You warmed my soul
Lived a life of compassion,
Helping is healing
Your spirit lives on
My sweet son,
Your heart made us whole
Your dazzle and charm
Brought us joy and passion,
A life so full

My little helper
My math whiz
My basketball champ
My holiday cheer
Spreading the joy

And you ain’t gotta ask…
Your mama’s proud of you,
Your love and virtue
Your mama’s proud of you,
You know it to be true
Your mama’s proud of you,
It’s all for you
Your mama’s proud of you
I love you