Allison Odessa Felix was born on December 16, 1976 in Guyana, South America. She was the only child of Mervyn Felix (deceased) and Erlene Felix.
Allison grew up in a loving home surrounded by nature, sunshine and fond childhood memories in Den Amstel with her parents, grandparents- Irma and Arad Jackman (deceased) and cousin Anthon Jackman, who was like a brother to her. Surrounded by family and music, she developed a love of dancing. Throughout her childhood she enjoyed several adventures, attending school and vacationing with her mother and cousin as they joined her father’s work travels in the islands and hilly districts of Guyana.
Allison was a high school graduate of West Demerara Secondary School at the age of 16 and began her search for a career. Various ventures and passions led to her calling, being a business owner. With the knowledge gained from her mentors in the city, she moved on to open her own business, Odessa’s Video Club, a movie and music rental store, which evolved into a successful business for 15 years.
Allison’s intelligence, willpower and perseverance shone through in both her goals and her family. She was a brilliant woman who worked alongside her two daughters, taking pride in educating them even away from school. She was well known for her sense of style and simple elegance which never changed over the years. She enjoyed gardening in her spare time and revisiting her childhood home in Den Amstel where she enjoyed fishing and the abundant fruit orchard planted by her grandfather years before.
In 2021 Allison started a new life in the United States of America with her family. She lived with her Aunt, Elva Jackman, who was there beside Allison and her family, as Allison sought more options to continue her fight against cancer. Allison was brave, and always found the will to smile, and bring a smile to the face of others despite her battle. She was strong and courageous, building a new life and supporting her family. She was persistent and an example of immeasurable strength until the moment of her passing.
Allison is survived by her mother Erlene and her two daughters, Natoya Neamalla Felix and Tattiana Larissa Lobert; aunts Elva and Joan Jackman and Claudette Sampson and siblings; uncles George, Wycliffe and Sydney Jackman; cousins Anthon Jackman (Diane), Carlotta Duncan and siblings; Odetta Smith and siblings; Junior Jackman and siblings; Natalie Stephens and siblings; Birgit Mondesir (Jean), Rowena Mascoll (Jeffery); Yolanda Desouza; and lifelong friends Lionel Lobert and Neil Boodhoo. Allison will always be in our minds and hearts. We will remember her as an example of unwavering strength and grace in the face of adversity.
