Alaina Love

November 4, 1999 ~ August 23, 2022
On November 4, 1999 the world forever changed when 3 lb., 5 oz. baby Alaina made her grand entrance 8 weeks too soon, the very first sign of her commitment from day 1 to doing life on her own terms. Alaina’s life was spent in selfless sacrifice loving from beginning to end with her first act of love being the love she gave her mama, a broken teen mom with no hope until Alaina entered the world. At age 4 Alaina demanded her mother to stop the car and pray the salvation prayer with her and with boldness she gave her life to Jesus. If anyone were to question the capacity of that decision, one would only need to look at the evidence of her life. Alaina loved to sing and sang praise songs in any venue that would have her from Buggy Idol to the stage at Carthage Elementary and New Century to beauty pageants. She never won a beauty pageant but at each loss from the age of 5 you could find Lana praying and comforting all the other girls who didn’t win spreading the gospel message for all to hear. Alaina was an overachiever in every area of her life, always the straight A student, the rock and cornerstone of the family and the leader of her siblings. Then one day, that changed. In her life, Alaina boldly shouted her testimony of being a sexual assault and rape victim and in her death we will not mince our words as we continue to advocate for truth to prevail and for the hearts that should be pierced to be pierced and to turn. The day Alaina was raped, she learned of the control she didn’t have of her body or her life. She fought to overcome the feelings of grief, trauma, and the ever present complete lack of control along with all the expectations of society for how victims of rape are supposed to act. Alaina fell in love with the gym empowering all those around her to workout too – creating a community for people to turn to fitness to take control over their bodies. She then returned to one of her first loves, rock-N-roll. Alaina’s favorite part of a concert was never the shows but rather was the community. At a recent show, Alaina was so bummed that she was put accidentally in the security campground and no one was there to break bread with or have community with. But behold, Alaina awoke the next day to find she was actually in the elite campground for the bands! For the rest of the weekend she received stage shoutouts, memorabilia and lived her rock star fantasy! (God’s plans are so much better than ours!) Alaina loved with every fiber of her being. She shared her life with her soulmate, Nathan Stelmasczuk. Alaina is also survived by: her parents (April & Adrian Black and Gregory Rogerson), her siblings (Phillip Kellis, Angela Mihaolivich, Jonas Black, Adrian Black II and Ian Ekis), her nephew Ezra Mihalovich, her Aunts and Uncles (Christopher Lea, George McFalls, Josie Lea, Daniel Kellis, Daniel and Michelle Robleto, Adria Black, Carl Neumann, Bobby Rogerson and Robyn Rogerson) and her grandparents (Jenny and Wayne Lea, Kenneth and Leslee Black and Christina Kellis). Waiting in heaven for her is her “Nina” Alesia Whitaker, her “Nonna” Rita Jacuzzi-Huber, Nathan’s mom Leslie Ann Stelmasczuk, as well as her beloved childhood pet, Chicka (the only creature in this universe who could shout louder than Lana) surely to notify the Kingdom that a rockstar was on the way.
Alaina formally died on August 23, 2022 but really began to die the first time her body was taken without her consent. In lieu of flowers please show that justice can prevail here too as you stand with victims of sexual assault and child abuse by sending your donation to Moore County Children’s Advocacy Center of South Mountain Children Family Services 408 South McNeill Street Carthage, NC 28327 or you can donate on the website at https://www.moorecac.org. Make sure to put in the comments “#ShoutAgainstShame” as together we empower our community to rally around victims and to take a stand.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 10 AM at Grace Church in Southern Pines. Burial will follow at Cross Hill Cemetery in Carthage. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home in Carthage from 6-8 PM.
Online condolences may be offered at www.PinesFunerals.com.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Services
Visitation: August 26, 2022 6:00 pm - February 7, 2025 8:00 pm
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home
402 Saunders Street
Carthage, NC 28327
910.947.2224
https://pinesfunerals.com/
Celebration of Life: August 27, 2022 10:00 am
Grace Church of Southern Pines
1519 Luther Way
Southern Pines, NC 28387
910-692-6711
http://www.gracechurchsp.org/
Praying for you and family during this difficult time. Hold fast to your faith.
Richard Evers
I will continue to talk to you Alaina you were the kindest young lady to me , I am so grateful that you came into my life
You showed me that kindness exists
You will be missed by many
Love Grandpa and Grandma Clark 💕💕💕💕
Lana you are a free bird in heaven. 🕊
You were love by your family, especially by your mom. I didn’t know you personally, but I know your mom and her love for you was a love so strong to where there’s no words to describe it. You will be missed and never forgotten. R.I.P
I love you Lana 😭
Sending love and prayers
God has taken an angel to be with him as she will watch over us an keep us blessed. May she rest in peace. This is a time for us to give thanks for having known her an enjoyed her. Sleep well angel your with our father now. Love you.
You were the kindest soul and just by working with you in a small period of my life you made a difference and made me smile. I hope your at peace thanks for impacting my life. Rest In Peace you will be missed ❤️
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Alaina. We at Harland Clarke had the opportunity to work with Alaina for a little while. Always enjoyed her unique sense of style, she was a special person. May she find happiness with her loved ones already there in those many mansions in heaven.
Thank you for making me a DIDA!!!
You and Nina I know are hand in hand with Jesus.
Love you April and sending all my love and prayers to you and your whole family.
Thinking of you all and praying the good Lord will give each of you the strength you need in the coming days as well as easing of your pain with loving memories! Love you! Laura
What a loving tribute to a remarkable life…a life that obviously touched many other lives. My heart goes out to your family, and I wish you strength and peace
Such an inspirational tribute and powerful message that everyone needs to hear. I pray your message finds others and that they can find strength in her story and that justice prevails for Alaina and countless others. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
April we are so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers..
April,
So very sorry for the physical loss of your daughter. She is ever-present in your heart and her spirit lives on. Praying God gives you the strength and peace you need.
What a light! Praying for the family and friends of this remarkable young lady. I am praying that you all feel the Lord’s comfort during this time.
All of my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. My heart is heavy for you all and a beautiful life cut much too short.
Prayers to you Robin Smith and family
Broken hearts are God’s to mend, He only asks that we bring Him ours to Him, the Only Healer. I tear up writing this thinking about all of those left behind and on the other side of the Kingdom that awaits. I cry with you and for you, I don’t have the right words but you do have my prayers. Eph 5:14
I dont know you but I pray for your family. I too have been through sexual abuse. I know that burden you carried daily. Fly high precious angel
Thank you for being so bold to share a glimpse of your story with strangers. We believe our daughter’s life purpose was to inspire victims of sexual assault to SHOUT AGAINST SHAME and your boldness shows your strength!
Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
I will love you forever. Your legacy will carry on, and you will never be forgotten. I love you, and miss you more than words can say.
Meemaw
Prayers for your family. May God grant them peace and healing. Beautiful girl gone way too soon.
Rest in Peace Angel 😇
My second sister my entire life! I love growing up with you and dressing up and pretending like we were in a band, YOU taught me how to be a rockstar!! I love you forever Lana🤍
My you rest easy my sweet friend. James and I will miss you so much. I loved working working with you, you brought so much happiness to work. You were the best ever! Even though we didn’t talk daily I still thought about you. You were so loved by so so many people here in OHIO! Fly high Angel! R.I.P till we meet again love! ❤
Hold fast to God’s hand! My prayers are with you all!
We are very sorry for your beautiful daughter leaving so soon. May your faith and knowing that your daughter lives on in heaven carry you through this.
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Alaina, O’ Lord, May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her and Through the Mercy of God, May She Rest In Eternal Peace. Heavenly Father Please bring all the Faithful Departed to a Place of Peace, Light and Refreshment. Jesus Mercy, Amen
Sending thoughts and prayers for April and her family. God will provide whatever you need and more to get through this one day at a time. God bless!
So sorry April prayers for you and your family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sending my sincere condolences to Alaina’s mom, April, and to her entire family, as you journey through this dark time. So happy to hear of her faith and commitment to Jesus, as a child. Because of that, you have the real hope of seeing her in Heaven, then being together for all eternity! Rest in Peace, Dear Alaina. 💐🙏
You will truly be missed. Rest easy.
There simply are no words. Lana was such a sweet and caring girl. I haven’t spoken with her in years, but remember her fondly from childrens church. We are proud that she stood up for what she believed in and cared more about others than herself. We love you and continue to pray for the family that will miss her so much. Thank you Lana and until we meet again.
Alaina yor going to be missed so! You were so bold and courageous! You also were so protective of everyone you loved! I wish I had kept in contact with you more, I hope that you are now at peace! Love you Alaina.. April you and the family will be in my prayers
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am praying for your entire family.
I will always remember you sweet Alaina. I’m praying for you and your family April. Please know I’m here if you guys need anything.
Our family does not know the unimaginable grief that comes at a time like this. We can only offer support and love to those left behind and prayers that joyful memeories quickly overtake tears. We are with you in spirit.
So very sorry fir your loss. May God bless and keep.your family
April and family- I am praying for you all! May God hold you all in His mighty hands and give you comfort and peace! I know Alaina is with Jesus! She is free of all the hurt!! Praise God!!
II am so sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences to the family. May God and bless you during this very hard time. R.i.P. sweet girl.
My condolences and prayers to the family..Alaina is at peace now..
Love an blessings to Nathan an the family. And Alaina with us in spirit dwell in higher realm ❤🖤✨🌠👁🙏🏽♾
my best Alaina dwell in higher realm one of the greatest friend and women I ever knew see ya wen get I there the most love to Alaina love 😎✨🌠👁🖤❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🙏🏽
We were fast friends, like sisters but better…I watched you graduate, made you extra pretty for that day…we worked together and had the best times even when out with my kiddos. I hated saying goodbye when you moved back to NC, and I hate saying bye again now…but I know I’ll see you up there someday RIP sis
Our thoughts of comfort and support are with Alaina’s family. May the everlasting memories bring you all lots of smiles and encouragement in the days ahead. To April and the rest of her family/friends, I’m sure this week has been tough, but just know that there are a lot of people out here ready to love/support you through this.
Prayers for your entire family. Sometimes there are no words to say. May the good Lord above hold your daughter in his loving arms, and guide you in the times to come with his love.
We so heartbroken to hear about your loss. Know that your daughter’s soul is up in Heaven, and you’ll be reunited with her again in the future. I pray God gives you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
God with you all
So sorry for your loss! I only knew Alaina briefly, but she was a lovely person. You are in our prayers!
April and family my Prayers are with you always. May all of you feel the strong arms of God as he surrounds you with his love. A beautiful child has entered his kingdom to begin her new life free from worry and hurt! Love You! Teresa Collins.
We are deeply heartbroken from the loss of this beautiful young woman that we watched grow up! We are daily praying and thinking of April and family.
Leave it to Sissy to be later than anyone🏆
Words will never begin to express the massive hunk that losing Lana has taken from my soul. She was my baby soulmate for sure. She had this incredible ability where she’d make you feel like the most special and most loved person she’d ever met. And she meant it. The tears flow freely thinking we all will have to live without that. This loss is so great, I think we all still cannot comprehend it. But what I do know is that all the things she wanted for us she gifted us in passing. Restoration has come to all who loved her. How beautiful is that? Standard I guess for the angel we borrowed & got to call ours 💜 Lana, go drive Nina crazy and make sure my mansion is connected to yours. Until we meet again there princess, I’ll miss you! You’re forever my Bug🖤🐞
Sending love & prayers