Page 12 - Sabrina Markos Program

What can I say about my friendship with Sabrina Markos - we didn’t have enough time. She
was an amazing woman and an even more amazing friend. She was super kind, generous. (With

both time and talents), loving and compassionate, supportive, had a brilliant mind, and soul
searching thoughts. But I’m sure all of her friends would say the same thing. The quality that I
remember about her the most is that her wit was second to none. She could make me laugh at just

about anything.
Our lives were closely intertwined. We attended the same church, lived in the same apartment
complex and spent hours in either her apartment or mine, attended Bible study together, and on

the Board of Directors for Friends of the Baldwin Hills Library. We volunteered as Foster
Grandparents through the Pepperdine University Program at Learning By Design Charter

School.
On Wednesday when we would be at school the same day, we would get into “Uncle” Joe’s Jeep and
talk and laugh all the way. The ride was only 15 minutes each way, so that wasn’t enough time.

The more time we were together the more time I wanted to share
with her. I could go on and on about other times like holidays and

birthdays, but time won’t permit. I would only like to add that my
heart was crushed on December 26, 2023 when I learned of her
passing, and knew there really was no more time! These memories

are what bring me comfort and allow me to go on. I’ll close and
leave this message like we always parted whether in person or on the
phone - “Take care, I love you.” - Tina Bina—Martina Peters

Here we go:

'Where to even begin? Leading up to this, it's still hard to try and find the words to do a woman
like my Auntie Bina, my road dog, justice. She and my mom Cynthia met back in 76 while my
mom was in the convent. After meeting up again at the Newman Center at LACC, they met those

who'd become their closest friends, some of my extended
aunt's & uncles. They then managed to somehow keep those

friendships fresh and genuine even after 46 years. She was a
pharos, a bright soul that attracted, guided and protected
others. She was always quick with sage advice, some damn

good jokes and loved her soap operas. I know I don't have
much space to write more because she meant so much to so
many people but know that we were all insanely lucky to

have a woman like her in our lives. And now every time I
watch Survivor, I'll think of her.' - Jacob Shaw