A candlelight vigil was held outside the burned home on Rosgill Road where 75-year-old Evelyn Newman and 78-year-old Hazel Johnson died last weekend.

Despite the tragedy, those in attendance focused on celebrating the sisters' lives.

"To be absent of this world is to be with the Lord," said one family member. "No more suffering, no more pain, no more worrying. So I've been taking comfort in that."

Newman was described as a "prayer warrior" who always welcomed people into her home. Her brother, Ron Ward, remembered her generosity.

"She looked out for any and everybody, was willing to do things for everybody. She was my neighbor and will truly be missed," Ward said.

Minister Andrea Ross of the Reach Back Prayer Ministry traveled from Maryland to lead the vigil alongside Minister April E

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