In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Laynes Eugene Chanella Weekes, 82, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie Francis and Enid Thomas. Daughter, Beverly Thomas, sister Hazel Francis Harrigan and brothers Melrose and Leonard Francis.

She is survived by her husband, Perpaeter Weekes, daughters, Cheryl Weekes Mingo and Diana Weekes, son Chesney Thomas. Stepsons Charles, Lionel and Steven Weekes. Son-in-law Terrance Mingo. Grandchildren, Javonne Thomas, Teremun Mingo, Darnell and Darrell Luke, Chauncey and Chandler Thomas. Great grandchildren Jayce, James and Emilia-rose Thomas and Darrell Jr., Alannah and Aria Luke. Sisters Rosa Francis, Christalyn Ralph and Icelma Epps. Brother Gladwin Francis.  Sister-in-laws Thelma Francis, Violet Francis and Elzena Molita Weekes Dasent. Brother-in-law Rolston Harrigan. Cousins Anna Samuel, Earl Attley, Judith Myers, Monica Joseph and Kandacie Emanuel. Nieces Brenda Christopher Osborne, Althea Francis, Kesana Francis, Patricia Francis Coates, Volda Francis Myers, Michelle Warner Knight, Darlien Harrigan, Roseline Ralph Mailandt, Rosemarie Ralph Wedderburn, Ingrid Francis Velez, Cynthia Francis, Francyne Francis Ridges, Dineasha Francis McQuilkin, Gladeasha Francis, Dine Potter, and Colette Weekes. Nephews Rohan Francis Sr., Everton Ralph Sr., Ulrick Ralph, Jahmal Gilead, Davin Harrigan, Cornell Hackett, Keithly Epps, Jr., Gelani Epps and Devon Francis. A host of great nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.