Trixie Joanes was 15 years old when she had Sherise, her only daughter. She raised her on her own, as she was abandoned by her boyfriend and parents. Sherise became pregnant when she was 16, but married Terence, the father, and had two more daughters with him. After he died at 24, Sherise moved back in with Trixie, who helped her raise the three girls. Years later, Sherise fell in love with Charles Drake, who left her when he found out she was pregnant. Sherise died giving birth to her fourth daughter, Teagan, who was also raised by Trixie.