Houston Mom Honors Daughter with Whataburger Display to Combat Drunk Driving

A Mother's Tribute to Destani

• 💔 Charisse Thomas created a unique Christmas display in her South Houston yard as a tribute to her 18-year-old daughter, Destani, who died in February 2020.
• 🚗 Destani was killed by a drunk driver, sustaining injuries from her head to her waist, leaving her with no chance of survival.

Whataburger-Themed Memorial

• 🍔 The entire yard is themed after Whataburger, a favorite spot for both Charisse and Destani, to honor her memory.
• 😇 Photos of "Whataburger angels," including Destani and Charisse's four-month-old grandson Carson (also a victim of a distracted driver), are displayed.
• 🥣 Thomas visits Whataburger and the cemetery on crash anniversaries, sharing a meal in her mind with Destani.

Raising Awareness and Preventing Future Tragedies

• 🎗️ Charisse volunteers with TexDot's Drive Sober, No Regrets campaign to help end drunk and distracted driving.
• 💬 She shared an impactful story of a woman who found strength in the display to remain sober for 30 more years, motivating her to continue her advocacy.
• 📍 Thomas plans to continue her work with TexDot in Beaumont, aiming to prevent others from experiencing similar profound losses.