By Debbie Emery - Breaking Celebrity News Reporter

Mourning mother Tameka Raymond made a public statement on Friday thanking supporters for their sympathy in the aftermath of her son's fatal accident, while also addressing her bitter custody battle with ex-husband Usher.

"To begin, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the countless number of people who opened their hearts, extended their prayers, well-wishes and remained hopeful for my son Kile during the last weeks of his life," wrote Raymond in a personal message on GlobalGrind.com.

As Breaking Celebrity News previously reported, Tameka was joined by family and friends on July 27 to lay her 11-year-old son, Kile Glover, to rest six days after he died following a tragic accident on July 6 when he and a female friend were hit by a jet ski as they were being pulled on an inner tube by a pontoon boat on an Atlanta, Georgia lake.

"I feel humbled by everyone’s show of concern, and knowing that Kile Glover touched the lives of so many has given me strength during my worst & darkest hour … Again I THANK YOU ALL!"

The 44-year-old went on to discuss the custody dispute with Usher over her two younger children with the music guru, Usher V, 4, and Naviyd, 3.

"Sadly, I remain in the unfortunate position of having to respond to and attend court proceedings that were not initiated or begun by me. I did not file this custody case (January 2011) and was content with the ‘joint custody’ arrangement that we share," she told GlobalGrind.

"Most importantly, nor do I wish to appear in court while I