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Ruby Judkins Obituary
Interment will be in the Davis Cemetery. Viewing and visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church.
Arrangements are by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby and Valanti R. Lambert, directors, 757-357-4742
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Judkins
Janice Gant
October 8, 2008
Charles, LaDonna, and Marcus, we love you and pray for your strength daily. Know that God continues to shower you with blessings and his love for you is greater than you will ever know.
Patricia Parson/Stoker
October 8, 2008
I am sorry to hear about the death of Ruby. May God be with the family and remember he is the source of our strength.
Pat Rideout
September 28, 2008
Ruby was a co-worker and friend for over 25 years at Surry Elementary. I have many wonderful memories of her. We will all truly miss her beautiful smile, joyful laughter, and caring ways.
She was the epitome of the phrase "No child left behind". She worked tirelessly with each and every child in her class to make sure that they grasped each concept that she taught. She had the patience of Job.
She went out of her way to help anyone in need. Her life was a testament to her loving Christian spirit.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
The Savedge Family
September 27, 2008
We are praying for you and thinking of you as you experience the sudden loss of your dear daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and for all she was to her family, friends and the many lives she touched. God is a Comforter.
Teddy, Wanda, Rusty & Peter
Patrice Marsh
September 26, 2008
To the Bell and Judkins Family,
Our prayers are with you all and our heartfelt sympathy. Know that God makes no mistakes. Know that God will always keep you and watch over you during this time. Ms. Ruby was truly a sweet person and fun to be around and truly will be missed. Know that the Lord is with you and will comfot you.
Love The Marsh Family,
Tim, Patrice,TaMitrice, T.J., TaMisha and T.C.
Robert Twine
September 26, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Deborah Washington
September 24, 2008
To the Judkins Family. Just remember that God makes no mistakes! I will miss Mrs. Judkins smiling face each day at Surry Elementary. Continue to hold on and God will heal all sorrow in due time.
The Washington Family
Victoria Nellum
September 23, 2008
To the Judkins Family,
Words really are not enough to express how truly missed Mrs. Ruby will be. She was a strong woman of God and her memories will live in each one of you.
Erin Goodin Rodrigues
September 23, 2008
Over fifteen years ago I was one of the fortuate people that was taught by Mrs. Judkins. She once told me that, "There is only one person in this world that can make things happen for you in this life...yourself". I find myself using this very statement each day with my own students, and I feel so blessed that I was one of the many lives that she touched and empowered with these words.I can count the number of teachers on one hand who made that kind of impact on my life, and I can truly say that I will remember her greatness forever. Her infinite patience, her unyeilding devotion to guide all those who walked into her classroom and in her life, and her overwhelming care and tenderness not only made her an incredible teacher but an even more incredible person. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family and the many people whose lives were made better just by knowing her.
Janice&Glenn Whiting
September 23, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark and Susan Hall Goodin
September 23, 2008
To the Judkins Family,
My family will always be thankful to Mrs. Judkins for taking our daughter Erin under her wing 20 years ago. The love, patience and wisdom expressed by Mrs. Judkins will live on in every child who ever had the privilege to enter her classroom. Surry Elementary was truly blessed to have her as a part of their community for so many years. May God continue to bless and keep you now and always.
Earnest Byrd
September 23, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Thomas Griffin
September 23, 2008
To the family of Ruby Judkins,
Ruby was a devoted teacher and mentor to many at Surry Elementary. I have heard many good things over the 10 years that I have had the opportunity to know her. She was a caring and loving person. I know she has left a positive impression on many a child that passed through her classroom and will be deeply missed.
May God bless her family during these trying times.
Willie Beckett
September 23, 2008
To Charles and Family: My prayers are with you. Just reading about Ruby cause me to think about one of my emails:
"Sharing is being so open to life
That your own special beauty shines through
In all of the generous, wonderful things
That you so freely offer and do,
Sharing is sensing the feelings of others
And then going out of your way
To reach out in kindness and make
a real difference in somebody’s out look or day…"
Ruby's works has spoken for her.
Willie Mae
Antwan Bailey
September 23, 2008
My prayers are with you as you go through this time of sorrow. May God grant you peace in the midst of this storm.
Alice Lomax
September 23, 2008
To: Charles and Family, Due to the unfortunate and unexpected passing of Ruby Bell Judkins, the Alice ButlerLomax Family is unable to attendthe service. I am thankful for all of the good times we have shared and the wonderful memories I have of her. Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me, John14:1 God Bless, The Lomax Family of Marietta,Georgia
Tina Epps
September 23, 2008
Charles, LaDonna, Marcus, and Mrs. Bell,
Ruby was a wonderful teacher to my daughter Carrie and a trusted friend and mentor to me when I was a young teacher at Surry Elementary. I am so glad I got to hug her neck and talk to her during our inservice week this year.
When she was united with her Lord and Savior I know he said, "Well done, good and faithful servant." We should all model our lives after the example of Ruby Judkins.
Alice Butler-Lomax
September 23, 2008
To: Charles and Family, Due to the unfortunate and unexpected passing of Ruby Bell Judkins, the Alice Butler Lomax Family is unable to attend the services. I am thankful for all of the good times we have shared and the wonderful memories I have of her. God Bless, The Lomax Family of Marietta, Georgia
Ben & Faye Warren & Family
September 23, 2008
To The Judkins & Bell Families,
We extend to you our prayers for comfort. Ruby was a "Jewel" I remember when you all lived directly across the street from us, we couldn't have asked for better neighbors. Sweet, Sweet Spirits, all of you. God Bless and keep you. We Love You
Alice Butler-Lomax
September 23, 2008
To: Charles and Family, Due to the unfortunate and unexpected passing of Ruby Bell Judkins, the Alice Butler Lomax Family is unable to attend the services. I am thankful for all of the good times we have shared and the wonderful memories I have of her. Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. John 14:1 God Bless, The Lomax family of Marietta, Georgia
Joahn Brown
September 22, 2008
Mr. Judkins, Marcus and LaDonna,
My prayers are with you all. I have known Ruby for many years and she was a great teacher and person. Not only did I work with Ruby but she taught Jerrene and I taught both Marcus and LaDonna. We had many conversations over the years but more during the last two years. I know from our conversations that she loved the Lord, her family, her students and her job. Remember the great times.
Joahn Y. Brown
Ellis & Shelton family
September 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mrs. Judkins was wonderful,loving, caring and dedicated.Her name Ruby was ideal. She was just like the precious jewel we call ruby.She had a heart of gold and you could always feel that love whenever you were in her presence.We have all been blessed to have known her and take comfort in knowing that her love will forever live in our hearts. May you continuously find peace and comfort through our Almighty God.
With Love and Sympathy,
Mrs. Ella Ellis
Dr. A. Ellis-Shelton &Shelton family
Mr.George Ellis Jr.& family
Mary Mason-Shields
September 22, 2008
Charles and family,
Please know that my prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you always. Ruby was a special person that will be missed by all who knew her. I am hard pressed to come to terms with the reality of her passing.
Know that God will always watch over you and keep you in His loving arms.
Mary Mason-Shields
Class of 1971
Natalie Brown Davis
September 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Judkins and Bell families. Be encouraged. God knows best.
September 22, 2008
To: The Judkins & Bell Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Ruby and I worked together for many years at Surry Elementary. She was one of the most dedicated and compassionate teachers that I knew. No doubt she will definitely be missed. Know that the Lord is with you always and will comfort you.
Catherine Byrd & Family , Waverly , Virginia
Gloria Waller Coleman
September 22, 2008
May you be comforted by God's Love and the Love your wife/mother/daughter/sister had for him. Because of this Love, she is now at peace and enjoying all that he has promised. Although you will surely miss her, be thankful for all the time you had together.
Sylvia Blizzard
September 22, 2008
On behalf of the Class of 1977, our hearts go out to the Judkins and Bell families. Remember, God is always by your side.
Kristen Motton
September 22, 2008
Mrs. Judkins was my awesome first grade teacher. She is the sweetest person i ever know. I am very heartbroken about her death. God is going to take good care of her and will bring her through. May God bless with her family. She will be missed.
-Kristen Cierra Motton, Suffolk, Virginia
Joyce Pixley
September 22, 2008
Ruby always had a pleasant smile and a kind word to say. My prayers and love go out to her family and may they find comfort in knowing that one of God's angels has come home.
Michelle Rollings Keckler
September 22, 2008
To the Judkins family,
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Judkins' unexpected passing. My heart goes out to you all in your time of sorrow and you will continue to be in my prayers. I will always have many fond memories of her as my 2nd grade teacher.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Michelle Rollings Keckler (Class of '99)
janell
September 22, 2008
~~ Grace Of God ~~
I AM THANKFUL FOR THE GRACE OF GOD
THAT GETS ME THROUGH EACH DAY,
I AM THANKFUL THAT HE SAVED ME,
AND CAME TO MY HEART TO STAY....
I AM THANKFUL FOR THE MANY FRIENDS
HE HAS PLACED INSIDE MY HEART,
TO GUIDE ME THROUGH,THE STORMY DAYS
WHEN I ALMOST FALL APART........
SOMTIMES I FEEL, IT WILL SOON BE OVER
AND ITS TIME TO LAY IT DOWN,
AND JUST WHEN I START TO GIVE IT UP
MY TRUE FRIENDS COME AROUND.....
THEY GIVE ME HOPE TO STRUGGLE ON
ONCE AGAIN, TO ANOTHER DAY,
SO I THANK MY LORD,FOR THE SPECIAL
FRIENDS,THAT HE HAS SENT MY WAY..............
From all the children you helped and loved.. We will forever love and miss you...
September 22, 2008
A ROSE FOR MY MOM IN HEAVEN
A ROSE FOR MY MOM IN HEAVEN
FOR EVERY ROSE I BRING TO YOU
IS NEVER ENOUGH TO PAY,
FOR ALL THE LOVE YOU HAVE GIVEN ME
EACH AND EVERY DAY.
FOR EVERY TEARDROP THAT WILL FLOW
COULD NEVER BRING YOU BACK.
BUT ALL MY MEMORIES THAT I HOLD
WILL ALWAYS BE INTACT.
THIS ROSE IS JUST A SIMPLE WAY
OF SHOWING YOU HOW I FEEL
AND PERHAPS SOMEDAY AS TIME GOES BY
THE LONELY DAYS WILL HEAL.
YOUR FACE IS JUST A MEMORY NOW
THATS STORED INSIDE MY HEART
AND THERE WILL COME A DAY, DEAR MOM
WHEN WE WILL NEVER PART.
~~ Are You Ready For Jesus ~~
THIS WORLD IS ALMOST OVER NOW
JESUS WILL SOON RETURN,
TO TAKE HIS CHILDREN HOME WITH HIM
BUT YET SOME HAVE NO CONCERN.
HOW AWFUL IT WILL BE THAT DAY
FOR THOSE WHO DID NOT CARE.
GOD KNOCKED SO OFTEN AT THEIR HEART
BUT THEY HAD NO TIME TO HEAR.
YOUR SCREAMS OF SORROW WILL BE TO LATE
WHEN GOD FINALY SHUTS THE DOOR.
THE TEARS YOU SHED WILL BE IN VAIN,
FOR HE WILL KNOCK NO MORE.
OH, WON'T YOU GIVE HIM YOUR HEART TODAY?
TURN AWAY FROM YOUR SIN AND SHAME,
I PROMISE YOU ONE THING FOR SURE
YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.
@@@ When I See You In Heaven@@
IF I GET TO HEAVEN BEFORE YOU DO
THERE WILL BE THINGS I HAVE TO DO
I WILL ASKED MY LORD TO HELP ME
TO MAKE AN AWARD FOR YOU.
FOR ALL THE TIMES YOU HAVE BLESSED ME
FOR YOUR KIND AND CARING WAYS,
AND ALL THE TIME,YOU TOOK OF YOURSELF
TO HELP MY STRUGGLE EACH DAY.
FOR BEING A FRIEND AND A BROTHER TO
AND FOR THE TIMES YOU TOUCHED MY HEART
AND FOR LOVING ME,AND ACCEPTING ME
RIGHT FROM THE VERY START.
AND IF JESUS PERMITS TO DO THIS FOR YOU
YOUR AWARD WILL BE WRITTEN IN GOLD,
BECAUSE OF THE BLESSING YOU HAVE BEEN
YOUR AWARD WILL THEN UNFOLD.
I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW FROM MY HEART
THAT YOU ARE A BLESSING IN EVERY WAY,
AND WHEN I MEET YOU SOMEDAY IN HEAVEN
I WILL KNOW WHAT WORDS TO SAY.
@@@ The Friends That Touch My Heart @@@
GOD GIVES ME SO MANY BLESSINGS
SOME ARE BIG,OTHERS SMALL,
BUT THE BLESSINGS HE GAVE ME IN LIFE
ITS HARD TO NAME THEM ALL.
HE HAS GIVEN ME MANY ONLINE FRIENDS
THAT MEAN THE WORLD TO ME,
WITHOUT THEIR FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT
I COULD NEVER BE REALLY SEE.
JUST HOW PRECIOUS LIFE REALLY IS
NO MATTER HOW ROUGH THE ROAD,
GOD GAVE ME CARING ANGELS,
TO HELP ME LIGHTEN THE LOAD.
SOME I NEVER MET YET IN THIS LIFE
AND SOME I MAY NEVER SEE,
UNTIL THE DAY WE REACH HEAVEN
WHERE WE WILL SPEND ETERNITY.
TO YOU ALL, THAT IS MY FRIEND HERE
I JUST WANTED YOU ALL TO KNOW,
I WOULD NOT TRADE OUR FRIENDSHIP
FOR ANY SILVER OR GOLD.
When The windows of Heaven Are Open@@@
WHEN THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN DO OPEN
THEN BLESSINGS WILL START TO FALL,
ON ALL WHO BELIEVE IN HIS PROMISE
AND ON ALL WHO HEEDED HIS CALL........
THE SPIRIT OF GOD HAS MUCH POWER
AND HE WILL FILL YOUR HEART AND SOUL,
HE WILL FILL YOUR LIFE WITH SUNSHINE
THAT WILL GLITTER LIKE PURE GOLD........
HE WILL GIVE YOU PEACE AND COMFORT
A PEACE LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER KNOWN
HE WILL GIVE YOU A SHIELD OF PROTECTION
SO YOU WONT FEEL SO ALONE.......
WHEN THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN DO OPEN
ARE YOU READY,WHEN THEY START TO FALL,
FOR JESUS IS WILLING TO POUR THEM
BE READY TO ANSWER HIS CALL.......
~~Roadstop To Heaven~~
ROADSTOP TO HEAVEN
THIS JOURNEY IS A ROAD STOP
ON OUR WAY TO HEAVENS SHORE,
THEN OUR SUFFERING WILL BE OVER
AND WE WILL REST FOREVERMORE...
NO MORE TRIALS HERE TO HAUNT US
AND BRING US DOWN EACH DAY,
NO MORE WORRIES OF TOMORROW,
FOR IN HEAVEN WE WILL STAY...
ALL THOSE TEARS YOU HAVE CRIED BEFORE
WILL BE FOREVER DRY,
AND WE WILL SING NEW SONGS OF PRAISE
IN OUR NEW HOME ON HIGH.....
JUST ANOTHER ROAD STOP FRIEND
AND ANOTHER MILE TO GO,
THEN YOUR JOURNEY WILL BE OVER
DOWN HERE ON EARTH BELOW......
Gone To A New Home In Heaven ~~
GONE TO A NEW HOME IN HEAVEN
NOW WHERE THE ANGELS HAVE TROD,
GONE TO BE WITH HIS MASTER,
GONE TO THE GLORY OF GOD
WE WILL STRONGLY MISS YOU'
AND YOUR GENTLE CARING WAY
THE SMILE YOU ALWAYS HAD WITH YOU
TO BRIGHTEN SOMESONES DAY
STARS ARE NEEDED IN HEAVEN
AND 1 MORE HAD TO GO,
TO HELP PREPARE THE MANSION
THAT WAITS FOR US IN GOLD....
BUT WE WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU CLOSE
IN THE CENTER OF OUT HEART,
UNTIL THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN
NEVER MORE TO PART,,,,,,,,
My Little Heaven Of Rest ~~
I HAVE A LITTLE COTTAGE NEAR
THAT LIES BETWEEN THE TREES
TO ME ITS IS MY HAVEN OF REST
WITH THE LAKE AND GENTLE BREEZE
IN THE SUMMER TIME I GO THERE
JUST TO GET AWAY,
FROM ALL THE STRESS IN LIFE
THAT HAUNTS ME NIGHT A DAY.
I LIKE TO PLANT SOME FLOWERS
AND WATCH THEM AS THEY GROW
I LIKE TO SPEND ALL DAY OUTSIDE
AND SEE THE SUNSHINE GLOW
IT GIVES ME PEACE AND COMFORT
TO SEE THE STARS AT NIGHT,
AND THE MOONLIGHT OH,SO PERFECT
IT FILLS MY HEART WITH DELIGHT,
PAULA HARRISON
September 22, 2008
WHEN I AM GONE AWAY
WHEN I AM GONE AWAY
WHEN THE DAY MUST COME
THAT I MUST GO,
AND LEAVE THIS WORLD BEHIND
REMEMBER ME WHEN FLOWERS BLOOM
I WILL NOT BE FAR BEHIND.
REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES
WE SHARED THROUGHOUT THIS LIFE
REMEMBER ALL THE LOVE WE SHARED
AND HOW WE AVOIDED ALL THE STRIFE.
REMEMBER ALL THE HAPPY DAYS
WHEN OUR HEARTS WAS FULL OF GLEE,
REMEMBER ALL THE PROMISES WE MADE
THAT WOULD BE FOREVER FREE.
REMEMBER HOW MUCH I LOVED YOU
AND THE GOOD TIMES WE DID SHARE,
REMEMBER ALL THE TEARS YOU DRIED
WHEN MY BURDENS I COULD NOT BARE.
AND REMEMBER I AM WITH JESUS NOW
AND PLEASE DO NOT BE SAD.
FOR IN THIS LIFE DOWN HERE BELOW
YOUR THE BEST FRIEND I EVER HAD.
Geraldine & Leon Byrd
September 22, 2008
To the family of Mrs. Ruby Judkins, our hearts go out deeply to you all on the lost of your loved one. We have lost a great and wonderful person. I will always cherish the moments we talked and cut up at school. I will also remember her love of Christ and dedication to the students of Surry Elementary.
Garland Langhorne, Jr
September 22, 2008
To the Judkins Family:
Mrs. Judkins was without a doubt one of the nicest people to ever walk this earth, she will truly be missed.
Brenton Byrd
September 22, 2008
To the family of my Fantastic First Grade Teacher:
Mrs. Judkins was totally committed to the children of Surry County. I recently thanked Mrs. Judkins for the huge impact she made on my life. She was my Fantastic 1st grade teacher. I currently have the certficate that she gave me for good citizenship in her class back in 1984. Mrs. Judkins truly believed in all of her students and I sincerely thank her for believing in me. May God bless the Judkins family.
A. Joann Brown
September 22, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow , our memories of Ruby are treasures so precious trust God He is able and willing to take care of you .We celebrate a Life well lived and blessed.
- Friend , cousin and Schoolmate
-Yours in christ ,
- Hubert M.Brown , Jr. & A. Joann Brown
Nancy Cowan
September 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mrs Judkins.
Nancy Cowan, School Nurse Surry Co. Schools
Ernestine Johnson-Goode
September 22, 2008
My heart is very heavy and I am very saddened upon hearing about my friend and classmate. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this time of loss and breavement.
Laura Cook
September 22, 2008
Whenever hands are clasped in prayer, our loving Lord is always there, and knows our thoughts without a word. In his great love, all prayers are heard. We are expressing heartfelt sympathy and offering prayer that God above will comfort you and ease the loss of Ruby. I will miss Ruby dearly but will treasure the days we spent at Cypress Baptist and also at Norfolk State.
Mechelle & Jessica Luster
September 22, 2008
To Mr. Judkins, Ladonna, and Marcus:
We love you, and are praying for you.
Sharon Parker
September 22, 2008
To the Family, May God's grace and mercy sustain and keep you. Mrs. Judkins taught my son Jayvaun years ago. My husband and I both agreed that Mrs. Judkins was one of the VERY FEW caring and dedicated "old school" teachers left in the Surry County School System....She will be missed dearly by us.
Tommy & Anne Gwaltney
September 22, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss and may God Bless You in your time of sorrow.
Bernie Howard
September 22, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
September 22, 2008
To the family of my friend and sister in Christ. I pray that you find strength in a time such as this. Remember, God is Almighty and He never makes mistakes. May peace be with you.
Irma N. Smith, Sedley, Virginia
Robert Newby
September 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to Charles and the entire family
Angela Charity
September 22, 2008
It has been and honor to have known Mrs. Ruby Judkins. Mrs. Judkins was my first grade teacher and my Vacation Bible School teacher when I was little. The best thing I can say is that she was also my co-worker at Surry Elementary. Mrs. Judkins was always there to help me in any way. My prayers go out to the family. We have lost an "Awesome Cougar Cub" family member.
Kimberly D. Hardy-Savage
September 22, 2008
To the Judkins Family: I pray that God will bring you peace of mind and that he will comfort you in your time of bereavement. We all have suffered a great loss, but God knows best. I will truly miss seeing Mrs. Judkins at school each day with a big smile on her face. She was a very dedicated teacher, as well as, a sweet person who was always willing to help. I will miss the conversations that we used to have and teasing her about how many times she had gone to Wal-Mart. Rest in Peace, Mrs. Judkins, because you have served others well. Love you.
William&Angela Hicks
September 22, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Clara Jones
September 22, 2008
To the family of my friend Ruby Judkins. I pray that you will find comfort and peace in a time such as this. Count your
blessings everytime you think about Ruby and you will thank God for the memories of her beautiful life that you were a part of to cherish forever.
Dennis & Joyce Holmes
September 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of Ruby bring you comfort.
EVELYN
September 22, 2008
THE HEAVENS DECLARE
Some people never look and see
The miracles in the sky,
The magnificence of a sunrise
Or fleecy clouds drifting by.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
They miss the glory of a sunset,
The lovely rainbow hues
And what could have more splendor
Than a starry night to view.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The heavens declare the glory of God,
And I thank you Lord for eyes to see
All the beauty and the wonder
You placed in the sky for me.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
I stand in awe of your presence
As I gaze at the marvels you display
For no human hand could ever form
Such a grand and glorious array.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
No artist’s brush could ever paint
All the beauty that I see.
No poet’s words could ever describe
What that beauty means to me.
JULIE DUNN
September 22, 2008
Rejoice in the Lord always,
Do not worry about tomorrow.
Go to God in humble prayer
And give Him all your sorrows.
Rejoice and let your needs be known
For God is faithful, just and kind,
And His peace that surpasses understanding
Will guard your heart and mind.
Rejoice in your laughter,
Rejoice in your tears,
For in your rejoicing
Comes strength for your fears.
Rejoice in the Lord always,
His loving kindness we can’t measure.
Rejoice and be thankful for His love
You'll have no greater treasure.
WILL COX
September 22, 2008
You see me with gossamer wings
Dressed in robes of purest white,
Glistening like gold
With a heavenly light.
You see me as a child
With innocence sweet,
Laughing, dancing, singing
Around the throne; at Jesus’ feet.
You see me in a friend
Who is tried and true
And you know I was sent
Down to earth for you.
I am none of these,
And yet I am all.
I am spirit, I am essence,
Sent to answer your call.
I feel the beat of your heart,
I hear the pleas of your soul,
And softly whisper wisdom
So you may reach your goal.
You hear my whisper
So soft and sweet in your ear
And you know all is well,
There’s nothing to fear.
For I’m always by your side.
I look upon all your ways,
I am here for guidance
When your lonely heart strays.
I guide your footsteps
That you may not stumble
And you may know me only,
When your heart is humble.
I’m your guardian angel
Sent from our Father above
To guide your heart and soul
To His eternal love.
So when you feel my presence,
Know the work that I do
Is simply because, of the love
Our Father has for you.
JAKE DEEN AND FAMILY
September 22, 2008
THE JOURNEY
I went upon a journey when I was but a youth,
Seeking answers to life’s questions, searching for great truths.
I traveled through the pages of an old and sacred book,
Finding great adventures on every page I looked.
I saw the world created and dwelled in a garden fair,
Until the hand of evil came and planted his seeds there.
I sailed upon an ocean for forty days and nights,
Soared on the wings of a dove as it lifted up in flight.
I traveled through a wilderness, over deserts hot and dry.
I met a man named Abraham, whose hope, on God, relied.
I journeyed to distant lands, met with prophets and with kings.
Fought in mighty battles wielding arrows, swords and slings.
Then I rested in a stable where a tiny baby lay,
I watched Him grow into a man and followed Him on His way.
I walked upon the water of a raging, storm tossed sea.
But the hardest journey of all, was when He led me to Calvary.
I cried as they nailed Him to a cross, watched as He died upon that tree.
Oh, how my soul did mourn to know, He died there just for me.
I watched as they laid Him in a tomb and rolled the stone in place.
Down on bended knee I knelt, in thanks for His saving grace.
But, oh how my heart rejoiced on that great and fateful day,
When I watched the angels from glory as they rolled the stone away.
I watched Him ascend to Heaven and sit on a golden throne.
I listened as He promised, never to leave me all alone.
So, I went on with my journey, trusting Him to be my guide,
And just as He had promised, He stayed right by my side.
Oh, I’ve traveled through the ages, but soon my journey will be o’er,
When I travel to my home on a beautiful, golden shore.
I hope you’ve taken the journey for it is my fervent prayer,
That our roads will cross in Heaven and I will meet you there.
Oh, I know sometimes the road gets long and hard to tread
But just hold on to the faith, that by a loving hand you’re led.
Then we’ll shout His praise together, sing and dance around His throne,
Giving thanks for His love and guidance on the journey to our home.
CORA DEEN
September 22, 2008
GOD’S GOLDEN MEADOW
The meadow flowers are in bloom
but I sit alone inside my room,
saddened by things that I have seen
and dreaming how life once had been.
I go back in time to yesterday
when with my friends I used to play
in a golden meadow beyond the hill,
so fresh in my mind, it lingers still.
But I must not dream of yesterday
I must go forward, come what may.
I can’t let sad things be in control
and destroy the laughter in my soul.
For sad things come and sad things go
and deep down inside, this I know;
that one day mans inhumanity will cease
when our dear Lord returns, with peace.
So I’ll go out in that meadow fair
and pick a daisy for my hair.
I’ll dream no more of yesteryear
For God has taken all my fear.
There will be wars and rumors of wars
but my destiny lies beyond the stars.
In Gods golden meadow, far, far away,
I’ll walk with Jesus, some sweet day.
CORA DEEN
September 22, 2008
SOMEWHERE IN TIME
Somewhere in time, not as we know it here,
we’ll meet with all our loved ones
held in our heart so dear.
Somewhere in time they will meet us,
the ones who have gone on before,
so happy they’ll be to greet us,
over on God’s beautiful shore.
And the longing we’ve had for them
down through the lonely years
will be swept away in the tide
of our overflowing tears.
Forever we will be together
with loved ones, yours and mine;
over on God’s golden shore
they’re waiting, somewhere in time.
Charles & Priscilla Ruffin Evans
September 22, 2008
Our prayers are with you and the family. may god bless.remember that god makes no mistakes and he only takes the best.
Brandon Arrington
September 20, 2008
Thank you for not judging me, but relating to me. I had fun in our conversations.
Sandra Williams
September 20, 2008
Mrs. Judkins was my mentor and a wonderful friend. My heart is broken and I will miss her dearly. I send my condolences and prayers to her family. I pray that God will bring the comfort they need in this time of loss.
karl saunders
September 19, 2008
my prayers are with you all, god bless
Barbara Brown
September 19, 2008
I will think about all the great times we spent together as friends and as co-workers. I will miss you.
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Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
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Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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