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Michael Shands Obituary

Mr. Michael Domongeaux Shands, of 11302 Quaker Road, Dinwiddie, entered into eternal rest and peace Tuesday evening, Nov. 11, 2008, at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital.

Michael received his early education in the Dinwiddie County Public School System, and was also a member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie.

Michael had a passion for working on cars, and worked several years as a automobile mechanic at JM Automotive in Dinwiddie, Va. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his nephew, Parnelle, and loved family gatherings with his brother, sister-in-law- and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony M. Shands, and brother, Victor Monzel Shands.

He leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted companion, Juanita Davis of Dinwiddie; three children, Michael J. Green of Dinwiddie, Anthony S. Shands of Philadelphia and Dominic Steward of Richmond; one grandson, Michael B. Green of Richmond; his mother, Mildred B. Shands of Dinwiddie; two brothers, James A. Shands of San Antonio (Tracy) and Pierre D. Shands (Henrietta) of Dinwiddie; godchildren, Kevin D. Davis of Bronx, N.Y., Jerome Steward, Hassan Griggs, Tammarra Griggs and Amber Haskins, all of Philadelphia; several uncles and aunts, Wesley Shands (Joan) of Westburg, N.Y., Annette Shands of Peekskill, N.Y., Inez Lyons (Daniel) of Greensboro, N.C., Aida M. Hilliard of Silver Springs, Md., those whom were devoted, Langston Shands of Petersburg, Earl T. Shands Sr. (Phyllis), Florence S. Head of Manhattan, N.Y., Bertha Jackson and Raymond Brown, both of Petersburg; a host of cousins, whom were devoted, Lasondra Batts (Red Devil), Earl T. Shands Jr., Aisha S. Clanton and Ray Brown (Carter); nieces, Princess A. Shands of Tallahassee, Fla., and Franque L. Alexander of Takoma Park, Md.; devoted nephews, Pierre D. Shands Jr. and Parnelle' D. Shands, both of Dinwiddie.

A homegoing service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, the Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, with the pastor, the Rev. Kevin N. Northam, officiating. Burial will commence at the church cemetery. Viewing will be held today at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, (804) 478-4411.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Shands

6 Entries

Cindi Sheppard

November 19, 2008

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die

Death is only the moment between two lives; the concrete one and the abstract one."

Tears are the silent language of grief."

Sadness is but a wall between two gardens

TO THOSE I LOVE

If I should ever leave you whom I love
To go along the Silent Way,
grieve not,
Nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk
of me as if I were beside you there.

(I'd come-I'd come, could I but find a way!
But would not tears and grief be barriers?)

And when you hear a song or
see a bird I loved,
please do not let the thought of me be sad...
For I am loving you just as I always have...

You were so good to me!
There are so many things I wanted still
to do-
so many things to say to you...
Remember that I did not fear-
It was just leaving you that was so hard to face...

We cannot see Beyond...
But this I know:
I loved you so-
'twas heaven here with you!

When I close my eyes,
I was taken to a place of crystal mind.
There I see myself sitting alone,
Waiting for that person to come along.

I thought this was one of my fantasies,
But your impetuous befall changed it to reality.
I made myself crystal clear.
In this lonesome life,
I've known enough of trouble and rue.
I've had enough.

Wasn't anxious to face, neither verity nor falsity.
I often asked myself is it your befall,
That granted me sinew with eternal virtue
Or is it my weakness that changed my stance?

There was one way to unearth; I waited...
I waited for that response of yours.
It came along with those genial touches that toyed with my heart,
Not leaving a single nerve,
Letting it burn an eternal flame.

It came along with those jokes and jeers that made me giggle,
Even recalling yes, an everlasting laughter, yes...
And it is that zealous welcome that pleased me
To our life of togetherness and cohesion.

I closed my eyes, with fear, thinking that this is still a fantasy.
As I do, I am still taken to that place of crystal mind.
There I see myself thawing all the time
Relishing every moment spent with you
Thanking god that I have you in my life.
When darkness casts its deathly shadow upon this earth
And the day fades and the sea trembles below the moonlit skies
When the stars above burn bright with anger
That is when I am free from this world that has trapped me for so long"
When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares."

"God is closest to those with broken hearts

Death isn't easy to deal with, even when you weren't close to the person who died! But as a human, you hurt because you see the pain surrounding you!"
Grief is a journey through pain that takes you back to the joy of love."

I havent seen Michael in so many years.I went to school with him and he was a very happy and funny person all the time.He could take a dull class and spice it up.He would put a smile on the faces of everyone he came in contact with. I hope that his life was full of the same joy and happiness that he gave to so many.He will forever be love and missed by all that knew him...May the great memories give the family some comfort as they try to move forward.God Bless>>>>>>

Doris B. Mason

November 17, 2008

To Aunt Mildred and other family members, when you loss someone so precious and dear, no one else can really know all that you feel... Just try to hold on to all the memories he left and the joy that Michael was to you. You are in my prayers.

Robin Tucker-Ellis & Family

November 14, 2008

To the Family of Mrs. Mildred B. Shands :
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Michael D. Shands.
Cherish all of the precious memories that you shared together. May his peace and love be with you now and forever.
Sorrowly Submitted,

Diane Winfield White,cousin

November 14, 2008

Rembering Micheal as a funny teen who always like to clown around and make you laught. He will be missed.

Brenda Banda

November 14, 2008

As you go through life's greatest sorrow the loss of someone you love may your faith in God sustain you...bring you confort today,courage for tomorrow, and hope in your heart always. With Deepest Sympathy and Prayers,

DONNIE, PAM & FAMILY LASSITER

November 13, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

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