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Helen Idella Ricketts Lynch
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Jimmy & Sandy Matthews
August 26, 2008
James, Sylvia, Jimmy & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. All of humanity has lost one of God's greatest smiles. May God's blessing and the love of family and friends to be with you now and forever.
Nanci Holtsford
August 23, 2008
Idella,
I wish my phone would ring with your Amazing Grace ringtone! I am missing you so much. I find that you are all around the ranch house, the happy house, and even, my classroom at school. I will miss my driving talks with you. Writing with a big broken heart...nanci dale
James Lynch III
August 20, 2008
Granny, I miss you.
Love, Jamie
Al Alexander
August 18, 2008
Dear James & Family, Just to let you know that my prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. We all know exactly where Idella (born again) now lives. I empathize lives because I'm certain she's already writing short stories and poems. May God Bless You and help you through these stressful times. Much Love, God Bless Al Alexander Dayton, OH (Doris Brown's husband)
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Danny Ricketts
August 17, 2008
Thanks for all the guest book entries. This is "baby" brother Danny. Look here to see old photos of Idella:
http://www.rdricketts.com/family/idellaricketts.html
Akansa Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
August 17, 2008
Our prayers and condolences are with you all.
Akansa Chapter NSDAR
Darlene Lynch-Gould
August 16, 2008
Uncle James and famiily,
We are sorry for your loss, and are sorry we were not able to get up for a visit. I guess we get busy with our own families and time gets away from us. I will always remember my Aunt Idella for her pen pals, and her love of letter writing, we used to do so much of it when I was younger. I also enjoyed the many chats we used to have at the old Kinzer Ave. house. May God be with you in this time of mourning and with Sylvia, Jimmy and the rest of the family.
Love, Darlene Lynch Gould, Patrick, Madison and Jared Gould
Doris Townsend Haber
August 16, 2008
James and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and grant you His Peace.
Doris Townsend Haber, Silvis, IL
Sheila Beatty
August 15, 2008
James, Sylvia, Jim and family: I am so glad I was able to meet Idella. She and James were so funny together - laughing, arguing, and loving each other. You have Ron's and my prayers. Sheila.
Nancy & William Elam
August 14, 2008
I didn't know Mrs. Lynch by name. I remember talking to her one day and she complimented me on the flowers in my yard. How pretty they were when she looked out of her kitchen window. I would see her sometimes when I walked my dog and she would speak whenever I saw her. She seemed like such a nice person. I only found out today that she had passed. Please know that you and your family have my husband's and my sympathy. We live on the corner of Skyline and Courtney. Our thoughts are with you.
Paul Ricketts
August 13, 2008
Idella always lit up my day no matter when I saw her. We will miss her. We'll be praying for you James Sylvia and Jimmy.
Paul Rebecca Caleb and Sammy Ricketts
Bobby, Kim, and Joey Ricketts
August 13, 2008
Aunt Idella, we're going to miss you so very much. We love you and have great memories of our times with you.
Violet Wyles
August 12, 2008
I am deeply sorry for your terriable loss. Della was loved by all who knew her. I only found out a feww seconds ago and I am thankful that she and I talked for so long last week If there is anything I can do for any of you please let me know you are all in my prayers,my heart and thoughts and she will always be in my memory. I only wish I had made it to your house as promised I do not know many people that will be missed as she is and deep inside I know she is with my Vickie in Heaven
Claudia Mazur
August 12, 2008
When I think back on my days as a student at Stonewall Jackson School, Mrs. Lynch immediately comes to mind. She was a constant in a child's life by being protective of us, always smiling, giving a hug as needed and calling each of us by name. How wonderful a life lived that she touched so many lives in such a positive and loving manner. I know she will be greatly missed.
Rita Shelton Moore
August 12, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Idella, was one of the sweetest ladies I ever met. It was always a joy to be in her company. God, be with each of you and give you peace. My prayers are with you.
Lavena Tyler
August 12, 2008
Sylvia, John and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Reading her obituary I can see she had a zest for life, as her daughter does. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Erma Jane Barbour
August 12, 2008
My husband and I both were children that attended Stonewall Jackson and were safely ushered across the street everyday by to us then, was Mrs.Lynch. She always had a smile on her face and made the long walk to school seem worth while. She was also a neighbor for many years. We later as adults, became friends and pen pals. We will miss her. Our prayers and sympathy to James and all her family. Larry & Erma Jane Barbour
Ken and Marilyn Mink
August 12, 2008
James, Jim, Sylvia and the family--We remember Idella's smile and her happy memories of days gone by. Her poems were special and touched our hearts. We'll miss her.
Mary Yeatts
August 12, 2008
Idella was a dear friend. She was
always there for us. James, I'm sorry
for your loss, but she is Heaven's
gain. My sympathy goes out to you
and all the family. God bless.
Mary Ellen M. Yeatts
James Williams
August 12, 2008
I was one of the little boys that fell in love with Idella, when she was the crossing guard at Stonewall Jackson Elementary. Throughout all the years, I have know her to be one of those people in life that was kind to all and with an inner beauty matched by noone. I will miss her smile her gret additude toward life. Jimmy SR and all the rest of her family are in my prayers. Jimbo Williams
Richard & Linda Thomas
August 12, 2008
Sylvia, John, James and family, we want you to know that our prayers are with you during this time. May you find peace and strength from God during the days to come.
We have such fond memories of Idella and treasure our visits with her.
Mary and Mary Elinor Jones
August 12, 2008
We loved Dale for her winning smile, her love of beauty, and for the care she showed towards all. Her talents and great love of writing were well known among family, friends, and the Danville community. We will surely miss that kind sweet voice saying, "Hi, this is Dale. Called to see how you're doing."
BILLY & AILENE STONE
August 12, 2008
JOHN, SYLVIA, AND FAMILY---- OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AT THIS TIME. IT IS SO HARD TO GIVE UP OUR FAMILY, BUT IDELLA LIVED A WONDERFUL, FULL LIFE, AND TOUCHED SO MANY PEOPLE'S LIVES. SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED BY HER SMILE AND KIND WORDS TO EVERYONE.
WESLEY AND REGINA CALVERT
August 12, 2008
MY DEAR FAMILY OUR PRAYER ARE WITH EACH OF YOU IN THE PASSING OF IDELLA SHE WAS A WOULDERFUL PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL MUCH LOVE COMES TO YOU AS GOD WILL SUPPLY EACH OF YOUR NEEDS IN THE COMMING DAYS AHEAD
Trisha Johnson Hogan
August 12, 2008
I was one of those many children that Mrs. Lynch greeted daily with her wonderful smile and a hug for all of those she could manage as she stopped traffic for us to safely cross the street. Her wonderful smiling face and kind words each and everyday as I went to and from school is one I have always remembered. Her life is certainly one to be celebrated as I am sure I am only one of many students that she touched with her positive attitude, even on those days when the rain was pouring. She will always have a special place in my heart and bring a smile to my face when I reflect on my days at Stonewall Jackson Elementary School. May God be with each of you as you celebrate her life.
Brian Fletcher
August 12, 2008
"Dell" was a very kind, loving person with a very tender heart. She will be missed greatly by our family.
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