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Arbutus Brooks Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Travis,Vickie Durrette
November 10, 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.
Susan Lewis
November 8, 2008
Gail,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Connie Thurston
November 5, 2008
Arbutus was a great lady and will be sorely missed in the county as well as at church. The family has our deepest sympathies as they go through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Jeanie Bryant
November 5, 2008
What a wonderful southern belle. I am so glad to have known you and the impact you have left on Elpis Church will not be forgotten.
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Ginger White Parrish
November 5, 2008
Arbutus was such a sweet person. I remember how nice she was when I was little and she worked in Billy Burton's Store. Later in life I met back up with her in our TOPS class and she was still the same sweet person. May God comfort her family during this difficult time.
Ronnie Dunlavey
November 5, 2008
You were a very sweet lady whom I loved dearly and will miss very badly. Heaven has received a very special angel, and I feel so blessed to have known you.
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