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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Freda Page
August 24, 2009
Offering our prayers of comfort and sympathy during this time.
Mary Ann, Gwen and Freda, The Page Sisters
Jamie Gaskins Broady
August 21, 2009
We offer our deepest condolences to the family of Lois Boone. May the Lord peace keep you all.
Leah Walker
August 20, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences and sympathy to Boo Boo, and the Boone Sisters and Banks family.
Leah and Andrew Boone Walker
Randy Singleton & Family
August 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Lillian Barham
August 20, 2009
Offering my deepest condolences to little Ralph and Boone and Banks family. Long time co-worker and friend.
BETTY ARCHER
August 20, 2009
MY BUDDY IS GONE, BUT THE TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER WILL FOREVER BE CHERISHED.SHE WAS MY COWORKER, MY WORK PARTNER IN CRIME AND ONE WHO KNEW EVERYTHING ABOUT TAX.TO LITTLE RALPH & FAMILY, MAY YOUR SORROW BE DEMINISHED BY REMEMBERING THE GOOD TIMES YOU SHARED WITH DELORES BOONE BANKS.SHE WAS A VERY DEVOTED MOM, CAREING AUNT,EMPOWERED WIFE AND A LOVING SISTER.SHE TALKED ABOUT HER FAMILY SO LOVINGLY THAT I WANTED TO BE A PART OF HER FAMILY. DELORES,IDA & I ALWAYS LIKED TO FEED THE HORSES. THOSE WERE GOOD TIMES.SHE WILL BE MISSED.
BETTY J. ARCHER
From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home
August 20, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Yvonne (Tootie) Mines and Family
August 18, 2009
Greetings,
We extend our Deepest Sympathy to the Banks and Boone Family. Know that God will fill the empty void. May the Lord God keep you in perfect peace during this time of bereavement.
Chrita Shelton-Person
August 18, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Candace Miles
August 18, 2009
BooBoo,
Im so sorry about your mother! My prayers go out to you and the rest of your family. Ms. Banks will be forever missed. Im going to miss coming over to the house and talking to her. She was a really sweet women and i know she's in a better place so keep your head up because you will see her again oneday. You know if you need anything...holla at me! Love you bro!
Jerrell (Rell Moe)
August 18, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Kimberley, Archie Vernon,Lamahre
August 18, 2009
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
Juanita Ellis Russell
August 18, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Rebecca Boyd-Conway
August 18, 2009
My prayers go out to the family, Lois will truly be missed. I will truly miss my shopping partner when we go to Redding, she was a wonderful friend and cousin. To the family, God will get you all thru this especially BooBoo, just be strong and lean and depend on Him, He loves you and will never leave you alone.
LaVonda (Bunny) Myers
August 18, 2009
Cuz Ralph (BooBoo) Banks Jr.,Banks & Boone Family
Your mom, as I called her Aunt Lois,will be deeply missed. The Lord, saw her struggle and called her home to rest. Aunt Lois was a fighter, strong woman who shared her love with all. I have some fond memmories of her that I would all ways remember.
Luv ya BooBoo.
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