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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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anne [moore] sweeney
September 11, 2009
to the delano family my name is anne [moore [sweeney i am the late james moore sister we went to church at howerton and also to school together polly and your daddy were very good friend polly was a very good cook i ate many meals at her house my heart goes out to family at this time she was a very special lady she will be greatly missed may god comfort and keep you at this time with christian love anne [moore ]sweeney
Roy and Gladys Stevens
August 30, 2009
Casey & family,
So sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Cherish the good memories and she will be in your heart forever.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Frances Ann Trible
August 28, 2009
Bobby and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Her memory will be in your hearts forever!!!
VIRGINIA MABRY
August 27, 2009
TO THE DELANO FAMILY:
I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF POLLY'S PASSING. I WORKED WITH POLLY FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS AT RICHMOND NEWSPAPERS.
MY HEART GOES OUT TO EACH ONE. POLLY WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. GOD TOOK ANOTHER ANGEL HOME.
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Robert and Nancy Hayden
August 27, 2009
Sympathy and prayers to each of you. You are truly blessed to have had your Mom to love for so long.
Diana Morris
August 27, 2009
So truly sorry to hear about Polly. I have always thought the world of her.
My fondest memories are sitting down to her dinner table and consuming her wonderful meals!!! Truly one of the best cooks I have ever known.
Love to you all,
Diana Morris
Mildred Bowen
August 27, 2009
My sympathy to all the family.
(I am Calvert's cousin)
Emma Dunn
August 27, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Delano. We carpooled to Richmond together for a lot of years. She was a very special person.
My prayers are with you.
BJ & John Gamble
August 26, 2009
Dear Friends, the poem we just submitted says so much for the way your Dear Mother lived her life. May God Bless Each and Everyone at this difficult time!
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you.
BJ & John Gamble
August 26, 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
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