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Betty Gainer Obituary

GAINER-Betty L. Entered into rest October 9, 2007 in Atlanta, GA. Mother of Gwendolyn G. Valentine, Albert Joyce (Cheryl), Yvette (Darryl) Cross, Raynard (Joy) Gainer, Karen (Lavajah) Draine; grandmother of 9; sister of Pearlie May Brinson and Raspberry Johnson; survived by many relatives and friends. Wake Tuesday 11 AM. Funeral 12 Noon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 701 E. Delevan Ave. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by H. ALFRED LEWIS MORTUARY.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 14, 2007.

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Shomari McCastle

October 28, 2007

To The Gainer Family:
I express my deepest condolences in your time of loss. I also pray for God's unceasing love and peace to be with each member as you each remember times shared with Mrs. Gainer. I also send my love to you
all. God Bless.

Rosalyn Fields

October 25, 2007

Dear Yvette: I am sincerely sorry to hear of your loss of your mom. I pray that God bless you with comfort in your time of sadness.
Love,

CURTIS REED

October 21, 2007

TO THE GAINER FAMILY:
I DIDN'T HEAR OF YOUR LOSS UNTIL TODAY, & I'D JUST LIKE TO SEND THE PRAYERS OF THE REED FAMILY.
AS YOU GUYS KNOW I DON'T REMEMBER A DAY THAT I DIDN'T KNOW YOU & YOUR MOM; AS SHE WAS A MOTHER TO ME AS WELL. THERE MANY A DAY I RECALL WALKING TO OR FROM TOPS WITH HER.
I'D ALSO LIKE TO SEND THE LOVE OF YOUR LAKEVIEW FAMILY. THOUGH MANY OF US MAY NOT HAVE ATTENDED THE SERVICES, IT WAS ONLY DUE TO A LACK OF KNOWLEDGE & NOT A LACK OF LOVE & RESPECT.
I SEND THIS MESSAGE TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY AS I'VE HAD A FRIENDSHIP WITH EACH OF YOU & SOME OF YOUR SPOUSES & CHILDREN.
AGAIN GOD BLESS FROM LAKEVIEW & THE REED FAMILY...

Bitalo McCastle

October 18, 2007

Aunt Yvette, Gwen and family, I'm so sorry for the lost of your mother. My family and I will keep you in our prayers and we know that God will support you in these hard times.
Love, Bitalo, Eylia, Christian, Naeem, Oscar, and Damani

Ronald & Alicia Cross

October 17, 2007

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

16Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

God will sustain you in this moment!

Edgar Smith, Jr.

October 17, 2007

Yvette, I am truly sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your entire family in my prayers. Your mother is with the Lord now. God will see you through it all.

Brenda Jackson-Cross

October 16, 2007

Yvette, I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Love, Brenda, Theo and Alexis

Verneda Knight

October 16, 2007

To the whole Gainer family. My heart goes out to you all, and I am truly sorry for your lost. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and just believe that your mom is in a better place.

Tisha Freeney

October 16, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Deborah McCastle

October 16, 2007

Aunt Yvette and family, I am so deeply sorry to hear for your lost! I hope there is some comfort to know that your beautiful mom is with her father now and feels no pain but only feels love. I love you and you are in my prayers.
Love Debbie, Oscar, Naeem, Damani

Miriam Avery

October 16, 2007

Yvette, Gwen and the rest of the family...My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gene Cross

October 16, 2007

Yvette,
Our deepest sympathy. Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.

Pamela Cross-Goodman

October 16, 2007

May God keep you and your family strong during this time of dispire. HE is always with us when we need HIM most; for comfort, strength, love, everything. GOD Bless!

Gene Cross

October 16, 2007

Yvette,
We regret to hear of the loss of one so dear. May the love of God, friends and family strenghten you and your family during this time of sorrow. (Uncle)

Faith Scott

October 16, 2007

To my Sisters Gwen,Yvette, and Karen, and my Brothers Al Jr, and Raynard.
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Betty was like a 2nd mom to me, she will be sadly missed.
I love you all.

Your sis Faith,and husband Roger

Mary DeGraffenried & Family

October 16, 2007

Gwen & Family:

We are truly sorry to hear of your great loss. God Bless you all!

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also". (John 14:1-3)

Rosila Bryant (Freeney)

October 15, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

LOVE YOU ALL FROM YOUR FAMILY MEMBER.

Beverly Freeney

October 15, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Beverly A. Freeney (Cousin)

christopher middlebrooks

October 14, 2007

Raynard,Junior, Please accept our deepest sympathies. May God's blessings be with you and your families during this difficult time.

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