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Elsie Mae "Little Mama" Barnes
1926 - 2014
Elsie Mae "Little Mama" Barnes
1926 - 2014
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BORN
1926
DIED
2014
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Elvert Barnes
December 24, 2014
I'd like to take this time to say THANK YOU to the many who participated in and/or contributed to the joyful celebration of the life of my mother. Some of the images that I took during the funeral services may be viewed at http://elvertbarnes.com/EMBarnesFuneral
Barbara Barnes
December 20, 2014
You will be missed so very much RIP
Jack Gill
December 14, 2014
Nelson and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you all loved her deeply. You always had such nice stories to tell of her in her younger life.
God bless
Jack and Gerrie
My wife and I have been traveling in Tanzania for the entire month of Dec and the email from Judy Graves just caught up with us.
God bless.
Jack and Gerrie
Terry Dann
December 12, 2014
Nelson you are in my prayers; I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I too lost my older sister, Maria, the end of October, 2014. Take care
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December 12, 2014
Elvert: I was away and only now got your flickrmail.
Sincerely sorry to learn of your Mom's passing ... R.I.P.
and hope that Dad is doing as well as can be expected.
Rest assured: you have been and will continue as their caring son.
Peace to you, brother!
Doug Duvall
December 11, 2014
Elvert, my deepest sympathy in the passing your mother.
Judy Graves
December 11, 2014
Nelson, I'm so sorry for your loss. The Good Lord has her in his arms now. Prayers for you and your entire family...
Karen
December 10, 2014
Dear Elizabeth and Family, My mother and I were saddened to hear of your mother's passing. Our prayers are with you. God bless, Karen
Diana DeLong-Lopez
December 9, 2014
My prayers and condolences are with you.
Margaret McCready
December 8, 2014
To Bernard and Family we were saddened to hear that Elsie had passed. We are sorry that we can not be with you at this time. Elsie was a very special Lady. She will be missed. May God Bless Each of you.
Love,
Your Cousins Margaret & Coley
Cecelia Toland
December 8, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you all, at this difficult time. my condolences to the Family !!!
To the Family of Mrs. Elsie Barnes, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayer's are with you at this difficult time. my condolences to each of you.
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Agnes Butler
December 8, 2014
family I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. GOD will bring you through it.
Gillian Laycock
December 7, 2014
It is with great sadness we send our sincere thoughts to Nelson and family. I only knew this amazing lady for a short while (5 years)I have such wonderful memories of my visits where she always made me feel welcome and could not do enough for me. My mother had the great pleasure of meeting Elsie and left her with fond memories.Our Prayers, Love, Peace and Light to a wonderful and an amazing dedicated son Nelson, and family. We are very sorry for your loss and sadness at this time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Love and Blessings, Gillian, Amanda and Joyce x
Areecia Ward
December 7, 2014
To my grandmother "little mama"..... You will be painfully missed but never forgotten. It is the fond and loving memories we created that will forever be in my heart. You have always been a strong, amazing woman.....caring and selfless....a woman I am so proud to have called my grandma. No more putting everyone else first..... It is your turn... Your turn to be at peace with gods Angels and be honored like the Queen that you are. Love you.
Carolyn jackson
December 6, 2014
To My Favorite Uncle Bernard and Loving Family: We As A Family Are Truly Sorry About The Loss Of Aunt Elise Whom We All Love So Dearly: I Want To Take A Min To Acknowledge The Great Life She Lived Here On Earth: She Was Full Of Energy Full Of Love And Joy She Was Most Definitely the Life Of The Family: If she Was Here Today I Would Call Her and She Would Know Me By my Crazy Laugh (Carolyn) Laugh Out Loud: She'll Truly be Missed by all of Us: Barnes,Dale,Roberts,Jackson and Cummings Family
Joanne Beamon
December 5, 2014
To the family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God strengthen and keep you in his tender loving care.
Joanne Beamon
Wendy Garbarino
December 5, 2014
I am so extremely sorry to hear about Little Mama's passing. I will always remember little mama for her energy, her laughter and caring spirit. May God continue to bless and give you all and your families strength now during this difficult time. I share in your grief … she will be very sorely missed.
With all of my sympathy and love,
Wendy Garbarino
Diana DeLong-Lopez
December 4, 2014
May Ms. Elsie Mae R.I.P. My condolences to the family.
Janelle Scayles
December 4, 2014
To Bevaline and family, sorry for the loss of your love one. I ask GOD to give this family the strength, love, comfort, and peace that is needed during this time.
Bert and Margaret Forrest
December 4, 2014
Chester we are sorry to hear of the loss of Little Mama. God has rested her soul and we share in your sorrow at the loss of you mother. May you find comfort in knowing she is in God's hands.
Dave Adinolfi
December 3, 2014
In deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother. :-(
Sincerely,
Dave
Jill Ryan
December 3, 2014
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
December 3, 2014
The Barnes Family sorry for your lost. Dinah Bonds.
Phyllis Griffith
December 3, 2014
My family and prayers are with you and yours. May God continue to be with the family in your time of sorrows. The Griffith Family!!
Pam Graves
December 3, 2014
Chester and Bernard, Our hearts are heavy for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Pam Graves and family
December 3, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
December 3, 2014
Chester and Bernard ,Our hearts are heavy for the loss that you have had my thoughts and many prayer go to you and your family, Pam Graves n Family
L C Cook
December 3, 2014
With sympathy and prayers.
December 3, 2014
Dear Heart: You have earned your place among a very special group of Matriarchs. The Family forever mourns your passing.
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