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for Thomasina Costley
Sheila Brown
January 19, 2021
Always the fondest memories.
February 18, 2011
To the Costley and McFarland Families, the Lord's grace and gift of love embrace you during this earthly loss of Thomasina while she is found in heavenly places celebrating eternal joy with Jesus Chris-the Creator & all of your loved ones!Your friends -Elder,Robert & Rosalind Bateman.Columbia SC.
February 17, 2011
Arthur my heart is in prayer with your family during this time of sorrow;you are a special friend to our family.God's smile,love and grace be with you all. Mrs Clotell W Bateman.North Chas SC.
Luther Evans
February 6, 2011
To the family. So sorry to hear about Thomasina. Our prayers are with you. God Bless.
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Christine Scott
February 2, 2011
Mrs Costley,
You was the most popular and best 6th grade teacher at Birney Elem go Beavers. People was dissapointed if they didn't get in your class. I was one of the lucky ones so was two of my oldest sisters. Our condolences goes out to the Costley family the Scott sister's really appreciate your Wife/Mother.
Sammie Coe
February 1, 2011
Our deepest sympathy. Thinking of you and your family.
Sammie Coe and Family
Fred and Wilhelmena Sapp
January 29, 2011
Mel and family: Though we haven't seen each other for many years, we are deeply saddened to hear of Thomasina's passing. The memories of our days at Allen are forever etched in our minds and hearts -- for Thomasina and me, particularly, as classmates, roommates in Coppin Hall (our sophomore year) and as members of the choir (at least for awhile).
Trust God to sustain and strengthen you and grant you the peace that only He can give during this time of bereavement and in the difficult days ahead.
Please know that we care and share your loss.
The Nesbitt Family
January 29, 2011
To the Costley / McFarland Families:
Please allow The entire Nesbitt family to extend our sincere, heartfelt condolence at the loss of your dear loved one. Your entire families will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort each of you during this most difficult time. God bless each of you....
The Nesbitt Family
( Doris, Johndell, Elishea,
Alphonso, Micheal, John and Rosa )
North Charleston,S.C.
Barbara Johnson
January 28, 2011
Sorry for your lost; My prayers are with you all. Stay Bless in Jesus Christ.
Barbara Johnson
Deidre Battle Gary
January 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Genetta & Mary Carothers
January 27, 2011
Costley/McFarland Families:
We are saddened to hear of your loss. We pray that our Lord will comfort you during this difficult time.
Kamara Jahi
January 27, 2011
Peace Mr. Costley and Janon this is Adrian Thomas (Kamara Jahi). First off, my respects go out to you and the rest of the family, from me, and my mother and father. My times with you all back in the day will live with me forever at the summer home and the overnight sleepovers. Your wife and mother was always a women who was cool, classy, and smart, and whenever I was around her she comanded my respect, even when I tried to put on my Eddie Hascal. lol At any rate, Janon, Derek Tinsley gives his regard and we would like to get up with you. Mr. Costley, "Im still Black, Blacker Than Ever" Thanks to you... Peace and again my condolences to you for a "Phenomenal Woman"
KAREL MULLINS
January 27, 2011
ARTHUR OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
THE GANTT FAMILY
Elaine McCloud
January 27, 2011
Dear McFarland and Costley Families,
Words cannot express the deep sadness felt by the loss of Thomasina Costley.
Her life was full of so much love... the love of family, the love of friends, the love of giving, the love of just living each day to its fullest. I hope you will find comfort in the wonderful memories that live on in the hearts and minds of all the people touched by her wit, engaging smile, and grand personality!
Tomie will surely be missed, but never forgotten.
May the love of God keep you in this most difficult time.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Elaine
January 27, 2011
To the Costley and McFarland families:
In a world that does its best to make us a little fuzzy around the edges, some people still managed to have bold outlines. They know who they are, what they're about, and what they alone can give. And just like them, the gifts they share are bold, bright, beautiful.
Tomie was all that...ten thousand fold. She didn't compromise on being the person only she could be, someone who didn't hold back on sharing the gifts only she could give.
I share with you and your families the loss and grief you feel and am hoping you find comfort in knowing that others will always care.
Most Sincerely,
Link, Billie T. Shepperd
Potomac Chapter
Rosetta Givens Mitchell
January 27, 2011
Arthur & Elise,
We are saddened to learn of your loss, we extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Know that God is with you through these hours of bereavement and always.
Love,
Rosetta, Walter and John Mitchell
January 27, 2011
To the McFarland and Costley Families:
I worked many years with Thomasina at James Garfield Elementary School. What I remember most about Thomasina was her warmth, kindness and devotion to her family and friends.
You all are in my prayers. May God keep you and continue to guide you.
Sheila Cunningham
January 27, 2011
The Charleston, SC Club of Washington, DC wishes the Costley and McFarland families to know the world has lost someone very special. May they take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above them.
Ned E. Felder
President
Burke, VA
Rev.Dr.Michael Mc Kinney
January 27, 2011
It is with heartfelt love I send condolences to the Mc Fatland and Costley families. You all are in my prayers. May she rest with the angels in heaven.
Deborah Peaks Coleman
January 27, 2011
To the McFarland and Costley Families:
We offer you our deepest heartfelt condolence on the passing our beloved, Tomi. She will always be remembered with fondness and love. Her charming and effervescent personality will warm our hearts and enrich all of our lives forever. We pray that God will give you strength and peace to endure this, your time of bereavement.
With love and care,
Peaks and Larry
Patricia Mack
January 26, 2011
To the McFarland & Costley Family.
We have such fond memories of Thomasina, especially @ ICS. Speed on the basketball court. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May you find comfort in memories.
Sincerely,
Pat Mack & Family
Mary Scruggs
January 26, 2011
To Mr. Melvin Costley and family.
I am an Iverson Mall walker. I was
surely sadden to hear of the passing
of Mrs. Costley. May the LORD con-
tinue to bless and keep you during
your time of sorrow. Just keep the
cherish moments that you had with
your loved one in your heart.
January 26, 2011
Please know that the Costley and Farland families have my prayers and deepest sympathy as we all mourn the death of my Link sister and cousin "Thommie". The last hand-dancing adventure was full of fun and fond memories. Sorry I cannot make it there for the services. Love, Cousin K.Joy B. Peters
Elishea Nesbitt
January 26, 2011
To The Costley and Hon.Arthur(Dr Elise)Mcfarland Family,You will forever be in our hearts and prayers.May God comfort all of you in this very sad and painful time of sorrow,as each day goes by the memories of the life you guys share with her will bring a smile to your face and heart she will forever be with you guys.We Love you Mr McFarland.Your other sisters and brothers,Johndell,Elishea,Alphonso,Michael and John
Vanessa Williams
January 26, 2011
Tomie Costley was one of the most phenomenal women I have ever known. I was a little girl when she and my late Mother met during their teaching tenure at Birney Elementary School in SE, Washington, and Tomie was a pleasant, and welcome presence in our lives. A determined, brilliant, dedicated educator, wonderful wife and mother, and caring friend...and oh, so hip, stylish, classy, quick witted, culturally conscious, and smart! I will forever be grateful for her demonstration of true friendship, integrity, and the kindness she consistently showed to me and my family. She was a wise woman of faith, and I know that God--a great, and always present friend and helper will comfort and strengthen Mel, Janon, and family.
Lucille Grant
January 26, 2011
Margie Gadsden & McFarland-Costley Families.
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melbourne Cummings
January 26, 2011
Mel, you have my deepest and sincerest sympathy. We all in the Potomac Chapter of the Links, Inc., will remember our loving, charming sister Tommi's welcoming, beautiful smile; her genuinely warm, loving spirit, and her dedication to the youth of the community in which we worked. We, like you and Janon, have lost a dear friend. Please know that we are here for you in whatever way we can help. Tommi's spirit will live forever with us.
Your namesake, Mel Cummings
Joyce Stokes
January 26, 2011
Rest in peace. In sympathy and friendship your Link sister Joyce
Bertha Richardson
January 26, 2011
It saddens my heart to learn that Thomasina died. I am praying for you all! Weeping endures for a night but joy comes in the morning; Be Blessed My Dear Family.
Bertha Richardson & Family
Marcellus Singleton
January 26, 2011
May the peace and comfort of Christ embrace you, the McFarland and Costley families, in this moment of bereavement and always.
Tom and Linda Henderson
January 26, 2011
Tommi was one of the most happiest people we have ever known. She made people feel good when they were around her. Linda and I will miss her "Million Dollar Smile" which was infectious. She will be missed, and our condolences to Melvin and the Costley Family.
Barbara Felder
January 26, 2011
Sisters have a talent for caring, for sharing, for creating warm, wonderful memories and for giving life a special and meaningful touch. Hon. Judge Arthur McFarland,Dr. Elise and the entire Family of MRS. THOMASINA MCFARLAND COSTLEY, I send my sincere condolences during your time of sorrow. Please know that earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.
Sheila Brown
January 26, 2011
Melvin, Janon and other family members,
May the memory of the wonderful times you shared with Tommi sustain you during this difficult time. Her love of life and people will remain etched in our hearts forever.
Barbara Felder
January 26, 2011
Sisters have a talent for caring,for sharing,for creating warm, wonderful memories and for giving life a special and meaningful touch. Hon. Judge Arthur McFarland,Dr. Elise and the entire Family of MRS. THOMASINA MCFARLAND COSTLEY, I send my sincere condolences during your time of sorrow. Please know that earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.
Delores Simmons Williams
January 26, 2011
To Judge Arthur and Dr. Elise McFarland,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire McFarland and Costley family.
With deepest sympathy,
Daisy B. Robinson
January 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gloria Thompson
January 26, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
W Pinckney-Daniels
January 26, 2011
Our condolences are offered and we are so sorry for your loss. May your memories of Tonnie and strength from "the God of all comfort," ease the pain of your memories.
Ms. M. A. Cook
January 25, 2011
To the McFarland Family, c/o Judge Arthur (Elise) McFarland, Mrs. Margie Gadsden, and siblings, I extend my deepest sympathy upon hearing of the passing of the late Mrs. Thomasina McFarland Costley. She is resting in the arms of our Heavenly Father. When "Praises go up, blessings come down."
She will be sorely missed.
Prayerfully,
April Turner
January 25, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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