ETHEL M. GUPTON

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ETHEL GUPTON Obituary

ETHEL MAE GUPTON
On Sunday, July 15, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Jackie, Ricky, Annette, Lamont, and Calvin. She was preceded in death by four children. Also survived by a host of other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at The James E. Peebles Memorial Chapel at Jericho City of Praise, 8501 Jericho City Drive, Landover, MD, on Friday, July 20, 2012 from 10 a.m. until time of Celebration of her Life at 11 a.m. Interment Harmony Memorial Park.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 18, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for ETHEL GUPTON

6 Entries

Nathaniel Banks

July 22, 2012

I am so sorry to here about Ethel Mae growing up we were like family even though its been a while since ive seen here she and the family will always be in my prayers May GOD bless the family and i an d my family will always be here if you need us stay strong and GOD BLESS

Rasheedah Ahmad

July 20, 2012

My sincerest condolences to the family in this time of loss. I pray that The Creator provides you all with comfort and ease in this time of transition.

Alice Brown

July 18, 2012

You are my second mother. I love the way you always said what was on your mind (rolling your eyes & head)and never care what people said if they didn't like it. We had some good times. Never a dull moment when you were around. I love you and miss you....

Tina Harrison

July 18, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss I'm going to miss her Tiffany and and your family love The Harrison

July 18, 2012

My sassy mother in law, one who spoke her mind :). You will truly be missed here on earth. I know God gave you a task and that task is over. I pray that the family finds comfort knowing you are no longer suffering. You are missed terribly and the boys just wish they had one more chance to have Grandma EMae spaghetti. Love Always, Nikki

Ms Flora Brown

July 18, 2012

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)
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