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Madison Rabun Obituary
She was born Oct. 24, 2003, daughter of Mitchell Dewayne and Misty Diann Morris Rabun. She attended Cramerton Christian Academy and Comfort Free Will Baptist Church in North Belmont.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Connor Mitchell Rabun; maternal grandparents, Robert Lee Morris Jr. and Cynthia Diann Morris of Mount Holly; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Frances Lindsey of Mount Holly; maternal great-grandfather, Robie Lindsey of Newport, Tenn.; paternal grandparents, O.C. and Maureen Darley Rabun of Stanley.
A service to celebrate the life of Madison will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Cramerton Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Young officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Our daughter spent six years with us, full of love and joy. During this time, she has touched so many lives and changed ours forever. She is in Heaven with our Lord to watch over us forever. By the Lord's hand, we were blessed to have her and by our Lord's hand, we will be comforted without her. We know she will be forever with us. God bless you, Mitch and Misty.
Memorials may be made to Comfort Free Will Baptist Church building fund, 4021 Mountainview St., Gastonia NC 28056.
Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is serving the family of Madison Rabun.
Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.com.
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for Madison Rabun
January 27, 2010
misty,mitch.connor, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. you are in our heart and prayers.
jennifer jenkins guffey and family
January 22, 2010
Misty,Mitch,and little Conner, Robert and Diann, we love you all so very much. I am so sorry you had to give up little Madison but just remember ,she is not gone forever, for you will be with her again.GOD has a purpose for everything he does.We are praying for you all.Love, Babbie, Allen and Amanda lambert
Candace Moore
January 21, 2010
To the Rabun Family,
This is Candace Moore one of the nurses at Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital. I was little Madison's admit nurse that first night. She has truly touched many lives in the PICU at Hemby. Thank you for the beautiful flowers!
Your family is so strong and I pray that you continue in your strength during this time. Lean on God and your family and friends during the "hard" days. I cannot imagine what you guys are going through, just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Madison is one little angel I will never forget. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to care for your little girl and bring peace to your family. Mrs. Rabun your mother will also be in my thoughts and prayers! God bless you and your family!
Maxie Burris
January 20, 2010
MItch, Misty, and Connor,
I feel like I knew Madison from the stories her Aunt Nora told at work. She was a very special little girl to many people.
My prayers are with your family always. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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Lori Griffin Barnes
January 20, 2010
Mitch & Misty, my heart goes out to your family. I use to work with Cheryl Rabun at Federal Reserve Bank. The church I work at (Centerview Baptist in North Belmont) and the church I am a member of (Catawba Heights Baptist) have been praying for you guys for the last couple of weeks. We will continue to lift your family up to our Heavenly Father. May God give you the strength and courage you need. God bless you.
Johnny Sawyer
January 19, 2010
So many churches are praying for your family during this sorrowful time. It is amazing how many lives your beautiful daughter, Madison, touched. God graced the earth with her presence and now heaven is richer. May God's love surround you.
Prayerfully,
Pastor Johnny Sawyer
Toni /grabt
January 19, 2010
Dear Family,
You all are in my prayers. Madison is a beautiful little girl who is with Jesus. I too had a young grand-daughter, Megan Taylor Grant, who went to Heaven December 20, 2005 at the age of 13; from a virus.
I will keep you in my prayers. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. .
May God wrapped His loving arms around you and give you peace.
Toni Grant (Mt. Holly )
Emily H Culbertson
January 19, 2010
When God picks a Flower, He always pick the Best & Madison was one of Gods BEAUTIFUL flower that he needed. She is at Peace with all the Angels of Heaven looking down on you all. She is in a Better place & will be miss. She is always with you all, always. I am sorry about your lost, God will give you strength to get through your hard time, Trust God.....God Bless
Emma and Madison at the school play 2009
January 19, 2010
My heart goes out to all of you. I know Emma will miss Madison's smiling face at school, and has many memories playing with her. May God continue to Bless and Watch over your family.
Emma Hewitt and Family
January 19, 2010
Misti, Mitch, Diane, Robert and the whole Lindsey Family, My heart is breaking for you and words will never be enough but God's love will see you through. She was the sweetest little girl. I only got to meet her a few times at the store in Dallas but I knew right away she had Pawpaw wrapped and you also Diane. My prayers are with all of you and if you ever run out of shoulders to cry on, just call me. My love to you all.
Lois Richards Melton
Dallas, NC
Donna Horne
January 19, 2010
Words can't express the Sympathy. But God has a way to give the peace you need to get through this. Grace and Peace be multiplied to Your whole family. Praying for you.
Angela Weaver
January 19, 2010
My heart and prayers go out to your family. May God give you all the stength you need to go on with life.
Jennifer Gibson
January 19, 2010
I am so soory for your lossof Madison. As a parent who's child has health issues and a close call or to I will be sure to keep you family in my prayers. I know every little bit helps the pain and loss.
Stephanie Donald
January 19, 2010
Misty and Mitch,
My daughter Clara is in Madison's class and always had the sweetest things to say about her. Just letting you know that we are praying for you guys during the difficult road ahead but also rejoicing that little Madison has bypassed the troubles of this world to sit with Jesus. How awesome! Take Care!
January 18, 2010
We are incredibly sorry and cannot imagine your loss. (Our son is in Mrs. Chastain's class.) We and our entire church have been praying for Madison and her family since we heard of her condition Wednesday. We will CONTINUE to pray for you earnestly. May God's grace lift you to a level beyond human imagination!
Sincerely,
The Autens
Connie Gahafer
January 18, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jack Correll
January 18, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. we will keep you in our prays each and everyday.
Tracy & Lula Hensley
January 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of greif. We pray God bless you and give you peace.
Kelly Bradley
January 18, 2010
I prayed for this precious child for 24 hours after I received a prayer request through email. I can't imagine you loss, but knowing she is with her maker hopefully gives you peace.
With Love and Sympathy
Pastor Billy & Tina Cochran
January 18, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Our church family began to pray for little Madison and family as soon as we got the news and we will continue to pray for you during this difficult time. May God's peace keep you all. Pastor Billy Cochran and the saints of Soul's Harbor Ministries; Cornelius NC.
January 18, 2010
OC and Maureen Rabun,
Glenn and I send our sympathy to the family. May God give you the peace and comfort you need at this time.
Glenn and Betty Digh,Gastonia, NC
Jackie Helms
January 18, 2010
Mitch, Misty,Diann and Robbie, All of you are in our prayers. Your loss is truly great. We will surely keep you in our prayers. Vernon and Maggie wants you to know that they know what it means to lose a child and they are praying for you as well. Randy and Jackie Helms
Sandra Rabun
January 18, 2010
I am so sorry about Madison~Love and sympathy to the family~My heart goes out to you~You're in my thoughts and prayers~Aunt Sandra
January 18, 2010
Misty,Mitch,Diann, & Robbie
You are all in our prayers as well as little Conner. What a blessing you have had for the past 6 years. May God give you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Your faith and trust in God has shown through out this sorrowful occasion.
Love you,
Bob, Barbara, & Aunt Louella
Jessica,Chad,Jenna, and Marissa Green
January 18, 2010
We loved Madison so much! She will be truly missed, but we know she is looking down on us everyday! Misty and Mitch, we love you and will be praying for you everyday!
Brian,Nancy and Sam Ormand
January 18, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. God Bless your family.
January 18, 2010
Madison will be missed but she blessed so many in such a short time. I loved watching her with Conner ~ how they played togeher. Her memory will carry you through the tough times. We love you and are praying for you. Madison has touched many lives during this time. We are here for you.
~ Jim Soli & Durine Johnston ~
Cissy Usery
January 18, 2010
This little girl has touched our family in so many ways, and my heart aches knowing that she was taken so soon and so young, but also my heart rejoices knowing that she is with the Almighty saving a place for the rest of us! May GOD be with you during this time! Kevin, Cissy & Brandon Usery
Paulette Lawing
January 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bobbie McGinnis
January 18, 2010
Misty and Mitch,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your prescious daughter. My heart aches for you. Much love to you and your family.
Rhonda Bliss
January 18, 2010
How do you find meaning in the loss of a loved one, especially one so young? I suppose you start by finding solace in knowing everything happens for a reason. "But.." you say - "how can this have a greater reason?" Then you tell yourself again, "There must be a reason!"
God works in mysterious ways, most of which we don't understand. We trust in Him. We have faith in Him. He knows what he's doing and it's not for us to ask "Why". Maybe it's so that others can survive in her stead. Maybe it's to strengthen our faith, learn a deeper love of others, learn how to lean on others more, or all the above.
We'll never know the specific reason until we meet them again. Then, we'll say "Wow, I'm awed that you've served God in such wondrous ways. I'm glad you were part of my life."
So for now, we must tell ourselves, "She's doing God's work...She's with Him and watching over all of us."
My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to all who knew and loved Madison.
January 18, 2010
Dear Misty & Mitch,
My family and I send our heart felt sympathy to you all. God decided he needed Madison as an angel to watch over us all. Please know God and family and friends will help you all get through this. Please know we have been praying for you all and will continue to pray.
With great love and prayers.
Debbie, Phil & Justin Robey
Shannon Reavis
January 18, 2010
Mitch and Misty and family, my children, Savannah and Hunter, attend CCA and we have been in constant prayer for your family. God bless and keep during this time. Love and prayers, our hearts go out to you, and we know the Lord is holding Madison.
jeff morris
January 18, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
January 18, 2010
DEAR MR.AND MRS.RABUN,
I DON'T KNOW YOUR FAMILY BUT MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.I PRAYED FOR YOUR LITTLE ANGEL AND FOR YOU WHILE SHE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL.I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU PERFECT PEACE.
SOMEONE WHO CARES
STALEY N.C.
GINA LINDSEY
January 17, 2010
Dear Misty and Mitch,
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am a diamond glint on snow
I am a sunshine or ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awake in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circling flight
I am the soft stars at night
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there I did not die
That should be flight
This is a poem my mom had seen at one time and she wanted me to give this to the both of you, with love Gina Lindsey and Family
Ann &Ron Huneycutt
January 17, 2010
Misty, Mitch, Robert and Diane- Our hearts hurt for you as we continue to pray for God's comfort to be with you and family. I know that God's grace is suffficient. He never leaves nor forsakes us. He promises us that in his word that never fails.
Rose Spoto
January 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 17, 2010
To The Rabun Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Our daughter Emerald is in the 2nd grade and knows Madison. We know that God will wrap His arms around you all during this time. There are many people that are lifting you guys up and praying that you will find comfort in God's love during this difficult time.
With Love,
The Rollins Family
Brian, Misty, Emerald, & Zander
Christina Tossell
January 17, 2010
I prayed for your precious daughter as soon as i found out. I am so sorry for your loss and I pray the Lord will envelope you in His Love and Comfort during this most difficult time. She will always be in your hearts and her love will shine from Heaven forever until are reunited again!
January 17, 2010
We are heartbroken and will miss Madison dearly. We also have such Peace knowing we will see her again. At the age of 6, she already has a legacy of having the sweetest, gentle spirit, a friend to all children, and a child of mercy and grace who loved all who knew her like Jesus loves all. We love you and are praying for you.
Mike, Bobbie Jo, Madison G and Mason
Holly & Jonathan Wright
January 17, 2010
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 1998-2010
I found this and thought you might like it. Mitch & Misty you and your family's are in our prayers. We love you both and will miss Madison very much. Call us if you need anything.
RJ & Shirley SHELTON
January 17, 2010
JESUS said, ' Why seek ye the dead among the Living?" This beautiful angel will live for all eternity. In CHIRST'S LOVE, RJ and SHIRLEY SHELTON
Phyllis Grimes
January 17, 2010
Robert, Diann & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have had you in my prayers before I even knew that it was your grandaughter. I pray God gives comfort to you all, as I know that He can.
Your Friend,
Phyllis Waters Grimes
Debra Darley
January 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family~I am so saddened by your loss~Little Madison will live forever in your hearts and in Jesus' loving arms~May your faith and your memories get you through the difficult days ahead!
Joe Mullins
January 17, 2010
The thoughts and prayer of all of the Grace Baptist Family in Mount Holly are with you. We offer our love and support to your family in this most difficult time. May the Lord grant you the peace, understanding and strength as you go through this time.
January 17, 2010
We prayed for Madison at our church prayer meeting on Wednesday night (Victory Hill Baptist, Dallas, NC). I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter, but I know that the Lord is faithful and that He is the Great Comforter. Praying that He will hold your family in the Palm of His Hand during this extremely difficult time.
January 17, 2010
We prayed for Madison at our church prayer meeting on Wednesday night (Victory Hill Baptist, Dallas, NC). I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter, but I know that the Lord is faithful and that He is the Great Comforter. Praying that He will hold your family in the Palm of His Hand during this extremely difficult time.
Shannon Goad
January 17, 2010
I want you to know that I have been praying for Madison and your family. I have kept up with her through Bobby Jo Crump.I am so sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed tremoundously but have the comfort in knowing that she is with Our Lord Jesus Christ! I pray that the Lord will comfort you and your family during this time. In our thoughts and prayers
Sonya Luddy
January 17, 2010
I have been praying for your family, and will continue to do so. I am so saddened by your loss, and I pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time.
Robert & Patsy Cooke
January 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 17, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers! Management and Tenants at Woodridge Homes, Mt Holly, NC
January 17, 2010
Mitch and Misty, you are two of the most unselfish people that I know, you are two wonderful people that I love. My heart breaks so much for you both along with your families. I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. God has his purpose I know and I hope you can find comfort in his work. I love you both with all my heart and I am always here for you. My family will be praying for you for a long time to come.
We love you,
Rex, Susan and Caleb Mobley and Alyssa Payne
Jim Lindsey
January 17, 2010
Misty, Mitch and Little Connor, Diann Robert and Nornor, we are so very sorry for your loss. I myself didnt know madison very long but the time I did know her, 'What an Angel'!! Madison is up there with Von
and Kathy and they will take care of her, and she will them. We love you all.
Madison, we are here baby, we love you and miss you. Love, Jim, Josh, Gina lindsey
Marilu Hogan
January 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mitch and Misty in this time of unbearable heartache....Tina and Sandy my love always.
Kari Cupp
January 17, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that Madison is with the Lord. May his healing hand find a way to your hearts. The kindergarten class will be forever blessed for having her been a part of it.
The Cupp Family,
Paul, Kari, Raegan and Avery
Rusty,Amber,Ashlyn and Drew Darley
January 17, 2010
Mitch and Misty, you are in our hearts and prayers.
Penny Self
January 17, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
The Lamberts
January 17, 2010
Thinking and praying for you all.
Janis Caracappa
January 17, 2010
We are so deeply saddened that your dearest Madison has gone to Heaven so early in her life. We were sitting here remembering seeing Robert w/ Madison in Shoneys and bringing that dear precious baby over to show her off. Our hearts are broken for you.
Love Janis & Steve Caracappa
Greg & Amy Brooks
January 17, 2010
We are so very sorry that you are having to go through this. We have been praying for your family and will keep praying for you.
January 17, 2010
Our deepest condolences are with you all. Madison was such a dear and happy girl. We can't imagine the pain of your loss but hope that your faith will comfort and carry you through this. We,and Kaitlin especially, will miss her.
Tigger Brewer
January 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nora
January 17, 2010
Mitch & Misty, you are truly the 2 strongest, and most unselfish people that I know. I will be here for you whatever you need. I pray that God raps his comforting arms around you. We have all been blessed for the last 6 years. We always knew that we had an angel, now she has her wings. Love to all of you.
Jennifer Crawford
January 16, 2010
Misty and Mitch... You are in my thoughts and prayers every day and I can not express how sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful little Madison although she is now with God she will always be with you in spirit! If there is anything I can ever do for you please let me know! I love you both!!
Cathy Darley-Harrell
January 16, 2010
Mitch and Misty, we are all thinking about you at this time. Our hearts are with with you. Allen, Cathy and Adam
January 16, 2010
We have been praying for you and your family. I cannot begin to know your pain and sorrow at this time.
Susan & Joe Mullins
Grace Baptist Church
Mount Holly, NC
Richard & Susie Abernathy
January 16, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rannie & Phyllis Whisnant
January 16, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Nancy Mitchem
January 16, 2010
Misty & Mitch, I am praying for you and the family. Your burden will be comforted by the many wonderful times you spent together. God will wrap you
in his arms and ease your heavy heart.
I love you very much.
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