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for Sheretta Thomas
MOLEEN AND OLIVER MARQUIS
December 12, 2008
To Our Lucian Sheretta, two words to discribe how we feel right now, disbelief and heartbroken,but we will ALWAYS remember your laughter, and your sweet smile, its hard to belive u will not be in St.Lucia with us as we planned, but we suppose god had other plans for you, any way we want you to know that we will keep a close eye on Isiah and we will always love him.
love, Oliver, Moleen,Jennifer,Gregory,Tiff, and Grand -ma
Sherell Thompson
December 11, 2008
Barco/Thomas Family,
Our sincere condolences go out to your family during this most difficult time. May the wonderful memories that you all shared with Darlene give you strength in the days ahead. Find comfort and peace in knowing that Heaven has acquired another Angel to watch over you.
With Sympathy,
Lionel & Sherell Thompson
Sybil Lewis
December 10, 2008
To my dearest sister-friend:
It was really hard looking at your shell today, knowing that you were already in the lord' s arms is what gave me this peace that I now acquire. I was struggling with your passing and angry about it....and I know He makes no mistakes...He called you home for a reason.....I am at peace knowing you are in the arms of the lord. I love you
Sybil
Laverne Williams-Arce (A.I.Prince '84)
December 10, 2008
To the Thomas/Barco Family,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Sherretta. May God bless your families in this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.
Lyn Charlery
December 10, 2008
We take so much for granted and don't even realize it. I remember you and I meeting by old navy by the mall parking. We got into talking about Isaih and TJ, and the last thing you said was just love them Marilene, that is all you can do. I saw you today, your hair well done and your make up just right, you looked peaceful. I didn't think your passing would have affected me that bad, but it hit me after seeing Isaih. Your words flashed through my memory again. They sometimes drive you crazy but all you can do is love them. You will be rembered and missed.
Cuz...she was a wonderful person. Quiet at times but always reliable.
Ericka Midder-Sherrod
December 10, 2008
Ms. Chris, I would like to send my condolences to you and your family. As everyone else I am still shocked at the news. I had been running into Sheretta for the entire month of Nov. in various places, we even laughed at that because it had been a while since we had seen one another. All I can say is look to the Lord and he will supply ALL your needs and may he comfort you during these sad times.
Milton & Cheryl
December 10, 2008
Thomas/Barco Family
Keeping you in our prayers, and trusting that God will bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Nadia Moses
December 10, 2008
TO the Barco/Thomas family.
I got a change to meet Darlene a few years ago by her friend (LUCY) and what a wounderfull person she is, very nice to me when we met , sorry she was taken home before I really got to know more about her, but I will miss her very much ,my deepest sympathy goes out to her family
Latresa Wilson
December 9, 2008
To the Barco Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all.
I sit here not believing that Darlene is not here with us any longer. From the first time I met Darlene I just remember thinking she is "the life of the party". She was truly a extrodinary person who met no strangers. If you were at a Barco function she made you feel welcome, even if she didn't invite you or know you. This last week I must say I have laughed and cried thinking about the things she has said and done. I remember at Renee house this summer sitting outside until about 4 that morning just talking and laughing.
I know this is a hard time for the family but the one thing that you have is a strong family bond. So when you question "why" just remember that we may never know why but that you are a stong family and that in this saddest of time you must hold each other up and treasure every moment with each other.
Corey Carroll
December 9, 2008
I have known Darlene for thirty four years. The first 10 growing up on Elmer St. Darlene I will always miss you, and I will never forget you. The stories I told on Thanksgiving evening, you know the ones I always tell when our families get together. While you and your side kick Sybil was sitting at my bar in my family room laughed. Sybil my "favorite cousin" or so I thought until that one summer night in 84. I will leave the story at that because it will not have the same affect on me if I cannot see your wonderful smile or hear you calling me Coors. Which you have called me thirty of the thirty four. Darlene I will miss you always. As we always said to each other "You know I Love you".
Her aunt and me, late happy hour.....lots of martinies..
LUCY PETRUZZELLO
December 9, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family.
I’m a co-worker of Sheretta I known her for 20 years and we gut to become really good friends. We understood each other there would be no talking early in the morning. I’m so used to taking brakes and lunch at her desk reading a magazine and she would read her books, or we talk and joke around. Sometimes use foul language to call each other names jokingly. Or when we had a juicy story to tell we would count 1, 2, 3, go….
The most I’m going to miss about her is the way she made you laugh. We would get in these uncontrollable laughing fits. You know the ones that you’re bending over crying from laughing so hard. Or has she would put it "I was rolling Lucy". Of course the happy hours, xmass parties, summer outings, her cook outs (love those SHISHKOBOBS)! I always used to call her before I would get to her house….”Sheretta I’m lost again” and I always ring the wrong doorbell. Opps! Hi Criss….
Your Sicilian friend for ever in my heart , Lucia
Suequanna Lewis
December 9, 2008
To my dearest Aunt,
Words can not express my sympathy. Like many others, I was blessed to have had you in my life. As I think about the times I shared with you and your family, I can vision your smile, laugh, and hear your greeting "Hi Suequanna", filled with energy. You will be missed. I promise when I move upstairs, we can sing karoke all day.
Bear I love you.
To the Barco/Thomas family, my heart goes out to you all. Take it one day at a time.
Jacqueline Lewis, CTF
December 9, 2008
To the Thomas and Barco Families;
My deepest and most sincere sympathy to you all. I just had the pleasure of meeting Sheretta and saying hello to her here at work at DPH. She was a lovely person and I will miss our passing in the hallways. Her lovely smile and disposition will never be forgotten.
May God bless you and keep you in his loving hands.
AnnMarie Warren
December 9, 2008
The Barco/Thomas Family
My sympathy goes out to you for your lost. Sherette and I worked in Tumor Register she was my trainer and we develop a friendship. Sheretta it was a pleasure knowing you. I will missed your laughter & jobs. Gone but never be forgotten. My prayers goes out to your family. GOD BLESSED
AnnMarie Warren
December 9, 2008
The Barco/Thomas Family
My sympathy goes out to you for your lost. Sherette and I worked in Tumor Register she was my trainer. We developed a friendship that was special. Sheretta I will missed your laughter & jokes. Sheretta your gone from us but in our hearts yours memory live on. My thoughts and prayers goes out to your family. GOD BLESSED
DEBRA GARRETT
December 9, 2008
To Ms. Christine & Family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Shanelle Lawrence (Sybil's daughter)
December 9, 2008
I still can't believe that Darlene is no longer with us. Darlene was such a glow in all our lives and I will truely miss her. She was like my Aunt because I don't remember a time when she wasn't around. I'm going to miss laughing and joking with her at our family events..but I know she is at peace right now. I'm so glad that we got a chance to see her on Thanksgiving.
Dear Darlene,
You played a huge part in my mother's life...and I always admired your love and loyalty to my mother. Darlene you were truely a blessing to have in this lifetime... I love you and will see again someday.
Mary Green
December 9, 2008
To Ms. Chris/Barco and Thomas Family,
Ms. Chris I had the pleasure of working with you at DPH me/Ericka used to bring the remittance(disk) to you and you always had a very nice/funny sense of humor. Darlene got her sense of humor from you. Darlene/myself sometimes be outside at DPH and (some male be walking pass)and Darlene be saying...."Mary go get him girl that's you right there!
I just wanted to say may God keep all of you strong at this difficult time and draw strength from each other.
Isaiah me and your mom used to talk about our sons (I have a son name Isaiah)and YOU was...IS her everything.......stay strong she is always with you.
Lamont Quinitchett
December 8, 2008
To the Barco/Thomas Family,
We extend our sincere thoughts and prayers out to you. Darlene will truly be missed and remembered always!
Lamont "Q" and Family
Portia Jenkins
December 8, 2008
To The Thomas/Barco Family:
I met Darlene years ago through Coco, you lived on Niantic Street and Coco, Chris I would come over and we would have such a wonderul time playing music, eating you know just having fun). The family cookouts we would come to, then we lost touch, but as faith would have it another family member moved right next door and I saw you at Nay's cookout!!!! I still have the portraits I bought at one of your parties. I haven't seen you in two years and I will always remember your RICH SPIRIT. When I got the call, I just couldn't believe it, but if I have such memories of you, what a legacy you have left for your family. May the Lord guide the family during this difficult time, and while you may cry now, just remember the legacy Darlene has left for the family and friends to cherish!!! Rest in Peace Darlene!!!!
Ms. Ella (Poodie) Lumpkin
December 8, 2008
Family,
I'm saddened to hear of Sheretta's passing. Although I have not seen her in many years, I'm still moved by her passing.
May God continue to comfort you during this time of saddness.
Yvette Walser
December 8, 2008
To Isiah and Barco Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful, fun loving and easy going person, Darlene was the life of the Party. Your family was truly blessed to have such a person like her in your life. Isiah you had a wonderful person as a mother, cherish the memories you had with her and remember she will always be in your heart.
First of all I have to say that I am still in shock over Darlene’s passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Darlene 18 years ago when we both became employees of the Department of Public Health. I got to know her not only as a co-worker but also as a FRIEND. We would e-mail each other to see how each other’s weekend was or to say what’s up. We would e-mail each other and say “meet me in the bathroom” if we had something to tell each other or just to talk or we would meet outside my office to laugh and talk. I will never forget the last time I saw her on 11/26/08. We met in the hallway at work and just laughed and talked about when we met for drinks the weekend before, how crazy we were acting and how much fun we had. The very last conversation I had with her on that day was when I was at the hairdresser. I called her to let her know that I made her appointment for her to get her hair done on 12/17/08 because she was getting ready to go to St. Lucia on vacation on 12/18/08. I told her Happy Thanksgiving and see you on Monday. I got the call Monday night that she passed and could not believe it.
Darlene was a true friend, she told it like it was and did not bite her tongue. If she liked you, she liked you and if she didn’t like you, she didn’t like you, she as not phony at all. I will miss seeing her sitting outside with Chris at break and lunchtime. I will miss her smiling face, e-mailing her, and she will be missed at the Boom Boom Room, everybody knows that was her favorite spot on Friday night. She will definitely be missed at the Barco’s family cookouts and happy hours. She always invited me to the family functions and showed me a good time, she made me feel like a BARCO. She was the life of the party and made sure everyone enjoyed themselves. If you ever attended a Barco function she made sure you had something to eat, a drink in your hand and if you didn’t have a drink she would call you a “PUNK”. Once the party got going and a Michael Jackson song came on watch out she was up singing and dancing.
Darlene, I will miss you and I am so happy to have been a part of your life, it will never be the same with out you.
Your friend
Yvette L. Walser and family
DJ Mike B
December 8, 2008
To My Sister/Cousin that I'll greatly miss. Although I never got a chance to tell you. You meant the world to me. I'm so sad that you had to leave us on short notice. We had so much more to do. My tears will never stop flowing knowing that you're not here. But I know you're in the presence of royalty, it's our sovereign god and king. We're before your thrown, we bow before your feet.
We will always miss you
Sheretta & Tony celebrate B-day 2/3/08
December 8, 2008
Isiah high school Graduation 6/23/2006
December 8, 2008
1/31/2007 B-day
December 8, 2008
Barbie A. Jordan
December 8, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carline Clanton-Watkins
December 8, 2008
To Chris and Family,
I'm sorry for your loss. Darlene and I worked together for 18 years in Tumor Registry.She will be missed and her spirit will live on.
Psalm 30:5
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
God Bless each and everyone of you.
Love,
Carline and Family
This was taken at my 34th B-Day Party 3-14-08 all three sisters together
Jeanine"aka" Poobie Barco
December 8, 2008
To My Sister,
Words can't explain how I am feeling right now, but you were my bestfriend, yeah we had our ups and downs and you made me mad at times, but I still loved you as my older sister. I will miss U and how you would always come in my room after work or in general and I would say word for word, take your time, form your words and we would start laughing and you would say you going down to the boom boom room.
I'm at a lost of words right now you have to excuse me my sister for being sad. I now you don't want us to stop what we normally do the parties, summer cook-outs and everything. I guess I will have to help Rodney out with the bartending and getting everyone (how we say enbalmenated).
You don't have to worry about Isiah, me and mommy will take good care of him, (but we're not going to spoil him like you did, he was your baby, how you call him Isiad) he loves you so much and we will get him through this.
I know you're in a better place and I ask god and myself why you. Everyone says things happen for a reason but I say this not suppose to happen to me.
I'm going to sign out right now because i'm starting to cry right now, I'm trying to be strong right now but it hurts me soo bad that you're gone.
I Will Always Love U
Jibrelle Williams co-worker
December 8, 2008
To the Thomas/Barco Family
My deepest sympathy. I met Sheretta 10 years ago when I transferred to DPH from DOC. She knew she could wear her some SHOES! She always had me laughing outside during lunch break her and Chris trying to figure out the lottery. Dang Darlene! the Boom-Boom Room won't be the same! Well Heaven just got a little bit more funnier!
Duncan, Rita, and Kids Welcome/Pipkin
December 8, 2008
To Isiah, the Barco,Thomas Family,Friends.
Earth has now sorrow that heaven can't heal. I am truly devastated by the lost of Darlene a beautiful neighbor. Cherish the memories they will bring you comfort and remember the lord is close to the brokenhearted and he is their when your spirit is crushed just call on him he'll give you strength.
Our prayers are with you.
Taliea Hatcher-Redway
December 8, 2008
My condolences to the entire Barco and Thomas family. I just learned of Darlen's death yesterday and it really caught me by surprise. I just saw Darlene when she was at my mom's house visiting after my grandmother past. My mother and Darlene as well as the family were good friends. Darlene was to me like a auntie as well as lubby and poobie. I can remember clearly sitting on their steps as a child on Elmer street playing, cooking out, laughing and just enjoying life. Anthony Sr, and Jr my deepest sympathy goes out to the both of you at this time. Darlene is in a safe place now and is looking down over you two. Again, my condolences to the entire family.. Love Taliea
Myron Lee
December 8, 2008
To, Mrs. Christine Barco;
I miss talking to you, now that you are retired. I've known & worked with Sheretta for the past 15yrs. We've had our Highs & Lows within the Tumor Registry Department. It has been very sad just to walk by her desk!
May God Bless You & Comfort You.
DPH, co-worker
Geraldine Monroe
December 8, 2008
To the Thomas and Barco Family:
On behalf of A.I. Prince Class of 84, We are sorry for your loss. Shretta Means a lot to us and she will be missed by all. Her warm smile and her enjoying life. She will never be forgotten. Know this, we all was blessed to be in her presence. May God be with you in your time of need.
Respectfully submitted
Geraldine Monroe
VP Senior Classof 1984
A. I. Prince Technical School
Corey & Marlo Carroll
December 8, 2008
To the Family:
I still find it hard to believe that Darlene is no longer with us. She was just at our house on Thanksgiving and I am sorry that I did not have a chance to converse with her that night. My husband, Corey, and Darlene grew up together so Darlene was definitely a part of our family! We loved Darlene and we will greatly miss her smile!
May the Lord continue to keep you and give you strength during this difficult time.
Pam McGee & Family
December 8, 2008
Dear Family of Sheretta
I have worked with Sheretta the past 8 years at DPH and what a joy to have known Sheretta. I will always remember her being direct and to the point, I will miss her and Chris Jennings sitting outside and me interrupting their conversation sitting next to them talking about whatever. I pray that God give you strength for the days to come and to know that Sheretta is a Angel that has been called home to start her heavenly life. Sheretta will be truly missed and Isiah your mom is truly a wonderful person and she has not left you she is looking over you. Prays are with the Thomas/Barco Family.
Michael and Anita Hatcher
December 8, 2008
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Darlene. We are truly sad and sorry to hear about the pasting of Darlene. We love her and are father loves her also. She is with our heavenly father.Darlene you will be trly missed.
Patricia Bostick
December 7, 2008
Christine and Family - I just saw Darlene in the credit union about two weeks ago - this is really a shock! As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May GOD bless and give you and family strength courage and understanding.
Jessica Angelo-Julien
December 7, 2008
To the one we lovingly called "Lucian" what a joy and a pleasure it was to know you. Always sharing your smile and wonderful energy. You will be missed.
To my cousin you could not have chosen a better wife, may god guide you and Sheretta's family be strong cuz.
Arnetta Arva Wallace
December 7, 2008
To the Barco, Thomas family:
i will always remember Darlene from growing up on Elmer Street. Hodge's store was where I met Darlene. She was always friendly and helped her grandparents in their store. We became friends but didn't see each other too often over the years, but we managed to alsays meeet at a Lewis family cookout or dinner. I will miss her and am sooo sorry to hear of her passing. Sybil, I know Darlene was your best friend and I feel your pain also. It will be difficult to see Frick without Frack (smile). and sybil you are right, the cookouts will never be the same. My family sends deep condolences to the entire family. I love you Darlene and may you have a wonderful afterlife smiling down on us. We will meet again.
love Arva & family
Arlene Bryant
December 7, 2008
To the Thomas and Barco family, I send my deepest sorrow at this time in your life . Your love one may not be here physical but in spirit, she will always be with you. Just lean on God, he always , see you through.
Arlene Bryant (Warner Robins, Ga.)
Sherease Bester
December 7, 2008
My sincere condolences to Ms. Chris and the entire Barco/Thomas families. May the Lord strengthen you and give you some type of peace during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
To the co-workers and friends of Darlene:
I knew Darlene as a co-worker and a friendly face around DPH. She was always smiling and sometimes giggling. She will be fondly remembered for her great taste in shoes! Her passing was a shock to all who knew her, but I know that God is JUST in all that He does. I pray that someone will be touched by this event and make a decision to give their life to GOD.
Sheryl Roberts-walton
December 7, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Alisa Collins
December 7, 2008
To the Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jackie Chen
December 7, 2008
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 1998-2008
Cathryn Phillips
December 7, 2008
My deepest sympathy is with her family and everyone who had the privilege to know Sheretta. I was fortunate to work with her for the seven years I've been at the CTR. Sheretta was a wonderful person and an exemplary member of our staff. She will be deeply missed.
Jackie Bethea
December 7, 2008
Mike, (Miguel) smile!
Sorry for your loss, it's a small world I knew your aunt just did'nt put two and two together. Prayers are with you make that call if you need to.
Henry Ziewacz
December 7, 2008
Before retirement, I was the accountant for the Tumor Registry Grant. I am sorry for your loss.
Sybil Lewis
December 7, 2008
Words can't explain my sorrow and disbelief when I got the call of my Best Friend's passing. I will miss her so very much. I am grateful to have had her in my life. And so grateful to have had her with me and my family on Thanksgiving Day....we had a lot of laughs. To Isaiah, I am so sorry, If you need me just call. To the entire Barco Family, the cookouts will never be the same. May God put joy back into our hearts with the memories of our dear Darlene.
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