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Memories and Condolences
for Jessie Scates
Tony Thornton
January 19, 2024
Ms. Scates was and always will be a great mother.
Geraldine Potter
February 2, 2011
May you rest in peace.
Geraldine Potter and family
January 31, 2011
In loving memory of a dear & wonderful person. May the Lord comfort & guide you in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Delores Sanders & Family
Arnetta Cage
January 31, 2011
During this time of bereavement the Cage Family would like to extend their deepest condolences unto the Scates Familly. May the Lord bring you strength and comfort during this time.
The Mae Helen Cross Family
January 30, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
William C. McCray III
January 29, 2011
To The Scates Family, May the Lord comfort you during your time of need, and Bless the family with Peace. Mrs. Scates was Truly a blessed lady, and helped to guide some of us from the neighborhood in the right direction. She will be missed, but never Forgotten. May she R.I.P. in all of our HEART'S !
Sonia Price
January 29, 2011
A blessing to have such a wonderful aunt. We will miss her but rejoice that she play a special part in our upbringing. We Love you Aunt Tiny! Trina & Angie
Elizabeth Baker
January 29, 2011
Larry and family - My deepest sympathies in the passing of your Mother. Please know that you are held close in thought during this time.
Tonia Watson
January 29, 2011
One of my memories of Ms. Scates is her out going personality. She reminded me of Ms. Benita (Kim Wayans character on In Living Color) because she know all the business!lol If only we could turn back the hands of time. Your memory is vivid and alive. Until we all see her again, take care of yourselves. My deepest sympathy
Celestine Starks
January 29, 2011
As I search for words to express my sympthany in the homegoing of your loved one, "I say To God Be the Glory". What a Blessing it is to belong to God in these end times. What an honor to have a Mom who loved the Lord. God is and willing to help you and your family at this time, because all are times are in His Hands.
God Bless
Celestine Starks-Lansing, MI
January 29, 2011
Hi nieghbors, so sorry for your loss. Tiny will always be remembered. I will keep you all in my prayers. With love, Maxine Toms(Johnson)
Bryan McGruder
January 29, 2011
Your mom, our friend ,will be dearly missed. May the peace of God, rule in your life as you celebrate her home-going. Matt 5:4.
Angela Allen
January 28, 2011
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The Allens
Arthur & Toni Calhoun
January 28, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ramon Sharpe' & Family
January 28, 2011
Scates Family ~ We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. "Tiny you will be deeply missed"
Durvin & Maxine Coward
January 27, 2011
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. We will keep you all in our prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.
Virginia Wiggins
January 27, 2011
To The Scates Family, May God bless and
console you in your grief for your love
one. My condolence.
Virginia Wiggins
January 27, 2011
To The Scate's Family,
With Prayerful thoughts in the passing of your love one,
may God bless and keep you.
Angela Allen
January 27, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Betty Nixon & Ann Brown
January 27, 2011
We offer our sympathy in the passing of your mother. Prayers are offered on your behalf during your time of grief. God Bless each of you. She fought a good fight and is now celebrating the Victory.
Medethria Currington
January 27, 2011
RIP Jessie--You will be deeply missed.
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