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Patricia Robinson
September 5, 2010
I miss you so much Rise...life on this earth is not the same.
You were someone I loved, laughed and talked to...we knew each other by name.
I loved seeing you and your sisters attend various occasions around town.
It's not the same without you Rise because now they are one down.
You always had a kind word to say no matter what the situation was
You always said good things to me...no special reason just because.
You know what we talked about Rise before you left this place...
That's why I know you are resting in peace having finished your race...Well done good and faithful servent...well done!!!
Watching over siblings
Marcia Civils
August 24, 2010
Rise' Dawn Civils
Marcia Civils
August 24, 2010
Faye Austin
August 21, 2010
To the Civils Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Portia Fletcher
August 20, 2010
Rise' you brought joy to a dark world.
God bless the family! My prayers are with you.
darcus harris
August 20, 2010
May you be in a better place with GOD...We will say a pray for your family..The Harris Family..Lansing, Michigan
August 19, 2010
May God be with the Civils family at all times....The Richardson family Janice, Gregory, Michael, Lakeshia and gregory Jr. Saginaw, Michigan
Linda Crutcher
August 19, 2010
Portia, Mrs. Civil, and the Civils family, may God be with you and keep you doing this difficult time I will keep you in my prayers.
Gerald Lee
August 19, 2010
GOD, we PRAY that you continue to love and hug the Civils family during this time of mourning. Rise' was a star in GOD'S eyes and also our's.
Jeffery Champion
August 19, 2010
May God continue to let us hold Rise' spirit in our hearts. My prayers are with the Civils family and friends. She will be deeply missed.
Johhnie Lewis & Family
August 18, 2010
In loving memory of a falling star. Rise you fought a good fight but God has a better plan for you. I will miss you so much. Rest in peace my friend. To the Civils family may God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Fred & LaLarie McFadden
August 18, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Theresa Cross
August 18, 2010
My heart is heavy with sorrow at the of loss Resa. To her family and loved ones, please accept my deepest sympathy.
Althea Jones
August 18, 2010
My thought and prayers goes out to Mrs.Civils Andre, Omar, Portia, Ivan, Marcia, Anita. I love you All.
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
I will miss her e-mails, seeing her walking down Holmes Rd. and our morning stop at QD before work. I LOVE YOU RESA.
Karen Flagg
August 18, 2010
Rise was blessed with close-knit family members and friends who lovingly cared for her through her transition. That speaks highly to the world regarding Rise and the Civils family.
The Bible says that being a blessing, brings you blessings. For the loving kindness you showed, may you each continue to be blessed with all good things.
Deepest sympathy,
Linda Barner
August 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Rise' family members. Rise taught me many things over the years of our friendship and I will treasure them all. "Rise-Marie-Dawn-Sue-Lynn" I will always love you and you shall remain in my heart forever. Fly free my angel.
August 17, 2010
Portia, Marcia, Anita, Mrs. Civils: We are so sorry for your loss, but happy in the fact that we believe Rise' is certainly with GOD as she knew HIM to be her own personal Savior. Our hearts are heavy with your hearts, our eyes have cried tears along with your tears. KNow that GOD is in the midst and we love you all. Hang in there, GOD never leaves us!!! Carlton McConnell & Yvonne Young McConnell
Cherie Watson
August 17, 2010
My thoughts are with your family. May time ease the pain but not the memories.
Cherie Watson
August 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 17, 2010
Dear Civils Family, May God bless and keep you safe with peace, love and understanding in your hearts. I know Rise' and Cheryl (Buck) are having a good time flying around with those wings on being our protective angels. I'll miss seeing you lunchtime too! Love to you Family, Ingrid Barkley & Family
August 17, 2010
I am praying that the love from family and friends helps to ease your pain and that your memories of Rise will bring peace to your soul.
I am so happy that I got to spend time with Rise and will cherish her last words to me, "I Love You", I love you too Rise. God you picked a good one.
Love You All
Monica Blackwell
August 17, 2010
To the Civils family, our prayers are with you; trusting that God will strengthen and keep you. -Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Wray, Jr.
The Tanner Family
August 17, 2010
At this time of loss,
may God draw you close
in HIS comfort and care as HE strenghthens and sustains you
with HIS love..
Henry James
August 17, 2010
To the family,
My condolences to you in this difficult time. Draw strength and comfort from your faith, your memories and each other. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Shinica Carter
August 17, 2010
May God continue to watch over you and help you through this difficult time. Your family will continuously be in my prayers. All of us who knew Rise' knows that she's in Heaven teaching them all one of her hustles. :) May God bless and keep you.
August 16, 2010
Our condolences goes out to Portia, Marcia, Anita, Rise`children and the entire family. May God continue to watch over each of you. We will keep you in pray daily. Try to remember and focus on the good times with Rise`. Find comfort in knowing what a great time Rise` is now having in Heaven.
Love, Dorothy Smith and Roderick Sims, Lansing, MI.
Denise Pullen
August 16, 2010
Dear Civils Family,
I am thinking of you all today. May you find comfort from friends and family in the days to come. I will also miss Rise', she was always so kind and understanding, and I am so glad we were able to spend time together in December, 2009.
Love,
Gail Gwin
August 16, 2010
To the Civils family: May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you during yourtime of grief.
Gail Gwin and Frieda (Gwin)Johnson
Robert Creagh
August 16, 2010
Keep the strength to go on ... Life is for the living. Remember the joy she brought to the family as a whole and respect God's decision that it was time for her to go home.
Wanda Williams
August 16, 2010
It's hard losing someone you love. But you have the peace of mind in knowing Rise has moved on to her heavenly home and is in pain no more. May you have many, many fond memories.
Wanda Williams
Elaine Demps
August 16, 2010
Portia, Marcia and Anita, I did not have the chance to speak with you in person but please know that my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family as you go through this most difficult time.
August 16, 2010
To the Civils Family:
Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Michael and Dorie Nolan
Lynne Wilson
August 16, 2010
I am praying for the Civils family and I know that God will comfort you in this time of sorrow. God bless you.
Twyla Youngblood
August 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jerlene Kelley-Lewis
August 16, 2010
My prayers are with you all.
Dorothy Iredu
August 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Love you
Patricia Pratt
August 16, 2010
My prayers go out to the Civils family in your time of sorrow. May the Lord give you strength during this time.
Michelle Moore
August 16, 2010
To the Civils Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susie Shanklin
August 16, 2010
My Deepest Sympathy and Prayers are with Rise's Family, she will be missed.
Therese Joseph
August 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Civils family at this very sad time. I worked closely with Rise at the Michigan Jobs Commission where we became friends. She was a wonderful person and I will always remember how her eyes would light up when a smile crossed her face. Rise rest in peace.
Darlene Mans
August 16, 2010
My heartfelt prayers of comfort go out to the Civils Family. I find it so beautiful to see what Rise meant to so many people. I will miss seeing her everyday. May God Bless you all.
BOBBIE SELLERS
August 16, 2010
SHE WENT TO REST AND WAIT FOR OUR HOME COMMING,WHICH WE SURELY WILL DO ONE DAY! REST IN PEACE SWEET RISE'.
Eula James/Jenkins
August 15, 2010
I am so saddened to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Civil family. May our memories bring us much comfort, Rise' was a very unselfish hearted person, always a kind smile and postive words for me I'll always remember our conversation outside QD.
God Bless
August 15, 2010
Dear Civils Family
You are in my prayer. For, earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
August 15, 2010
Rise was a wonderful friend! Our condolences go out to the Civils family.
Jimmy and Celestine Hart
Cheryl Bryant
August 15, 2010
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Civils family. Although we attended the same high school--I didn't get to know Rise very well. However, in the past few years, I found her to be a very kind person--with such a loving spirit. Rest in peace Rise. And may God be with the family.
Carol Pierce
August 15, 2010
My prayers are with you.So sorry for your loss.
Carolyn Smith Watts
August 15, 2010
To My Civils Family, my prayers are with each of you during this time. I have so many wonderful memories of Rise and her sisters. I praise God when I spoke with Rise couple weeks back I could feel her spirit of the Lord... Just know the safest place is in the will of God. Love you Much, Hugs & Kisses
Doris Wilson
August 15, 2010
"God picks the best to share His garden." I pray that your memories of the good and joyful times together will help you through each day. Warmest Blessings.
Douglas Bullock and Family
August 15, 2010
My Deepest Sympathy to the Civils Family Love and Prayers to you.
Lori (Lindsey) Jordan
August 14, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Patricia McFadden
August 14, 2010
Going to miss you Reese, rest in peace baby!
Love Always
Donna Kendrick
August 14, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Rese's homegoing. When I went to see her she said it'a alright I am at peace. And she looked good. God be with you at this time.
Dianne Funches Herbin
August 14, 2010
My heart felt sympathy, love, and prayers are with my dear life long friend's family. Rise will be greatly missed in so many ways by so many people... Rise, I will love you for an eternity and I will miss seeing your warm and beaautiful smile and warm hugs when we see each other. The Lord Said "well done my faithful servent; and called you home to Him".
Much Luv Always... God Bless!
Shirley Mitchner
August 14, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear that Rise' has died. I will always remember how friendly and helpful she was to me, trying to help me with hustle lessons. May God give the Civil family strength during this time. I will keep you all in my prayers. -
Karen L Clarke
August 14, 2010
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the Civils Family and the hope that the thoughts of your friends will make your grief a little easier to bear. I also hope it will be of some comfort to know that you gave Resa all the love and care possible. I know your courage will help you through this rough time. My love and prayers are with you.
Daulton Tansil
August 14, 2010
My prayers go out to the Civils family in your time of sorrow. May the Lord give you strength during this time.
August 14, 2010
Time shared along with precious memories of Rise' will forever remain in our hearts. She was a wonderful woman of strong faith and fortitude. May God bless and comfort the family during this difficult time. The Daniel Family (Lansing, MI)
Alice McAlister
August 14, 2010
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family. I will always remember the good times we had growing up together and attending Union Baptist Church.
Love always
Anthony & Deborah (Sudduth) Garland
August 14, 2010
To the Civils Family, Risé has the victory now! Her new name is VICTORY! She is pain free, rejoicing, and doing all of the hallelujah dances she can create!!! She always had a kind word and smile for me. Family rejoice in her victory! For you will see her again, she is just waiting for you at the gates.
Be blessed and remember that nothing is going to happen to you that you and God can not handle together!
Peace and Blessings!
patricia jones
August 14, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Christopher Davis
August 14, 2010
My prayers are continually with the Civils family . May God bless and give you strength as the life of such a great spirit is celebrated. You are loved
Sylvia Dennis
August 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Wish that I could say something to make your pain less. Just know that others are here for you. Love.
Lori Winston
August 14, 2010
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Civils Family. Rise' was a Fun, Loving, Kind, and Wonderful Person who will truly be missed. She was the one who helped me when I started my first temporary job with the State of Michigan before I became a permanent employee. I have so many Wonderful Memories of Rise and how we would have conversations outside of the QD store and she would always ask me, "How is Detroit treating you?" May God help you all through this difficult time. We love you Rise and you will never be forgotten. Lori Winston and Lil Nate (Redford, Michigan)
August 14, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian Angel to watch over you.
Pamela Burton
August 14, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian Angel to watch over you.
Lori Winston
August 14, 2010
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Civils Family. Rise' was a Wonderful, Fun, Loving, and Kind person who will truly be missed. I have so many Loving Memories of Rise' for she was the one who helped me when I worked my first temporary job with State before I became permanent. May God help you all through this trying time. I Love You Rise!!! Lori Winston and Lil Nate (Redford, MI)
Vivian Foster
August 14, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Bruce & Jacquelyn Davenport ,sr
August 14, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Stan and Sharon Curry
August 14, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
The Sweet Family
August 14, 2010
Our Deepest Sympathy and Prayers are with you.
Butch, Janice, Joyce and Jerry Sweet
Ellen Graham
August 14, 2010
Blessings to the family. Rise was a vibrant, loving, kind woman. She will truly be missed. May the many memories of her love ease your pain and sorrow.
Ellen Graham
August 14, 2010
To the family
Rise' said fairwell, it's ok, God has a better plan for me. I will always remember Rise' smile and grace.
When you need to lift your spirits remember......the joy of the Lord is your strength Nehemiah 8:10
Love always Cheryl Mask-Nealy
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