Mamie L. Gurney

Mamie Gurney Obituary

MAMIE L. GURNEY JULY 14, 1920 - OCT. 6. 2010 Mamie Leona Gurney, 90, died at home in Oakdale. She was born in Vernon County, Missouri, and moved to San Diego, CA. to live with her sister Marie in 1937 as a young lady of 17. She met a young Marine, Charles E. R. ''Bill'' Gurney and they were married in 1942. She loved her home, family and friends. She enjoyed embroidery and quilting, creating beautiful quilts for her family over the years. She is survived by her children Kay Schneringer (Mark) of Lake Tulloch, Shirley Watson (Bill) of Oakdale, Charles Skip'' Gurney (Chris) of Halfmoon Bay, Steven Gurney (Terry) of Modesto; sister, Helen Dahmer of Nevada, MO.; 14 grand- children and 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Gurney, granddaughter Tami Watson, sisters, Nina Holloway & Marie Turner & her parents, Charles & Eva Tylar. Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice or Alexander Cohen Hospice House, 2201 Euclid Ave., Hughson, CA 95326 A celebration of life will be held Monday, Oct. 18 @ 11am at Oakdale Memorial Chapel. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Oct. 15, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Mamie Gurney

6 Entries

Janet Willett

October 20, 2010

Dear Family, Mamie will always be remembered for her kind spirit and soul. She inspired me with her joy in life. She was a great mom , nana and great nana to you all. I know she is missed.

Steve Gurney

October 18, 2010

Mom, I am writing this to tell what a great person you are. All the things we did when I was child together are great memories. The man I have become today I owe to you. Your wisdom, love and support through the years has been and always will be appreciated. You were a special woman with the heart of gold. Thank you for the time you gave me growing up. It was very special. Your were the best mom. I love you Your son. Steverino

haley watson

October 18, 2010

to the greatest great nana in the world you will be missed. i will see you soon. to th gurneys qand the watsons im sorry nana i love you!!

Terry Gurney

October 17, 2010

To a special lady . Mamie you will be missed. I know you are home now and watching over all of us. I am so proud to have such a special guardian angel as you. Know that we all love you. Till we meet again.

Terry Gurney

October 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)
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October 15, 2010

My condolences go out to all of you.My mother Wilma Lines was a friend of Mamie. She passed in January. I talked to Mamie at the time. She was a very dear person my mom thought a lot of her. They enjoyed BUNKO. May the Lord be with you at this time. Carrie [email protected]

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