Carolyn Cooley-Bethea
Carolyn Cooley-Bethea
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Carolyn Cooley-Bethea Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Teresa Mitchell
March 9, 2021
Gone but never forgotten... Miss you CeCe.
Nikki Cooley
February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day! We love you so much!
Nikki and Alonzo
Nikki Cooley
February 10, 2012
Happy Birthday Mommie! We know you have kept us "prayed up" this past year. We celebrate you every day! Lots of love from Nikki and Alonzo....
Nikki Cooley
February 7, 2012
We all know how much you like to entertain, so we're planning a get together for your birthday....just can't let that day pass without telling you thanks for all you did for me and "Zo." We love you!
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Charisse Cooley
October 29, 2011
I sure do miss you, Mommie!
Charisse (Nikki) Cooley
June 21, 2011
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Charisse (Nikki) Cooley
May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day! We miss you so much!
Love, Nikki and Alonzo
Charisse (Nikki) Cooley
April 13, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Salena Ware
March 25, 2011
To The Family,
Carolyn and I go way back. I am so sorry for your loss. My apologies for not attending the services. I didn't find out about her passing until this week. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Virginia Fleming
March 20, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you
and your family.
VA
Stephanie Powell (Rosalinds Daughter)
March 17, 2011
My Prayers,Condolences and Best Wishes are with the family
March 17, 2011
I am sorry for your lost. Blessed are those that mourn but JOY cometh in the morning. If you need anything let me know. Linda Roberts
March 17, 2011
No more suffering, No more pain, no more hospitals. She is just smiling and walking the streets of gold. Sidney we are sorry to hear of your lost, Heart ache and pain will endure for a moment, but Joy will come in the morning. Love the Simms Family (Ronald, Chris, Tammy and Tanya)
Kelvin Bell Sr.
March 17, 2011
My Prayers,Condolences and Best Wishes are with the family always....Love Kelvin
Linda Fowlkes
March 17, 2011
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Myra "Bea" Smith
March 17, 2011
I will always remember our high school days together. Eventhough our hearts are sad, lets hold on to all the great memories.
March 17, 2011
As you go through the days ahead, remember the memories you have that no one can take away. We know you love your mother but, God loves her best. Our sympathy and condolences are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lyle & Loretta Johnson, Richmond, Virginia
Charisse (Nikki) Cooley
March 17, 2011
I thought of you with love today
but that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday
and days before that too,
I think of you in silence
I often speak your name
All I have are memories
and your picture in a frame
Your memory is my keepsake
with which I’ll never part
God has you in His keeping
I have you in my heart.
Mommie I miss you so much!!
Love always,
Nikki
Teresa Mitchell
March 16, 2011
God makes no mistakes. We were blessed to have You in our lives. I will miss you Cee Cee. You will remain near and dear to my heart. To Sydney, Nikki, Alonzo, Wendy and Mr and Mrs Battle thank you for allowing me to share my time with your family, may God continue to keep you through this time of sorrow and always. She was quite a woman to know and love, I will cherish all of our memories. Through God's grace we will get by. Rest in Peace my friend until we meet again on the other side. Love Always.
From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home
March 17, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Rosalind Wood
March 16, 2011
I love you Carolyn and Family God Bless!
Robert And Rosalind Wood And Family Momma said she love u too!!!
SANDRA TROUBLEFIELD
March 16, 2011
TO THE FAMILY: YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. I KNOW WITH COMFORT AND LOVE FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND A LOT OF WONDERFUL MEMORIES ALL WILL BE FINE. YOU NOW HAVE ONE OF GOD'S ANGEL WATCHING OVER YOU. ALWAYS KNOW "LOVE NEVER DIES".
Rosalind Wood
March 15, 2011
I knew you would make it my friend i knew that God would be waiting for you no more tears for you to cry no more pain to grief your eyes only happiness from now on as you sat at his feet and his throne i love you with all my heart and was hoping we never part but i will see you again one day but for now i would like to say no more pain my friend and this is not the end we will still be friends forever because God will leave us never u are a angel now my friend to the family i luv you all i feel like we are family just know that God makes no mistakes sorry i cant be there in flesh but i am there my heart is there with u Mr & Mrs Battle My sweet Nikki, Alonzo, Wendy family , friends Grace, Sidney , luv you all God Bless no more pain for My Cee Cee Luv u all Rosalind Wood and Family
Ema'le Marshall
March 15, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Florence Winston
March 15, 2011
God has called onother child home. Carolyn had run her race and God said come home child. We will miss her very much. Just remember in this time of sorrow God is htere for you and just know God makes no mistakes. I will keep the family in prayer.
Yolanda "LADY" Jones
March 15, 2011
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Prov 3.5-6)
I will miss you but I know that you are in a better place and the task that God made for you was completed. I love you!
Charisse (Nikki) Cooley
March 15, 2011
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
BELINDA FOUNTAIN
March 15, 2011
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
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