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Vicky Gibson
June 15, 2010
To Aunt Jane
I miss the daily call's and wish that I could hear that sweet tender voice just one more time. I know you are up there with the love of your life so enjoy till we meet again.
Rip in peace.
betty atkins
May 30, 2010
i loved you so much.
katie watson
May 18, 2010
to aunt jane's family,
my prayers go out too you'll
You will be missed we Love you both
John Atkins
May 17, 2010
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John Atkins
May 16, 2010
Nanny,I want you to know that I love you.I have always,and will always love you.I am sorry that I did not get the chance to tell you this when you were still here with me.Pride,and anger got in the way.I am sorry I was not the Grandson I should have been,and sorry I waited until it was too late to tell you.I just hope that same way you can forgive me.You,and PaPa will never be gone from me,or from my heart.When I see Breanna,and Bailey I remind myself that I still have some you in the two of them.
Vicky Gibson
May 16, 2010
To Doug,Linda,Johnny
I asked the lord to bless
You as I prayed for you today
And to guide you and protect you
As you go along your way.
His love is always with you,
His promises are true
So when we give him all
our cares you know he will
see us through, so when the
road you are traveling on
seems difficult at best
Just remember I'm here
praying and god will do the rest.
RIP AUNT JANE
bettyatkins cook
May 15, 2010
johnny i just heard about ma-ma.i,m so sorry i loved her alot.she was always my mother in law.she will be missed very much.you have my deepest sympathy as all of the family.last time i saw her a year ago in a=walmart crystal was with her.i was a part of that family since we were kids.you are in my prayers and i will always love you .i know this is hard for you.if i can do anything please let me know.you are always in my heart .my number is 275-4687.we are very sorry. love betty atkins cook
Frances (Watson) Seal
May 12, 2010
I am sorry to hear that you have gone home to be with the ones you love. You will be taken care of by the Angels. Your whole family were there through the good and bad. We all helped each other.
Doug, Johnny and Linda go outside at night when the stars are out. Pick a star and name it after Jane. Jane was like a mother to all of us. Jane you will be missed by all of us. I send my love to your family. Take care of each other.
Donna Dean Todd
May 12, 2010
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!
Mary Frye (1932)
Tina Hicks (Bena's daughter)
May 11, 2010
I will sadly miss my Great Ant Jane. I will miss not seeing her at our yearly summer family reunion. She was always such a bubbly person.I am glad she found her way back to my Great Uncle Tater. God Bless.
Terry White
May 11, 2010
Doug, Mary, Jill, Gayle, Tim & Ashley
Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time. If you need anything we are always there for you.
Love from your extended family,
Terry, Ross, Nicole, Eric, Nana, Burt & Burton
Christine Gibson
May 11, 2010
Doug
Your family is in my prayers. May she rest in peace.
May 11, 2010
to the family of jane, please know how sorry we are in the lost of jane. You are in our thought and prayers
Rose and Charlie Clark
Tina Hicks
May 11, 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)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Vicky Gibson
May 11, 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)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Rusty&Donna Grove
May 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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