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Jean Atkins Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Barbara Green
December 17, 2017
My love truly expressed soul spirit and body. I loved and will always love you Jean. Because and of Christ we met and he in twined you and i as one in him. In Christ you live forever. Thank you for every thing for you truly being a reflection of him. Much kisses too you. To the family expressed love to you Thomas Joyce Rocky Jason Leroy....... Love Barbara
November 4, 2010
The last time I saw Jean was at our Dr appt. I was feeling down when I went in, but when I left, the whole waiting area was smiling and laughing just from listening to her. I met her when I was 18 in 1994 and I feel so blessed to have had a chance to get to know this earthly angel.Her beautiful smile will last forever....
Marijuana Webb
Vickie Bullock
April 29, 2010
to the family of Jean Atkins, may God forever keep Jean in your heart with great memories.
Aaron Moody
April 28, 2010
Growing up in First Bethel, Jean was always someone who always had a smile and warm words everytime we saw each other, and she will be missed. Growing up with Jason and Rocky, I know how much she meant to them, and special she was to them, and I hope they realize how special she was to everyone who was in her presence. Leroy, Joyce, Jason, Rocky...continue to keep your faith in God and he will see you through this rough time.
Aaron, Nina, and Aidyn Moody
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April 28, 2010
Leroy, Joyce, and Thomas, Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement. My friend Jean will truely be missed by all who knew and loved her. God bless you all. Love, Mable Carter. (Mechanicsville, Va.)
Valerie Dunaway
April 28, 2010
To Joyce & Family,
We met seems like a million moons ago threw our boys that are all grown up now, momma Jean you will be greatly missed I mean greatly , meeting your daughter gave me the great opportunity to me you, your laugh ,smile and all of your kind words, family stay strong and take one day at a time,
Marell Evans & Eugene Dunaway
April 28, 2010
Leroy, Joyce and Thomas,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jean was beautiful and kind, and she will be missed. We thank God for her life and her constant testimonies of God's goodness. She is in good hands, now. Be blessed and be strong,
Fernando and Annelore Temple
Karen Goode
April 27, 2010
Joyce & family,
Whenever I would run into Ms. Jean at the Food Lion, she was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. She had inspiring words and I always left uplifted. If she had that affect in only a few moments, I can imagine level of joy she bought to your family. Thank God for sharing such a gift with us.
"I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow."
Beverly Harris
April 27, 2010
To Joyce and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Jean blessed my life in a special way. I often think of her beautiful smile and giving spirit. I will never forget the wonderful times we spent at her house after church service. Besides enjoying her cooking, the conversations and laughing could go on for hours. She will be truly missed.
Love,
Beverly, Eric and Lorenzo
April 27, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with you doing this difficult time. May the Lord keep you and be with you always. Love Kymie and Paul Owens and Family.
April 27, 2010
May peace be with your family during this homegoing time, as well as with your loved one's soul. Deepest condolences
Pamela Hubbard-Hackett and Family
Wilhemina Anderton & Rob Williams
April 27, 2010
Sometimes we cannot find the right words to say, but please know our hearts are with you and know how much we care.
April 27, 2010
Joyce & Family, We will always remember Jean. We are praying for peace and strength for each of you during this difficult time. We pray that each of you will have JOY as you think of all the good times you had with Jean.
Love,
Juan, LaTanya & Joseph Corpening
Sherland & Yvette Whitehead
April 27, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through during this difficult time. May the Lord bless you and keep you and give you peace now and forever.
Adekemi Washington
April 27, 2010
Our deepest sympathies, and prayers go out to your family during this time of bereavment. Jean was dearly adored and will be deeply missed.
Rev. Carolyn Johnson
April 27, 2010
Leroy, Joyce,Thomas and grandsons:
Jean was one of a kind-always a kind word, willing to do all that she could for you and most of all, THANKING GOD FOR HER JOURNEY ON EARTH (her famous words-God is so good.)
May it bring comfort to you to remember that God is standing with you. He specializes in healing hurting hearts, and He will see you through this difficult time. Know also that at this very moment many are hurting with you and lifting you up in prayer.
Katherine Lane
April 27, 2010
To Leroy, Joyce and Thomas,
I will always remember Jean as a loving and compassionate person that always had time for others. She will be dearly missed.
SHARON CHARITY TAYLOR
April 27, 2010
Joyce and (Boo-Boo) Thomas Jr.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I will always remember Jean's warm and pleasant smile! Joyce and Boo-Boo, I will never forget the good times we shared back in the day when I used to stay at Ms. Doris & Mr. Elijah's house with Rose and Nita. We would have a good time laughing and acting up. O what a time we had!
Cherish the lovely times you had with your mother and her spirit will live on forever! Remember God picked one of his beautiful flowers and placed her in his heavenly home!
Joyce Ghee
April 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.May your memories of your loved one bring you comfort.
Patrice Somerville
April 27, 2010
Joyce and Family,
My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Your mother was like a mother to me in high school. I will never forget how she opened her home and heart to me. Later years she became the grandmother to my son. She will be truly missed.
Diane Walker-Brown
April 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I know God will take care of you.
mrs. vernell braxton
April 27, 2010
To the woman who looked remarkably like my mother and who always kept a victorious smile; God kept you and God kept you and God kept you ,til He decided He was ready. To the family both home and First Bethel Baptist Church, a jewel has been chipped to be placed in the Armoire of God's Treasures. May God continue to embrace you with strength during this time. yours in Christ, Sis. Vernell Braxton(daughter of the late Earlene Magazine) and family.
Johnnye Massenburg-Johnson
April 26, 2010
To the Patterson and Atkins families,
You know you are in my deepest thoughts and in my most earnest prayers as you go through this season of grief. The passing of "Momma Jean", as I affectionately called her has saddened the entire First Bethel Baptist Church Community. However, knowing that "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" brings us the peace that surpasses all understanding. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints". Jean was a saint who brought laughter, love and happiness to many lives. We thank God today for the time He allowed her to share in our lives. When He saw that she had had enough, He called her home and she went with Him with a smile. Know that I am here for each member of your family. Call on me whenever I can be of service to you. In the meantime, hold on to His promise when He said, "weeping may endure for a night.....but joy cometh in the morning.
In His Service,
Your Pastor and your friend,
Dr. Johnnye S. Massenburg-Johnson
Carolyn Black
April 26, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patricia Lewis
April 26, 2010
Jean will truly be missed by her church family. She was always a source of inspiration to all of us. We know that she truly loved the Lord and she was not ashame to tell it.
You are in my prayers and I know God will be a source of comfort to you now and always.
Barbara Haskins
April 26, 2010
The family have our deepest sympathy of their lost.We will miss her so much. God bless each family member. Barbara Haskins & Keith &Desiree Bradby
Edith Crump Harris
April 26, 2010
To Atkins Family, May God Bless you and your family at this time of sorrow, Jean will surely be miss, she was definetly a trooper, and faught a good fight, Our prays are with you. Edith Crump Harris&Family
Gladys Crump
April 26, 2010
To Joyce and Family, may God Bless you and your family at this time of sorrow, our prays are with you'll.
Gladys Crump & Family
Richard Dandridge
April 26, 2010
To Joyce and Family,
You are in our prayers and thoughts at this time of sadness. May you find comfort and rest in the love our heavenly Father. Jean will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Cousin Richard and Brenda Dandridge
Wilfreda Miles Urquheart
April 26, 2010
Rest in Paradise, Jean.
ROY,DALE&STEVEN BANKS
April 26, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Audrey Claiborne-Robinson
April 26, 2010
To Joyce and Family,
Jean meant so much to me and my daughters. She was like another mother to me. Know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this blessed transitions fro earth to reward.
April 26, 2010
To My Aunt Jean- We miss seeing you and talking to you. You will always be in my heart. Joyce, Thomas, Uncle Leroy am here for you and the rest of the family. May God be with you all. Love LeVerne Dandrige Bullock
marsha charity
April 26, 2010
Joyce and (Boo-Boo) Thomas Jr.
Our condolences to your entire family.
of course, you do know who is in charge of our lives
PEACE!!!
Mrs Phyllis & Marsha Charity (Hooks)
Ivey Webster
April 26, 2010
Thank you God for sharing a Season of Jean. She has truly blessed my life in a special way.
Beverly White
April 26, 2010
"Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven can't Heal" My prayers and blessings go to this wonderful wonderful family. I know she is sitting on the right side of Jesus our Lord, this sweet, beautiful, thoughtful woman. I loved her so. Her spirit was wonderful and I will miss the times when I could just call and talk.
jackie corbin
April 26, 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
Patricia Hayes-Buster
April 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember Jean's warm and pleasant smiles. God's peace be with you today and always.
From the Staff of Walter J. Manning Funeral Home
April 26, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Missy
April 24, 2010
My deepest condolences are with you at this time of need. Know that god
feels your pain as well. Go to him in prayer and he will comfort you very
much.
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