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THELMA COSBY Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Burnett Janes
December 23, 2009
To the family of Mrs. Thelma C. Cosby:
Please know that our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you at this time. May the Lord God provide you with peace and comfort. Mrs. Cosby was a woman of truth and her life was a vibrant one.
She touched many souls along the way and even though she is no longer with us in the earthly realm it is good to know that she has become one of our angelic hosts.
Ms. Burnett Janes & Ms. Lisa R. Janes
December 21, 2009
Francella & Francene, I am saddened to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I can truly say I know how you feel, from someone who has been where you are, only time will lessen the hurt you feel right now, find comfort in knowing you are not alone your friends and family are here for you. ~Be Blessed
~Ora Kenney
Celeste Ellis
December 21, 2009
Thema may God take of you in eternal life. You were one of the sweetest persons ,that I knew. I remember when you visited my Grandmother Gracie, you were so nice to her, I appreciated that. I pray for your children and family. We the Hatcher and Evans family miss you already. Celeste Ellis
Mrs Gracie Strickland's grandaugher.
December 21, 2009
To the Cosby children and grandchildren,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Almost 25 years ago I experienced what you are going through today.I want to share that I know your mother/grandmother will live in your hearts forever. Just keep her memories alive.
GOD is to Smart to Error and to Just to be Unkind.
Prayfully,
Peaches
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Andrias White
December 21, 2009
Devin, Haywood, and the Cosby Family,
Always remember this: Your grandmother is not gone, she is just in a new form. She is not absent from your life, but she IS absent from the pain that she once felt. Imagine her in Heaven, laughing and doing all the things she loved to do, but could not in her last days. The memories and lessons that she shared with you and your family are but a legacy and a manual to guide you all through a successful life. In each of her family members she left a precious glow and part of her that you will not find in anyone else, so spending time with your family and sharing the experiences you had with her will only comfort you and remind you that she is all around you.
I am praying for you as you face these hard times, but always know, I am just a call or text away.
With Love and Sympathy,
Andrias J. White
December 20, 2009
To the Cosby children and family,
I give thanks to God for allowing my life to be touched by the love of Mrs. Cosby. God gave her to us for a season and I am richer in my spiritual walk because she lived. I grieve with you, my heart is broken, but to know that she is at rest, a rest so well deserved, I celebrate that she is free from the cares of this world and has gone to her eternal home with Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. To my dear daughter-in-law, Zelma, my son, Haywood and grandson, Haywood III, my prayers are with you and may God comfort and strengthen you in this hour. May you know that the precious memories of Mrs. Cosby will be in my heart always. I am so grateful that I was given this wonderful and blessed opportunity to know her. To know her and to be embraced by her love was truly a gift from God.
Love you,
Mother Watkins
Suzanne Isaacs
December 20, 2009
Dear Zelma,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. I lost mine last year so I share some of the same feelings you are having now. I am sure she is in God's hands now.
Take care,
Thomas & Thelma Harvey
December 20, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Barbara Banks
December 20, 2009
TO Lloyd and the Cosby Family,
May your heart be filled with the peace
of God during your time of sorrow.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Marrow Campbell
December 19, 2009
To Zelma and the Cosby Family:
At times like this it’s sometimes hard to find the words to say. Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your mother. My heart goes out to you and your family in your time of sorrow. With deepest sympathy know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Katrina Flannigan
December 19, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
rhunette kight
December 19, 2009
Z, We love you. Stay strong. Rhu & Al
Wanda Sanford Hill
December 18, 2009
Zelma and Haywood,
May God continue to bless you during this time. You and the family are in our prayers.
Sidney and Wanda Hill
Kenbridge,Va.
Shellynne Hembrick
December 18, 2009
May God's peace and comfort surround you today and always.
December 18, 2009
To Zelma and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our prayer is that God will give you the strength that you need at this most difficult time. Just put your trust in him and he will see you through.
Frank & Angelia Yancey
Erica & Ayana Adkins
Michael & Valencia Short
December 18, 2009
Cosby, Watkins, and Burnette Families, we lift you to God's throne of Grace and Mercy for comfort and peace. Your Mom exemplified loving motherhood and her memory will forever be present in your heart and thoughts. May your family's caring and giving spirit bring you more of the same, now and always. Love, Val & Mike and Family
December 17, 2009
Francene, Francella, Zelma, Tony & Lloyd, We are so very sorry for the loss of your mother. We fondly remember you all when we lived across from you on Norborne Street. You ALL were the epitome of "good neighbors' from your your mother's good cooking to babysitting Tommy. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that you will find peace and comfort, knowing that Heavenly Father will be there for you in your loss.
Love and Blessings,
John & Mary Branch
Richmond, VA
December 17, 2009
To Zelma and family. May you all gather strength from the Lord during this sad time. Our sincere sympathy to all your family. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to call. William and Delores Megginson
Paula White-Bey
December 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Evelyn Morris-Harris
December 17, 2009
To the Cosby Family,
Working with your mother was a joy. We express our Deepest Sympathy during your time of breavement. You are in our prayers.
Supervisors,
Earnest & Evelyn Harris
Michael & Gail Hairston
December 17, 2009
Rev. Cosby and Family:
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our prayers are with you at this time.
eileen Ware
December 17, 2009
To the Cosby family,
I am very saddened to learn of the death of your mother. Please accept my sincere condolences. You are in my thoughts, and I wish you all possible comfort at this difficult time.
Eileen Smith Ware
Laura B. & Jeffrey Johnson
December 16, 2009
To Anthony,Lloyd and family, we were sorry to read of your mother's passing. May the sweet and wonderful memories of her keep a joyful warm smile in your hearts, and the spirit of the heavens keep your family close. God Bless you and your family.
Brenda Jones
December 16, 2009
To Francen and Family:
I extend my heartfelt sympathy in the home going of your loved one. May God comfort you and the family and fill you with many wonderful memories of your life with her.
Cloyd & Margaret Porter Moore
December 16, 2009
To The Cosby Family:
Death separates us for a time:Christ will reunite us forever.May your memories bring you comfort.Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Carolyn Taylor Smith
December 16, 2009
To The Cosby Family:
May prayers are with you at this time of loss. May God give you the blessing of peace at this time.
Cheryl Dent, SNCVA
December 16, 2009
To The Cosby Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Please accept my deepest sympathies
December 15, 2009
Rev.Cosby and family,please know that we are so sorry for the loss of you mother.Mrs.Ruth Winston,Mrs.Diane W.Jones and Mrs. Carolyn W. Moten.(Mt Nebo Neighborhood).
December 15, 2009
Reverend and Mrs. Cosby and family... We wanted to express our condolences of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. If we can do anything for you please let us know.
Sincerely
The Best Family
Charlottesville, VA
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