Glenda Marie Dawson Johnston

Glenda Johnston Obituary

Glenda Marie Dawson Johnston, 72, of Bedford, died Sunday, August 17, 2008. Arrangements By Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Glenda Johnston

10 Entries

Anne Williams

August 23, 2008

I can;t tell you how deeply sadden I am by your loss.I have such fond memories of Evadell and Blakley Field.Know you are in my prayers,Iwish I could have been at the funeral today.

Pauline Dodson

August 22, 2008

Dear johnny and family, I am so sad for your loss. EvaDell was a sweet lady and will be missed, Our prayers are with all the family, Rhonda, Barbara, Nancy , I pray God will be with you and give you the peace that only he can give. God bless all
Marvin and Polly Dodson

Annamarie

August 22, 2008

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 1998-2008

Debbie Saunders

August 22, 2008

When I am dead, my dearest

When I am dead, my dearest,
Sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head,
Nor shady cypress tree:
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet;
And if thou wilt, remember,
And if thou wilt, forget.

I shall not see the shadows,
I shall not feel the rain;
I shall not hear the nightingale
Sing on, as if in pain:
And dreaming through the twilight
That doth not rise nor set,
Haply I may remember,
And haply may forget.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

anetia Pickett

August 21, 2008

So sorry for your loss. I have known Barbara many years and only knew Nancy online. You all are in our prayers and we ask Our Lord to be with all of you during your time of mourning. God Bless.

Anetia & Jack Pickett

Brenda Husser

August 20, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. While I only met Evadell for a short time a few years ago and I don't know her personally, I have come to know her through Nancy, her sweet sister. May you find comfort in the memories you hold dear to your heart.

Sally Bailey

August 20, 2008

Dear Rhonda and family,
So very sorry to read of your loss. I have many great memories of your Mom and hope your memories will comfort you in the days to come. Love to you, Nancy, Barbara, and the boys. You are always in my heart and prayers. Love, Sally

Mary Swedberg

August 19, 2008

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.

Donald and Linda Zimmerman

August 19, 2008

Our thoughts are with the family of such a sweet lady and loyal customer. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Deborah Saunders

August 19, 2008

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation

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