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for Lester Kelley
Abraham & Cheryl Dolce
October 2, 2008
We were so sorry to hear about Lester's passing. Lester was a very good hearted person. He always had a smile whenever you saw him. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Wayne & Nancy McGuire
September 11, 2008
Clara, on this day of 9/11 we still think of Lester and how much love and concern he always shared with the ones he loved and how he helped the ones he did not even know. God has blessed him by taking all his pain away. May you feel the love of God and the prayers of all your friends in the many days ahead of you.
We love you Clara as we did Lester.
Dottie Wallace
September 10, 2008
I just wanted to tell you how sorry I was to hear of Lester's death. He was such a wonderful man...he always had a smile and was full of joy all the time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dottie Wilson Wallace
Kevin English
September 10, 2008
Mrs. Kelley,
My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you at this time of Mr. Kelley's passing. I admire and think fondly of you both. You are in my prayers. God be with you and give you comfort.
Carol Fielder
September 9, 2008
Clara, our thoughts and prayers are with you, will never forget you, and treasure your friendship.
Mike and Sheryl English
September 9, 2008
Clara, Mike and I didn't get to speak to you at the funeral but we just wanted to let you know that we appreciated Lester and you. We both remembered our special hospital visits from Lester and his prayers of comfort. We know he will be greatly missed. May God continue to comfort and bless you. Love, Mike and Sheryl English
tommy holly
September 9, 2008
clara, so sorry to hear about lester, he was a great man, i really liked him, he is resting in heaven now with the rest of his family, one thing you have to look forward to is knowing you will see him again some day. take care of mom and come and see us love tommy
Debbie Reynolds-Gillispie
September 9, 2008
Clara, I thought so much of you and Lester as I was growing up in the Waverly church. You both did so much to comfort me when I lost my mother, I only wish I could do the same for you right now. Lester was such a wonderful caring man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My love and thoughts are with you now.
Stephanie Howell Johnson
September 9, 2008
Clara,
I was so sorry to hear about Lester's passing. I remember seeing you two at mine and Jeremy's wedding and I have a picture with the two of you. He was always smiling and made everyone around him smile too. It has been years since I have seen you both, but I think of you often. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Daniel & Nancy Doss
September 9, 2008
Clara and family,
Our deepest sympathy in your great loss.
Naida and Ray Saunders
September 8, 2008
The Saunders family is sorry to hear about Lester's death.
Our prayers will be with the Kelly families during this trying
period. We were close neighbors many years ago. May
god be with you.
Naida and Ray Saunders
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
WC & Anne (Nunn) Keith
September 8, 2008
Clara & Family, We always looked forward to seeing Lester's big smile whenever we visited Waverly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. God Bless You.
Mary Barnes
September 8, 2008
My late father, Daniel Rufus Ralph Sink, Drill Master, 1913-1979 would have worked with Mr. Kelly in the Roanoke City Fire Department. My sincere sympathy to Mrs. Kelly.
Mary Ann (Sink) Barnes
Sam & Peggy Peters
September 8, 2008
All the Saints & Angels in Heaven are now joined with an Earthly Angel and Christian, taking his heavenly home, Lester Kelley. I pray for his friends and family and Clara that his strenght of faith will encourage all to join him in Christian life and fellowship now and in God's Heaven. He was a friend and husband and relative that will be truly missed by all that knew him.
Jonathan,Regina and Benjamin McGuire
September 8, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike and Joyce Quam
September 8, 2008
When we think of Lester, we think of his smile and his laugh and how he could make you feel so welcome at Waverly or anywhere. He was born to serve and was blessed with many Spiritual gifts, but the most important gifts in Lester's life are his love for Jesus and his love for you, Clara, and his family and his love for the Waverly family. We can just see and hear Jesus saying, "Welcome Home My good and faithful servant; Welcome Home." Clara, you are in our prayers. We love you.
Ray Stump
September 8, 2008
I was so sorry to read about Lester's death. I sure use to enjoy the trips over to your house to visit you and Lester. Please accept my simpothe and condolances. My prayers are with you. Ray Stump
Alvin Stump
September 8, 2008
Hi Clara, and am certainly sad and upset to hear of Lester's death. If you recall our childhood he and you were among the closest things we had for people who showed us their love. Lester's parents hold fond and happy memories with me and many thanks for all they did.Ater I got out of the army it was such fun to be with you two and also your sis Rosalee. He was great for Ray and myself and for this we're eternally greatful. Our love to you and all the family.
Love, Alvin
Michelle McGuire Culbertson
September 8, 2008
Clara,
Oh what a loss for all of us on earth, but what a joy and celebration must be going on in heaven right now. I can just see Ernie and Lester hanging out with Jesus and the angels watching both you and Margaret. I know you will miss him as we all will, but we all celebrate his wonderful life and the life you two shared together.
With all my love,
Charlie Hoffler
September 8, 2008
Clara,
I am praying for you. I know that not only will you miss Lester greatly but that also he will be missed greatly at Waverly Place. He truly helped so many over the years including my family.
Phyllis Dowdy
September 8, 2008
Clara - what can I say - everyone knew and loved you and Lester - I remember my Mother being in the hospital for 40 days til she passed away and he came to the hospital every day - what a blessing it was to see his smiling face during that time. I am sure that he is in Heaven just visiting everyone and rejoicing - I know you are going to miss him - both of you are fine examples of CHRISTIANS - treasure your memories and he will always stay close.
Love & Prayers - Phyllis (Nunley) Dowdy
Susan Hancock
September 8, 2008
Clara,
We want you to know that we are here for you. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Lester was such a special person, and was such a big part of our lives. What a blessing it was to get to be with you & your family this past week. You all mean so much to us.
Susan Hancock
September 8, 2008
Richard & family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. Lester was truly a wonderful person, and he will be greatly missed.
Susan & Brad Hancock
Patti Trail
September 7, 2008
Lester Kelley will always be remembered by the Trail family with love and joy. He helped us in so many ways over the years at Waverly Place! Clara, our prayers are with you.
Mike, Patti, and Megan Trail
Margaret & Ed De Launey
September 7, 2008
Clara,
Lester touched the lives of many people during his time on Earth. He was truly a man of God. He is now at rest and at peace. I hope you can find comfort in his memory and the work he did for the Lord.
Diane & Ronnie Shepherd
September 7, 2008
Lester will be greatly missed. He was so faithful to visit the hospital and to stay with a family when a love one was having surgery. He was a very special person. Our love to you Clara and may you feel the present of God during this time.
Mildred Secrest
September 7, 2008
Clara,
Lester was a wonderful caring man of God. He was much loved and will be missed by us all. May God bless you and give you rest.
Love,
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