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for Lillian Smith
Brenda Nowlin
October 2, 2020
Made me smile thinking of Mrs. Smith. She always treated me like she was soooo glad to see me. She, and her husband, left this world a better place, having raised up great children who raised up great children. That is the greatest thing we can do in this world.
Mary Jane Robinson
October 19, 2008
Gloria & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. So Sorry to hear of your loss.
Kathy Cruff
October 11, 2008
Gloria,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time. If there is anything I can do to help, please call me.
Jimmy Toliver
October 11, 2008
Clarice and Family, Our prayers are with you as you go through this hour of bereavement. May God give you peace and comfort your hearts and minds. God bless you.
Jimmy, Terri Lyn & Taiana Toliver
James & Robin (Smith) Berry
October 10, 2008
To all of my first Cousins, Alvin, Patrica, Clarice, Essie & Gloria Smith, Children & Grandchildren of Lillian Taylor-Smith (Granny)
I Shall Not Pass This Way Again
Through this toilsome world alas
Once and only once I pass,
If a kindness I may show,
If a good deed I may do
To a suffering fellow man,
Let me do it while I can.
No delay, for it is plain
I shall not pass this way again.
Author Unknown
October 10, 2008
My prayers are with you. Your Mom was a wonderful person. I Thank God for you all and you are a Blessing to me.
Love
Penny Thompson Ollie
Pastor Donald E. Mills & Members of Jennings Creek Gosel Church
October 10, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Nora Carter
October 10, 2008
To the family of Mrs. Smith,
We send our heartfelt prayers that you will receive all comfort and peace from Him who gives peace that passes all understanding. Know that He is with you every step of the way and because your loved one knew His name, you will be reunited in the heavenly kingdom. God bless and keep you all.
Love in Christ
Nora, Jesse, and Lamont Carter
Cindy Paxton
October 10, 2008
Essie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and your family.
James(Ed) Hickenbotham
October 10, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Micah and Micah David Callands
October 10, 2008
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Jeffery Barnett
October 10, 2008
Your loss is also mine. Your mother always had a smile and hello for me all these years. I'll miss that. My prayers are with you all.
Melissa Hall
October 10, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Brenda Nowlin
October 9, 2008
Alvin,Patricia,Essie,Gloria, and Jean; Please find comfort in knowing there are many who loved your mom dearly. Wrap yourself in prayer as you fondly remember her laughter. I will always remember her as loving to tease me, asking me, it seemed, a hundred questions. She was very dear to me and I always thought of her as granny.
I am sorry I can not be there for you in a more tangible way, as you are family to me. It is comforting for me to know you are surrounded by a host of family and friends who love you.
It is most comforting to know you all know Christ, are filled with His love, and well able to go through all the seasons of life with His Joy sustaining you. Rest in prayer. I offer you mine.
To the grandchildren, and especially my nephews, Rick and Ty, Granny had every right to be so proud of you all. You are 'grand children'.
Cesare Callands
October 9, 2008
To the family and friends, that lost a good soilder in the battle of life down here ,to take up her cross in heaven to be with love ones so dear,.We the Callands family (Cesare, Michelle,and Kenny) send our condolences and prayers .
Cesare Callandds
October 9, 2008
To the family and friends, that lost a good soilder in the battle of life down here ,to take up her cross in heaven to be with love ones so dear,.We the Callands family (Cesare, Michelle,and Kenny) send our condolences and prayers .
Patrenia&Mikaila Robinson(Callands)
October 9, 2008
GOD HAS CHOSEN ANOTHER ANGEL TO JOIN HIM IN HIS ARMY.YOU WILL BE MISSED HERE ON EARTH BUT WELCOMED IN HEAVEN.WELCOME HOME MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.
Brenda Ledford
October 9, 2008
Alvin,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. May our Heavenly Father comfort you at this time and rest in His promise of an eternal home with Him.
Cheryl Cobbs
October 9, 2008
Brieon, you and your family are in my prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time.
Monique Bowman
October 9, 2008
Essie, I want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers and may God be with you all in this time of sorrow.
Love,Kris
October 9, 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
Kristie Johnson
October 9, 2008
To The Family Of GRANNY
There are no words for me to say but to let you all know you are in My Praying.I would go sit and cut up with Granny from time to time.She Blessed me so much.What JOY she give me.I am going to MISS HER SOOOOOOO MUCH.She Loved Her Children,GrandChildren and Family.
Granny was LOVE by ME Too
Vernetta Sullivan
October 9, 2008
My heart goes out to the entire family i know the pain of losing one so close to you. Please accept my condolences you all are in my thoughts.
Chanda Mosley
October 9, 2008
To the family of Lillian Smith,
Earth hold's no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. May God comfort and keep you during this time of sorrow. You are lifted in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.
Jacqueline and Chanda Mosley
Lisa
October 9, 2008
Pat.. praying for you and your family.
PEGGY BOLTON
October 9, 2008
I remember Lillian from Dr. Crow's office in Fincastle YEARS ago along with "Hamp". She was always a happy lady. Her family was blessed to have had her & she brought great joy to everyone.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Walker
October 9, 2008
Lillian Smith Family,
Times of Grief
Come to us all
The hurt too much to bear
But always remember
God's everlasting love
And the he is always near
Jesus is there
To hold you in His arms
He'll never leave you alone
Give it to Him
All the hurt within
Don't bear it on your own.
Love is the answer in the heart of Jesus He feels what we feel and He will never leave us. Keep your hand in God's hand and He will see you through it all.
Tanya Toliver
October 8, 2008
To my Granny....It hurts that you have left us, but I know you are in a better place now. You were a fighter, but God said that you had fought long enough. I Love You, but God Loved you Best. Love Always your granddaughter.....
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