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for Mary Shelton
August 10, 2018
Rage against the dying of the light
Leola
August 10, 2018
I cannot think about anything else today except for your birthday my dear Flute
Leigh
August 10, 2018
Thinking of you on your birthday today Flute. I miss partying on the patio with you
Sharon Henry
December 25, 2008
I was very saddened to learn of Flutes passing. We were best friends in high school, we drifted apart after we both were married but I never forgot our friendship, the wonderful times we had together and her laughter. She had a nickname for everyone, even me. I will never forget you Flute. Love, Sharon (Clobba)
Joyce Kingery
December 25, 2008
Flute,
You were the only one I shared my secrets with. I will always miss you.
Merry Christmas in heaven!
Sister Joyce
Aunt Sylvia McClure Radford
December 18, 2008
My dear Mary Margaret, Alex,Sarah,Louise, Joyce and Nick. Words can not express how I felt on learning of the passing of Mary. No bond is as great as a parent and child. As you know, we just one year ago, (Nov. 9th ) lost Mother,( Granny). All of you are in my thoughts. If there is any thing I can do, please call me. I love all of you so much.
beverly simmons
December 4, 2008
target,nick and family
i knew flute through my uncle c.g. bowyer she was a very special person i had several chances to go to lunch with her she was real treat to be around and she will be sadly missed prayers are with you all
Pat Skeens
December 4, 2008
Target, Nick, and Mrs. Kingery,
I am so sorry to hear about Flute. She was such a wonderful friend and person. Target, I met you when you were younger and I was at Blue Cross. Nick, I met you at Country Cookin. Mrs. Kingery, I met you out with Flute a couple of times. She loved you all so much and I know you love her. She will be so sadly missed by all of us who knew her and loved her so. She used to call me her "crazy crazy" and I called her my "mary mary"...That is how she introduced all of us to each other. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I was out of town and had a message from Jean Minter when I got home about Flute's passing. I know she is smiling now and having a wonderful time! Love to you all,
Pat Martin Skeens
Mary Jane Harrison
December 2, 2008
To the family, I'm so sorry for the loss of Mary. I wish I could have been there to give all of you hugs and share in your grief but was out of town at the time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Mary Jane
CG Bowyer
December 2, 2008
Dear Nick, Target and Mrs. Kingery: I worked with Flute for several years at Blue Cross in Roanoke, before I was transferred to Richmond. Flute was one of my very best friends, and I loved her dearly. She was one of the most special people that I have ever met, and I will NEVER forget her. She brought so much joy to my life. Unfortunately, I rarely get back to Roanoke; and Flute and I had kinda lost touch over the past few years. But Flute knew that I loved her, and I know that Flute loved me. Did she still have the picture of the little white church that I gave her when she came to visit me for one day in Richmond around 1989-1990? Nick, Target, and Mrs. Kingery, I know how much Flute loved all of you too. I hurt with you. May God bless all of you. I know He is taking good care of our Flute now. (I am so sorry that I did not make it to the service. I have been on Thanksgiving vacation and only got Target's voicemail message today.)
freda toms
December 1, 2008
i worked with mary for a few years at blue cross and blue shield, she was always a kind person and a good worker, my sister told me about a person that had passed away at the same place i had worked. it was mary, she was a special person. always had something nice to say about everyone. i had losted touch with her thur the years. but i really remember her.
my prayers go out to her family.
i knew she will be missed. she was a very loving person.
David Trail
December 1, 2008
Nick,Mary, Joyce, Mrs. Kingery and Family; I am so sorry for the loss of Flute. What an extraordinary person. Her love and compassion for others were obvious to all who knew her. Her kindness, help and love for my sister, Cheryl, through the good times and bad, will never be forgotten. I was always amazed at her goodness. I considered myself fortunate in having gotten to know her, mainly through working and supporting each other through the various adventures of Paul and Cheryl. I know Flute missed them both tremendously, but I have no doubt that they are all together now, along with Mr. Kingery and other loved ones. Flute will be sorely missed and again, I am so sorry. Please call me if I can be of help in any manner. God Bless Flute and all of those that loved her and that she loved.
louvennia jordan
November 30, 2008
mary,nick and family I am so very sorry for your loss,you will always be in my prayers.
Ellen Taylor
November 30, 2008
Dear Family:
My thoughts are with you this day. I worked with Flute at Blue Cross years ago. I loved her dearly. I haven't seen her or talked with her in sometime; however, I will never forget her kindness, her loving personality, and her willingness to help a friend. I loved laughing and talking with her about her family and her "crazy" friends. It was a joy on Monday mornings to hear about her weekends. They sounded like so much fun and eventful to say the least.
Mrs. Kingery, I remember you from Kenrose. Flute kept me posted on how you were doing. I'm sure you know what a wonderful person Flute was. I will miss the thought of knowing she is here. I will think of her often. Target, I remember when you were a little girl and your Mom would bring you in the office, what a beautiful little girl you were, and I am sure you a beautiful woman how. I met your children one day several years ago when your Mom came in the building. They are darling children and I know she loved them dearly.
Mr. Shelton, I am sorry I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you; however, I do remember Flute telling me the story of how you two met. You had to be special to win her heart.
Please know how very sorry I am for your loss and indeed it is a loss. Flute was someone I could always count on...no matter what.
In deepest sypathy,
Ellen Barker Taylor (EB)
Jill, "Smokey Joe", Josh, Jessica, and JoJo Dillon
November 29, 2008
Our Dearest Mama Lou, Joyce, Target, Nick, and Beautiful Family,
There are no words at this time to express our emotions of love for you all. We are praying for each of you and we want you to know how much we are sending our love your way. May God wrap his loving arms around you, hold you close, give you peace and comfort as only He can. We are sure that Flute is being welcomed in heaven with many loving arms. Though we here on Earth will miss her so very much, at least we know that she is no longer in pain, and we have so many wonderful memories of her that she will live in our hearts forever. We know how much she loved her family
as do we. God bless each of you. We love you more than you'll ever know. What a special family you all are!
Don & Gail Orange
November 29, 2008
Nick, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Leigh Harris
November 29, 2008
Flute,my wonderful friend of 28 years and not a "fair weather" one like too many "fakes"from our Blue Cross years,hard to believe I won't see you or hear your cheerful voice. You were genuine,not a pretense of anything about you.We shared so much,going to the beach to see my dysfunctional family. They thought so much of you and Mom seemed to understand your pain most. I was too busy comparing health notes with you as we both,being Leos and sharing birthday celebrations always had a plethora of illesses and bad moons risin'. Her burdens could no longer be carried. Somewhere along the way,it's hard not to lose hope but for those of us left behind,it just goes on and on. I never heard her cry. Once she said she was depressed and it was out of character for her.When she said she woke up each day and cried about Paul I wish I had recommended grief counseling.But I doubt she'd have gone.stubborn.I guess many of us are reflecting and thinking we could have helped but maybe not.The heart knows,memories flood in... turns out my next door neighbor was her nurse @ Dr.Brady's and she couldn't say much but they were working to regulate her meds.Flute never hung up the phone nor said goodbye without first saying,"I love you Leola" and I would say "you too." More people should do that. I never heard a harsh word said about her. I know she told Nick that whenever they spoke on the phone. My thoughts are with "Target","Mama Lou",Sara,Alex,Nick,Joyce who is the one left to carry on the legacy.
I like to think our Mary is at least walking pain-free on another plane somewhere with her dad,Paul,"Glenipher" and those she missed too much. Maybe the world was never meant for someone as beautiful as you,to paraphrase Don Mclean. and to paraphrase John Donne,"Death be not proud,though some have called thee mighty and dreadful...for Death,thou shalt die!"
Nothing will silence your fierce spirit,and I will never hear the Rolling Stones again without thinking of you.
Love you Flute
Leola
Tony & Sharon McGuire
November 28, 2008
Nick, we are very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lorena Richardson
November 28, 2008
Nick, we will truly miss Flute. Gene and I will be by to see you and Mama Lou. Love you guys. God Bless
Gene and Lorena Richardson
Susan Easley
November 28, 2008
Nick and Mary,
Lori, Sara and I are thinking of you both. Nothing can take away the memories we have shared....and the many laughs too. You know that Flute is in God's loving arms and smiling down on us all. God bless you both with his love.
Love,
Susan, Lori and Sara
Margaret Anderson
November 28, 2008
Mary and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you and give you peace.
CECIL SHELTON
November 28, 2008
GRANDDAD AND LYNN SEND OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICE DUE TO ILLNESS BUT OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. CECIL SHELTON
Bettye Lee
November 28, 2008
Nick, I hope you will always remember how much Flute loved you and that you have many wonderful memories to look back on.
Rock and I send you all our love and will keep you in our prayers.
Rock and Bettye
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