Evelyn Mae Gray Aliff

Evelyn Aliff Obituary

Evelyn Mae Gray Aliff, 86, of Montvale, Va., went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Maryland on April 7, 1922, a daughter of the late, Percy Milton Gray and Annie Levice Higgs Gray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Lewis Griffin Aliff; her daughter, Nancy Bolick; her grandson, Tommy Bolick Jr.; six brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by her three sons, Conrad (Bud) Aliff and wife, Donna, Raymond Aliff and wife, Brenda, and David Aliff and wife, Norma; a son-in-law, Tommy Bolick and wife, Sherrie; her grandchildren, Catherine Minnix and husband, Jeff, Tim Aliff and wife, Kim, Evelyn Luck, Tracy Aliff, Mike Aliff, Angie Robertson and husband, Jason, Heather Willoughby and husband, David, Curtis Warren Cadd, Dawn Marie Aliff and Amanda Aliff; her great-grandchildren, Chris, Jake, Joe, Andrew, Chris, Cody, Olivia and Hunter; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family would like to give a special thank you to the Gentle Shepherd Hospice Family. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Montvale Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Tony Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 12, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m. at BurchMessier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, Va., 540-586-7360.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 12, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Evelyn Aliff

6 Entries

Crystal O'Brien

December 18, 2008

I'm so sorry for all of you during this loss...I know you will miss her, but i am sure she is much happier being welcomed into Heaven. Please let me know if you all need anything.

Frances Coles

December 12, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sharon Waddell

December 12, 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

jennifer and katie mason

December 12, 2008

Heather and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

All our love,

Dwayne, Lisa, Cody and Colton Hawkins

December 12, 2008

Bud, Donna and Family.......We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill Holdren

December 12, 2008

Conrad, please accept my deepest sympathies. I did not know your Mother, but hearing your stories about her, I'm sure she was a great person. Take care.

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