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for Deborah Howell
Teresa Marsh (Carter)
January 26, 2009
Janet and family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Deborah and I were best friends in high school and had a great senior year together! Many sleep overs and cruising Altavista on Saturday nights. I wish that we had stayed in touch through the years, but life gets so busy...and now she is gone. I'm sure she was a best friend to many in her short life. I'm just very thankful that I have many happy memories with Deborah. As a mother of 2 boys myself; my heart goes out to her boys and husband. I know she is now an angel and will surely be missed by many.
Tamm Simmons
January 25, 2009
My prayers and sympathy are with your family in this time of sorrow. Special prayers are being sent for Nolan and Little Wyatt. Deborah was a very loving and devoted mother - her children were her life.
Sheila (Burge) Sprigg
January 24, 2009
My prayers go with your family during this difficult time. I am thankful that this was not ,"Goodbye, Forever," just "See you Later". May God's sufficient grace comfort you at this time.
Andrea (Sarver) Wolfe
January 24, 2009
I went to high school with Debra. She was such a joyous person to be around. Very funny and so nice to everybody around her. I wish there were more people like her in the world. To her boys, your mother would want you to keep laughhing. Always look for the good and funny in people, places, things, and situations. It will help you get through things easier. My condolences are with you all. May you find peace and comfort in knowing she is in a better place and without pain.
MICHELLE WOOLDRIDGE
January 24, 2009
JANET,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Jack and Molly Shumate
January 23, 2009
We just heard today of Deborah's passing. It was a complete surprise and are so sorry to see her go. Our love and prayers to all the family.
Beulah Fisher
January 23, 2009
Janet & family
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angie (Campbell) Pollard
January 23, 2009
Janet & Family:
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. I’m not sure who said it, but it’s so true in the grieving process. Hold on to those special memories! Deborah was such a funny person – most of my memories of times with her involved a lot of laughing. My prayers are with you through the coming weeks and months.
Eric & Donna Witt
January 23, 2009
We both went to school with Deborah and she was a most wonderful and joyful person to be around. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Vickie Guffey
January 23, 2009
Janet, Jerry, Phyllis and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.The first time I met Deborah was at Ella's house and I can remember in an hour's time how many times she made me laugh. Such a beautiful lady. May god bless you and your family. Our prayers are with you all.
Angela Roberson (Bowyer)
January 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was friends with Deborah in high school and she was amazing. She had a way of finding something good in everything. She was truly a special person.
Myra Russell
January 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you say good-bye to Deborah. I know that she is an angel and that she and my Daddy Kenneth are laughing together like when she was a little girl. She's in God's care and her smile and sense of humor will be missed.
Dana Lawhorn-Fitzgerald
January 22, 2009
May God give you comfort in your time of need. I went to high school with Deborah and I remember her as a very sweet and beautiful person. I am sure God has one more angel now.
Michelle (Cooper) Edwards
January 22, 2009
Janet,
Our family is praying for you during this difficult time. Give Nolan a big hug from me! He's always been special.
Lisa Landrum
January 22, 2009
You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
JOYCE HENSLEY
January 22, 2009
TO DEBORAH'S FAMILY,
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. YOU ALL HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THIS SAD TIME. REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD WITH HER. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU.
Stephen & Jill Shrader
January 22, 2009
Words can not express how much Deborah will be missed. She brought so much joy to the lives of those who were BLESSED enough to call her friend. When I think of her the word "admiration" comes to mind. You just had to admire her for bringing so much happiness to others lives no matter how difficult her own life seemed to be. Although the void is great there is so much comfort in knowing that she is not struggling any longer. We will miss you Princess but what a time of celebration when you were able to meet the King!!! Our love to all of the family,
Sharon Rose
January 22, 2009
Janet & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Everyone at the Parks & Recreation Department are thinking of you and your family and will be keeping you in our prayers. Please contact us if we can do anything for you. God bless you all!
Kay Elliott
January 22, 2009
Deborah was such a special person. She always had a smile for you whenever you met her and was such a joy to work with. My prayers are with each and every one of you during this difficult time. May God comfort you and hold you close in the days ahead.
Janet Austin
January 22, 2009
I want to thank everyone for all that you have done for me and my family. I will miss Deborah so much. I know that she is in a better place. God needs a special angel and he most certainly got one Monday night. My heart is so broken without my Deborah, but with the help of my FAMILY AND FRIENDS, I think I will get through this. I love her so much, but now God is looking after her.
Love,
Janet
Scott & Julie VerSluis
January 22, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tony & Ronda Crouch
January 22, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Glen,Karen,Ray and Effie Mayhew
January 22, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
PEGGY JOHNSON
January 21, 2009
To my dear friend Janet
Thru all the years that I have known you, you were a fantastic mother to Deb, and it showed in her life as a mother. Please know that I have you in my thoughts and prayers each and every night for the Lord to comfort you in your time of loss.
Deb will be truly be missed each and everyday at the bank....but I know in my heart that she is in a much better place where there is no pain or suffering. If there is ANYTHING that I can do for you or the family you know how to reach me any time day or night. May GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Susan Hogan
January 21, 2009
Debra was an amazing mother, wife and friend. She was the one who would yell from the top of the bleachers at Church softball games and make the rest of us behave. My deepest sympathy to her loving and wonderful family.
Gwen Gordon
January 21, 2009
May God Bless you in this time of sorrow. I had the privilege of knowing and working with Deborah for a short period of time. She was such a delight and what a knowledgeable person. I loved working with her with real estate closings as it seemed so effortless on her part.
Your family will be in our prayers during this time.
Gwen Gordon
Main Street Settlements, LLC
in Amherst, VA.
Angela Adams
January 21, 2009
DEb,
you were a great woman and a great friend..anyone that knew you was very lucky and for me to be able to call you "adapotive mom" it hurts soo bad not to hear you when i walk in the bank or for you not to pick me up from work and we ride home in the frezzing cold with the windows down. there are so many memories that i have told about us
"i hope thats okay" i love you and miss you i told you i was going take care of your mom and you said okay and i am going keep that promise i will most def. keep an eye on her...?????Angela
TO Janet: i love you and if you ever need anything you kno my number...
?? love ya, Angela
Melissa Blanks
January 21, 2009
To the Family of Deborah Howell
In the time I got to know Deborah and the time I spent with her, I know she was a great Mother a good friend, and a special young lady. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
I'm so sorry she is no longer with us, But, I know she is in a much better place and not suffering any longer.
Our prayers go out to all of you and May God be with you and guide you through this difficult time.
KIRK HUBBARD
January 21, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
May God bless & keep you throught this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kirk & Teri
Todd Hammock
January 21, 2009
My family's thoughts and prayers are with Deborah's family.
Faye Martin
January 21, 2009
To all the Family;
Deb was a WONDERFUL LADY!!! I know that you will miss her everyday. I know that she is in a better place, no pain, and I know that she is looking down on you and knowing how much she was loved. WE will all miss her.
Ashley Thomas
January 21, 2009
Deborah, you will be greatly missed. You have and will always be a part of my family. I love you!
Janet, Jeremy, Nolan and Wyatt if you need anything please do not hesitate to call. I love you guys!
January 21, 2009
To Debbie's Family,
How fortunate we were to have been blessed for 41 years with such a remarkably wonderful and brave young lady. She will forever be in our thoughts and will continue to live on in our hearts. Try not to be so sad, as Debbie has ascended to heaven and is in a beautiful, peaceful, wonderful place with God whom she loved and was so faithful.
In loving Memory,
Aunt Joan, Uncle Larry and Family
Terry Nash
January 21, 2009
Deborah will absolutely be missed, by me and so many others. She was a fine friend and one of the funniest people I have known. That gift of hers, the ability to make the most regular stuff sound funny, was a blessing, and I was fortunate to have had as many laughs with her as I did. It breaks my heart to lose her and to such a horrible disease. We need to wipe out cancer and keep those wonderful people with us.
Janet, Nolan, Wyatt, Tricia and Adam, I am thinking of you and the many other family members missing our Deborah. Your daughter, mom and sister, and my friend, was a very special lady as you know. Be strong and take care of yourselves. Much love to you all.
HOLLY FARRELL
January 21, 2009
I AM AGNES' TENANT HOLLY, I JUST WANTED TO OFFER MY DEEPEST CONDOLANCES FOR THE LOSS OF DEBORAH. I WISH I KNEW WHAT TO SAY, BUT SHE IS IN THE HANDS OF THE LORD NOW. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
Linda Frilles (Dalton)
January 21, 2009
Janet and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your daughter's death. I know that the days ahead will be very hard for you, and I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Bowden
January 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.
Beth Starkey
January 21, 2009
Deborah you will be missed. Your kindness and friendship has meant more to me and my son, than you could ever imagine. To Deborah's family let the lord lay his hands on you through this difficult time.
Love Always,
Beth and Jacob Starkey
Julianne Cook
January 21, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. She will be greatly missed.
Sheri Williams
January 21, 2009
Dear Janet and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so very sorry for your loss and I can't begin to imagine how you feel right now. Please trust in God because he will bring you through this tuff time. I love you all.
Karen and Davie Woodford
January 21, 2009
We love you and miss you terribly.
Margaret Ayers - Toms
January 21, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Marsha Richardson-Calohan
January 21, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of Deborah. We were friends in high school and she was always such a wonderful person to be around. Best wishes to her husband and boys.
doug and cindy wooldridge
January 21, 2009
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 1998-2009
Charles & Karen Ferguson
January 21, 2009
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