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for Phyllis Reed
Wanda Atkinson
February 26, 2009
I want to thank everyone for their love and support.
I especially want to thank my aunts,uncle,cousins and their family's for their gift of love to us children.
To everyone that sent flowers,they were beautiful and truely cherished and appreciated.
My mother was the kindest, most unselfish person that I have every known.
My sisters and I were taught not to lie,cheat or steal. To do unto others as we would have them do unto us and if we could not find something good to say about someone to say nothing.
This is how she lived her life. I very seldom saw her get angry or hesitate to help anyone in need. Although I miss her so much that I feel as though my heart is breaking. I feel truely blessed to have had her as a my mother.
Beverly Hylton
February 18, 2009
It's almost been a month since you were taking from me but it only seems like yesterday. I miss you so much it hurts, but I know you are in much better place. I will never forget your love for me and everyone you came in contact with in your life. God now has a true angel. To all her family and friends thank you for being so supportive in my family's time in need. Granny I will Love and think of you always. And I hope you know now that you have always been my rock,Love your first Grandaughter Beverly.
Janet "Crawford" Darling
February 13, 2009
One is never really gone when we leave behind people that loved us, and Phyllis was loved.
Jackie Weddle
February 6, 2009
To Wanda, Linda and Brenda I am so sorry for your loss; I have very found memories of your Mother as a child, she always treated me like family and welcomed me into her home. She was a wonderful lady whom I will always hold dear to my heart. Our life is just a dash and I am blessed that she part of my dash.-
Lou Ann Greer David Hart
February 2, 2009
our thoughts go out to the family. phyllis was the most wonderful, loving, caring, woman i have ever known. she was so special to me. i will never forget her.
Sandra Chewning
January 31, 2009
Sorry to hear of your lost. May God be with each of you and that you'll find comfort in your loving memories.
tracy and Wayne clark
January 30, 2009
Wanda,Brandon,Christopher,Bev,Ronnie We are so sorry for your loss......If there is anyting you need or I can do for you just let us know.
Pamela Mills
January 30, 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
Pamela Mills
January 30, 2009
To All the Family & her special sister-in-law-Linda Crawford,
I am so sorry to hear about Phyllis, she was a special lady, and I have so many good memories of her and all her sisters and brothers, her mama & daddy. Berky took Gary & me to the homeplace for the 1st time when I was around 19 yrs old to meet his mama & daddy and show us where Phyllis and the rest of his brothers & sisters grew up. I would through the years meet each and every member of the family, one by one. I would give anything to be able to attend the service, but I just got back home over the week-end from burying my Mother, Violet Mills. I would love to see all of you because I know you children and all the nieces and nephews are all grown now. Although I can't be at the service, I want you to know that I will have each and everyone of you in my prayers. If there is anything any of you need, please let me know. God will give you the strength to get you through this, I know, I still don't think it has sunk in to me yet about mama and she was 95 yrs old, but God and my faith is what is helping me. Once again, Phyllis was a wonderful and special lady, I feel honored to have known her and the rest of Berky's family through almost 40 yrs now. If there is anything at all I can do for any of you or if you need anything at all, please let me know and I will do it. I will be with all of you in my heart and I will treasure always my memories of Phyllis and the rest of the family.
Sincerely,
Pam Mills
Jeff Callahan
January 29, 2009
Brenda, sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Naomi Shelor
January 29, 2009
Randall, we are holding you and your family close in our hearts and prayers.
Mary Hart Wright
January 28, 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
Pat Harvey
January 28, 2009
Randall,
We just want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Conner
January 28, 2009
Butch and I are very sorry for your loss.
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