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for Carol Willis
Barb Tawney
March 11, 2009
To Jerry, sons, the Willis family and the Koger family:
It was good having time with Yvonne and Jerry in the youth group many years ago at Pleasant Grove and the many adventures that we had through the church. All of you are included in our prayers at this time. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Lacy and Belle Tawney of Martinsville
Dave Tawney of Arizona
Susan Lugones
March 10, 2009
Six years ago, my mother and I bought my wedding invitations at Multimedia Creations. Yvonne was so cheerful and kind. I remember she talked about how much she loved tailgating and how much her sons loved her food. She would give us hugs everytime we left the store. She made such an impression that even years later, we recognized her picture in the paper. I just wanted her family to know that her customers could easily see how sweet she was.
Joey & Liz Gibbs
March 9, 2009
Jerry, Chad and Trevor,
Words cannot ease the pain you are feeling at this time. We all know the world is a better place for having Yvonne be with us. I deal with sadness by looking at the world on the lighter side. I will always remember that small amount of mischief that she kept hidden away for that special moment. She was like my fifth sister and will be missed.
March 6, 2009
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
CHARLES & JUDY OLIVER
Anita Wood Gammons
March 6, 2009
I was very sorry to hear about Yvonne, but I have no doubt that she is now in the presence of our Lord. She will be greatly missed by all of us who knew and loved her. She was the best cousin anyone could ever have.
Alisha Hartman (formerly Werle)
March 5, 2009
Jerry, Chad and Trevor:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Yvonne. I'm deeply saddened. She was like a mother to me during the time I worked with her at Woods. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will be praying for you all.
Sandy Mitchell
March 4, 2009
Dear Jerry and Sons -
Yvonne was indeed a special friend that I met in CWF over five years ago. She kept our little group together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She will be deeply missed.
Tobie & Annis Eaton
March 4, 2009
Jerry, Chad & Trevor
So sorry about Yvonne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Tobie and I are out of town this week and cannot attend funeral.
Joyce Mitchell
March 4, 2009
It was such a pleasure working with Yvonne and getting to know her.What a great smile she had!May your memories of Yvonne bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Linda Fain
March 4, 2009
May the love of family and friends comfort you at this time.
In our thoughts and prayers. ~The Burnette family of the Preston community
Modesty
March 4, 2009
Trevor,
Your in my thoughts and prayers!
Teddy Lee
March 4, 2009
Jerry, Chad, and Trevor
We are so sorry to hear about this. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Teddy Lee and Family
Joyce Webb
March 4, 2009
May God bless you all in this difficult time. I knew Yvonne as a teenager. She was an inspiration for me. This was sad news...
Stephanie Ferns
March 4, 2009
A wonderful woman and an amazing neighbor. She will be missed greatly by all. Deepest simpathy to the family. I will keep you in my prayers.
Brenda McDaniel
March 3, 2009
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Your sons played sports with my sons Jonathan and Keith years ago. Yvonne was always an encouragment to everyone. May God give you comfort. Brenda McDaniel
Willard Davis
March 3, 2009
The best cousin a person could have. I will truly miss her and her wit. Jerry, Chad, and Trevor, you are in our prayers. May God bless and keep you. We love you all.
patricia spencer
March 3, 2009
Aunt Lucy, Dale, Jerry,Chad,and Trevor. I am sorry for your lost. Always remember that yvonne is with GOD and she will always be in your hearts. I love you all . Her cousin Patricia Spencer.
Nancy Swern
March 3, 2009
Jerry, Chad, Trevor, Linda, Dennis, and Frances:
We are very saddened to hear of Yvonne's passing. We will always remember her with the fondest of memories. Her sunny outlook on life was contagious. We are all thinking of you all during the sad time.
The Swerns and The McClellans
Carole Brackman
March 3, 2009
I had the extreme pleasure of having Yvonne work for me at Multimedia Creations, Inc. for several years, and knowing her as a friend for many years before that. It was obvious that her faith and her family were her source of love, pride, and great inner strength. Chad and my son were friends all through school and we shared many stories of their antics. She was a joy to be around with her beautiful eyes twinkling and that infectious laugh that always made everyone happy. I feel blessed to have known her. The Lord is gaining a wonderful soul in Yvonne. She was devoted to Jerry, Chad, Trevor and the rest of her family, and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sadness.
Barbara Worrell and Barbara Hof
March 3, 2009
Jerry, we're so sorry for your loss and know how much you will miss Yvonne. She always had a smile, and a great laugh. We miss sitting in front of your guys at the VT games, and loved Yvonne patting and punching on our backs. She will be missed.
Deidra Vass Castellano
March 3, 2009
Jerry, Chad & Trevor,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Yvonne was one of the best influences in my life as she always encouraged me & made me laugh. I loved her & I'm sorry she's no longer with us. I know she struggled with her health & I can only rest in knowing that she is now at peace. I love you all and my prayers are with you.
Staci Setzer
March 3, 2009
Mr. Willis, Chad and Trevor--
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your lovely wife and mother. Mrs. Willis was a special and kind woman that I am happy to have known. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beverly (Knight) Hughes
March 3, 2009
No doubt, Von was definitely a favorite cousin and neice to the Koger family. We all loved her sparkling personality, her laughter and her sense of humor. If you had a frown on your face, she could make it go away. Her laugh was the most infectious one you ever heard. I will definitely miss hearing her laugh but I will remember it, always. I was in her wedding as a flower girl and to this day, I still have my dress, my headpiece and my basket. But, I did not save the bandaid I had to wear on my shin after falling on the steps in front of the church the day of the wedding. The bandaid was not very pretty in the pictures but Von's only concern was that I was okay. I will never forget the time she sent this hilarious birthday card to my dad. He got the biggest kick out of this card because it pretty much described the relationship between them, two very funny people with a great senses of humor, two peas in a pod.
To Jerry, Chad, Trevor, Aunt Lucy and Dale, my thoughts are with you during this time but you all know she would want you to celebrate her life and send her on to heaven where she will be welcomed with open arms by those who have gone on before her, bringing the laughter they have missed. I will miss her very much but I have my memories of this wonderful lady. I will never forget her.
Love always
Ken Werfelmann
March 3, 2009
Jerry,
I'm praying that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will fill the void in your heart with His loving presence. My thoughts are with you.
Lynne & Barry Farmer
March 3, 2009
Jerry - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons at this difficult time. Yvonne was a bright ray of sunshine and will be greatly missed. I feel blessed to have called her a friend.
Freda Jones
March 3, 2009
Yvonne was a very special lady. We talked on the phone daily when she worked at Oak Hall. I loved to hear her laugh! We all enjoyed her visit in December when she came down for our Christmas Dinner. Thank you so much Jerry for bringing her. She was a very special friend and co-worker and she will truly be missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry Laney
March 2, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Yvonne at Multimedia Creations and knowing her as a true friend ever since. She always had a smile on her face and a laught you could never forget. She has been like a second mother to me and I will miss her and be thankful for the years I knew her. To Chad, Trevor, and Jerry - you were her life and she was so very proud of you. She talked about you often and I know how much she was loved by you as well. I will keep you in my prayers.
HAZEL FOWLER
March 2, 2009
CAROL WAS A WONDERFUL LADY. I USE TO WORK AT THE DIALYSIS CENTER IN SALEM. I ALWAYS ENJOYED HAVING HER AS A PATIENT. SHE WAS ALWAYS SO PLEASANT AND NEVER COMPLAINING. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT AND SAD TIME.
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