Joy Louise Stanley Lawhorn

Joy Lawhorn Obituary

Joy Louise Stanley Lawhorn, 56, of Clifton Forge, Va., died on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2009, from the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Joy Lawhorn

6 Entries

Jeannie Hayslett

July 10, 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)
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Amy Young, RVCP Women's Ministry

July 9, 2009

I met Joy through Becky Friend at various COG events in Roanoke. I have fond memories of Joy with our Women's Ministry group at the "Big House". :) Thanks for sharing her with us on those occasions. We will not forget her smile, contagious laugh and the JOY she brought to our events! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!

Deloris Mccaleb

July 9, 2009

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

FRANK&BARBARA SHELOR

July 9, 2009

MET JOY AT THE CHURCH WHEN MY SON ROY WAS PASTOR THERE.SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND A LITTLE JOKE OR 2.MY PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY WOULD BE TO REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD AND HAPPY TIMES YOU HAD EVEN THOUGH YOUR HEARTS MAY BE BREAKING,MAY THE PEACE OF GOD REST UPON YOU.OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!

ANGELA LAWHORN HOBACK

July 9, 2009

MAY YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE THE MOST PRECIOUS OF ALL ANGELS SITTING ON YOUR SHOULDER WATCHING OVER YOU ALL. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE SMILE THAT JOY HAD ON HER FACE AND THE SMILE THAT SHE PUT ON YOURS. LOVE YOU ALL....

THERESA MARTIN

July 9, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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