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Lisa
October 30, 2024
Hard to believe it´s been 18 years since I last talked to you. I miss your friendship, long talks, big hugs, and sharing life together. I often think what you´d be like now ...we are middle aged ladies! I think you´d be just as fun as you were then...always authentically YOU! Miss you, love you, never forgotten! My sister!!
Debbie Costello
November 7, 2022
Miss you Rachel. This world has lost too many good souls and things get a bit off daily. I know at least you are with your Dad and I know that makes you happy . Whenever I watch a movie and a girl name Rachel is on and they say her name I think of you. Always a sweetheart to everyone you knew and a lot that you didn´t set you apart from most. I miss your dad cause he´s my Brother and it´s been so hard not to reach for phone to call him . Y´all left a big dark hole. I love you Rachel.
Lisa
November 1, 2021
Wish you were here to "pass out some cards" together. Sure miss you my friend!
LISA
November 7, 2020
What a year Rach. Miss you even more during these hard times. You and I are both daddy’s girls...I miss mine every day. While I am I am so sad for you mom, my heart is happy to know your dad is no longer suffering and you are together.
Love you my friend! Till we meet again!
Kim
November 5, 2020
Where to begin? I think of you all the time. The littlest things remind me of you. I remember sitting in the mall parking lot here in Tyler waiting for you to finish listening to a song you loved. You were dancing and singing at the top of your lungs with the windows down, I miss that so much. You introduced me to so many songs, and literally not a day goes by that I don’t hear a song and think about you. I know your dad has recently joined you up there and although it breaks my heart for your mom, I know you are so excited to see him again as he is you ❤ I love you and miss you. Take care of my little man until I can get up there with you.
Claudia Smith
October 31, 2020
Well, through all of the years, it doesn't get any easier! We love and miss you as much as we ever did! This world is changing and frankly, I'm happy that you don't have to deal with it! Enjoy your heavenly location and it will be no time and we will be with you for eternity!
Lisa wittliff
May 25, 2020
Missing you always! Love you my friend, you were missed this weekend!
Claudia Smith
May 24, 2020
Well,Honey, it is Memorial Day weekend and you wouldn't believe how much the world has changed! You are truly in the better place !! The KIDS are not even going to the beach this weekend! Things are not the same. One thing that has not changed is how much I love and miss you!
Love, Mom
January 26, 2020
Sweetheart, another anniversary of your birth passed this week.You were remembered by so many! We love you so much and continue to enjoy all of the many special moments that you left us!
Claudia Smith
November 1, 2019
Another year. Sweet memories. Endless love. Miss you!
Paul Smith's first day of being the BEST dad! Happy Fathers' Day, sweetheart!
Claudia Smith
June 15, 2019
June 13, 2019
Just thinking... about you!
All my love!
Mom
lisa
May 27, 2019
Another Year at the beach and missing you! we chuckled over some good Rachel stories!! Love you!
Claudia Smith
January 24, 2019
Forty-one years ago today a most special moment happened for your dad and me! We had the long awaited event of welcoming into our world a most precious daughter! Life has never been the same . We thank God for blessing us with you! Remembering you on your birthday and every day! Love, Mom
December 22, 2018
Christmas without you has never been the same! The major piece of our happiness puzzle is missing!
Our love, Mom and Dad
Mom
November 18, 2018
Missing you!
Mom
November 1, 2018
Our hearts and minds are full of thoughts about you! Twelve long years without you! Our love,
Mom and Dad
January 27, 2018
Love you so so much...Dad
Lisa
January 25, 2018
Happy birthday rach!! You are still remembered and loved and missed! I heard 80s ladies this week and had a good laugh/cry. I think you would have loved being 40!! I wish you were here to celebrate together but sure hope you had a rockin heavenly party
Miss you sister friend!
November 1, 2017
It has been eleven years and yet somehow I feel that you are here daily. It is all those beautiful memories! When I think of you, I do smile! What a blessing! I love you! Mom
LISA WITTLIFF
October 31, 2017
The week leading up to your death is always hard on me. And suddenly I catch my grouchiness and realize its jisybme missing you. My sister friend, my confidant. What I wouldnt give for one more chat and hug. Tomorrow I remember you. Ill shed some tears and smile big smiles, but both will be because of you!! love you always!!!
March 21, 2017
Hi, sweetheart! I really miss you right now! Life is tough! I know that you know your grandmother is there. Dana just recently left us. I guess that is what aging is like. As I continue to get older, I realize it just isn't the way it used to be.
Your whole group, "the kids" are beginning to turn 40! Oh my!
I miss you so much for way too many reasons to mention! All my love, Mom
January 28, 2017
So many reasons to think of you! Many of us remembered you on your birthday. Most of us think of you so often with love. Say hi to grandma and grandpa for us.
Love you more than ever! Mom
Dad
November 9, 2016
I love you so much....
November 5, 2016
Dearest Rachel,
It has been ten years since you have left us. Just as Allison said the other day, it seems like it was yesterday and forever ago all at the same time. Life moves on here as it has always done, but it is so much more difficult without you!
All of your friends have moved on and have beautiful children of their own. It hurts so because I know that you loved children and would have been the best mom ever! I am saddened by the fact that you never had your chance.
As I have said recently, we just don't know why you were taken from us. I have just placed my faith in God and try to understand that I won't understand everything. Your dad always says that he tried to fix everything for you and that was something he just could not fix.
Your body has left us but your sweet memories never will!
With love, your mom
Theresa Berend
November 1, 2016
Always missing her beautiful smile. We rang the bells from her funeral again this year as we have every year. Sending love to you all.
May 7, 2016
Sure do miss you!
Love, your Mom
Mom
January 24, 2016
January 24, 1978
A day of celebration and one to remember! Rachel Celeste Smith entered the world after great anticipation and happiness! We smile on this day thinking about all of the happiness that you brought in your short twenty-eight years! We love you and miss you so much!
Lisa
January 24, 2016
Happy birthday Rach! I miss you every day but even more on days like today. I talk about you all lot with the boys...funny things you would say or do or just how I miss you! I know they would have loved you. Wishing I could have a Rachel hug today and celebrate with you. You are so loved and missed.
Mom
December 26, 2015
Your dad and I watched your video today (again). What a work of art! It is YOU personified. You left so many wonderful friends. We miss you so greatly especially at this time of year. Family dinners are missing important pieces of our family. We miss Grandpa and you! Marshall misses his parents and Grandma is spending her first year without Aunt Dorothy.
We have to flip our thoughts and thank God for blessing us with you, even for the short 28 years we had you! You have made footprints on all of our hearts! We love you!
November 22, 2015
Well Sweetheart, last night your cousin. Nathan, departed this world and into yours. He will be so missed by so many. We hope that he has found peace at last.
Lisa
November 2, 2015
How is it possible? Nine years. Some days feels like just yesterday still. So thankful for all the memories we had...I can't help but wonder what else we would have done! Miss you every day friend. Love you rach!
Dad
November 2, 2015
I love you so much. Yesterday was hard....I guess everyday without you is hard. Driving home Halloween evening and watching all those young little ghosts and goblins brought tears to my eyes thinking of you when you played that part. I miss you so much. I thank God that he let you be a part of our life for those short 28 years. Still play your CDs and it always makes me smile. As always, thanks for the memories!
Dad
November 1, 2015
It's been nine years since you left us. We miss you every day.
Yesterday I came out from shopping and a ladybug was walking around on the roof of my car. As I started the engine, one of your favorite songs began to play! You remain with us still. Thanks for sending those unexpected reminders. They always make me smile, just as you always did!
I love you, sweetheart!
Mom
August 15, 2015
Just thinking of you as yet another summer comes to an end. Everything reminds me of you!
I love you and miss you!
Mom
Lisa Wittliff
June 12, 2015
Hwy 71 to hwy 21...memories flushed back. I miss my road trip buddy so much. The music always reminds me of you.
Claudia Smith
June 10, 2015
Hello, sweetheart!
Just thinking of you and missing your sweet face and touching heart! I so wish you were here to spend just a little time!
My love continues to grow.
Mom
Mom
March 22, 2015
Not a day goes by without sweet memories of you! One by one, we send one of our special ones from earth to be with you! Aunt Dorothy is with you now. When our work is done, we will be with all of you forever! My love lives eternal!
lisa wittliff
March 20, 2015
Listening to music....thinking of you. Man I wish you were here!! Miss you and Love You, sweet friend!
Mom
January 24, 2015
It is a beautiful day! Thirty-seven years ago you were delivered to your dad and I. You were and continue to be the most special gift anyone could imagine! We miss you every minute of every day! God bless and happy birthday! Love, Mom
Lisa
January 23, 2015
Tomorrow is your birthday....wish we could celebrate together. Miss you always!
Mom
November 1, 2014
Today marks eight years without you! So much has changed but some things will never change. We miss you every single day and love you more than ever!
Lisa
September 9, 2014
Thank you for visiting me in my dreams last night. It was so good to see and hear and hug you again! I miss you always.
Lisa
July 19, 2014
Thinking about you, wondering what would have been. What I'd give to just have a chat on the phone or share a glass of wine. You are missed and always always loved!
Mom
June 26, 2014
You are remembered by so many! You continue to live in our hearts and memories!
Jenny
June 25, 2014
Was just thinking of Rachel today, and wanted to let you know she is remembered by many.
Allison Ray
June 16, 2014
In the words of one of our favorite songs, you are 'always on my mind'!
June 15, 2014
Thinking of you on this Fathers' Day. Remembering how you and your dad really had something special!
Love you! Mom
mom
February 14, 2014
Missing an important part of my heart!
I love you!
Mom and Dad
January 24, 2014
Happy Birthday, sweetheart! We have heard from so many of your friends today! We miss you everyday but today, it is even more! I so remember 36 years ago when God blessed us with a beautiful bundle of perfection! We named her Rachel and it was love at first site! Oh for what could have been!
Life will never be the same! We miss you always!
Lisa
January 9, 2014
Cleaning out the closet today...found our Greate Tuna script and ticket when we went to see it live in Galveston! Covered in your unmistakable penmanship! How I miss that...love you, friend!
Lisa
December 12, 2013
Watching tv tonight and Sting was a guest star. Made me smile and think of our many road trips with sting as one of our background albums. Love you and miss you so much!
November 1, 2013
The end of your life changed ours forever! Our love continues! Seven years now and yet it seems like yesterday. All my love!
Mom
Dad
September 15, 2013
Thanks for the music.... I miss you so much !
September 14, 2013
The thought of you makes me smile!
My love forever!
Mom
Da
August 23, 2013
Rachel,
Went to Nac yesterday to see Robert. He is still so very fond of you. You have forever changed he and Holly and I saw Rusty too. He is a senior in high school. Also met a Mrs. Graham , the lady you helped get her phone turned back on. Honey she in her late 90,s and she held my hand and told me the whole story. She will always love you. Also stopped by and saw Randy Kirkland in Lufkin. Still fixing everybody's car and making no money! He guives his work away. He is still so sad about you. I just hope you know what an indelible mark you made there and they will never forget you and will always have a special place in their heart for your memory!
Thanks for the music...I love you..
Dad
August 15, 2013
I love you...
Lisa Wittliff
August 12, 2013
Loved my watercolor....but fav part was seeing my name written by you...miss you dearly. Love you!
Mom
June 20, 2013
Your dad and I often visit the memory stone that the kids bought in your honor. It brings us great joy! The garden is so peaceful and beautiful. It is available 24 hours every day and always a welcome spot. It makes us feel close to you!
lisa
June 18, 2013
Our sweet Max kitty passed away last night unexpectedly. Hopefully he can find you and Sully for some love and comfort. Miss you, friend...
lisa Wittliff
May 25, 2013
Headed to the beach...I miss you every day but this time of year I miss you a little more. I always looked forward to seeing you at the beach for some time to catch up! Miss you always and forever! Love you friend!
Mom
January 23, 2013
Well, sweetheart, it was 35 years ago that you brought us the joy of our lives! Happy birthday!
January 8, 2013
Thank you for watching over my little boy when he was so sick in the hospital. I know you were one of his guardian angels. I miss you.
Kim Norris
January 1, 2013
Well Rach, my mammaw is up there now with you so I need you to keep an eye on her for me!! I know you will!! Not a day goes by that I don't think about you!! Miss you and love you!!
December 28, 2012
Another Christmas passes. It just doesn't get any easier! We miss you!
Love, Mom
Mom
November 13, 2012
Just thinking! The oncoming holidays always reminds us of what we have and what or who we are missing.
I love you!
lisa Wittliff
November 1, 2012
"We were three little girls from school. One was pretty, one was smart, one was a borderline fool." So thankful for all the memories. Miss you all the time. Love you!!
Mom
November 1, 2012
I love and miss you so much!
Claudia Smith
July 8, 2012
Thinking of you and wanting you to know... what a difference you made in my life!
All my love! Mom
Claudia Smith
May 28, 2012
Thinking of you makes me smile! The love grows greater daily!
Love and miss you!
Mom
Dad
May 15, 2012
You have been on my heart today a little bit more than usual. You will always be my "Little Goose"...thanks for the music!
Love you,
Lisa Wittliff
May 13, 2012
Thinking about you today, sweet friend!
lisa
January 24, 2012
Happy Birthday, sweet friend! Hope you are having a party up there today and know we are always thinking of you down here....miss you so much!
Love you! Lisa
January 24, 2012
Thirty-four years ago today, God blessed with a wonderful miracle! You were with us only twenty-eight short years, but left us a lifetime of precious memories!
Thank you for all of your love!
Mom
November 1, 2011
Rach, I cant believe its been five years already!! I miss you more than anything and think about you everyday!! I hear songs on the radio all the time that make me think of you that much more!! Love you, Kimmy
November 1, 2011
My love never faulters! You are with me every minute of every day!
Love, mom
Dad
November 1, 2011
Dear Rachel,
I know now for sure that you and I have been wishing on the same bright star!
Love you and miss you,
sue
October 29, 2011
Rach, I still think about you all the time! Keep watching over us....extra hugs to your parents this week. Love you.
lisa wittliff
October 27, 2011
Just missing you and wishing I could pick up that phone to call you....can't believe it will have been 5 years on Tuesday... Life never has been quite the same without you! Love you, friend!!
lisa
October 4, 2011
One of our Sting songs just came on...Your memories have flooded me lately...dreams, music, pictures. You trying to tell me something? ;-) Miss you so much, rach. So wish you were here, we would be "passing cards" all over the place and bragging on our babies. Love you friend and think about you always!!
Love, Dad
August 30, 2011
Your heart has wings...
Dad
August 30, 2011
Rachel,
Went to Dallas last week again and will go tomorrow as well...I take the tunes with me too...thanks for the music...Love
Love Dad
August 5, 2011
We just got back from San Francisco and your imgaes and thoughts were all over the place coming and going. You would have loved this road trip...almost 5,000 miles and 6 states in 11 days racked up...you would have been insane by the time we got home...mom and I analized it all...again, thanks for the music!
Nicole Meade
August 3, 2011
I have been thinking about you a lot lately. I read the Sesame Street book every few months :) Lots of memories come back to me even though we were so little.
Lisa Wittliff
June 5, 2011
We went to the beach again for the annual Memorial Trip last weekend....talked and laughed and reminisced a lot and ALL wished you were there with us!! Thanks so much for all the memories...you definitely are not forgotten! Love you Rach!
Love Dad
April 10, 2011
Made a couple of trips to Dallas...oooh those good tunes you made for us...wish you were here! Miss you so much! Thanks for the music...
lisa
April 7, 2011
Driving to work this morning..."you can't always get what you want" came on...and it was the good version with the choir singing in the beginning. Wasn't much traffic on the highway so I was cruising and totally had a vision of us road trippin to Alpine, radio BLARING, arms out the window and singing at the top of our lungs and laughing like crazy! Oh to be able to do that again, miss ya like crazy, friend!!
mom
March 17, 2011
the music and the memories!
Oh so sweet!
God bless you!
Love, mom
Lisa
March 4, 2011
Rach, you have been on my mind a lot these last few weeks. we are headed to canton this weekend for a girls trip...not sure if other remember but that is where we were going to go for your bachelorette weekend. I still have an email from you talking about how you wanted to get your lipliner tattooed on! you always had some crazy plan up your sleeve. More than anything, I wish we had gotten to go on that trip, or that you would be joining us this weekend. Please know, you are never ever forgotten and you live on in all of us....
love you friend!!
lisa
January 25, 2011
Happy Birthday Rach!! Thought of you yesterday and just wishing you were here...
Love you always always!
Dad
January 24, 2011
My dear little Rachel,
You have been on our minds all day. What I wouldn't give to hear that infectious laugh of yours today...it just always made me so happy... I have wanted so many times to just pick up the phone and call you...that hug, that smile and that laugh...oh, how we miss you. You wrote that we were to only think of you with a smile or don't think of you at all...well, I'm smiling...through tears.
Happy Birthday, my lttle Goose!
Love,
December 24, 2010
Your dad and I talked about you and Rodney yesterday. We discussed how it would have been your fourth wedding anniversary! Time moves so quickly and yet not at all! Some things are beyond words!
We love and miss you every minute of every day!
Dad
December 15, 2010
Just missing today...thought of our trip to Australia...you were always "fair dinkum"!
Lisa
November 15, 2010
Thanks for the visit Rach....it has been too long! Miss you, friend!!
Dad
November 9, 2010
Thank you Rachel. I love you.
Jack Martin
November 1, 2010
When we were kids, 4 years seem like a really, really long time. But the day Allison called to tell me you were gone feels like yesterday. And it hurts just as bad. I don't know what to say that I haven't said before. I miss you so much, and think about you everyday.
Sue
November 1, 2010
Like the others, I think about you every day....whether it is a song, pictures, memories, stuffed animal, not a day has gone by without you! I cherish every moment, so thank you for your "visits". Love you and forever miss you! -Sue
Claudia Smith
October 31, 2010
Four years...
I love and miss you more than words can say!
A candle snuffed out all too soon!
Love, Mom
Dad
October 29, 2010
Sure have had you on my mind...just want to say I love you.
Lisa
October 26, 2010
It's that time of year again and my mind is constantly wondering "what ifs" and "should have beens". Has it really been 4 years? I miss you So much rachel, and like kim, not a day goes by that I dont think about you at some time....a song, my fruit in the kitchen, picture on the fridge. I miss you so much and always love you!!
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