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Stephenia l
January 3, 2022
My heart is crash. I been meaning to reach out Ernest Gaines whom is my mother cousin. My mother is related to Ernest Gaines father Manuel Gaines. My grandma people are all in his books. I say rest in peace cousin Ernest.
May god be with your beautiful wife Dianne ..forever and always,
Thank you for such hard work you've put into your books. I have 7 of your books.
Rest in Peace~
Stephenia in Alaska
Gloria A. Coleman-Brown
January 31, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 16, 2019
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's...My heartfelt condolences
New York
November 26, 2019
My condolences goes out to the family and friends may they find peace and comfort from the God of all comfort in the hearer of prayers
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November 25, 2019
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's...My condolence..
November 25, 2019
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Mr. Gaines. His ability to share his experiences in the South is truly meaningful.
November 24, 2019
Our condolences to the dearly beloved Mrs. Gaines and her entire family, friends and all of those whose lives Mr. Gaines touched with the legacy of his great works. May our loving Heavenly Father grant you all love, peace and comfort!
JM, Brandon, MS.
Ledoris Allen
November 20, 2019
For the
Rest Peaceful Mr. Gaines. Your work lives on.
LINDA STONE
November 18, 2019
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY !
November 18, 2019
Our Condolences and Prayers are with you,
Diane and family. all the great memories,
Books written and acclaimed honors he received will always be with you!
From the Detiege Family
Melroy Davis
November 18, 2019
My condolences go out to you mrs. Diane games and the entire family. my name is Mel Davis and I used to wait on you at Joseph a banks in baton rouge. May God give you comfort
Brenda Brent Williams
November 18, 2019
Dianne, Ruby and Gaines and Colar families,
The stories and memories E.J. shared and generated will last forever. His writings elevated people society overlooked. Thank you for sharing him with the world. May you be comforted by loving memories and the condolences of so many.
Sonja Butler
November 17, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Gaines family. My daughter and I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Gaines last year at LA Book Festival. I am so glad for the God given talent that Mr. Gaines willingly shared with all of us. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on.
November 16, 2019
June Phenix and Family of Baton Rouge La Manuel Jr. granddaughter
November 16, 2019
June Phenix and Family of Baton Rouge La Maurice Jr. granddaughter
Barry Jarreau
November 16, 2019
Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.
Deborah Stephens
November 15, 2019
My condolences to the family.I pray that God continue to give you the strength to deal with this difficult time in your life.
Lydia Dorsey
November 15, 2019
The family have our Condolences. MR. GAINES will be missed by so many people and his movies will go on through life showing all of his movies ..
Mr and Mrs Felton Spooner
November 15, 2019
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
Easter Sterling
November 15, 2019
Praying, Praying, Praying for the family, God knows your pain.
Dr Jeannette Richard Derosin
November 15, 2019
To the Colar and Gaines families,and especially you Norbert,Jr and others- your Colar,Bayonne,Gosserand and Richard families share your grief.
Be assured that our love and unity will see us through.
Lloyd and I send love and prayers to you and the family.
Sorry, I could not be with you on Saturday-be assured our hearts and prayers showered you guys with love.
I will be contacting you and continue to share my ongoing script with you.
Love,
JE Sowell
November 14, 2019
Mr. Gaines was an exceptional writer. His work will be remembered. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Delores Bergeron
November 14, 2019
I am sorry for your loss
November 14, 2019
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Gaines' family . May the true God comfort your broken hearts. For Psalms 50:15 says call and He will deliver in the day of distress.
November 14, 2019
mr. ernest gaines I just found out all these years who was the author of miss jane pittman I might have heard off you but now I know rest in peace with jesus brother from scott washington
CP.
November 14, 2019
My heartfelt sympathy to the Gaines familly at this most difficult time. Be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss. Mr Gaines lived a very fruitful life . May the beautiful memories you shared help to strengthen and sustain you. Psalm 68:19
Donnettia Houston Thomas and Family
November 14, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Elaine Pounds Thomas and Family
November 14, 2019
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Will Hargrove
November 14, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
November 14, 2019
My condolences to the family of Ernest Gaines for your loss, May the God of comfort be with you at this time of Sorrow.
November 13, 2019
Mr. & Mrs. Patricia Augustus Phenix Hayes and Family of Baton Rouge La
November 13, 2019
Mr. And Mrs. Judy Augustus Guy and Family of Baton Rouge La
EMILY L.HOLIDAY MATEN
November 13, 2019
PRAYERS FOR THE GAINES FAMILY AND SMITH FAMILY
November 13, 2019
A. Wesley's Funeral Home and Staff extend our heartfelt condolences and are keeping the Gaines Family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jackie Wesley
Director
Ginger F. Smith & Family
November 13, 2019
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Dianne Gaines and Family. May you find comfort in the knowledge that Dr. Ernest J. Gaines lived a life of purpose and is now with the Lord and may that same Jesus grant each of you the strength to continue his legacy of Faith and good works. He left an indelible imprint in our memories. It is our prayer that you find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared our life and educational journey through and with him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Faye
November 13, 2019
An excellent and powerful Author my deepest condolences to the Gaines family on your loss may the memories of wonderful times you shared bring comfort now and in the days to come
November 11, 2019
What an excellent author and story teller! I own a couple of his books, they will be cherished. My sincere condolences to the Gaines Family. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss.
Ann Lin
November 11, 2019
Condolences to the family of Ernest Gaines,
We hope and pray that the many encouraging comments on this site provide you with some comfort in the days ahead.
We pray that you continue to treasure the memories of your life with your dear one who is now in the memory of the One who has the best memory of all!
November 11, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this difficult period.
Newton Collier
November 11, 2019
He will be missed.
Olivia Lombard
November 10, 2019
To the Gaines Family,
I too had the pleasure of enjoying the movie Miss Jane Pittman and more importantly reading Mr. Gaines book: A Lesson in Dying . . . may the Universial God continue to bless your family during this difficult time.
Jon Kydd
November 10, 2019
Thank you Mr. Gaines for your great work. RIP My dear brother.
Valenda Newell
November 9, 2019
I had the pleasure of reading both of his most famous novels (both were made into movies) which proves he was a very talented writer. I thank u Mr. Gaines for giving the world a peek into the black experience through one's penmanship providing a better understanding of what injustices we had and still continue to go through..WHAT A MAN!!..PRAYERS and BLESSINGS to the family.....MUCH LOVE❤❤
Anna Houle-Simmons
November 9, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to the Gaines family in their time of such a great loss, may God continue to be at your sides.
November 9, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the Gaines family. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss
November 8, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. May your treasured memories of Ernest always fill your heart with love and peace
David
November 8, 2019
Condolences to the Gaines family and his many friends and fans, who found his words inciteful and inspiring. May the words of our living God and creator at this time provide you with comfort and hope.
Alton & Sharon Warr
November 8, 2019
Words are powerful. Mr. Gaines had the power of words
on paper and in black and white. The community of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana thank you sir, we were blessed to have
you back in our mist.
VALINDA JONES
November 8, 2019
November 8,2019
Dear Family of Mr. Ernest Gaines:
Mr. Gaines was a wonderful, and talented author. He will truly be missed by all those people who loved him. I am reaching out to all of you. Please remember that you all loved him, but The Lord, Our God who is truly awesome, and wonderful will love him the best of all. WITH MY CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY, MS. VALINDA DARLENE JONES, OF CINCINNATI, OHIO. I USE TO LIVE AT 5839 SOUTH MAPLEWOOD IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (A HOUSE).
November 8, 2019
My condolences to the Gaines family, what an amazing talent, he will be greatly missed.
Lee
November 8, 2019
My condolences go out to the Ernest Gaines family.
November 8, 2019
My condolences to the Gaines family.
Will Hargrove
November 7, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss you always.
Sonja Graves
November 7, 2019
My condolences to the Gaines family
Mr. Ernest Gaines was a literary genius and we humbly thank him for his gifts. They are treasured. May he rest in peace.
Sherwin Collins
November 7, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
November 7, 2019
My prayers and condolences and heartfelt sympathies, are extended to the family,friends and readers.
In earthly last chapter of, a very great author the Earnest Gaines.
His soulful touching writing touched the hearts of many,and will thoses to come.
Artis
Madeline Swift
November 7, 2019
My deepest sympathy. He will always be with us through his written words.
Mary
November 7, 2019
To the family of Ernest Gaines
You've lost a love one and that's a hard pill to swallow. but no that he's at rest. you can be happy that you have him, So you're loving memory
will always be with you.
November 7, 2019
My condolences to Mr. Gaines family. To quote a Frost poem- Gaines certainly took the road less traveled and that made all the difference.
May all find comfort from this loss in the hope that the living and true God provides in His Word.
November 7, 2019
Thoughts and prayers to the Gaines family.
Charles Sullivan
November 6, 2019
"The act of writing, is the intention of it. The root . . . is liberation."
I extend condolences to the Gaines family.
Hope
November 6, 2019
I am sorry to learn of Mr. Gaines passing. Thank you for telling such wonderful stories. I pray that you are now at the feet of our Lord listening to all the great testimonies of the Saints.
Marsha Vann
November 6, 2019
"I remember seeing Mr. Gaines at ODU for their Presidents Lecture series. I truly enjoyed his works of literature. Such truth told in novel form. My condolences to the Gaines family.
Dianne Smith
November 6, 2019
Such a great life filled with blessing. Thank you to Gains family for sharing such a wonderful Author. Rest in Peace
November 6, 2019
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Gaines death. I have read both of his book and enjoy them very much. May the family seek God during this difficult time to help ease their pain. John 3:16.
BRY
November 6, 2019
Sincere condolences to the Gaines Family. May the God of comfort and peace cushion your grief with tenderness and love as you cope with this dear loss in your life. He will truly be missed.
Sharon Crenshaw
November 6, 2019
One of my favorite authors! As a librarian I had to convince many readers that Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman --was a novel. He was such a great writer. My sympathy to his family, friends and readers.
Margaret Hawkins Montgomery
November 6, 2019
The Hawkins family send
condolences on to the Gains family which is our family rest in peace Mr. Ernest Gains, gone but never forgotten
Les Breese
November 6, 2019
I remember the inherent quiet power of the theme in the Ernest Gaines short story, "The Sky is Gray", that I taught to my freshman high school students back in the '70s. My condolences to the family and friends of this dedicated author who has left an important literary legacy for future generations of readers to appreciate and enjoy.
Annette
November 6, 2019
Thank you sir for living out your vision with the world. Well done.
Corey Mathis
November 6, 2019
...Well Done Thy Good & Faithful Servant.
November 5, 2019
To the Gaines Family:
I remember and enjoyed the story of Miss Jane Pittman. May Mr. Gaines rest in Jesus.
Betty Henderson
Maryam Raoof
November 5, 2019
Thank you for gifting us with your literary & creative genius. Rest in Power, Peace & Paradise.
EMILY L.HOLIDAY MATEN
November 5, 2019
Prayers for the Gaines family and all his fans.I loved reading his books
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