Joanne L. Gayton

We share fond memories of times together. From Auckland,New Zealand to Moose Jaw, Canada and also in Dallas TX. Joannes life was a testimony and her faith was an inspiration to all of us who walked this journey with her. She has graduated to a better place where flowers bloom all the time and children run in the streets. Thank you Joanne for letting us embrace you.

We never met Joanne but we feel we know her because our correspondence has been for almost 30 years. I remember seeing photos of Jodie and Sam when they were very small. She and the family have stood by our Children's mission in the Philippines through thick and thin. "Blessed are those who die in the Lord..that they may rest from their labours and their works shall follow them." Rev 14:13 How many children have been blessed, only the Lord knows!

Dear Brian, Jodie, Samuel, and Family,
My life was enriched by Joanne's love for God, care for others, generosity, and sense of humor. I pray you feel God's love and comfort at this time, remembring His promise that, in Him, we will one day be reunited!

Brian, Jodie & Samuel:

Although apart by distance we always loved and felt close to Joanne. She has been a special friend since we first met in NZ. Over the years we always kept in touch with our Christmas letters and photos and we so enjoyed our great holiday spent with the Gaytons in Dallas Texas. We send our prayers and love to you all at this time of parting. May God be with you in a special way.

Rest in peace, my darling daughter, until we meet again. Then we WILL celebrate with all our other family gone ahead! Your loving Mother

I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Gayton's recent passing. As head of our crime watch program, she was such a positve force in the neighborhood. I am so appreciative of her efforts to make this area a better place for all of us to live. Mrs. Gayton was dedicated and extremely effective. She made a difference. And, she will be missed. Please accept my sympathy and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Although I only had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Gayton once, when Sam graduated from Marine Bootcamp, I can see the fruits of her work in Sam my friend. I pray that good gives the Gayton's peace in your hearts until you are reunited again in the presence of the All Mighty Lord!

So sorry to hear of Joanne's passing. She made great contributions to the community and will be missed.

Sam, My heart hurts for you and each of your family members. I pray God's strength for your Father, you and your sister. The power of seeing all she had done that was in the obituary tells me God was surely good to each of you. Sam, you know we pray hourly for you. Let me help. Let me do anything that will lighten this load. Your Mom will be fighting for you in Heaven as she loves you (if possible) more than here on our temporary home. With all my love and devotion. Nancy Ratcliff