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for Katherine Bilbrey
T Morris
May 19, 2010
Dear Kathy and family,
Charles and I are here for you if you need us. Our prayers are with you always. Kathy, if you just want someone to talk to, please call me. We are so very sorry and saddened. Teresa Morris
Wendy, Chris, Hannah Bailey
May 3, 2010
What a beautiful young lady, both inside and outside. The Bilbrey family are in our thoughts and prayers, at this difficult time.
Kalei Graham
May 2, 2010
I was best friends with Whitney Stipes and knew Bri.I am very sorry for your lose and i will pray for your family.
Jeannette Corum
May 1, 2010
Bilbrey Family,
I will keep you all in my prayers for strength and comfort that only God can provide. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Brianna was a beautiful girl. I worked at Shannondale's carnival last night and several of the girls helping me said they were close friends with Bri. They only had wonderful things to say about her. They expressed how funny, loving, and smart she was and how much they miss her. It sounds like she was a blessing to all that she met. May you have peace in knowing that she is in heaven continuing to spread joy and laughter to everyone she meets.
April 30, 2010
You all have been in my thoughts and prayers all week during this devastating time. I was both Brianna and Alex's first grade teacher at Sunnyview Primary. Brianna was a beautiful and smart girl and will be greatly missed. I know that she is an angel now watching over you all! Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.
Jennifer Stambaugh
frankie rosati
April 30, 2010
words can not tell how much i will miss ms breezy. i met her in 06 i was a server at ruby tuesdays she and her friends came in after a football game. she was so nice,always happy and free spirited.she became a regular of mine for the next 4 years. i remember how she would make everyone at the table laugh.i could tell stories all day,but i just want to say how sorry for her family and friends i feel.god is with ms breezy for she is an angel. from frankie.
Rhonda Bible-Henderson
April 30, 2010
Kathy we are so sorry to here about
your daughter Our paryers are with you and your family
The Vandergriff's
April 30, 2010
We buried our 22 year old daughter a few weeks ago and the hurt is still there but knowing that your lovely daughter is in the arms of our Lord and Savior will bring you some comfort in the difficult days ahead. Our families prayers are with you every step of the way. God bless you and comfort you until we all get together again on that glorious day. In Christ
Lisa Ramsey
April 30, 2010
We're so sorry for your loss. Just wanted you to know that your friends in Livingston are praying for your family at this sad, sad time. May God bless you all.
John and Lisa Ramsey
Betsy Bacon
April 30, 2010
Like many other emails in this guest book, we too did not know Kathy or David, but did know Brianna. We are members of HHCC and always look forward to Summer time...but this season will be really hard and sad knowing our sweet life guard will not be there. Brianna always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say. She was so nice to our young daughter, Lily, and helped her learn how to swim. Our hearts break for you. With loving memories and God's strength...
Keith and Betsy Bacon
Lisa Brown
April 30, 2010
I don't know you but I hurt for you. I, too, have a daughter at UT and hearing this kind of news is devastating and heartbreaking. We certainly don't know God's plans for the future -- and perhaps that's a good thing because many events would hurt too much to know about. Praying that God will provide grace, strength, love, comfort and understanding as only He can. Psalm 34:18
April 30, 2010
Mrs. Bilbrey & Family, Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May you feel God's love and comforting arms as you go through each day. Your family is in our prayers. The Flatford's, Brad, Kelley, Brooke & Cameron
April 30, 2010
so sorry for your loss...she sure was a pretty girl///prayers are sent for the family.
Mary Woods
April 30, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Bilbrey family. The cafeteria staff at Central High sends their condolences.
April 29, 2010
Fountain City weeps with you.
Wendy Buchheit
April 29, 2010
Ms. Bilbrey and family, please know that our hearts are broken for you in this loss. We are part of your Shannondale family and our prayers are being lifted up to our only comforter, Christ our Lord, who is surely beaming at the sight of your girl dancing for joy in His presence. Know that He will give you that peace that we read about, for we cannot understand these circumstances. Jack, Wendy, Wesley and Sophie Buchheit (Shannondale Elementary)
Brad Zockoll
April 29, 2010
David, Kathy and Alex, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Bri attended our Bible study and was such a joy to have with us. I will be in prayer for you, I promise. May God give you peace that passes all our understanding.
April 29, 2010
David, Kathy and Alex,
I am so sorry for your loss. She is such a beautiful girl and I am glad to know she is with our Heavenly Father. May our Lord comfort you in your sorrow.
Karen Thrasher Rader
April 29, 2010
Ms. Bilbrey and family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God bless you and carry you along the way during this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you. The Huskey family, David, Jama, Jared, Taylor and Weston.
April 29, 2010
Mrs Bilbrey,
You and your family do not know me but my husband, brother, sister-in-law, and myself went to PF Changs and were lucky enough to interact with your daughter. What a wonderful soul!!!! We all told her she was beautiful and looked like Charlize Theron and how kind she was. Her reaction was humbling!!! She smiled and thanked all of us for the compliments. I know there is nothing I can say to ease your pain and sense of loss, but I want you to know, Brianna was a beautiful, special young lady and oozed grace and kindness and for that you should be proud.
Please know our family will keep you in our prayers. May you find comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Mikki Stooksbury and Family
April 29, 2010
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and our Prayers.
The Evans Family
Shannondale Elementary
David and Michelle Henry
April 29, 2010
David, Kathy and Alex,
My heart breaks for you in the loss of your daughter and sister. We feel like Bri is an extended member of the family since Evan spends so much time at your house. Our prayer is that you will be blessed with the peace of God that passes all understanding in the difficult days that lie ahead.
Kevin Ridenour
April 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
MARIE SHIRLEY
April 29, 2010
Take solice in that your lovely daughter will remain in your hearts forever ... having lost a son, I find the memories continue to be sweeter with every passing day ... GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Deanna McMahan
April 29, 2010
Mrs. Bilbrey,
Breezy had to be a wonderful woman to come from you. She has your beautiful smile. I know she will truley be missed. I wished we had the honor of knowing such an amazing girl.
Keana, Amber, Brian, and Deanna McMahan
and Judy Ewing
Jill Beck
April 29, 2010
My son, Brighton, and I remember meeting Briana the first time. She was selling cookie dough at our front door. Her personality was enormous and those big eyes and beautiful smile...you could not help but melt when she looked or spoke to you. Brighton loved her. During our first meeting, I remember how articulate she was and her maturity was unbelievable. Being neighbors, I went straight to Kathy and David and expressed my joy for their mature teenager. Bri will be sadly missed. I drive by her house every day and am saddened. Her family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Frankie Atchley
April 29, 2010
Kathy and Family,
I am praying for all of you. You had a special close bond with your angel. Her works here are done and now God has a job for her in Heaven. I know she will full fill her job well as she did here touching so many lives. God will bless all of you in this dark time just keep him in your hearts and he will light the way. Love and prayers for all of you.
Annette Dreifke
April 29, 2010
Dear Bilbrey family,
My son is just finishing up his soph year in the engineering program and lives on the 9th floor. Our prayers are with your entire family on the loss of your beautiful daughter. May God surround you with his arms and bring you peace during this time of loss.
God Bless You.
susan nakamoto
April 29, 2010
i don't know her but my heart goes out to her family. what a wonderful and beautiful person she looks like. so sad for your loss. susan n.
April 29, 2010
Mrs. Bilbrey,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. We never had the pleasure of meeting her but we know you are a very sweet person. I am sure she will be greatly missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Bogart Family
Shannondale Elementary School
April 29, 2010
We are so sorry for your precious loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Central High School Food Service
April 29, 2010
I miss you baby girl. You were such an amazing friend and person. Every person that had the chance to meet you was blessed. I will never forget you. I am praying for you and your family. I love you.
-Nina
Ted Parolari
April 28, 2010
Cathy and Family,
Our hearts sank after hearing the news of Bri's death. While we as parents only got to meet Bri once or twice, she touched the lives of each of our children when visiting you in your classroom. We will light a candle in our hearts for you and your family and we pray that God lay his healing hands on each of you, lift you up and heal your grief. Know that Bri is in a better place and that someday you will all be together again! That is his gift to each of us.
God bless!
Ted, Rhonda, Kristyn, Thaniel and Keira Parolari
Rick Christian
April 28, 2010
When I heard the news about Briana, I was shocked and saddened. Briana was such a bright, outgoing person. I was so impressed with her intellect and work ethic each time that I helped her with math. What a wonderful young lady. With love and sympathy,
Lisa Mills
April 28, 2010
David, Kathy and Alex, it's been many years since we've seen each other but I have stayed in contact with Jared through Scott. So sorry to hear of your loss, she was a very beautiful, and talented girl. We'll be praying for your family.
With heartfelt Sympathy
April 28, 2010
Kathy, David, and Alex,
You are in our prayers everyday. We will always ask ourselves why such a tragic event occurred and we will always remember the day, but we will never fully understand why it happened. We are so sorry and there are no words that will help you to feel better, but know we love and support you. We pray that we raise our daughter, Ellie, to be as beautiful as Briana and to touch the lives in a special way that Briana did for so many! You are so blessed to have an amazing daughter and we feel blessed to even say we know her. We love you, Ben, Ashley, and Ellie Burnette
Ed & Taryn Erwin
April 28, 2010
David, Kathy and Alex,
My heart breaks for all of you. I have such sweet memories of your precious Bri. She will remain in my mind as that precious little girl that was so whimsical and playful ~ a true sweet"heart". Please know that you all are in our prayers and that my family is so deeply saddened to hear of your loss.
April 28, 2010
Our daughters were suitmates. My family and I only had the pleasure of meeting your daughter one time on move-in day. She was a lovely young lady, very poised and gracious and full of excitment. There are no words to express the sorrow we feel for your loss. There are no words to make sense of it. Please know your family is,and will remain, in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days that follow.
Karen, Rick, Hannah and Abby Durick
Sheree White
April 28, 2010
Kathy - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bri blessed the lives of those who had the opportunity to meet her. She will be missed.
Tim, Tonya, Briana and Chris Alleman
April 28, 2010
David, Kathy and Alex: We were so shocked to hear of Briana's passing. She was truly a sweet and lovely young lady. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim Beckner
April 28, 2010
Dear Bilbrey Family,
I didn't know your daughter...But I have a daughter that is a freshman at UT..She texted me and was so hurt for your family..I heard that Briana was a very special young lady..My daughter, Rachel, and I want you to know that we are praying for you. May God comfort your heart and give you strength to get through this difficult time...
Denise Shirley
April 28, 2010
David,Kathy & Alex,
We are so sad to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter and sister.There are no words that can truly express our sadness. Our family is here for all of you! Alex, if you need anything we will be here and so will Cody. We will be praying for all of you during this difficult time. Ron, Denise, Cody and Sarah Shirley
Karen Russell
April 28, 2010
We are praying for you every second of everyday.
The Russell's(Doug, Karen and Rock)
Susan Huffaker
April 28, 2010
Dear Bilbrey Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Briana's passing. She was truly a special young lady and will be missed by all who knew her. I pray that you may find some peace in knowing that she touched many lives. It was an honor to be her teacher. She was a joy to me in my brief year with her. My son and I will continue to lift your entire family in prayer.
Susan Huffaker
Gresham Middle School
April 28, 2010
Kathy, David and Alex: Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Such a beautiful person inside and out will decorate God's house for eternity. Take comfort knowing you wll see her again. Wade, Cindy and Brandon Winegar
Eric King
April 28, 2010
Words could never express the pain we here at Salsaritas feel for you at this moment. Bri was a special person that would bring a smile to anyones face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours as you go through this difficult time.
Betsy Harrell
April 28, 2010
There are no words. Our family is praying for yours as you grieve.
Robin Stratton
April 28, 2010
Thinking about your family during this difficult time. Dennie & Elizabeth Chilton & Family Allons, TN
Tina Davis
April 28, 2010
I am so saddened at the news about Breezy! Kathy and Family our prayers of healing and comfort are with you all. May God Hold you tight during this time of saddness.
Mark, Tina, Brittany and Lucas Davis
April 28, 2010
Such a lovely and bright young woman! We so enjoyed Bri's graduation speech last year. The Buckner family extends heartfelt sympathy to all of Bri's family and will continue to lift you up in prayer.
Allen, Karin & Evan
Rebecca and Will Johnson
April 28, 2010
David, Kathy, and Alex: Our hearts are so filled with sorrow to hear of Briana's passing. We will always remember her as an incredibly beautiful and amazing young lady. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca and Will Johnson
April 28, 2010
Kathy:
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I know that Bri was a very precious girl just like her Mom. So so sorry.
Love you
Sandra Perry
April 28, 2010
We love and miss you Ms. Bilbrey We are so sorry for your loss.
Your First Grade Class
Serena Washam
April 28, 2010
I am so sorry for the loss of your special little angel. Bri was a sweet girl. I loved seeing her come through the lunch line everyday and working with her mom. God now has a very special angel watching over you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all your family Cathy.
Love former Mrs. Day
Valeta Norris
April 28, 2010
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Briana was such a lovely young lady and an excellent student. My prayers are with you.
Valeta Norris
Amy Selby
April 28, 2010
Ms. Bilbrey and family,
This is truely a sad time and our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. My family went through the loss of my neice age 17 eleven years ago so I know how you feel. Remember your faith and look to God. McKenzie tells me Bri was a beautiful angel and that Jesus was ready for her. Let us know of anything you may need.
Love
Amy & McKenzie Selby
April 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in God's love. Paul writes in Romans 8:38 "And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow--not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love." Walter, Tami, & Katie Adams
Amy Selby
April 28, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. My family knows that this is a hard and trying time we went through this 11 years ago. Stay strong with God and if there is anything we can do please let us know. McKenzie said Briana was an angel here on earth and now Jesus needs her.
Love,
Amy & McKenzie Selby
April 28, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Bri's passing. She was always a pleasant, beautiful young lady so full of energy and life. We will be praying for your family. With Love, Dr. Ashley Sullivan & Staff, Teresa, Karen, Sissy & Gina
April 28, 2010
My heart goes out to all of Briana's loved ones! We enjoyed her sweet smile at Holston Hills Country Club Pool!
Love,
Clarita Buffaloe
Jeff & Mary Ann Wilkins
April 28, 2010
Dearest Bilbrey Family,
The hurt we feel, the tears we have cried, the memories we have shared and the love we have for Bri will never compare to what you have had with such a beautiful daughter and sister as Bri. We share fully in all your sorrow and wish you to know how absolutely broken we are for you.
She has blessed our family and enriched our lives in so many ways. We are profoundly thankful for the owe so brief but enduring and indelible touch she has left on our family, especially our son, Jared. We will never, ever forget her. She will always be a part of our family as a dearest daughter.
What we have lost here on this earth, heaven has surely gained the most beautiful, loving, caring, bubbly, and perfect of all angels - our Breezy.
Mary Ann and myself will continue to offer our prayers on behalf of each of you. You all are never far from our minds and heart and Bri will always be.
With profound sorrow and love for Bri and each of you during this time,
Linda Hinkle
April 28, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I met 'Breezy" at P F Chang's, my son introduced my family to her. What a sweet young lady.
Davonna McGill
April 28, 2010
I didn't know this girl but do want to express my sincere sympathy to the family who is grieving at this time. May God be with you.
Karen & Keith Stump
April 28, 2010
Kathy, Our hearts have been heavy and sad since learning of
the loss of your beautiful daughter, Bri. There are no words that could possibly comfort you at this time. But, please know that you are in our prayers and in our hearts! May God help your family hold strong in their faith and help you find peace and solace that only He can provide with such insurmountable heartbreak. With love and sympathy, Karen & Keith Stump
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