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Ike,
Your mother was a lovely lady and she will undoubtedly continue to light your path.
Stephen Rice
January 17, 2003 | Nashville, TN
Richmond, Virginia
Mary A. Purdy Umunnah-Edwards, of Richmond died January 8, 2003. Surviving are a daughter, Keshia Barnette of Richmond; a son, Ike Umunnah of Boston, Mass.; three sisters, Eloise Bishop Pearson (Edmond) of Wichita, Kan., Barbara Jean Johnson of Wilmington, Del. and Sharon Purdy of Randallstown,...
Read MoreIke,
Your mother was a lovely lady and she will undoubtedly continue to light your path.
Stephen Rice
January 17, 2003 | Nashville, TN
Ike,
Just wanted to send my deepest condolences to you and your family. All of you are in my prayers.
Chris
Christopher Richardson
January 15, 2003 | Boston, MA
Ike:
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Be strong and know that your mother is in a better place. She made a difference in so many lives...Oh, the Power of One! Stay Strong my brother.
Always,
Gary M. Longstreet
Gary Longstreet
January 14, 2003 | Atlanta, GA
Ike,
My heart goes out to you and your family during this time of bereavement. Of course you are always in my prayers and know that you have a friend in me. Stay strong boy! All things work together for the good of them who love the Lord.
With much love,
Cedric
Cedric Jennings
January 13, 2003 | Ann Arbor, MI
Ike,
"You get out of life what you have the courage to ask for." As I browse through a few letters that you've mailed to me, I am particularly touched to see the small quotation attributed to your mother that accompanies every message. It reminds me that your mother has not only left an indelible mark on you but continues to teach and thrive THROUGH you. My deepest condolences are, of course, extended to you in this time of mourning, and I continually pray that you will find...
Antonio Reynolds
January 13, 2003 | Boston, MA
Ike & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you....
Karl Crudup
January 13, 2003 | Norfolk, VA
Ike,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. I too, have traveled the same road. May you find comfort in the scriptures--To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. If you need to talk, do not hesitate to call me.
William Hill
January 13, 2003 | Raleigh, NC
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May God continue to bless and keep you in his perfect peace.
Carroll & Darlene Taylor
January 12, 2003 | Richmond, VA
Mary Edwards affectionately known to us as “Spunk”. It's comforting to me that you always knew how much you meant to me. I can sit here and see your face so clearly and hear your special laugh. What joy you brought to my family and to our lives! It was pre-destined that we would all meet and you would be a special part of us. You were my first mentor and like a second mom. I will truly miss you but the Heavens will rejoice at the addition of another “jewel”. Never will I forget you and...
Brenda Cleveland-Epps
January 12, 2003 | Richmond, VA