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Lorena Sampson Day

1920 - 2006

BORN

1920

DIED

2006

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Greenwood Funeral Homes - Cremation at Greenwood Memorial Park

3344 White Settlement Road

Fort Worth, Texas

Lorena Day Obituary

Lorena Sampson Day, 86, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006, after a lengthy illness.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Monday at River Oaks Baptist Church, 1515 Long Ave., Dr. Jim Lemons and the Rev. Ron Gunter officiating. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood Funeral Home.

Lorena was born March 17, 1920, in Cleburne. She was a longtime member of River Oaks Baptist Church. Lorena served many years as a Sunday school teacher for children, older ladies as well, and as church hostess. She was well-known in the Fort Worth area as an antique dealer and appraiser. She had antique businesses in Fort Worth, Arlington, Azle, River Oaks and Lake Worth.

Survivors: Husband of 65 years, Thomas Day; daughter, Carolyn O'Rourke; granddaughter, Shelly Sube; grandson, McShane O'Rourke and wife, Amber; great-grandchildren, Michael and Lacie Sube; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jul. 7, 2006.

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Shelly Sube

July 15, 2006

To the fine lady that taught me the true meaning of unconditional love by example in her everyday living. Ga-Ga, I miss you so very much. God blessed me when He gave me a Grandmother like you. I love you very much. I'm glad you can rest peaceful now. Love Always--Shelly

Georgia Lewis

July 10, 2006

Remembering a dear friend and the great times we shared through the years.

MARILYN DOUGHERTY

July 10, 2006

I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH MRS DAY. I HAVE ADORED YOU VERY MUCH SINCE THE FIRST DAY I MET YOU WHEN YOU TOOK CARE OF MRS DAWSON. YOU WERE A VERY NICE PERSON TO HAVE HELPED HER. I HAVE APPRECIATED YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT. I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. YOU HAD A VERY SWEET AND LOVING HUSBAND. I WILL MISS SEEING YOU BOTH.

Freda Reed

July 7, 2006

Lorena,you were such a classy,and pretty lady.I know you suffered so long and now are with our Lord, and Saviour.There will be no more pain,and suffering, you are at last at peace.God bless your family,with love, Freda Reed

CLEONA/GENE BROWN

July 7, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Day. She was a kind and gracious lady. Always a dignified and sweet disposition and we cherish the times we had associated with her in the antique business.

The Lord has gained another sweet Angel into his Kingdom.

Bevins & Diana Raulston

July 7, 2006

T, Carolyn,

We are so sorry and saddened by Rene's passing. As believers, we know She is now comfortable.

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