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Cleo Hale Obituary

Hale Cleo Ingram Hale, age 90, went home to the Lord Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Rev. Phale D. Hale, Sr.; and son, Phale D. Hale, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Hilton I. Hale; daughters, Janice E. Hale, and Marna A. Hale; three grandsons, Richard (Marissa) Pace, Keith A. Benson Jr., Phillip Howard; granddaughter, Donielle Howard Burns; two foster grandchildren, Deandre & Deante George; great niece, Renee Grier, numerous cousins, in-laws, and extended family. Homegoing service 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Union Grove Baptist Church, 266 N. Champion Ave.; Columbus, OH 43203. The family will receive friends at the church Saturday, 9:30 a.m. until the start of services. Entombment in Green Lawn Cemetery. Family requests, in lieu of flowers, that contributions be made payable to the Phale D. Hale & Cleo I. Hale Scholarship Fund of Union Grove Baptist Church; 266 N. Champion Ave.; Columbus, OH 43203. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 10 to May 13, 2013.

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May 24, 2013

To all tre Hale Family. Although I bave been I'll and
unable to visit with your mother in the last few years, my memories are many of the wonderful friendship we have shared together from the meeting Hilton as he entered kindergarten at Eastwood as teacher, our days in Headstart, Southside Daycare, going to class and graduating with our Masters, being roommates together at national conferences, selling Janice's first book in Atlanta and our mutual familia events. I dearly loved your Mom. She taught me so much about. You culture for which I am eternally thankful! My prayers are with you all. Arlene Reynolds

May 23, 2013

Hello, Marna, Janice, and Hilton. So sorry that I was not able to attend. Me and the "Princess" Kim ( the daughter) were out of town You know that I loved your Mom and of course your Dad, who baptized me as the 1st baby when he came to Columbus. History of the church said that I bit Marna on the back when were 2 or 3.Don,t remember that. If I did, it was a love bite. Mama Hale and I got our hair done in the last few years together. I just got a new computer...

Gaynelle Stanley

May 18, 2013

To the Hale Family,
As a former member Of Union Grove,I was baptized by your father. And the recipient of the caring smiles and motherly advice of your mom Cleo. May the peace of God and the comfort of the Holy Spirit be with you all now and in the days and weeks to come. What a legacy of faith and God's love, your parents have left you.

May 18, 2013

Such a wonderful and spirited lady. Her smile and presence were such a blessing. God be with the family and our prayers for strength and comfort are for you.
Lovingly,
The Kambon Family

May 16, 2013

To the Hale family and the Union Grove Baptist Church family,
My sincere condolences go out to you during this time.
Mrs. Hale was one of the most kind and gracious women that I had the opportunity to know during my lifetime.
May the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit be with you all during this time.

Karen Toney-Caliver

May 16, 2013

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I am praying for your family and your strength in this time of loss.

Byron Ballentine

May 16, 2013

Marna,
My prayers are with you and your familiy that GOD comforts and soth your pain from the lost of your dear Mother. God Bless

May 16, 2013

Hilton, My family is remembering you and your family in prayer and trusting that you will find comfort in God's Word where He said, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."

Pat Hairston & family

Karen Deberry

May 15, 2013

Hilton ~ I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know what it is to loose a Mother. You and your family are in my prayers.

Kemmuel Stewart

May 14, 2013

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Cleo Hale. May God bless the Hale family during this sad time.

Donna Shepherd

May 14, 2013

To the Family of Mrs. Hale: Sincere sympathy to you all. May the Lord comfort you during this time of sorrow.

J.Y. and Janyce Moreland, Mrs. Dorothy W. Moreland

May 14, 2013

To Hilton, Janice, Marna, and Everyone:

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way, The Lord be with you all." (2 Thessalonians 3:16, NKJV)

Cleo made an impact in many lives that will never be forgotten. Our prayers are with you all.

Maurice Grigsby Sr

May 14, 2013

Mrs. Hale always carried herself with class and dignity; she was truly a standard of the Proverbs 31 woman before it became as popular as it is today. God Bless and comfort the Hale children and grandchildren.

Erica Drewry

May 14, 2013

Mrs. Hale was a beautiful soul and it was a privilege to know her even for a short time. To the family, please know that those of us at Heritage Day Health Centers never forgot your father or your mother and we wish all of you peace.

Larry Henton

May 13, 2013

To the Hale Family I grew up just down the street from the Hale family was in school with Hilton for many years all I can say is never put a ? where we think there's a . God knows what he's doing we will be with her sweet sprit again

Elrich Green

May 13, 2013

To Hilton and Your Family, our heartfelt prayers are with you and your entire family. Mom Hale is now at rest and at home with the Lord.

Craig Hamilton

May 13, 2013

To Marna, Janice and the entire Hale family, I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I did not know your mother well, I will always remember her gracious manner during our Thanksgiving dinner together shortly after my own mother passed. My peace be with you all during this difficult time.

Mary Jane Byrd

May 13, 2013

DEAR HALE FAMILY,
GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH; A VERY PRESENT HELP
IN TROUBLE. PSALM 46:1
MAY GOD COMFORT YOU DURING
THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
PRAISE GOD FOR FOR HER CHRISTIAN LEGACY OF LOVE AND
POSITIVE STRENGTH.
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
MRS. MARY JANE BYRD &
THE LATE CHARLES A. BYRD
FAMILY

Fletter Lee - McBroom

May 13, 2013

To Janice, Phale Jr. and the rest of the Hale family, I know the pull of separation is hard while we live on earth but Oh one day, we too will bask in the Glory of God in our heavenly home. She has made her journey and her work here is done. Please rest in knowing that God favored you with her presence for all these years until you were able to make it on your own. Live in comfort and peace with the memories of her love for you because I know you gave her all the flowers you could while she was living...she knew she was adored. Rest in that as she now rest in Heaven...I hold the sorrow of your loss in my heart and will be praying with you for peace and comfort not understood by this world. My condolences to you. All my love...

Dwight Austin

May 13, 2013

My prayers are with you in the lost of your mother.Be strong and carry on her hopes and dreams.

Minister Kujenga Eliyah Ashe

Kujenga Ashe

May 12, 2013

Mother Hale will be greatly missed! Minister Kujenga Eliyah Ashe

May 12, 2013

Condolences to the Hale family as you continue to the routines of life. May you find strength and solace in the memories.

Sincerely,
Mrs.Elnora Lewis and Family

May 12, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Irene Mathis

May 11, 2013

To Janice and all other Hale family members,
Although I have not seen you since we were at Eastwood Elem School, I remember how kind and gracious your Mom was. She was a great Mom, loving and caring wife and very active community leader. Prayers to all of you for strength for the days ahead.

May 11, 2013

My sincere regards and prayers are with the Hale family at this time. Mrs. Hale was a very caring and gracious lady.

Sincerely,
Cora Green

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