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Memories and Condolences
for Shawn Garner
Krista Hawkins
January 21, 2020
Shawn, you are such a beautiful soul and I will always remember how you were part of our wedding day. You and Sean Lalik both sang at our wedding and Ill never forget your selfless contribution that touched our hearts and made our day feel so special. We will remember you always! Keep singing with the angels my friend! Love, Krista and Geno
Lisa Wooley
July 1, 2013
I am so sorry to be so late in adding my condolences. I just found out today of her passing. My deepest condolences on your loss, and she was a very great lady who I used to sit beside at work. She helped the days go by better. Love you Shawn!
Bebe Bridges
January 31, 2013
Sheila & Family, My prayers are with you. Shawn is missed but we can rejoice that she is with her heavenly father.
Kim Stevens-Ray
January 30, 2013
Shelly and Stacie, your sister and my dear childhood friend will be sadly missed..It was so sad to hear of her passing but God had a plan. I pray that both of you have peace of mind, may God Bless you.
January 29, 2013
Shawn will be missed but she leaves a legacy for others to follows. Her humble quite spirit which gave her the personality to draw others to her. We enjoyed hearing her voice in the choir because she carried the anointing upon her. It's not very many people that has that anointing. You will be missed. Love The Boyd Sisters: Swayzene, Hilda, Lois, Virgie, Crystal and Denna. This also includes Rev. Hazel Boyd
Felicia A. Saunders
January 29, 2013
What a beautiful soul to go to Heaven. I remember our days at Nationwide and First Church, my prayers are with the family. Be Blessed!!!
Sonji Waits
January 29, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 29, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 29, 2013
Cheryl, Sheila, Shelly & Staci Ann:
Please know that we love you guys from the bottom of my heart and share with you during this time of sorrow.
George (Hunter)
Tarwana Lindsey
January 29, 2013
Sendin blessings and prayers to Stacie,Shelly and family. I will continue to pray that you will have strength during this trying time in your lives.
Leslie Wilks
January 29, 2013
To The Garner Family:
Words cannot express my heartfelt sympathy. I admired shawn so much for her spirit and her musical talents and especially her love for God. She fought a good fight but now she is with her heavenly father resting and at peace. I will miss seeing her direct the choir and hearing her angelic voice. May God be with you and your family and may he give you peace.
Lisa Barbee
January 29, 2013
To The Garner Family, May God bless you as you mourn Shawn's passing. I went to school with Shawn and conversed with her on facebook. She was such an inspiration even as she battled her illness. She will definitely be missed!
Rufus, Brenda & Joy Strother
January 28, 2013
Garner Family and First Church of God Family, we prayerfully stand with you in support as God's Holy Spirit comforts and strengthens you. The Strother Family loves Shawn so very much. But, we know that this great earthly loss brings with it a greater heavenly gain! And, like one of her beautiful songs, Shawn's legacy of Love, Life and Laughter will live on in our hearts and minds long after the music stops.
January 28, 2013
I remember the walks we would take in Grove City, laughing and talking. I would say Sahawn I'm tired and she would lets keep going a few more minutes. I remember the good times. I remember the day that she gave her life to the Lord. It was our special time. Shawn will be missed.
Vicki Hand-Mook
January 28, 2013
My deepest sympathy are with the family. I worked with Shawn and her smile was the best thing to see every day. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by many people. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you Shawn.
Thomas Parsons
January 28, 2013
My friend Shawn - may you sing forever in the arms of God. I love and miss you so much. Thank you for the beautiful music... and for your amazing smile. Much love to the Garner family and my friend Yvonne.
January 28, 2013
Dear Garner family may the peace of God stay in your heart in this time of sorrow.i,m one of Shawn's caregiver from Wexner. Sincerely,Georgia Lawson
carolyn scofield/morrow
January 28, 2013
My thoughts are with the Garner Family. May the Love of God forever be with you all. Carolyn Scofield/Morrow
Kay Ferguson Bundy
January 28, 2013
To the Garner family my deepest sympathy. I worked with Shawn at Nationwide and remember many many fun and wonderful times with Shawn. She truly was a blessing to be around and I will truly miss her. May God Bless you and keep you during this time.
January 28, 2013
To the Garner family,
Shawn was a friend of mine for about 20 or more years working at Nationwide and Palmetto GBA with her. We had many laughs together as friends and she will truly be miss. Shawn's family needs comfort at this time and myself and my wife will keep the family in our thoughts. Take care Keith and Demetra Jordan.
Tonya Johnson
January 28, 2013
You will be missed. RIH (Rest In Heaven)
January 28, 2013
To the Garner family, I love you all you are my cousins and I will be praying for you all in your time of transition, but know we will see her again.
Cheri Johnson
January 28, 2013
Shawn, I am in awe. However, I am thankful, humble and praise GOD for allowing you and I to cross paths. I reflect on the moments before I was a member at first church; I would sit in the midst of the congregation asking GOD "Who is that Women with that Heavenly Voice" My Spirit was moved. As a result, you are the reason I decided to become a member of FCOG choir. When I met you; my Spirit was comforted with joy. As I told you before; you were and still is my Mentor. I remember asking consistenly when will sing together. You would always tell me find the song. I was so amazed with your committment to Christ. Your condition didn't change your trust in GOD. You continued to sing. I LOVE GOD FOR ALLOWING YOU TO BE PART OF MY MOLD. Rest Shawn, we will sing together soon. Love You
Mindi Williams
January 28, 2013
Prayers continue during this tough time of transition for family and friends...
January 28, 2013
The angelic choir in heaven just went TRIPLE PlATINUM !!!!! and I mean that. We never know what life holds, all we know is who holds life and US. Shawn was a wonderful woman of God. I am so glad our paths crossed. Family, please know that you are in our prayers. The love and memories you shared are everlasting. God Bless Love, Michelle Kelley-DeRamus and Family
Andrea Shannon
January 28, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. I know Shawn is in a better place. You will grieve, but God can comfort your hearts. Shawn will be missed, but we will always remeber her smile which could light up even the darkest place. God bless you.
Karr'yen Jones
January 28, 2013
Sis Shawn will sadly be missed by all of us at FCOG, her family & friends & neighbors that knew her. Shawn's smiling face shall be remembered always and her legacy shall live on. Most importantly she is RIH along with God's other Angels and I am able to still hear her "SWEET SPIRITUAL VOICE" when I think of her! I pray that her family find comfort knowing she is at peace now.
Love Mia and Yvonne Moorehead & Family
January 28, 2013
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with the Garner family at this time and always. Shawn touched the lives of so many people and will leave such wonderful memories to cherish always!
Chrissy Davidison
January 28, 2013
Many prayer, love and comfort to the Garner family. Shawn was light to all who met her and a gem to all she ministered too. She sang in our wedding and just knowing her from our days in FCOG choir was special. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Camille Williams
January 28, 2013
I am thankful that my path crossed with Shawn Garner, she taught me many things about life. I am saddened by her passing but glad that she is resting now. No more suffering for her. Rest well, we will meet again.
Rina Reid
January 28, 2013
I still hear you singing just for me "No weapon formed against me". R.I.H. Love you!
January 28, 2013
My little cousin Shawn I love you so much and you will be missed,I will never forget watching you do your three rings love you Big Cousin Janet. Always love you more...............
Stacy Dyer
January 27, 2013
My Prayers are with the Garner Family. Rest In Heavenly Peace My Golden Girl Friend. You will truly be missed.
Christina McLemore
January 27, 2013
To the Garner Family- words can not express our heartfelt sympathy in the homegoing of Shawn. I thank God for the opportunity to know her and your family I am blessed because of it. Like so many other couples, Shawn sang at our wedding too and made our day even more special (she just had a way of doing that-she was just like that).
Love
DeEearnest & Christina McLemore
January 27, 2013
Many prayers, love and comfort to the family of Sister Shawn. I love the Garner family and continue to pray for them all. Grace and Peace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Love, Minister Patricia Morris
Rhema Christian Center
Deacon Randal Gaddis
January 27, 2013
Shawn will missed even more now that she has taken her flight to her heavenly home. Shaw was one of the most delightful people I've ever met. Through her music ministry, Shawn ministered to my family and me countless numbers of times. No doubt Shawn will always be remembered for her music ministry, but perhaps her greatest impact will be on those of us who saw her keep a positive attitude while she battled the illness. May God bless you legacy and keep it fresh in our minds.
Kathy Brown
January 27, 2013
My prayers are with the Garner Family. May God comfort you in your loss. I worked with Shawn for many years. She was a joy to be around. She will be greatly missed.
Sabrina Bowens-Lucas
January 27, 2013
Sheila, I met your family thru our earlier years and you always had a wonderful and loving famliy,please continue and fine the strength to guide you thru this sad time. God is watching over your family.
Toschia Toler
January 27, 2013
Praying for healing and comfort for The Garner Family,May GOD continue to keep his loving arms around you in your time of sorrow.
Ebony Williams
January 27, 2013
Rest in heaven Shawn..sing a song for Mommy ...
Cheri Barr
January 27, 2013
I still can't wrap my finger around this, but I know that you are resting now.....you will always be my number 1 diva I love you and will see you again
January 26, 2013
In Loving Memory of our Dear Friend & Sister , will forever love you , love always...... The Baltimore's !!!
Thommy Adams
January 26, 2013
This robe of flesh I'll drop and rise To seize the everlasting prize; And shout, while passing through the air, "Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer!
Tanya Word
January 26, 2013
In memory of my beloved sister and friend Shawn Kay Garner. I will forever remember your beautiful smile and your laughter.
You fought a good fight and you'be finished your course. Take your rest with our Savior and I'll see you in the morning!
Lawanika Graham-Woody
January 26, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Garner sisters and family.Will keep you all lifted up in prayer.
The Woody Family
Lawanika Graham-Woody
January 26, 2013
Keeping the family in my prayers.My deepest sympathy The Woody Family
Freda Calloway
January 26, 2013
To the Garner Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in all your memories and the time you spent together. She was a wonderful person who will be missed. I am so glad our paths crossed. May God comfort and keep you in the days that lay ahead. Sing on Shawn in the heavenly choir.
Dawn Everett
January 26, 2013
To the Garner family, May you all find strength. Keep the faith!
Willy Suggs
January 26, 2013
I will miss you Shawn you will always be my sister in the Kingdom
Kelvin Webb
January 26, 2013
Heaven has gained a new angel's voice. Shawn blessed so many while on loan to us. Now she'll bless heaven. We'll all miss her. Yet we can all find that place in our hearts she still occupies.
Lorei Davidsom
January 26, 2013
Rip Shawn you will be miss but your smile will be remember forever ,God Bless you family . Love you all.
Vinsetta Montgomery
January 26, 2013
My prayers are with the Garner family. I worked with Shawn for many years and was blessed to have known her and her kindness. Her presence will be missed.
Johanna Marshall
January 26, 2013
To the Garner Family, I am so sorry to hear the passing of Shawn. Shawn waa a beautiful person. We worked together at Nationwide and shared some of the funniest times together. It saddens me to know she is gone but I know God is taking care of this beautiful Angel. RIP.
January 26, 2013
To be absent from the body and earth...Is to be present with the Lord. I remember Shawn from High School,and the person she's said to have been, is the beautiful person I remember her as from many years ago. R.I.H Miss Shawn! To the Garner sisters, and extended family. I convey my deepest condolences...May God bless and comfort each one of your heart's at this most difficult time.
Lawrence Ervin
January 26, 2013
Shawn will be sadly missed. God bless the family.
Lajuana Sellers
January 26, 2013
RIP - God bless the family and friends of Shawn. She was a very nice woman. Another angel in heaven.
Neighbor
January 26, 2013
May God give the family strength and peace of mind to endure their grief. Know that God is there to comfort those who mourn (Matthew 5:4).
Aza Hancock
January 25, 2013
To the family,Shawn was the most loving, kind, caring person I every met,she will be in heaven singing with the angels and having a praise party, she will remain in our hearts,and we will missed her. She has been an inspiration in our lives.
Trena Booker
January 25, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Penny Sharpe
January 25, 2013
To Shelia and Family
Our deepest condolences to the Garner family. I sang with Shawn also as she directed the First Church of God Mass Choir. Such a beautiful voice and person.
God Bless your family, you all are in my prayers
Rachel (White) Slappy
January 25, 2013
I worked with Shawn for several years and always enjoyed talking to her. I was truly blessed every time I heard her sing. To the Garner Family, God bless and keep you.
Linda Yelder
January 25, 2013
To the Garner Sisters and Family, so sorry to hear about Shawn. She and I worked together many years at Nationwide/Palmetto, What a wonderful spirit she had, beautiful voice and infestious laugh. She will surely be missed. Prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Shanetelle & Derrick Trimble
January 25, 2013
Our deepest condolescences to the Garner Family. Shawn was a beautiful spirit and she will forever be in our hearts.
The Trimble Family
January 25, 2013
Our deepest condolescences to the Garner family. Shawn was a beautiful spirit, and she will forever be in our hearts.
William Twitty
January 25, 2013
Sheila and Family,
God bless and comfort each of you is my prayer. Shawn was a blessing to me as well as a true example of courage and faith.
William L. Twitty
Be Encouraged
Psalm 121
Darlean Cummings
January 25, 2013
Although I didn't know Shawn personally, I thank God that I had the pleasure of watching her from a distance directing and singing in the choir; her voice blessed me on many occasions. My deepest and sincere sympathy to the Garner family, may God bless and keep you.
Janie Sahayda
January 25, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Shawn for several years. She will be missed! I offer my prayers and deepest sympathy to the Garner family.
Debbie Ricketts
January 25, 2013
May the family find comfort in the verses below as I know as well as you do that she beleived these words to be true. It is sad to us now to know we do not have Shawn wit us here on earth, but she is waiting on us to join her in the house of our father Christ Jesus. Peace and love to all who have known and loved Shawn. John 14:1-4
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.
Isaiah 51:11
Those who have been ransomed by the LORD will return. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness.
January 25, 2013
To the family, my deepest sympathies Katherine Wyss
Tanya Word
January 25, 2013
To the Garner Sisters and Family. Words cannot begin to express my depth of sadness right now in the homegoing of my sister and friend Shawn K. Garner.
Shawn was a precious angel and anointed gifted woman of God. She is now amongest our Savior and the angels singing her song.
I pray the Lord will continue to strengthen and uphold you all in the days, weeks, months, and years to come. Rest in Heavenly Peace Shawn and I'll see you in the morning.
Krista and Geno Hawkins
January 25, 2013
You sang at our wedding and now you're singing with the angels! We have such fond memories of you and your infectious joy for life. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Garner family. Much Love, The Hawkins Family
Obieray "Obie" Rogers
January 25, 2013
To the family:
I pray God's strength for all of us who knew and loved Shawn. She will be missed!
Reuel Barksdale
January 25, 2013
My condolences to all who knew and loved this beautiful, gifted, saintly woman of God.
Dawn Townsend
January 25, 2013
My the Lord Jesus Christ be a comfort to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jerri Johnson
January 25, 2013
You will ALWAYS be a part of MY life! Your light will shine BRIGHTER than ANY STAR!
George Moss
January 25, 2013
My condolences to the Garner family in the loss of your sister Shawn. May God bless you all!
Sandy Hair
January 25, 2013
Will miss your singing. To the family, I'm am praying for you all.
Sandy Hair
Overseer's Marcus Jackson
January 24, 2013
To the Garner family; we are praying your strength during your time of loss. We pray you will find joy and comfort in the fond memories and precious times you've shared with Shawn.
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