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Dana Fleming
July 26, 2004
Dear Wayne, Bitsy, Trey, and boys,
I have been lifting each of you up in prayer over the past week, asking God to provide for your every need. Please be assured that I will continue to be praying for each of you in the coming weeks and months as each of you experiences the grief process. May God give you peace of mind, comfort, stamina, strength, and courage to meet each day as you adjust to life here without your daughter, wife, and mom.
I only met Belinda once, at her dad's retirement party last year, but that one time was all it took to know what a tremendous blessing and gift she was to all who knew and loved her.
I thank God for Belinda's life of service to our lord and savior, Jesus Christ, to her family, and to her many friends. I also thank God for the wonderful blessing each of you were to her.
Yours in Christ,
Dana Fleming
Karen Hampton
July 26, 2004
Our sorrow at losing Belinda from this world is great but we rejoice in the knowledge that she has truly gone home. She is there with her Lord and He has comforted her. May He bless and comfort those left behind that mourn her. May we be a comfort and support for her family, letting them know how much they are loved. Belinda did so much for all of us at West Houston, may we continue to be challenged and inspired by her life. May God bless her family.
In Him,
The Hamptons - Steve, Karen, Josh and Sara
Tyll Pennock
July 23, 2004
Dear Wayne, Bitsy, Trey and familly,
We are all feeling your tremendous loss. Your whole family has been on our minds and in our prayers these many months. I did not know Belinda personally, but your shared family love would always shine in Wayne's family stories at the office. His love of family was in every photo of Belinda, Trey and grand kids, proudly displayed for all to see. God give you all the strength needed to bear the loss and know that God's plan is a beautiful tapestry unfolding for all lives touched by Belinda.
Jim and Cindy Miller
July 22, 2004
Dear Trey, Lorn, & Bane,
Our prayer is that God will wrap His loving arms around each of you and bless you with His peace which truly passes all understanding. Belinda was such a blessing to all who had the opportunity to know her. Our thoughts and prayers have been and will continue to be with you.
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Randy & Jamie Murray
July 21, 2004
Dear Wayne,Bitsy,Trey,Mike & Karen,
We just want to let you know that you have all been constantly in our prayers, especially these past few weeks. I'm so sorry that we couldn't be with you today but I know that the celebration of Belinda's life was a reflection of the beautiful person that she has always been. We've been remembering fondly the times we've shared with all of you over the past 12 years of being neighbors...lots of visits on the porch, football in the front yard, the kids going to VBS each summer and so many other wonderful times. Belinda's life is such a tremendous testimony of her faith in God and her daily walk with Him. The strength and grace that she has shown throughout this long battle will continue to impact people for years to come. We will always remember her gentle spirit, beautiful smile and thoughtful ways - always putting other people first, especially her family. Lorn & Baine, your mom has left you such a Godly heritage, I pray that you will both rely on Him now and always because He does have a perfect plan for your life. "Jer.29:11"
Our hearts are so heavy for all of you during this time but we also rejoice that Belinda has finally received that total healing that we have all been praying for. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers -
Love in Christ
Randy, Jamie, Caitlin & Jacob
Sheryl Matthews
July 21, 2004
Belinda let her Christian light shine brightly, and I felt blessed each time we visited. She had a special gift for teaching children that I admired. My prayer is that God will continually bless and sustain Trey, Lorn, Baine, and the rest of Belinda's family now and always.
Cindy (Cashon) Blair
July 21, 2004
Please know that each of you have been and will continue to be in my prayers. May God bless you and continue to give you the strength and comfort that only He can provide.
Amy Edmonds-Lucus
July 20, 2004
Trey and family,
I was saddened when Mom called today to tell me of Belinda's death. I will always fondly remember our time at Kilgore High School and piano lessons with Mrs. Queener. You are in my prayers.
Amy Edmonds-Lucus
Tquan Moore
July 20, 2004
May the comfort that comes from the Prince of Peace fill your hearts and minds. May we be arms of love for you in these days of mourning this loss and in the celebration of a life well lived.
Scott Goodwin
July 20, 2004
Trey, Mike, and all other family members - I am saddened to hear about your loss. Belinda was always such a happy, energetic, and positive person. My prayers are with all of you.
Bill Goodwin
July 20, 2004
Dear Wayne, Bitsy, Mike and Trey, I was saddened to hear of Belinda's death. Although I have not been able to visit with you all recently, I will always remember fondly Belinda's friendly smile and upbeat attitude. I can still see her and Trey sitting out on the front porch in the stadium seats and remember the evenings visiting as kids on Edgewood Road. The yellow Pinto. We solved the problems of the day. Since Belinda was older and wiser, she always had the inside scoop on what was going on and what I should do to gain the graces of which ever girl I had a crush on that week. She was so honest and sincere and a great friend in the neighborhood. She will be missed dearly. Your family is and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Bill, Michelle and Natalie Goodwin.
Buster Barlow
July 20, 2004
Wayne and Bitsy: We are all grieved at your loss of this lovely daughter. The Barbershop Lunch Bunch asked me to send this sympathy feelings to you two.
"Her courage and deep faith inspires us all,
Until the day, we too, shall hear His call.
By Jean Barlow.
From the Lunch Bunch
We miss you Wayne and pray for you and Bitsy in this time of sorrow.
Jimmy Williams
July 20, 2004
To the Smith family, I would like to take this time to express the heart-felt condolences from the Langham Creek High School family. I had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Smith and to sit and talk with her and realize how dedicated she was to her son Joseph and supporting him as a student here at Langham Creek. I, along with the Class of 2007, the administration, faculty and staff will do everything we can to be a support system for Joseph and the family.
Amber Currier
July 20, 2004
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother and daughter. May God continue his blessings on your family and see you through this time of sorrow for the loss but for the joy of Belinda's freedom from pain.
Her Journey's Just Begun
Don't think of her as gone away
Her journey's just begun
Life holds so may facets
this earth is only one.
Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.
Think how she must be wishing that we could know today
How nothing but our sadness can really pass away.
And think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched.
For nothing loved is ever lost
And she was loved so much.
God Bless
Caren Cleary-Scroggins
July 19, 2004
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Berryman, Mike, and Trey,
Jeanie has kept me posted on Belinda's health these past few months. I was deeply saddened to learn her courageous battle with cancer ended.
I was "home" (Kilgore) this past weekend visiting my parents. Our thoughts and prayers were with her. It seems like just yesterday we were teenagers growing up on Edgewood Rd. I am so thankful I had the pleasure to have known Belinda for so long. She will be greatly missed by all.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Caren Cleary Scroggins
Sarah Crowe
July 19, 2004
I just wanted to let you guys know that Im thinking and praying about you constantly. I will miss seeing Mrs Belinda's face every Sunday morning, but I know she is feeling no pain in Heaven.She taught me so much in Sunday school and by her actions. I will miss her so much. I love you guys so much!
Christina Harper
July 19, 2004
Dr. Berryman, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. May God strengthen all of you in your time of need.
Gail Day
July 19, 2004
We are challenged and encouraged by Belinda’s living faith. What a witness to steadfast devotion regardless of physical circumstance. She has shown us that faith is glorifying the Father even when we don’t understand.
Tracy (Huebner) Stewart
July 19, 2004
I'm touched by the precious words in the obituary and this guest book. My heart hurts for each family member but the 103rd Psalm really does speak God's words to all of us. I remember visiting with Belinda from the deepest heart-level at the funeral of another "too young" ACU friend, Steve Mayben. Her attitude has inspired me all this time! God's continued blessings and comfort to everyone.
Beatrice Chanler
July 19, 2004
Dear Wayne and Bitsy,
Our Lord was so good to give you that precious daughter for these years. My Love, Mrs. Leroy (Beatrice) Chanler
The Ater Girls
July 19, 2004
Dear Bitsy, Wayne and Trey,
Our hearts are hurting for you. You were always special neighbors.
Belinda was a special friend to the girls. Love, Jennifer Utzman, Kimberly Ater and Kelly Zimmerman
Stan and Marita Ater
July 19, 2004
Dear Wayne and Bity, my dear sweet former neighbors, Our prayers are with you. God doesn't need our permission to call his creation home. In Christian Love, Stan and Marita
Essie Mae Leak
July 19, 2004
Dear Dr. Berryman and Bitsy,
I am so glad that I had the opportunity to see and visit with Belinda when you retired, Dr. Berryman and to meet her husband. She was a lovely person.
We are sad here at Region VII ESC; however, we know that she is at peace and in heaven.
To Trey, Joseph Lorn and Baine Paul, you had a wonderful, loving and caring Wife and Mother.
Peggy Holland
July 19, 2004
There are angels in heaven rejoicing because a sister finished the race! She has now joined the great cloud of witnesses who surround us and encourage us to run the race with perseverance. We look forward to the day that we will see you again!
Peggy, Tom, Brian & Megan Holland (Hebrews 12:1-4)
Martay Green-Edwards
July 19, 2004
Our continuous thoughts and prayers are with you all during one of the most difficult time. I did not know Belinda personally, she was a great friend of Peggy Holland, whom is a good friend of mine and I share my deepest sympathy with all of her family and friends.
Martay and Family
Lee and Jenny McLeod
July 19, 2004
Trey, Lorn & Baine,
We love you and are praying for you daily. In an email Trey sent he mentioned the 103rd Psalm. Here it is again from the Message. I thought this reading was specifically encouraging. Maybe you will too.
We are on our knees in Christ on your behalf,
Lee, Jenny and the girls
Psalm 103
A David psalm
1 O my soul, bless GOD. From head to toe, I'll bless his holy name!
2 O my soul, bless GOD,
don't forget a single blessing!
3 He forgives your sins--every one.
He heals your diseases--every one.
4 He redeems you from hell--saves your life!
He crowns you with love and mercy--a paradise crown.
5 He wraps you in goodness--beauty eternal.
He renews your youth--you're always young in his presence.
6 GOD makes everything come out right;
he puts victims back on their feet.
7 He showed Moses how he went about his work,
opened up his plans to all Israel.
8 GOD is sheer mercy and grace;
not easily angered, he's rich in love.
9 He doesn't endlessly nag and scold,
nor hold grudges forever.
10 He doesn't treat us as our sins deserve,
nor pay us back in full for our wrongs.
11 As high as heaven is over the earth,
so strong is his love to those who fear him.
12 And as far as sunrise is from sunset,
he has separated us from our sins.
13 As parents feel for their children,
GOD feels for those who fear him.
14 He knows us inside and out,
keeps in mind that we're made of mud.
15 Men and women don't live very long;
like wildflowers they spring up and blossom,
16 But a storm snuffs them out just as quickly,
leaving nothing to show they were here.
17 GOD's love, though, is ever and always,
eternally present to all who fear him,
Making everything right for them and their children
18 as they follow his Covenant ways
and remember to do whatever he said.
19 GOD has set his throne in heaven;
he rules over us all. He's the King!
20 So bless GOD, you angels,
ready and able to fly at his bidding,
quick to hear and do what he says.
21 Bless GOD, all you armies of angels,
alert to respond to whatever he wills.
22 Bless GOD, all creatures, wherever you are--
everything and everyone made by GOD.
And you,
O my soul, bless GOD!
Jo Lynn Brown
July 19, 2004
I am truely sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. May God see you through this time of sorrow.
Cordelia Mason
July 19, 2004
Dear Ones,
Our love and prayers are with you at this time even though we cannot personally be there Wednesday. We will miss Belinda. She was such a sweet, sweet person -- from the beginning to the end of her life. A true beauty inside and out.
Love, Cordelia and Joe
Lane and Joy Jordan
July 19, 2004
No words can ease the pain of the loss you have suffered. All we can offer to you in this difficult time are our heartful condolence and prayers for you and your family. May God bless you.
Lane and Joy (Smith) Jordan
Sissy Yarbrough
July 19, 2004
We are so sorry about you'll loss of Belinda.
We only had the opportunity to know Belinda for about 2 years.
Belinda was always there to volunteer. I remember saying that Belinda really works hard and is always willing to help no matter what she was going through.
I remember a time this year, I was scheduled to work the concession stand during baseball season and Belinda realized that our son was playing, so she said don't worry about it, I will take care of it. I want you to watch Clint play. That shows you the type of person Belinda was always thinking of other people.
Sissy
Clint
Cody
Ray Conner
Sissy Yarbrough
July 19, 2004
We only had the opportunity to know Belinda for about 2 years.
Belinda was always there to volunteer. I remember saying that Belinda really works hard and is always willing to help no matter what she was going through.
I remember a time this year, I was scheduled to work the concession stand during baseball season and Belinda realized that our son was playing, so she said don't worry about it, I will take care of it. I want you to watch Clint play. That shows you the type of person Belinda was always thinking of other people.
Sissy
Clint
Cody
Ray Conner
Jackie Georgalas/Delavega
July 19, 2004
We are so sorry for your loss. Belinda was a very special person. Always happy and had a positive attitude. The children all loved her and enjoyed being around her. Baine, Lindsey & Lauren are out of town and wish they could be here for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frances McBee
July 19, 2004
You are in our prayers. We send you our deepest love.
Joe and Frances McBee
West Erwin Church of Christ
Kathy Railey
July 19, 2004
We were so sorry to hear about Belinda's illness and recent death. We only knew her for a short time while you were at Memorial, but knew how sweet and kind she was. Please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss.
Kathy and Jim Railey
Memorial Church of Christ
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