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Memories and Condolences
for Alison Bennett
Sponsored by Mary E. Burrus, Alison's mother.
Lisa Thompson
July 25, 2020
Sister,
I miss you. So much has happened in the time you've been gone; so much I've wanted to share with you. Family gatherings are not the same, though you'd be proud to know Brittany has followed in your footsteps to become the new family 'hostess with the mostest' .
I thank God that you're healed and whole. I thank God that you're free from pain and the cares of this world. Yet, sometimes I selfishly wish you were here with us. I will love you forever and I will miss you until the day I see you again.
Rest well, my sweet Sister
Briandi
March 30, 2012
My dearest Mommy,
I was thinking of you today and with the help of my awesome grandmother I ended up here. There is truly not a day that goes by that I dont miss you. I still struggle with the fact that youre gone and it hurts to wrap my mind around it. But I know that God had a desire for a specific angel to be next to him..and there you went. I often think about the what ifs and if I could just have one more conversation, one kiss, hug, or warm embrace from you, what wouldnt I give. Im oftened reminded of you in everything that I do. But I know that you're looking down on your family and resting with our Master eternally. You can NEVER be replaced and I miss you terribly but I am awaiting our reunion. I LOVE YOU LOTS AND MISS YOU MOMMY
Lisa Simmons
February 15, 2011
There is not a day that goes by that I don't miss you. Every day I see something or go someplace that reminds me of something we did or saw together. I cherish all of the memories I have of our childhood, young adulthood, motherhood and grandmotherhood; all of which God allowed us to experience together. I feel incomplete without you, but I know that one day I will see you again. I am so grateful that God chose you to be my big sister, my friend and confidante. I will love and miss you all the days of my life.
Jessica Ray
August 4, 2010
I miss you Auntie more than words could ever know or express..I miss our talks..when I would come over to your house and we would sit outside or all of us would be sitting on your big bed...just talking and laughing. I love you and I am so glad that I got to spend the year of 2009 with you...not knowing that would be your last year.......God works in mysterious ways.....You will forever be in my heart, mind and memories! Love always " world's most beautiful aunite"
your #1, #2 niece....
Jessi
Your mother, Mary Burrus
July 23, 2010
Alison, I loved you from the moment I found out that I was going to have you, and fell in love even more the moment you were born. If possible, I would have taken away the terrible pain you suffered before God took you away. He knew that you were getting tired and decided to allow you to rest in His arms where there is no pain or death. I miss you terribly, but I know you are in a far better place. I'm looking forward to seeing you one day. I love you.
June 10, 2010
A true friend with the kindest heart you will ever find and A light that still shines bright. Alison I truly, truly miss you. Rejoice for she resides with our father now but still lives within us. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Iris Hines
September 21, 2009
With deepest sympathy on the lose of your wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Words cannot express how this lose has impacted your family, but know that you are not alone. Scripture says, "Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that were I am there ye may be also. John 14:1-3. Remember Alison and the way she was and how she made you feel. God Bless your family.
September 1, 2009
Mary and the Bennett Family:
In this time of sorrow, count your blessings! God knows our needs and never makes mistakes.
I met Alison at our high school reunion in 2006, and she was so pleasant with an exhuberant personality; so thank God for the time she shared with you and be at peace, for I'm sure she is now.
Josephine Crawford Bell, Ph.D.
White Hall/Pine Bluff, AR 71602
Shirin Herndon
August 18, 2009
Mary:
Deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved daughter, Alison. Please know that you can't really lose anything when you know where it is; you can't lose anyone when you know where they are. We know that Alison is resting in Jesus. Please be comforted with that knowledge. Much love and concern.
Yvette Thompson
August 7, 2009
Alison, you will be greatly missed...I think about our last conversation(so pleasant and funny at times)...thank you for being my sister-in-law...I will continue to pray for our family...I am sadden by our loss, but I am happy knowing you made it to Glory...Praise the Lord. I love you.
Sid & Carolyn Johnson
August 4, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
JAMIE RICHARDSON-GREGORY
August 4, 2009
FROM HANGING OUT AT YOUR HOUSE WITH LISA TO SEEING YOU A YEAR AGO AT WORK , YOU ALWAYS HAD A CARING SPIRIT AND A BEAUITFUL SMILE. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. KNOW THAT GOD MAKES NO MISTAKE FAMILY AND YOUR ANGEL IS WITH THE LORD.
August 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
cynthia Jones
August 1, 2009
To the Bennett family, our prayers are with you during the loss of your love one. May God continue to see you though these times.
Robert, Jackie Covington
August 1, 2009
The family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement.
Phillip Moss
July 31, 2009
Mary, please know that you and your family are in our prayers, and as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Phillip & Mae Moss
Richard Hollis
July 31, 2009
To absent from the body is to be present with the lord,Mary may God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Chanequa Thomas
July 31, 2009
Thinking of You
Wishing you hope
in the midst of sorrow,
comfort in the midst of pain.
With Heartfelt Sympathy
Val Garner
July 31, 2009
The loss of a loved one is difficult and finding the right words to say for comforting can be just as difficult. I won't say the usual, I will speak from experience. Each day will get a little better. You will always have memories that no one can take away. Alison will never leave her family and friends. She is now an angel and she will forever watch over you and love you. Take the time to grieve alone to get it out of your system and find comfort in your true friends. Continue to pray for strength and if you ever feel alone always remember "footprints in the sand"....
Val Garner
Ted & Angela Emziah
July 31, 2009
Our sincerest condolences are extended to the family. May the Lord be near at this sorrowful time.
Jenovis Obleton
July 31, 2009
John, Alsion will be greatly missed and you and the family are forever in my prayers in your loss. God bless each of you.
Cheryl Gregory
July 31, 2009
Although your journey here was short, God has prepared a place for you in his kingdom where there is no more pain and no more sorrow. My God watch over this family now and forever.
James Monte
July 31, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family of Alison Bennett. God bless you all.
Kathy Branscomb
July 31, 2009
Mary Burrus and John Bennett, My heart grieves for you and the family in the loss of Alison. In the little time that I knew her, she was kind, considerate and caring. She will be missed. God bless you all.
Brenda (Jean) Johnson
July 31, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Vickie Wilson
July 31, 2009
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves and indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. "With Deepest Sympathy" Vickie Wilson (Alexandria Va.)
Evelyn and John Flores
July 31, 2009
My dear Sister/Friend,
I miss our "Get Togethers" with Sara and Kim when we had our monthly dinners after work. I will always treasure the happiness, fun, laughter, and jokes we shared together. Even when we talked and shared pictures of our families (especially our grandchildren). It was always great to see and catch up on each other. I shall miss seeing your smiling face. I know you are in good hands and you will be well taken care of. I love and will miss you my dear sister/friend. You will always be in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
To John, children, and families,
We offer our deepest condolences to you and we pray that God will give you all the strength to make it through this. Alison was a beautiful, wonderful, and awesome person. There was nothing she wouldn't do for God, church, family, etc.. She was loved and liked by all who had the pleasure of meeting and knowing her. Thank you for sharing her with us and others.
Love and Prayers,
Evelyn and John
Connie Person-Love
July 31, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Phyllis Avery
July 31, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Mr. & Mrs. Willie Hood
July 31, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Evelyn Murray
July 31, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Annie (Louise) Cherry
July 31, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
July 31, 2009
Mary Burrus and John Bennett,
My heart greives with you in the loss of your beautiful daughter and wife. Alison had a kind and caring spirit which she shared with many of us. I'll miss her and you all are in my prayers. God bless you all.
Brenda (Jean) Johnson
July 31, 2009
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loves, Still missed and very dear.
Shawn Davis
July 31, 2009
I met Alison in Fort Drum, NY and she was a joy to be around. She loved the Lord and was not afraid to let any and everyone know. My prayers go out to the family as they go through this difficult time.
D Cobb
July 31, 2009
May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Quiera Johnson
July 31, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Mary Smith
July 31, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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