Alyce May Bolton-Alphin

Nana, as I sit here in your room finishing up some work for the night, I have to pause and take a moment for the flood of memories that come to mind. They are such good memories that it has eased the time of a year passing since your smile left us. As I look around your room, I think of the laughter we had and even some of the tears. I can picture you at the table sitting there drinking your coffee and eating your cinnamon raisin toast and listening to the words of your Lord. Or, going through your pictures and the short stories you wrote. We speak of you often in this house and know you are watching over us. I am thankful for all the time we had together and for you saying I was the daughter you never had. I'm sorry there were certain wishes of yours that never came true but I know you knew in your heart the situation. You still guide me to this day on how to forgive. I miss reading the scripture to you, although I think sometimes you knew it was more meant for me to help ease my heart. Kayla loves you so much and misses you so much. She has her own memories that she will cherish as she grows up. Lately, she has been going into our room over to my side of the bed and sits on the floor and says that is where she talks to God. We can only imagine the good times you are having with Grandpa and your sister an all those that you love. Until its our turn to return, we will forever hold you in our hearts.

With Love,
Doni

There is not a day that goes by that I do not miss you mom. This will be our first Mothers day without you. I love and miss you very much.

I can't believe it's been three months since you left us. It seems like yesterday going to pick up your sandwich and cookies from Publix. I miss you and love you so much mom. I find comfort in knowing that you can walk, see, paint and play again. That you, dad and everyone who left before you are rejoicing with God like you did here on Earth. I miss our talks, your hugs and kisses and your love. I will see you one day. I love you mom.

I can't believe it's been three months since you left us. I know you are happy with dad and everyone in Heaven, but it's hard sometimes missing you. I miss your hugs and kisses. I miss your advice and your love. I find comfort in knowing that you can walk, see, dance and play again but I miss you and will always love you mom.

I love you. Thank you for inspiring me to be creative and to express myself. I am happy you found true love and peace. I will miss you.

It has taken me a long time to be able to write on here. I miss you Nana every single day and I still am in shock! I know you were ready to go home and be with grandpa and the Lord but selfishly I still want you here. I miss our talks... you never judged me or anyone else for that matter you just loved me even when you didn't agree with my decisions or choices. I miss your smile! I miss your laugh! I miss your quirky sense of humor. I just miss you. Some days I smile and imagine you up out of that wheel chair singing and dancing praising Jesus... other days I remember memories and cry and sob. Its a roller coaster of emotions. I thought I had so much more time with you. Ally often speaks about you and the times she spent coloring with you and talking about stories. You may be gone from this world but you are and always will be in our hearts and minds! I love you nana!
Until I see you again I will hold the memories you have impressed upon me and the teachings you have instilled within me all in my heart.
We miss you............
Alicia & Ally

First of all, I am glad that you knew the Lord Jesus and that I had the opportunity of introducing you to Him many years ago.

I remember all those years ago, when we lived in public housing in South Chicago and you worked 2 jobs to pay the bills and see that we were taken care of. You didn't go on any public assistance. To this day I highly respect and admire you for that. That taught me a great deal.

I don't really miss you because I know I'll see you again in eternity. But I will miss your phone calls on my birthday.

I was proud and glad when you asked for my blessing to marry Del, and I'm glad it finally happened, even though long awaited and for far too short a time.

I was struck with Jina's words at your funeral. I never realized what an impact you had on her life and career choices.

None of us fully realize the impact others have on us until they're no longer around. You impacted more lives than we realized.

Thank you for having been and having been who you were.

I love you.

Most of us finally got together mom, you would have been proud. I know you looked down from Heaven and told Dad, look they are together now. We miss you every day. Sometimes I feel lost without your wisdom.

Oh Nana, how to even begin. Our hearts are heavy and our souls are weary, but the everlasting love will heal our hearts and the memories will bring joy to our lives forever.

I remember the first time we were heading to Arkansas for me to meet you and I was so nervous because I didn't know if you would like me or approve of me to be good enough for your son. You welcomed me with open arms and loved our baby girl instantly. I remember when it was finally time to bring you from Arkansas to Florida and I got the pleasure of driving you to your beloved Del. I know you were so anxious about that car ride and when we pulled up to the apartment, remember you saying, "Are we already here". You thanked me for the company and conversation and said I made it seem like only a few hours drive and had never felt so comfortable on a long trip like that.

From then on conversations seemed so easy for us. We always said what was honest in our hearts and your wise wisdom helped me be at ease with situations. Your enduring passion for the Lord and his word never waivered. We talked a lot about the world and people and finding the good and forgiving and letting the Lord take care of the rest. These past few months as you started to feel as though it was time and you were ready to be reunited with your loved ones and God, we discussed how your loved ones here would never want to let go, but must in order for you to fulfill your greatest wish of going through those gates. I'm glad we got to read the Bible as it showed your devotion to the word of God. It never failed that whatever situation we were talking about at that moment, the verses we read were the answers we needed.

Your darling Kayla is going to miss you so much. She will never forget you Nana and the games you played or letting her draw in your notebooks or giving her a cough drop. At the service, she waited her turn and got up like a big girl and told of how much love you had and that she will miss you. She was already on her princess phone last night talking to you. She says now she can talk to you and Grandpa both by going outside and talking to the stars. You are in her heart forever.

There are so many more things I wish I could say but I know you knew my heart and what was and I'm sorry I could not make certain wishes for you come true. I'm sorry the pain you had to go through and we wished we could take it away.

I will always remember the biggest smile on your face when you asked if you could call me your daughter and how proud it made you feel to introduce me as that to all the staff at Westminster.

I will get to see your room for the rest of my days and know your spirit lives on to protect us. You were family and will always be with us. Your smile will never be forgotten, your advice will be heeded, your memories will forever be etched in our minds.

Love always and until we meet again.

AUNT ALYCE, when we all got together all we did was laugh.we will miss your laughter.we know you are dancing with Del & laughing he always made you laugh.we will all be together again someday with our LORD.TILLTHEN LOVE JO-ANN

I miss you already,Im so happy that your fear of death was gone,and you left us the way you said your would like to go (fast) I know you are happy being in our LORDS arms.But you left us all in shock. RIP Till I see you again.

I'm going to miss our talks mom. You were the wisest and most objective person I knew. You will forever be in my heart. I love and miss you greatly. I will see you and dad one day.