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DORIS HEMSLEY Obituary
DORIS M. HEMSLEY
On Monday, October 21, 2013 of Washington, DC. Beloved mother of Lynnette K. M. Jeffers (Thadas Jeffers, Jr.), proud grandmother of Tayia L. and Leyia K. Jeffers. Also survived by four sisters; one brother and a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, October 30 from 10 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at the Clinton Baptist Church, 8701 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD. Rev. Alonzo Jackson, officiating. Interment National Harmony Memorial Park. Services by Hodges & Edwards.
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October 22, 2023
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Lynn
October 22, 2023
Dear Mom,
Thank you and there are no words formed in google that describes how much we miss you. Continue to rest peacefully
Lucy Washington Frink
October 21, 2023
Hello Doris it´s been 10 years since the Lord called you home and it seems like yesterday. I think about you often & your daughter & other classmates are in touch with each other often. We constantly talk about you. I love the good memories. Gone but never forgotten.
Lucy Washington Frink
October 21, 2022
Hello Doris, it´s hard to believe you´ve been gone 9 years. I miss you so much but remembering that smile. Sharing jokes with others that I would have been sharing with you & putting smiles on their faces. Your classmates are still in touch with each other & I´m playing phase ten, even have them playing @ the senior center. Your daughter, twin sister & I have a daily communication line. All this is taken place because of you. You will never be forgotten. Miss you so much. Maybe you & Bradie are playing Phase 10.
Lucy Frink
January 2, 2022
Hello Doris God allowed me to see another year 2022 but without my husband. Thanks to you introducing me to Phase 19 we had some good exciting times together. If I won he said I was cheating, if he won he could say he whooped my draws off me. Maybe the two of you can play. Miss you my friend.
Lucy Frink
October 21, 2021
Hello Doris,
It´s hard to believe it´s been 8 yrs. Bradie & I play Phase 10 about every day & I cannot play it without thinking of you. This game has been a survival tool for us during this pandemic. There so many other things that are memories to me & I thank God for them all. You are forever in my heart.
Lucy Frink
October 21, 2020
Seven years ago I received call from Lynn early Monday morning Oct. 21st that you had gone. It was such a shock especially since when I called you Sept. 6th & told you My mom had passed, you said “girlfriend just got tired and she checked out, that’s the way I want to go” I had no idea that you would be doing the same thing a little over a month later. I miss you so much but I have so many good memories to hold on to.
Lucy Frink
March 13, 2020
Happy belated birthday in Heaven my classmate. I may not posted on your day but I was thinking about you. I'm missing you more and more. As the song goes, there's always something there to remind me I will never forget you.
Patricia Boulware
November 28, 2019
Doris,
It's Thanksgiving Day 2019 and I'm thinking about the times spent with family, friends over the table. Your potato salad, dump cake and all the other scrumptious food. Since your transition there's been an ache in my heart making it difficult to share memories of our special times together. Hardly a day goes by that I'm not reminded of you. I pass the apartment buildings where we lived on my way to my part-time job. When I look out my back window, I'm reminded of the times we shared talking over the clothes lines and helping each other hand clothes. This makes me smile through tears. . . yes, there's someone who still does this. . . clothes pins and all. The truth is when I think of you, I also think of Kenyatta as well. I don't know why the Lord chose to take two the most loved angels sent to me on the same day ( October 13,) ten years apart. My heart aches more than anyone could possibly phantom.
I don't get to talk with Lynnette and the girls as much as I would like, but it's good to read that they have your DNA and are excelling.
Well, emotionally, this is all I can handle at this time, Rest well "Goodest Bestest" there can never be another like you.
Patricia
Lucy Washington-Frink
October 23, 2019
Hello Doris, lighting this candle in your memory. Miss you so much. I was in DC on Oct. 21st and the memories was just overwhelming. I thank God that he reunited us. Thank God that I am still in touch with your daughter, sister and our classmates. Thank God for the memories.
Lynnette Jeffers
October 23, 2019
Everytime around this time tears often stream down my face knowing that you are not here.. God loaned you to me for 40 years of my life and I just cant seem to shake the fact that you are not here. There is so much that I want to tell you in the physical...how Tayia is becoming a wonderful young lady, how Leyia is killing her honors and AP classes. And how a past has become my present.
This past weekend I had to go see Loisy to put my eyes on her to see you. This year has been full of victories and triumphs but through it all I constantly visualize your smile and in my heart of hearts known that you are with me everyday. Mom words cant express how much I miss you..when you transitioned, a big chunk of my heart numbed...however, I continue to trust in the Lord with all of my heart and lean not unto my own understanding, I will continue to acknowledge him for he is the lamp unto my feet and the light unto my path which let's me know that you are beside me holding my hand.
Thank you for listening to my tears my angel. Our bond was rare... I continue to hear so many amazing stories about you I will continue to hold all of our memories in my heart.
Wishing there was an internet in heaven, continue to rest
peacefully...until we meet again
❤ Lynn
Lucy Frink
March 14, 2019
Hello Doris, I came on here on March 12th to wish you happy birthday somehow I got sidetracked and forgot to do it. (You can tell I'm getting old) I did have contact with your twin sister & daughter. We all miss you so much. Your classmates miss our get together's. We thank God that we're still in touch thanks to you. You're gone but never forgotten.
Lucy Frink
January 29, 2019
Hello Doris still miss sharing our milestones with you. January 15th the Lord blessed me to see my 70th birthday and today the baby of the group, Pat Bouleware is blessed to see her 70th birthday. God is so good. We know you are smiling down on us & happy we are still in touch with each other.
Lucy Frink
October 21, 2018
Hello Doris It's hard to believe that it's been 5 years since you left us. You would be happy to know that your classmates & family are keeping in touch and you are thought about often. As for myself there's always something that reminds me of you. I thank God that we reconnected and I was able to meet your daughter and grand-daughters. I will send a joke to someone in your honor. Love, Lucy Washington Frink.
September 27, 2018
I miss you
Lucy Frink
March 12, 2018
Happy birthday in Heaven to my classmate. Doris Hemsley. I miss you so much.
Lucy Frink
October 21, 2017
Gone but not forgotten. It's hard to believe it's been 4 years since you just checked out. I was thinking about when I called you Sept. 6, 2013 and told you my mom had passed & you said to me "girlfriend got tired & just checked on out, that's what I want to do.) I did not know it would be a little over a month that you would be checking out. I miss you so much & shared a joke on FB this morning.
Lucy Frink
March 12, 2017
Happy birthday in Heaven dear friend and classmate. You are thought about often and we continue to talk about you. Your legacy lives on in your daughter and grand-daughters.
Lucy Frink
May 8, 2016
Happy mother's day in heaven dear friend. I miss you so much. You lives on in your daughter who is a marvelous mom and continually keeps me updated on your grand-daughters activities. You truly left a legacy and will never be forgotten. Love you dear friend and that's no joke.
Lucy Frink
March 12, 2016
Happy birthday in heaven to my classmate and my friend. I miss you so much. I always find myself sharing a joke with someone that I would have been sharing with you. You would be pleased to know that your classmates are keeping in touch with each other.
October 21, 2015
Remembering my friend with peace and love, I miss you! dj
Lucy Frink
October 21, 2015
I am sitting here thinking about how much I miss our jokes and conversations. It seems like yesterday instead of 2 years. I thank God for allowing us to reconnect and to meet your daughter and grand-daughters. You are exemplied in their lives. I am grateful for the memories. You are thought of often by your classmates and I try to keep in touch with them. You meant so much to each of us in a different way. Love you and missing you.
Lucy Frink
May 10, 2015
Happy Mother's Day in heaven to my dear friend. I miss you so much. I have heard from Elsie, Pat B. and Pat D. on today. We are keeping in touch with each other.
April 20, 2015
Missing you..
Lucy Frink
March 12, 2015
Happy birthday in heaven dear friend. I really miss our e-mails and phone calls. Everytime I hear a joke, I say to myself, Doris would have loved this.
Lucy Frink
December 31, 2014
Hello Doris, I have been thinking about you so much during the holidays. I miss you so much, especially sharing my daily jokes with you. You still lives on in my heart and mind. I thank God for the friendship we had. Your Stuart classmates are continuing to keep in touch with each other. We know you are smiling down on us.
December 12, 2014
Missing you!!! Continue to enjoy heaven
Rose petal tears
October 23, 2014
Hi Mom,
Tuesday will go down in history of my life as my toughest day...This is the day that God called his angel home 1 year ago. I did my checklist just to make sure that I was doing what was requested to make this time without you a little more managable ... know that you are no longer in pain.. i understand...;Her presence is still there.. It sure is...;Remember the good times..check; stay prayed up..yep did it; talk to her with your heart...did that one too! However, on Tuesday reality hit, I will never hear you telling me about the traffic on 495; I will not be able hear about the stratus clouds; or how the time is changing; how cold its beginning to be outside and not to mention how Leyia is turning Double Digits (10) and what my plans are, or those positive and encouraging emails that you would send me and the girls...and the biggest thing is what is the real reason and good reason.
When I finally woke up Tuesday, I said ok Lynn you got this, just remember the checklist that everyone is telling you about the band-aide that i placed over my heart was still there. Then I turned on my phone, and the outpour of love was so great, that band-aide fell off, and I could do nothing but break down. Once I gathered my thoughts and got myself together I decided to visit you to let you know how much you are missed and how much of a challenge it is for me on a daily, but through Gods grace and mercy and your wings hovering over me.. I made it!
On Tuesday I sent to you my silent prayer and along with rose petal tears that i placed on the spot where your flesh lays. I know that these tears will eventually blow away and I will continue to place them because as you know my tears and love for you are/is/and will forever be eternal. Continue to look watch over us my angel, I know that you are and continue to rest in peace. Missing you like crazy!! #10/21/13#cancersucks
October 22, 2014
Doris, it's hard to believe that yesterday was a year that God called you home. You are missed so much. I had contact with Lynn, Lois, Elsie, Pat. B. & Pat D. in some form yesterday, by text, e-mail or phone call. We will continue to remember you. You may be gone but not forgotten. I sent them the last joke that I sent you. Here's one for you. What's the difference between a school teacher and a train. Ans. The teacher says don't chew gum and the train says chew chew chew. Miss you my friend. Gone but not forgotten.
Cheryl
October 21, 2014
Yesterday was rough because I relived last year Monday morning phone call I got from my cuz that you went home to be with the Lord even though your transition was today's date! Today is bitter sweet because I know you're no longer in pain. I can't believe it's been a year already. Some days are great and some days are not so great, but I know you're watching over me! I'm holding the fort down with Lynnette and the girls making sure they OK! You would be so proud of them! Continue to Sleep In Peace!!! ?#?cancersuck
October 21, 2014
Doris I got up this morning ready to make the trip to find your gravesite but as always the devil is at work so I just got down on my knees and prayed. I miss you my friend. For the last few days I have been reflecting on our last time together and play back your messages to me. I know we will be together again in friendship. I keep Lynnette and your family in my prayers. P.S. I am not forgetting Missy
July 23, 2014
Holding back tears.... Today marks month 9. Words can't express how much you are missed. So much has gone on and I can't even talk to you about it. I just feel your effervescent smile, and that let's me know that it's going to be ok. Yet it breaks my heart that you are not here. Leyia's back in karate and Tayia turns 16 Saturday & Missy is Missy. I know that you will continue to watch over us my angel continue to rest in peace. Eternal Love~Lynn
Lucy Frink
July 22, 2014
Hello Doris, I should have posted this yesterday, it's been nine months since you left me. It's seems like yesterday. I miss you more & more each day. There's always something to remind me of you. I have to go get me another phase 10 game for Bradie & I to play. Thank you for turning me on to that game. Lynn keeps in touch with me and the girls are staying busy. Your classmates are keeping in touch also. I am looking forward to our trip to see Moses and know you will be there in Spirit. Miss you girlfriend.
Lucy Frink
July 4, 2014
Hello Doris, I miss you so much. Had to share this joke with you: The Fourth of July weekend was approaching, and Miss Pelham, the nursery school teacher, took the opportunity to tell her class about patriotism. 'We live in a great country,' she announced. 'One of the things we should be happy is that, in this country, we are all free.'
Trevor, who was a little boy in her class, came walking up to her from the back of the room. He stood with his hands on his hips and said loudly, 'I'm not free. I'm four.'
Cheryl
March 16, 2014
Hey auntie Doris, it's been about 3 months since I last came on here to talk to you...I find myself talking to you more on facebook. I came on here to read my dad's sister obituary and wanted to stop pass your page. When you see her coming through the pearly gates, tell her I said hi and I miss her as well! Until we see each other again, continue to rest in peace! Love you and miss you!
Lucy Frink
March 12, 2014
On behalf of myself and your Stuart Jr. HS classmates of 1964, we are wishing you a happy 1st birthday in heaven. We all miss you so much in our own special way. We are all keeping in touch with each others and sharing our memories of you. You were so many things to so many people. Miss you so much.
Elsie
March 11, 2014
Well tomorrow is your birthday and I will miss calling you to see if your card arrived on time. I will be thinking about you and all my wonderful memories of you. I know that You are in heaven looking down and watching over all those you love Well HAPPY 66 BIRTHDAY my friend I miss you and Mary so much. Woulda Shoulda Coulda.....
Elsie Hopkins
February 20, 2014
Doris:
I don't know how this guess book works because I left you a message in it last month and now I see that it has been deleted. I will just keep you in my heart and memories that we shared. Can't wait to see you again my dear friend.
Elsie
February 17, 2014
Doris, your were such a good friend to me, it was so good talking with you because you always make me feel better when we finished talking. Thank you for always taking time to hear me, and thank you for your kindness, I love and miss you greatly. Friends forever, Patricia.
Lynn
February 12, 2014
In my mom's honor, if you can, please donate $5.00 to go towards helping anyone fighting the terrible disease called “Cancer”. A Cancer fund page has been set up for Doris Marie Hemsley at the following website: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pxfid=1566501&pg=fund&fr_id=9910
Missing you like crazy!!!
Lucy Frink
January 29, 2014
Sitting around last night looking thru my boxes and came upon my magazine, postcard, money from the girls London trip. Thinking about all the things you shared with me about your grand-daughters. I'm so glad I have so many good memories.
Lucy Frink
January 25, 2014
Hello Doris, Lynn is on the job getting the trip to sight & sound together for September. I will be going in your memory. Missing you so much.
Connie Brown
December 30, 2013
Dois,
It is hard to believe you are gone. I miss talking to you, just to say how my day has gone or just to hear your voice say "Are you listening to the weather" "LOL... it is time for you to leave work" and that was funny, cause I would pack up and tell the supervisor and or director...I have to go.. the Weather Lady has made her rounds and I have to make my way home.
I told you my puzzle was being pulled apart, just did not know you would leave so soon. Missing you sis.
December 29, 2013
Ma,
Words cant explain how I have been feeling. The holidays were not the same for me. I'm just missing you like crazy. Rest in peace my Angel!
Lucy Frink
December 25, 2013
Wishing you a Merry Christmas in Heaven. Miss you so much making plans for us to get together while I am here for the holidays.
Elsie Hopkins
December 23, 2013
It seems strange talking to a book but I can't believe that it's now been 2 months since your passing. I know that you would want me to stay in touch with Lynnette and her family. Especially when you said that Missy and I would be friends for life. I sure do miss our conversations. You were the sister that I lost. Now I have lost you and sure miss you a lot. Love you and see you again my friend.
Lucy Frink
December 21, 2013
It's been 2 months already. Lynn & I are keeping in touch.
Lucy Frink
December 18, 2013
Hey Doris, @ 1:45 am I am reading the last chat we had on FB. I know I need to go to bed but I just wanted to look at that smile. Miss you so much.
Lucy Frink
December 4, 2013
Sitting here on face book a few minutes ago waiting for a post to show up from you saying "call me Lucy" Oh how I miss those moments. The other girls are going to have to step up.
Cheryl
December 3, 2013
Hey auntie, you know I had to come by and say hello! Just wanted to let you know my twin and the girls are doing good, you know I got their back. I know you never liked for me to give you a hug not unless I was caught up after ministering in dance, but I'm sending you lots of hugs and kisses now!! Until we see each other again. I'll be back to talk to you soon!
Lucy Frink
November 28, 2013
HAPPY THANKSGIVING IN HEAVEN DEAR FRIEND. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.
November 23, 2013
I can't believe it's been a month that my dear friend passed away. She is truly missed here but I leave this message for all who love & miss her as I do: From God we came, to God we go because death is neither friend nor foe. It's hard to lose the ones we love. They watch us from the stars above. We miss their presence every day and feel their warmth in every way. It is only time that keeps us apart and they will always live within our hearts. God Bless. Elsie
Lucy Frink
November 16, 2013
Good morning Doris, I started to send jokes to Lynn & our classmates this morning but I couldn't, it's just not the same. I miss you so much. I can just hear my mom telling you, that you didn't wait for Lucy to get here to come.
Pat
November 9, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort surround you with his tender mercy during this sad time. (2 Cor 1:2&3)
November 4, 2013
Our God looked down from Heaven and saw his Angel ready for home and received her in his loving arms.
My God Bless the Hemsley family always.
Margaret Hemsley (Wilkins) She will always be missed by me
Lucy Frink
October 30, 2013
Your Stuart Junior High classmates together celebrating your life. You are gone but will never be forgotten. We will keep in touch with each other for we know that is what you would want us to do.
Pat Darby, Elsie, Lucy & Pat Boulware
October 30, 2013
Lynette,
My prayers are with you and your family. Your mother was a beautiful woman who loved you and her grandchildren deeply. Keep her close in your heart for she will always be with you.
Love you,
Cheryl Hawkins
University of the District of Columbia
October 30, 2013
Hi Lynette & Family
I met you and your Mom over at Edgewood Baptist Church, your Mom was in the kitchen cooking; I enjoyed those Sundays at Edgewood. My the love of God sustain you and your family at this difficult time. I was really saddened when I heard the news. My God continue to bless you and your family.
Mary Bussey; & the Bobbitt Family
Edgewood Baptist Church (former members)
A. Ingram
October 30, 2013
A message of comfort to the family,
May Our Heavenly Father comfort you and grant you peace to help you to cope during these difficult days. I offer my sincere condolences to you all.
Mary Smith
October 30, 2013
May God be with you and your family today and always, because he is a good God and will never leave you in your hour of need. Have faith.
Delonta Hicks
October 30, 2013
With a big smile but a heavy heart; I will remember all the good and bad times, all the laughs and all the tears, all the talks and all the emails. Words can't express how much you are going to be missed. Love you with all the love in the world! I will keep sing your song. "I won't complain"
Anthony Frink
October 30, 2013
Praying that GOD will comfort the family now and in the days to come. My Mother was her Jr. High Classmate and I had the pleasure of meeting her on several occasions. Be Blessed
October 29, 2013
Deepest sympathy from M. Elaine Jackson formerly of UDC and the wife of the late James H. Jackson.
Elsie Hopkins
October 29, 2013
Dear Lynnette & Family: A flower that once grew on earth was taken from our sight and it now blooms in heaven just as lovely and as bright. You and your family have our deepest sympathy
for the loss of your beautiful mother & our dear friend. From your Delaware family. Elsie, Mom Hazel, LaToya, Donnell, Robbie, & Wanda
Stuart Junior HS Classmates
Lucy Frink
October 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Doris & I go back to Junior high school days @ Stuart. Lost contact & reunited about 15 years ago. Doris & I share so many things. Two years ago we went back to Stuart and shared our school days with the Students. She share her grand-daughters adventures and travels with me. She was head of the four of us classmates getting together the Monday after Christmas. I know she is smiling in heaven, looking as if I just told her a good joke. I will miss my friend but I have so many wonderful memories.
Sandra Yates
October 29, 2013
May God sustain the family during this difficult time. Be mindful, however, of all of the fond memories of Doris.
Shiela Ward-Summers
October 29, 2013
Lyn, so sorry about your loss, I only wish we had know earlier. We will keep you in our prayers.
October 29, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65.2) during this difficult time.
Sharrell Smoot
October 29, 2013
Your family is in our prayers; Doris was a very dear friend to my dad.
October 29, 2013
Dear Lynnette and family,
Sorry to hear of your Mother passing.
May God bring you Peace and comfort, and may you be assured that your loved one will be always with you in love and spirit. May God Bless you and family.
With Deepest Sympathy
Elizabeth Adams&
Family
Hakeem P. Fahm
October 29, 2013
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord. Amen.
Terri Galloway
October 29, 2013
Wow, it's hard to imagine you not moving around in the world as we know it, but I am sure you're making some noise with your dear friend Cleo Tate who preceded you many years ago. Please try not to have too much fun. I will truly miss not being able to reach out and touch, but I will cherish the wonderful memories you so kindly left behind. Until we meet again my friend, GOD Bless and see you later.
Juanita & Portia Styles
October 29, 2013
We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in our every prayer and thought.
Paula Williams
October 29, 2013
To the family of Doris Hemsley, you'll are in my prayers.
Kelly Anderson
October 29, 2013
Keeping you family in my prayers.
Fancie Riddick
October 29, 2013
My prayers and love to my other family. Doris was a dear and treasured "sister-friend ". Many precious memories of walking to Sunday School, ushering, cooking , eating, and laughing together; until we both were crying. Keep your hands in God's and joty will come in the morning.
Lovingly,
Fancie M. Riddick
Patricia Boulware
October 29, 2013
"I Will Bless the Lord at all Times; His Praises Shall Continually Be in My Mouth."
Doris was my “Goodest Bestest” dearest friend of fifty-one year's and God Mother to my son Kenyatta. She was my angel sent by God to bring joy and laughter into my life. I could not have asked for a more loving, caring, giving, trusted, loyal, and devoted friend. She will be greatly missed for her kindness, genuine friendship and sisterhood. I thank her for God Daughter Lynnette, God Son-In Law “Thaddeous “TJ”; and my two beautiful and talented “Goddie Grands” Tayia and Lea.
Heaven is not the same> Now that Doris has arrived, there is so much more laughter and definately more pranks and practical jokes being played.
My friend may you rest in peace. For I know, you stood on the word and promises of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and your soul said yes. You are missed and will never be forgotten.
Love you always,
Patricia
P.S. Whose going to color my hair now! . . .and you said I had no sense of humor.
Delphia Porter
October 29, 2013
Lynnette and family...take it one hour at a time and then one day at a time. There are a lot of GREAT memories that will help make you laugh, smile and reflect upon over time. God's got a plan!
Debra Hanible
October 29, 2013
Lynn every since I met you I've heard you speak of your mom I wished that I could have met her because she bought into this world a beautiful daughter that I now call my sista/friend!! Lyah and I love you guys and I'm here!! Continue to rest Ms. Hemsley
October 29, 2013
thank you for being the person you were always there no matter what was going on we had your support. we will miss you. Coleman Famiy
Rest With GOD!!
Tyra McKinzie
October 29, 2013
I was saddened when i heard of your passing. You were such a blessing and so very encouraging to the youth. You and I chatted on facebook from time to time and you were always still very encouraging. You will truly be missed. May you rest peacefully in the arms of GOD!! Love Always, Tyra
Beatrice Johnson
October 29, 2013
May God keep you during this time.
Tee Ward (Garvin)
October 29, 2013
Thank you for being my Minnesota Avenue, 2nd mom! You are gone...but, you will ALWAYS be remembered. I know you are up there making JESUS laugh. Tee :)
Val Henry-Hall
October 29, 2013
Lynnette,Thadas,Tayia L.,Leyia K. and the entire Hemsley family. Deepest Sympathy from my family and I on the passing of "Doris" Many thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of beautiful memories comfort you as God continue to wrap his arms around each of you.
Sincerely
Sherri Whitfield
October 29, 2013
We will miss her greatly! God is with you and your family. Ms. Doris just got a heavenly promotion. This earthly angel just went home.
Mary Ricks
October 29, 2013
At times like this, it seems unfair, events can catch us unaware, then all at once our lives are rearranged. we look around and wonder how we will find strength, but just know God is a present help and will keep you and sustain you. Hold tight to all those wonderful memories and fun times together and know that you love her but he loves her best. This note is to express to you all just how much our family (Ricks) will stand with you during this most difficult. Just remember that God said he would comfort those who are in mourning. Lynn and family some of had an opportunity to see you and your family grow and we know you had an awesome mother. God is able to make all grace abound toward you. Blessings in the name of Jesus.
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