Judith Ann Koonce

Aunt Judy, I only wish I could have been there to say "see ya later". There is no such thing as goodbye when we are God's children! I love you so much and will always remember your strong will and your amazing love! Hug Aunt Virginia for me when you see her!
Your niece, Laterah Plaze

John-My deepest sympathy to you & your family we will comtinue to Pray for you & your family Charge On!,Chuck & Debbie Broncato

John- You and your family will be in my prayers. I know that nothing anyone can say will take away your pain. Just know that your family will be there for you and you will need to depend on them for awhile.

What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful lady. I know the poem posted is so accurate of Judy. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

My dearest Aunt Judy, I have ALWAYS admired you! I remember like it was yesterday, looking at you while you were driving that big Monte Carlo, your nails painted, rings shinning, make up done perfect, you were my movie star! I hope I can be half the woman that you were. I love you so much, I will miss you everyday until our maker calls me home. Until then, enjoy your front row seats to life. You & mama can laugh & have good times again, just save some of those laughs for us!
As for Uncle John. Raymond & Tracy: I know all to well the pain you are going through and the battle of grief ahead of you. Just remember, Aunt Judy is not gone forever, she's just getting things ready for us before we meet with her again! I love you all so very much! xoxoxoxo
-Tabitha Starling Russell (as Aunt Judy would say. "Toots")

John & Kids we are all going to miss judy no more im going to miss my best friend I Love you my Friend R.I.P.

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)
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