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Deaconess Amanda M. Houchens
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Amanda Houchens Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Myrtle (Bo-Cat) Houchens
December 25, 2008
The Jackson-Houchens Family would like to acknowledge all of the heart felt thoughts and concerns on the guest book. Please continue to pray for our family.
Peacefully Submitted,
Myrtle Houchens
John & Marian Smith Brooks
December 7, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Rose (Gwen) Christmas
December 6, 2008
Mauda Anna and Family, my heart was sadden to hear of the passing of Mother and Granny. You all are in my prayers
Carnell Kline
December 5, 2008
Dear Family... I pray that you ...will have the power to understand the greatness of Christ's love---how wide and how long and how high and how deep that love is. Ephesians 3:18
We're saddened for your lost. Aunt Amanda's sweet smile will forever be in our heart. GOD BLESS!
With Love, Cousin Carnell and family. (Bob, Mother Virginia Jackson,)
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Carnell Kline
December 5, 2008
Dear Family... I pray that you ...will have the power to understand the greatness of Christ's love---how wide and how long and how high and how deep that love is. Ephesians 3:18
We're saddened for your lose. Aunt Amanda's sweet smile will forever be in our heart. GOD BLESS!
With Love, Cousin Carnell and family. (Bob, Mother Virginia Jackson,)
Charlottesville Church of Christ Family, Bishop Rufus Hayes, Pastor
December 4, 2008
Sis Myrtle Houchens and family, please know that our hearts are saddened with yours to learn of the passing of your mother. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Revelations 21: 4 "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
Sharon Nelson
December 4, 2008
To the Houchens & Jackson family
May the Lord be with you at this time to comfort you. She will be remembered as a good & faithful servant.
I will always remember her as Adolphus faithful friend. God bless
you all.
Sharon Nelson
Henrico, Va
Cecilia Minden-Cupp
December 4, 2008
To the Houchens Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We have lovely memories of Miss Amanda at David and Kimmie’s wedding. She looked so pretty in her new blue dress.
Fondly, Cecilia Minden and Dave Cupp
Carolyn Shaffer
December 4, 2008
We can never
be separated
from those we love…
because God leaves us
with memories to hold
and love that doesn’t
pass away.
To each of you,
I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frances and Paul Lee
December 4, 2008
Myrtle,
We extend our most heartfelt sympathies to you and your family during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tammy Clifton
December 4, 2008
Patty Smith and family...my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow. Please accept my condolonces.
Much love,
(from Anthem)
ALEXA EDWARDS
December 4, 2008
THE FAMILY OF MRS HOUCHENS,MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT THE LORD IS RESTORING HER NOW,SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE MRS HOUCHENS.PEACE BE UNTO YOU.TO THE FAMILY I WAS BLESS TO HAVE SPENT TIME GETTING TO KNOW ALL OF YOU AS YOU VISTED YOUR MOTHER AT HENRICO DOCTORS,PLEASE FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT SHE'S IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.
DeTeasa Brown
December 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Darryl Holt
December 4, 2008
Sincere sympathy to the family and Mr. Nelson
Kimberly Houchens_Bristow
December 4, 2008
To the rest of my family. Granny has fought a good fight for 91 years, and because of her faithfulness, it's her time. We will have some difficult days ahead. But we will always remember the joy she bought to our lives. Let the life she lived allow us to remain and become even closer as a family. Much love, Kimmie
D.E. Frank and 1st Lady Rachel Reeves
December 4, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Rev.& Mrs. Cleveland R. Mallory and sons
December 4, 2008
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.
From the Staff of Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home
December 4, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
CARMELIA MINOR
December 3, 2008
TO THE HOUCHENS, JACKSON FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVE ONE. MAY YOU FIND COMPFORT IN KNOWING THAT GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES, HE BROUGHT YOU TO IT AND HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH. CHERRISH THE MEMORIES THAT YOU SHARED, FOR MS. AMANDA HAS RAN A GOOD RACE...SHE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT... WELL DONE THY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT. FAMILY, AS DAYS AND WEEKS PASS AND YOU RETURN TO LIFE'S ROUTINE, HOLD ON TO GOD'S UNCHANGING HANDS.
December 3, 2008
The Free Union Gospel Church Inc., mourns with you in the lost of your loved one. We hope that you find comfort in knowing that God didn’t promise the way would be easy, but he did promise to go with us every step of the way.
: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
-Psalm 30:5
Humbly submitted,
The Free Union Gospel Church Inc.
Bishop John E. Marshall-Pastor
Sis. Audrey Lewis-Clerk
Donnie Smith
December 3, 2008
To the Houchen family, "Earth has no sorry that Heaven cannot hear". We are deeply sadden at the death of aunt Amanda, our prayers go out to the family.
Minister Donnie Smith & family
Duck Trice
December 3, 2008
To Houchens and Jackson family,I was sadden to hear that Mrs.Amanda pass,find comfort knowing that she is in a better place.I enjoy the times I spent with her. God bless you all
Ruby Patterson
December 2, 2008
Sis. Myrtle,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. God Bless all of you.
William Scott
December 2, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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