Melissa Algene Garrett
Melissa Algene Garrett
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Melissa Garrett Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Roanoke Times.
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Emily Shanks
March 4, 2013
Dear Missy,
I can't believe it's been three years since you were called home. The boys are growing so fast, looking more like you everyday. I miss you, and we all love you.
March 24, 2010
Debbie, Gordon, Emily and Family--
We were so saddened to learn of Missy's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and her boys at this sad time.
Fonnie Holmes and Family
Savanna Donathan
March 17, 2010
Brayden and Elijah--
I was a classmate and friend of your mother's for many years, and I wish I could give you both all the years of friendship with her that I was so lucky to have. Missy was a true romantic and always saw the good in people. The first high school sweetheart I ever had was a result of a setup she arranged, she was such a matchmaker! I hope that you boys can feel her presence throughout your lives; she will always be around looking out for you. Keep her memory in your hearts, and know that you will see her again someday.
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy. Missy was such a bright star, and I know she will be greatly missed by many.
Karla Melton
March 12, 2010
Dear Garrett Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I did not know Melissa personally but was a graduate of Shawsville in 1998 and do remember this pretty face. I pray God will surround you with his loving arms and gove you that peace that passes all understanding, a peace in which only he can give.
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Allison Brelyn
March 11, 2010
Gordon, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.
Vicky Hall
March 10, 2010
Emily and Family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
March 10, 2010
Deborah,
We are so sorry for your loss. Just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Vickie & Steve Guard and Family
Christopher Garrett
March 9, 2010
I am not one to use many words, when few will do. Where I live, there is another way to say goodbye: "Vaya con Dios." It means, "go with God."
Katie Beaver
March 9, 2010
Algene, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you as only He can. Know that Lee Ann and all the family are thinking of you.
connie flora
March 8, 2010
GORDON,Deborah,Brayden,Elijah,So sorry to hear about Missy, Hope that God will hold you in his hands and help you through this difficult time.
Joseph Tyree
March 8, 2010
I knew Melissa from work at EA and we have been fast friends for quite some time. She will be missed. MY sympathies are with her children and her family.
March 8, 2010
The family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for any support you may need, no matter how small or large. God be with you during your time of need.
Dawn Letchford, Diane Clark, Cameron Hyden, and Nieces
Hunter and Brandy Stallard
March 8, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Missy passing away. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Missy was always a sweet girl in school. She will be missed alot. We are sure she was a super Mommy who loved those little boys dearly.
Eddie Seay
March 8, 2010
Melissa and I became good friends while working together at Elizabeth Arden. I will never forget the laughs we shared. She had a real concern for others especially her boys. I wish peace in their lives. There are many people who we cross paths with in life, but I will always remember Melissa.
Pastor Eugene Mills & Family
March 8, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
March 8, 2010
Emily and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time.
Christy Smith
Karen Butt Hull
March 8, 2010
It has been a while since I have seen Melissa but she always had such a sweet smile. I know you will miss her terribly. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God will wrap you in His arms and give you comfort. He understands our tears.
Robin Garrett
March 8, 2010
Dear Debbie and Gordon , We are so sorry to hear about Missy. She ws such a lovely girl and I know she will be greatly missed. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Dennnis, Robin and Kyle Garrett (EMHS2001)
March 8, 2010
Deborah and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know my heart is with you. God will comfort you and will get you through this. I will always be there for you at anytime. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you Deborah.
Pamela Huff Cantrell
Algene Garrett
March 8, 2010
Dear Missy,
My heart is bork fo rmy only grandauthter, my shining star. I love you so much and I adore my precious great grandsons Brayden and Elijah. Your mom, dad and I will forever miss you and alwasy be praying for you. Your loving grandmother.
Algene Garrett
Tell granddad I will see him before long.
Carie Kingery
March 8, 2010
I was very shocked to hear of Missy's passing. We went to high school together and had many of the same classes. I pray that her family finds comfort during this time.
Cameron & Amanda Paitsel
March 8, 2010
We will miss Melissa. We'll never forget the laughs that we have shared together at EA, especially at the banquet. It's still so hard to believe that she is really gone. We take comfort in knowing that this is not a final goodbye. It's just goodbye for now.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family as they get through this difficult time.
Genevieve and Richard
March 8, 2010
Emily and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. There is nothing worse than to lose a loved one. Just know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
margaret craft
March 8, 2010
may god bless all of you
Kim Archer
March 8, 2010
Melissa will be greatly missed. She was a good friend and always put a smile on my face. I hope she has found peace now, my deepest sympathy for the family.
Sweet Melissa, with her ya yas, it was a happy day
March 8, 2010
Matthew Scott
March 8, 2010
I still can't believe this. Thanks for all the rides home, for hanging out at the river, pizza friday night after the football games, all the memories from elementry school through high school. You're in our thoughts and prayers...
debbie sifford
March 8, 2010
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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Jr Lawrence
March 8, 2010
Dear Brayden and Elijah
Im so sorry for your loss. you mother and me was classmates in high school and use to ride the bus together.
Rev. Kevin McNeil
March 7, 2010
Psalms 6 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled. 3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O Lord--how long? 4 Return, O Lord, deliver me! Oh, save me for Your mercies' sake!
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this troubling time, you have my deepest sympathies
Ray Pillow, KK4HR
March 7, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Clay & Frances Croom
March 7, 2010
Melissa,
While we were not there in years past in body, our thoughts and prayers have always been there everyday for you and your family.
Debbie and Gordon, please know that we will keep you and the children in our thoughts and prayers.
Clay & Frances Croom
CONNIE FLORA
March 7, 2010
GORDEN, DEBORAH, BRAYDEN, ELIJAH, I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW SORRY IAM FOR YOUR LOSS.MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS HANDS AND HELP YOU ALL THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
March 7, 2010
Gordon and Deborah-Our love and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Our hearts are broken for you. I wish there was something/anything we could do to help you at this time of loss but we can't. Just remember that we are lifting you and your family up in prayer. God knows and he is taking care of your little girl. Our very best wishes for you and the boys.
-Jeff, Tammi, and Bailey Sexton
Kathy Sullivan
March 7, 2010
Your daughter and mother and my dear friend will be missed deeply.She was a good and loyal friend. We met when she started work at Elizabeth Arden. Melissa was a exceptional worker and I quickly learned that I could count on her in a pinch to get the job done. She was well liked by her fellow coworkers. She had a great since of humor and was very open with her life struggles.Always hopeing that her story would help some one else.Melissa was a thoughtful and generous person. I will miss our shopping trips and haveing her to meet for dinner or a drink to just relax. She often talked of her dream to become a counsler so she could provide for her boys and her self.She spoke of her faith in God and so I know she is in heaven now at peace and will still look over and protect Brayden and Elijah.Just know you do not grieve alone Melissa was loved by many and will be sadly missed.
March 7, 2010
Gordan & Deborah, I have such fond memories of Missy. She spent some time with us while in High School, beach trips,shopping trips and hanging out at our home. I spoke to both April & Nicholas today,and we went back to those good times. We are so sadden by the loss of your lovely daughter.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Helen Nugent
(Mother of April & Nicholas Wells )
SHEILA SMITH
March 7, 2010
TO BRAYDEN AND ELIJAH'YOUR MOTHER WAS PROUD OF YOU BOTH HER LOVE FOR YOU WILL NEVER END, YOUR MEMORIES OF HER WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEART.
SHEILA SMITH
March 7, 2010
THIS IS FOR MELISSA , YOU LEFT YOUR LIFE SO YOUNG,I HOPE YOU FIND PEACE AND JOY. YOUR CHILDREN WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU,I WILL MISS YOU . SHEILA SMITH (FRIEND)
Emily Shanks
March 7, 2010
Dear Missy,
Words can not begin to express the anguish I feel. Happy memories of our childhood have helped to carry me through the past few days. I know we did not always see eye to eye, but I hope you never doubted how much I love you.
God gave you that wonderful opportunity to experience the innocent unconditional love of a child, not once – but twice. I too, with Mom and Gordon will see that your memory will live on with them.
I know your soul is now at peace as God holds your hand. I will always love you Missy. One day we will meet again.
Your Sister,
Emily
Susan Hurd
March 7, 2010
March 7,2010
To Deborah and Family
I am sorry for your loss. Your are in my Thoughts and Prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to Help through this trying time.
Susan Hurd, Roanoke Va
March 7, 2010
Debbie, Gordon, Brayden and Elijah,
We are so sorry to hear about Missy's passing. I will always cherish the memories we shared growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless
Emily and LJ Matherly
Theresa Reed
March 7, 2010
Melissa, I am so sorry you had to leave and go be with God at such a young age. Brayden and Elijah will carry your love with them for the rest of their life and so will your family. Brayden and Elijah when you look at the sky at night your Mommy will be the brighest star looking down at you. Your Mommy loves you and so does Gordon and Debbie. God bless you and your children and your family. I know you are at Peace now.
Sandra Thomas Atkinson
March 7, 2010
To The Garrett and Hall Family,
I am sorry to learn of your loss of Melissa, I did not know her but I do know members of the Hall Family. God be with each of you during this difficult time.
April Wells Johnson
March 7, 2010
Deborah and Gordon
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Missy and I were good friends in high school and I will cherish those memories. My deepest condolences are with you, Brayden, and Elijah.
Tammie Lawson
March 7, 2010
Dear Debra and Family,
Im so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Find comfort in the Lord.
God Bless
Tammie Lawson (Sadie Huff's Granddaughter)
Tim & Candace Poling
March 7, 2010
Dear Gordon and Deborah,
My heart aches for you and your family. I will pray for God's comfort through this tragedy. Please know that there are many others out there praying for you also. If there's anything we can do, please let us know.
God Bless,
jennifer phillips
March 7, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss,Melissa she was a beautiful and sweet young lady I had the honor to meet her when she was at the pool at fallon park. I was with a friend of mine who worked with her at the time and she sat with us and talked. She was so sweet,we will really miss her,Our prayers go out to you her family and to her two sons.
Deborah Garrett
March 7, 2010
Please leave any special memories you have of Melissa for Brayden and Elijah.
Thank you, Missy's Mom
Gordon & Deborah Garrett
March 7, 2010
Melissa, we will miss you so much. Why? God help us with answers. We love you so much. - Know that we will never forget you and we will strive to see that Brayden and Elijah will never forget you. All our love, Mom and Dad
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