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for Countess Dent
Alexander Davidson
September 15, 2024
I am coming at this 16 years too late as have only just seen this. I became very close to Countess Dent in London in the late 1980s, as well as working with her both as a sharedealer and later as a writer. She had a great heart and was a wonderful and good person and she is undoubtedly in heaven. I wish I'd seen this earlier.
JAYNE EDWARDS PALAO
July 14, 2008
I was a friend and classmate of Countess at Valena C Jones, and A J Bell. I was very sad to hear of her death. Her family is in my prayers.
Glenn McMillon
July 10, 2008
My condolences to the Dent Family. May God comfort you all and give you peace.
Jonathan Shinwell
July 7, 2008
Connie was such a loving person and a special friend. As godmother to our children she played an enormous part in our lives. I first met her some 14 years ago in Glasgow when we were both studied Hebrew. Since then we become such close friends and for long time we dated. It was at that time she told me of her desire to become Jewish and I saw that her commitment to this was indeed great. She was already very observant, was a regular participant in synagogue services and other events of Jewish Learning. After I married she becme friendly with my wife and the two became great friends. My children loved her dearly. On her arrival in Israel`s Ben Gurion airport she was so happy as she knew she was finally were she wanted to be. For her she was home. After arriving in Israel she started to use the name Emunah Maayan. Emunah means faith in Hebrew and Maayan mean spring". Maayan was also my suggestion to her which she really liked She once told me that no matter how hard things were the most important thing was that she was here and living a Jewish life. As her closest friends we were heart broken when she took ill and died. She has left such a big void in our lives and in those who knew her.
Rev. Cynthia Lewis Toney
June 30, 2008
To the Dent Family,
We would like to extend to you our
love and prayers for comfort and strength during this time. Countess was a part of our Gospel singing group,"God's Chosen Few", in New Orleans, La. We lost contact with Countess for a long time and periodically someone would hear from her, however we do remember her bright smile, witty humor and love for God. It is our prayer that she maintained her faith and devotion to the Lord for in that we know we shall meet her again. May the God of Comfort, comfort you as you continue to complete your earthly journey and purpose.
Emile Commedore
June 29, 2008
So sorry to hear this sad news. Even though I have not seen or spoken to Countess for 35 years, memories of her beautiful spirit are still fresh in my mind. I wish her family peace in this difficult time.
Emile Commedore MD, JD
McDonogh 35 Class of 1973
Charisse Payne-Davis
June 29, 2008
Dent Family,
May God give you comfort, joy, strength and peace in this time. Countess was a great individual, my memories go back to A.J.Bell, Jr. High. She always had a smile and was truly wonderful. I know you will see her on the other side and pray that her life was celebrated to the fullest.
Janice Blandin-Sanders
June 29, 2008
To the Dent Family:
I was saddened to hear of your loss. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
Wishing your family strength and peace.
BRENDA L.W. JACOBS
June 28, 2008
MRS DENT & RITHEL,
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL IN THE LOSS OF A DAUGHTER AND SISTER. COUNTESS IS NOW PRESENT WITH THE "LORD". THE "LORD " is now carrying the both of you all in his loving and caring arms. KEEP YOUR HANDS IN "GOD'S UNCHNAGING HANDS.
SINCERELY,
BRENDA L. W. & BILLIE R. JACOBS
LITTLE ROCK,AR/NEW ORLEANS,LA
06/28/2008
Christella Cornin Clark
June 28, 2008
For Mrs. Ethel J. Dent:
My sweet, kind, gifted, adorable and beautiful, 8th Grade Homeroom Teacher…Mrs. Dent! You, Mr. Adams and Mrs. Conrad were my favorite teachers at A.J. Bell Junior High School. You were such a caring, mentoring and considerate lady and I’ve often thought of you, over the years. Not long ago, actually 7 months (or so) ago, I saw Countess’ name in the “classmates.com” website. I had not seen her name in there before and I was so delighted when I did. I sent her a message, reminiscing our days at A.J. Bell and at McD# 35 and I asked her to send your contact information to me.
Now although it’s not uncommon that someone might register with or even subscribe to “classmates.com” and seldom check the message center, I continued to check mine, in hopes that she would reply…but to no avail. I had no idea that she was out of the country. Tel Aviv? Now who ever would have thought that our Countess would have journeyed, so far away from home, to pursue a career and other ventures? It just goes to show, that there's no end; no limits to what God will do, in order to demonstrate His purpose, for our lives.
When I received the message that Countess had passed away and being buried today, I was astonished. Margaret had just said, 14 days ago, how “short life is” and that we, (she and our other close friends from McD#35), we should get together…because, well…we never know, you know? It was only 14 days ago when she made that statement. So in light of that, five (5) of us plan to get together, in late July because...you never know. We all knew Countess. She was a very sweet girl; kind, comical, gifted, popular, socially conscious and most of all, beautiful…inside and outside and she mirrored you, Mrs. Dent, in so many ways.
We go “way back”, (as the saying goes). I remember when we were in Junior High School, Margaret and Countess had a similar dress. It was a green, long-sleeved dress, with a white collar and white cuffs. That was the cutest dress and I really liked that dress. It was so funny because there were a couple of times when they both wore those green dresses on the same day…totally unrehearsed and impromptu. I think, Countess may even have already been at ’35 and it was on a day(s) when she had come back to A.J. Bell to visit you. On more than one occasion, she and Marg wore those green dresses, on the same day. It was so funny and I guess a kindred spirit existed, even “way back” then.
We all had the best time, at McD#35 and I can still remember Countess, playing her horn and marching in the band and having so much fun. We were all, like a family back then. There was a group of us, that came from A.J. Bell and went on to McD#35 and of that group, most continued on, to Xavier University; Countess was one of those. She was very well loved; respected and esteemed.
Periodically, I browse my yearbook, from the class of ’74. There’s a section in there, from our Homecoming Game, (school year 1973-1974) and in two of those pictures, there are a number of XU students/former Roneagles, on the football field; holding signs that read, “Roneagles are #1” and “Xavier wishes McD#35 Victory”, etc. Front and center, is Countess, with her big smile and equally large afro…holding one of the signs. That’s the picture of the Countess I remember best; so full of life and vigor…surrounded by good, no great friends and having a fun time!
Mrs. Dent, I know this is not an easy time for you now but please remember that God places no more on us than we can bear. "Weeping may endure the night but Joy comes in the morning”. Now, my thoughts of you are even more frequent than they have been, over all these years and my prayer is fervent, as I petition Heaven, on your and your family’s behalf. I pray that God will expedite the healing process, as you grieve for your sweet daughter…our schoolmate and friend.
To you and all your family, may “the Lord bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you…and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace”.
I extend my heartfelt condolences and love.
Your Former Student,
Hermanese Thomas Ravasio
June 27, 2008
I'm so sorry for the temporary separation from such a beautiful lady. Countess was a friend at 35 and at Xavier. As a committed and well versed believer, I remember in one of our Theology classes how she corrected me and told me how important it was that I was more knowledgable about GOD's word. We were probably 19 years old at the time. What an awesome example she was. I've never forgotten this and how she encouraged me to be my best in CHRIST. She will be missed by many!
Terry M. Smith (McDonogh No. 35, Class of 1971)
June 27, 2008
Rithel & the Dent Family,
It was with much sadness that I noticed Countess' picture in today's paper.
May God grant you the mercy to get through this trying period in your life.
May your memories sustain you until you all are reunited again.
Kelly Whitaker
June 27, 2008
June 27, 2008
To the Dent family:
I am extremely saddened by your loss. Like Essie Simon, I was in the Class of 1973 at '35. I remember Countess as a very sweet, friendly, high-spirited classmate, who was always impeccably and fashionly dressed. Please accept my condolences.
Lynette (Theodore) Harrison
June 27, 2008
Grief will not last,
joy will return for through our tears we clearly see that while we part but for a time With Christ we'll spend eternity.
I was saddened to read the paper this morning and learn of Countess' passing. I remember her from McD#35, my fellow band member (Class of 1974). Such a sweet disposition, always pleasant; I can see her smiling. She's now trumpeting in the celestial band with the angels on high.
May the Lord bless her soul and give the family comfort in their time of bereavement.
Essie Simon Hennie
June 27, 2008
Mrs. Dent and Rithel,this is really sad for me to hear.You have our prayers .I will always remember Countess ,as one of my best friends in both junior and senior high school.Our days at Bell and than at McD#35,band rehearsals,band trips,dances and really enjoying our youth.May you also find comfort in her memories.Love Essie.
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