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for Deborah Drake
Allen Payne
December 10, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Daniel Atkins
November 22, 2015
Condolences to Drake and his family in the loss of Deborah. She will remain in our hearts and memory.
BERNADETTE LEMIEUX
November 21, 2015
RIP HOME GIRL
Linda Scott Sullivan
November 21, 2015
Rest in peace, Deb.
Burnell Darensburg
November 21, 2015
There is no pain heaven can't cure;
VALARIE MITCHELL-HOGAN
November 21, 2015
My heart is heavy and sad to hear of the loss of such a beautiful woman. Praying for the family. If you need me just call me and I'll do my best, as nothing was ever too big for the Crosby family to do for me. Love You,
November 20, 2015
Condolences to the Drake and Crosby Family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Trust God and he will see you through this storm.God Bless.
Prayerfully,
Dean and Pamela Thomas
Gwen Morris
November 20, 2015
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.
Nancy Clark
November 20, 2015
My heart is heavy at Deborah's passing. She was a beautiful, vibrant light in this world.My cousin will definitely be missed. Love, prayers to the Drake & Crosby families.
Louis Coleman
November 20, 2015
May God bless you and your Family in this time of sorrow.
Lincoln High School Class of 1969.
Pamelia Derozan
November 20, 2015
May God grant you strength and peace during this stressful time. Sorry for your loss!
Charles & Linda Holmes
November 20, 2015
May God's grace and strength be with you in this time of sorrow. Deb was a sweet soul will miss her smile .Praying for The Drake and Crosby family.
Sis.Carolyn Carter
November 20, 2015
ComeTo Me,all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Tessie Hart
November 20, 2015
Rest In Peace from the Hart Family
Greta Lewis
November 20, 2015
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Crosby and Drake families in the loss of my dear friend Deborah. May God's mercy sustain you during this period of grief. Always remember God's will take care of you'll.
Dale Couto
November 20, 2015
May God Bless And Strengthen The Family.R.I.P Dedorah
Gilda Sanders
November 20, 2015
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Crosby and Drake families in the loss of your love one. May God's mercy sustain you during this period of grief.
Deron Tross
November 20, 2015
#RIP and God bless the family unit.
Deborah Grafton
November 20, 2015
Mrs. Hilda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Coach said to me a few times, "You know my daughter's name is Deborah." She must have always been on his mind. She was daddy's little girl and she is with him in heaven. With Love, Debbie
Elveta Belton-Cobbs
November 19, 2015
To the Crosby and Drake Family, you gave my deepest sympathy in the loss of your love one. Death leaves a headache no one can heal but love leaves memories no one can steal. I pray your strength in the Lord.
NAOMI JOHNSON-POOLE
November 19, 2015
TO THE CROSBY FAMILY. I WILL MISS THE SMILE THAT SHE HAD. EVERYTIME WE MET SHE WAS ALWAYS THE SAME. SHE HAD A BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT. I AM PRAYING FOR YOU THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU COMFORT.
Clyde Taylor
November 19, 2015
Mr Drake and family , may God be with you in this time of bereavement I pray for peace and strength for your family , God bless you sir.
November 19, 2015
May God give you strength and peace in this difficult time. Much Love and Prayers.
Ronald & Patti S. Degree & Family
Demetrice Butler
November 19, 2015
Rest in Peace
Sonya Jackson
November 19, 2015
Sending my deepest sympathy to the Crosby and Drake Famiiy. Debra's smile and laugh will always be remembered by all who knew her. A special lady headed to a special place called Heaven.
Rita Claborne
November 19, 2015
To the Drake &Crosby family I know you all loved her but God love her best forever in my prayer ,may God hold and keep the family strong.Love Rita Lenox Claborne &family.
Kathy Patterson
November 19, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to the Drake and Crosby families in your time of sorrow; sorrow not, even as others which have no hope (1 Thess. 4:13). Thank you Deborah for your sweet loving kindness that you have given to me.
Cindy Crosby
November 19, 2015
My God bless and strengthen the Drake and Crosby family at this time. Deborah touched so many lives with her loving heart. W.Crosby Family
Ann Savage
November 19, 2015
R.I.P CUZ..Praying For Comfort To My Family..
Carl Jackson
November 19, 2015
God bless you Deborah. It was a blessing to have memories of you remain in my heart and mind. You will be missed. Definition of First Class. Always!!!!. Love ya!
Sylvia Duplessis Harris
November 19, 2015
To: The Drake and Crosby Family, It hurted my heart to know thet Deborah had left this earthly home for a new home in Glory.My prayer is that you all will find comfort in the word of God.Hold on to all those precious memories. Love and praying for the entire family.
ALICE POOLE
November 19, 2015
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.
Janice Jett
November 19, 2015
R.I.P. Deborah, my condolences to the Crosby family during this time of sorrow. May God give you strength!
November 19, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Crosby family. Rest in Peace Deborah.
Tiffany & Courtney Thompson
November 18, 2015
We send our heartfelt prayers and sympathy to your families and May the comforting ministry of the Holy Spirit give you all peace.
November 18, 2015
We pray that the family find peace and comfort from God during this time of bereavement. - NP
Donald Decou
November 18, 2015
I'm sorry for your lost she is not lost She is where Christ Jesus is and you will see.
Deborah Gordon
November 18, 2015
Hilda and family, We are so sorry for your loss of Deborah, my name sake. Mother and I enjoyed meeting and talking to DEB at a People of ages function, she sure was a dresser. Love and prayers. Joyce Franklin and Deborah Gordon ST MARY BC, POA
Deacon Eric Powell, Sr. and Family
November 18, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
November 18, 2015
Dear DRAKE AND Crosby FAMILIES, IT WITH Sincere and Heartfelt sorrow you have our sympathy. DEBORAH Was a dear life friend of ours. A very special person. GOD bless ALL HER family. A GOOD SPIRIT OF A BEING. Love, Carl and ROBERTA M. HENDERSON
Janet Brown
November 18, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the family, you are all in my prayers.
Brenda Coler Meredith
November 18, 2015
Two weeks pass I did not know that it would be our last time together our conversation was so well spend I will always remember it fried oreo cookies praying for the Drake and Hilda Crosby I
Elaine Coleman
November 18, 2015
Drake & Crosby Families, Words cannot express my felling of sorrow on hearing that Deb had gone home to be with the Lord. May the peace that comes from all the memories of the love you shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. I am sure you will have lots of happy memories to treasure into the future. I will treasure the memories I shared with her over the years. Sent with much love and remembrance. It is my prayer that God will strengthen and give you peace during your time of bereavement.
David McGowan & Family
November 18, 2015
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
November 18, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May reflecting on all the good times you've shared together help ease the pain that you now feel. Also may "the God of all comfort "strengthen you during this time of sadness, and may His promise for the future bring you peace.
Hosea 13:14.
alphonzo&valerie yates
November 18, 2015
condolence to ms.hilda and drake family
Dee Black
November 18, 2015
To the Crosby and Drake Family you have my deepest sympathy for the lost of your love one.
Geneva Edwards Lewis
November 17, 2015
"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." Today as I have thoughts of my dear friend, Deborah, I pray the Lord give you peace.
Yvonne Young
November 17, 2015
Mrs. Crosby, Cornel and Family I am so very sorry for your loss.
Frederick & Regenia Moss-Banks
November 17, 2015
To the Crosby-Drake family ~
Life in this world will end but when the transition is made to join our Father in Heaven we are given a life that bares no boundaries. Debra was a sweet & free spirit that can never be duplicated. Her presence would light up a room. We met & became friends at GSU. Family, lean on the Lord to give you strength & the will to move forward. We all loved her and just know that she's put a smile on God's face. Nurture the love and cherish the memories. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Anita Jones-Southall
November 17, 2015
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. God bless the Crosby/Drake Families.
Deacon William "Billy" Burras & Family
November 17, 2015
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Deacon Larry Hart & Family
November 17, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
SFC Youlanda Turner-McCullum
November 17, 2015
I'm so sorry for your lost my prayers are with the Crosby Family.
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