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Florence Mondy
April 25, 2025
I was thinking about how blessed I am to have a mother like you , that even though you are resting in God´s care I still can feel your love for me. You are truly missed. Just thinking of you brings tears and laughter, you were something else and some more!! Above all you loved your children and grandchildren. The pride you expressed as a mother and grandmother was second to none, you would go out your way to fix each one of our favorite foods. I remember how you would be at my house cooking greens for Ronnie and I couldn´t eat none, or how you would fix spaghetti and meatballs for Charles we was blessed. I´m the woman I am today because of you.... A woman with wisdom and understanding straight from the Word of God , you always honored your home and I saw how you worked and took care of my daddy and your children! Thank you for showing unconditional love to us all
Florence Mondy
April 23, 2025
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.
Tanisha
November 15, 2022
I love you grandma and I miss you so much. Laying here thinking about you and ante Vera. Hug and kiss my momma and daddy for me grandma, I´m a mess without them.
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Ronald Ferguson
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Ronald Ferguson
August 1, 2018
Well August 01/2018 is here I just wanted to say Happy Birthday Mama look after my babies I love you and I miss you
Ronald Ferguson
December 13, 2016
I need you mama
Joyce Ferguson Harris
September 24, 2015
Hello Mama,
I was setting here in school, my mind fell on you. I miss you so much. Thank you so much for the help that you provided me with last week when Lathan was so sick.It was the thought of you that got me through that trying time. I still need you just as much now, as I did when I was a child.I love and miss you so much.
Florence Mondy
July 18, 2015
Love and miss you with all my heart and soul, you was more than a mother to me, your was my road buddy.Mama you enjoyed riding out and I enjoyed bringing you on our outing , some Saturday s get a little lonely .love you MOM.
Florence F Mondy
September 13, 2013
I Love and miss you so much mama not a day go by when you and Aunt Vera don't come to my mind. Just yesterday I was talking to a co-worker and I told her about the time we was in California , eating and Aunt Vera teeth fell out we laughed so much we couldn't even fix our food!! Missed you so much Love you Florence.
Joyce Fergusin Harris
September 8, 2013
I woke up thinking of you this morning. I think of you everyday, but more so this morning. I am reaching the time in my life where I should be ready to retire from the school system, but the closer that time come the more I know that I am not ready to give it up. I signed papers to retire last school year, but I never returned to sign the final ones. I want to be in the middle of the new things that are happening with the GED program. I want to be involved in the shaping of the new things to come in adult education. I love working with the students, watching as they realize, OH, I understand what you are saying! I love when the light blub comes in in their head. I got it. I am not to old to learn this! I think that I am telling this to you because I know that you understand why I don't want to let it go. You worked all of your life. First at a paying job, then as a mother for many , many years if loving care for us. There will never or could never be another mother like you were. You were the best mother in God's world. Then you went out when I was ten years old and got a job. You worked until you were in your late sixties. You were always busy and in the go. You would pick up in a minute and take a trip. You lived in California for well over twenty years, going back and forth between Louisiana and California for years. When you finally came home to stay, you were not only my mother, we were friends. I loved that. We talked about everything. I miss you, Viola. More as time pass.
Aisha Ferguson
May 28, 2013
Hey mama just stopping by to tell you how much I deeply LOVE and MISS you. There is not a day that goes by that you are not thought of. We have done and shared so many things together. You were my ROCK!!! You were never suppose to leave me. My heart had never felt so much pain. I thought I was not going to make it, I thought my life was coming to an end to lose the one I love so much!!It still tough knowing that you are not hear with me anymore. I know you are in heaven rejoicing and doing what you love, and that's singing. I love you more and more as the days go by.
Your Grandaughter
Tanisha Harris
October 30, 2012
Hey Grandma I'm just sitting here @ work looking into these clouds thinking about you. Thinking about all those times I'd come see you on my way to the gym. It was easy telling you my secrets because you weren't talking to anyone. You always just laid there . Sometimes I'd fall asleep talking to you. I remember this one night, I was telling you about this guy that I had a crush on and as I was talking, I look down and saw you smiling and laughing and you said call him, I was like OMG. She understand what I'm saying. She talked!! I was so excited to see you respond but both nervous and embarrassed b/c I had told you sooo much all the other times before. I mean those weren't things you really tell your grandmother. But it was easy b/c I thought the meds had you in the zone, and I just wanted to talk. Lol I think of that often grandma and I miss you so much. It's impossible to think of you and not ante Vera . She was so fun and watching you two get along the way you did was always a site. My mom misses you a lot. There is seriously not one day that passes where you aren't mentioned. Your missed by us all. Well grandma I just wanted to share a moment with you. Oct 28th I turned 30. My mom Neeka and Lathan took me out. We had lots of fun. Can't wait for baby Cj to come home. He's adorable. We both love and miss you grandma.
FLORENCE MONDY
October 18, 2012
Had a pretty rough day today,I'm still holding down a full time job. The job keep me getting up in the morning with something to do,dressing keeping my hair washed and twisted,"Yes MAMA I'M STILL WEARING THE PICKY NINNIES"that's what you always said to me when you would see me concerning my style of natural locs that I'm proud to sport.However,I did break down and cut my hair when I made 58 yrs old. If the Lord say the same I'll be 60 next month it has really grown back to a nice lenght.Jesse is doing good, he was bless to retire I came tell you He's not taking retirement to good.Jesse is used to working he still get up at 5:00 in the morning just lying there or reading his bible.We're still active in church and I'm still with the Christian Ministers Union and feed the hungary program based out of Kenner in memory of Rev.called the AP Clay foundation sponored by some of his grandchildren in which Dody,Duck and Shalom are a part of the organization supply food water and donations,It's really a blessing to participate every 2nd sunday.I must tell you I feel better already just sharing this time on your memorial page I miss you so much especially on Saturday evenings.I Love You Always.Your daughter FLORENCE
Florence Mondy
July 27, 2012
"This is the day that the Lord has made,I will rejoice and be glad in it.It has been 6 yrs since your step away into the arms of our savior,I miss you as if it was yesterday...There is not a day that goes by that I don't reflect on something about you or Aunt Vera.a food a wheel of fortune show are just remembering your sassy ways.I will forever thank God for placing me in your care.I am eternally grateful for the love you showed not only to me,But I knew the pride you felt concerning all of your children and grandchildren great-grandchildren.I weep as I write this celebration letter, but I also rejoice in what God really done in my life as I reflect on you. I praise you Father God for Viola Jones Ferguson Glory to your righteous and holy name.Thank you Jesus for my mother.
Joyce Ferguson Harris
July 9, 2012
I had a dream about you last night.It was as if you were here with me, maybe you were, I really hope so.I feel like you are still looking after me, my own mom, taking care of me. I really miss you, and miss talking to you about certain things that I would never tell others. Selfish, maybe, but you knew me best, so you know that this is my way of saying I love you! I never tell my story to anyone but you.I have a lot to say, and with you gone, I only have the shadow of what you might say to me, how you might answer me. I pray to the Lord for answers, but you were there for me in real time. I miss you, Viola, I really miss you.
On a lighter note, Viola, we are having babies in this family on a yearly basic. Last year I had my first great-grandchild, Lathan Mekhi, born October 12, 2011. I know that you have already met him, I know in my heart that you and daddy are watching over your kids. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you and daddy. you both are in my mind on a daily basic. i love and miss you so much. loving you always.
Joyce Ferguson Harris
December 29, 2010
Christmas has come and gone. I missed you more then you could ever know. The new year is upon us which means that you have been gone a long time from us. I love you so much. You and daddy have been on my mind. Loving and missing you both.
Joyce
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
November 27, 2010
I Love you.
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
August 30, 2010
Love you, love you ,Love You!
TANISHA HARRIS
August 27, 2010
HEY GRANDMA ITS TANISHA, JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND THAT THERES NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY WHERE YOU ARENT BOTH MISSED AND THOUGHT OF. O AND GUESS WHAT GRANDMA, IVE MET A NICE MAN. HIS NAME IS JARVIS AND IM REALLY INTRESTED IN HIM, KINDA THINKING ABOUT KEEPING HIM AROUND, LOL ILL LET YOU KNOW LOVE YOU
FLORENCE MONDY
August 26, 2010
Happy Birthday Mama I know you're surrounded by all manner of beautiful stones and I know the pearly gates are a sight to behold.I know how you loved pretty things , so I know you are basking in the luxury of God's heavenly kingdom for the word of God says," absent from the body,present with the Lord" missing you something bad. Love Florence
FLORENCE MONDY
August 13, 2010
Mama I MISS YOUR PRESENCE I ALWAYS THINK OF YOUR KINDNESS AND HOW YOU LOVED YOUR CHILDREN , EVERYONE OF US. I HOPED TO BE HALF THE MOTHER YOU HAVE BEEN TO ME.LOVING YOU ALWAYS , AND MISSING YOUR SMILE.
Florence Mondy
August 6, 2010
Aunt Vera I miss you ,especially on Saturday evening.I enjoyed you and mama when we went to the study hour with pastor Frank Davis for the Sunday school lesson.I love the way your eyes lit up whwn you would comprehend the word of God.Love and miss you.
GENE HAMILTON
July 28, 2010
MAMA VIOLA MISS YOU EVERYDAY!!!
Florence Mondy
May 18, 2010
I had a real rough day today , but by the grace of God I made it. The Lord is so good , He just keep on blessing , inspite of our short comings we'er not perfect , but His Love is perfected in our weakness , what a mighty God . Shalom is having another procedure tomorrow , I'm trusting God. I know he will keep him in perfect peace. Dody is in school taking a computer class at Georgia College . Israel is still at Xavier, he's going to summer school , I have to get on my good foot and loose weight.Duck and Wendi are doing fine lil Donald is almost taller then me.Jesse and I are really getting older ,but we'll still holding on to Gods unchanging hand.I love you and Aunt Vera so much especially on Saturday evenings . Mother I love you , Mother I miss you . Mother you was and still is my Queen and will always be in my heart. FOREVER!!!!
Florence Mondy
May 9, 2010
Happy Mother's Day !!
I miss you go much it hurt . But I'm alright with what God has done,For me and my sisters and brothers , You gave us uncondition LOVE . I think God for your love. Loving and missing you.
Florence Mondy
February 9, 2010
There is a big parade in New Orleans today , the Saints won the Superbowl after 40 something years. It really have been magical , I actually got caught up in the hype of it all.The win has brought the people of all races
together. Being a Who Dat is fun a lot
of dancing holling and just shaking the wild thing.Mama be sure to let Aunt
Vera know about the Saints.I love and miss you both,but I know God need another Rose to complete the portion of the garden that you had been picked to fill,if I could have ask God I would have asked him to let you stay awhile longer ,but I saw you getting tired,you wouldn't say nothing but you also was in pain.I accept God's will
knowing he knows best.
missing you everyday
love
Florence Mondy
January 27, 2010
Mama I was thinking about you , the president of the United is on ,guess
what He's a black man. History have been made , your children ,grandchildren have experienced a hope that Martin Luther King dream. Tell aunt Vera the Saints is going to the superbowl.Love Florence, I'll let you know whats happens when the game is played. My family is doing fine,the grandchildren
are steadily growing. Mama Jesse always say how he miss you and how he thank you for having me. I really miss
you.I REALLY LOVE YOU , AND MISS your present.
January 15, 2010
Mama I have something to tell you,My son Shalom went in the hospital,because there was a blockage in his arm, and was due to have surgery to remove the blockage leading
toward his heart the drs put him to sleep and the people of God prayed.When they probe in his arm they did not see any blockage leading to his heart.God is still performing miracles.Glory Praises to almighty God.
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
August 5, 2008
Happy belated birthday, Viola.
I know that it has been a long time since I have visited this page,
my computer crashed, and I had to get another one. I just had to come on your page to pay honor to you on your first birthday of the month. I believe that the others will come on for the second one. I miss you so much, but I also know that you are home in heaven, in the present of the Lord.
Loving you forever,
JOYCE HARRIS
May 23, 2008
Hello Viola,
Its been a very long time since I have said anything to you, but you should know that I think of you every day. You are forever on my mind. I love you and think of you daily. I don't have much to say. I have been working hard, and will continue to work during the summer months. I miss you Viola, and love you.
Joyce
Carolyn Ferguson Owens
March 13, 2008
Hey Mom, Well I have gotten Married, The wedding was just the way I wanted it to be, with all my Sisters and my Brother with me. Matter of fact Ronald gave me away. All the Grand and Great particapated in the wedding, even the sister that we just found out about. I think she is in her 50's, I don't know if anyone told you about her, if they didn't then I'M telling. It was shortly after you went home to be with the lord that we found out about her. She said that she was for Clyde, well we have no reason not to believe her for one thing all she can gain from it is having just that many more sibling. More family to love and to be loved. Thats all we have to give of ourselves. Well anyway enough About Emily ( oh yeah thats her name) The Wedding was lovely, if i had to say so myself My only regret is not having You and my Dad to celerbrate the occassion with us. Anyway Mom I know that it has been a while since I written to you but I always talk to you, cry for you, I miss you with all my Heart And Soul but I know that you are in a better place( No more hurt no more pain) Just Joy unspeakable Joy. Well it is kind of hard to write to you right now because I am in a Jury Pool and the tears are flowing as i try to talk to you and i guess folks are wondering what is wrong with me......I love You Mother and I Miss you dearly I Know if you only knew The Pain that i have to live with since you left me you would'nt have left, Because you never to hurt your children in know kind of manner. That when God knew that he had to step in and do the rocking and consoleding that you would have done had you been here. He step in and been a Father and a Mother to me, Drying the tears from my eyes, Cradeling in his arm to sooth my hurting heart in the midnight hrs. when i feel like i am all alone no one to call on to hear my cry, to reasure me that everthing is going to be allright,Feeding me with the word to encourage me to keep on keeping on and that one day we will meet again. Love You Vi.
A Rose Is A Rose By No Other Name
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
August 29, 2007
Well, Mama. the year is up on Friday, August 31. 2007, but have no fear, your kids are here. We the children of Viola J. Ferguson have maintained this Guest Book forever. We do not want to miss the opportunity too say something that is in our hearts, and your book is not there. We all love and miss you so much, and keeping this book is keeping you closer to us. I know that each of us can still feel your love surounding us, but with this guest book, we can talk about it with you in spirit.
Loving you always, as you do me.
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
Lakita Ridgley
August 26, 2007
Happy Birthday grandma Love you!!!!!!!
Lakita Ridgley
August 26, 2007
Hi,grandma I know that this is my first time writing u but, that doesn't mean I've forgotten about u. There will always be a place in my heart for u. Love always ''Keisha''.
Derotha (Didi) Thompson
August 19, 2007
Hey mama,
I know it has been a min since I wrote to you here. Well alot of things has been going on. You know I always call you for your throughts when I would get in a tight spot. Well you have taught me to lean on God and now that is just what I'm doing. I miss you Vi,
Love your other daughter Didi
Vernon Collins
August 16, 2007
Just stopping by grandma to say hello and I love you. I miss bringing you pork skins home everyday after I left work. I wish I was able to spend more time with you. In that short time I grown to love you. I miss u, and u will forever be in my heart. Love u always
Aisha Ferguson
July 25, 2007
Hi Grandma, I know I haven't wrote to you in a minute, but you betta believe you are forever in my HEART. I miss you so much. Your smile, your company. The closer it get to that year it hurts. Me and my Family are in church, something you always wanted. How I wish you were still here. Grandma I alwyas say that "you were never suppose to leave me", but God knows best and when he calls we have know say so. You are missed. I love you so much.
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
July 9, 2007
The end of the first year is fastly approching, and my year of having this guest book is nearly over. I really liked having it advailable to say what it is I want to say to or about you whenever I wanted too. I seem to miss you more when I am on my way to church, and in church. On my way to church, I think to myself, she dosen't like to be late, am I on time? In church I look up and you are not there. It was because of you that I am back in church, and I look for you all of the time.
I really miss you, and I will find the money to keep this book forever. Everyone of us are doing good. We support each other as we were taught to do by our parents. I think that we do a good job. I love and miss you mama.
Loving you always
Joyce
Joyce Harris
May 8, 2007
I know that it has been a long time since I said anything to you, but it has been hard dealing with everything. Mother's Day is Sunday,
May 13, 2007, and I relized that I don't have a mother to celebrate with this year, but I do have mothers memory to celebrate. I don't have any plan other than going to church on Sunday. Manuel said that he will go to church on Mother's Day with me. That would be a good thing.
I really miss you and on that day you will be though of (as always) in everything we do. I Love You.
Missing you forever
Joyce
Joyce Ferguson_Harris
March 26, 2007
Hello Mother,
This weekend was very busy. The church hosted the Zion Hormonizers
pre-anniversary concert. We had a wonderful time. The choir opened the service, so Carolyn, Kerry and I got there early, about 6:45 p.m..
We were told to get there at that time, but we were the only ones there. Everyone else arrived at 7:00 p.m. or later. All in all, we had a good time.
Sunday, March 25, 2007, was Second Nazerine Pastor's 13 year Anniversary. Carolyn and I did a duet. "My Soul Has Been Anchored In The Lord". We did a good job, according to family and friends. We couldn't hear ourselves, but we know that we can sing, so we have to believe that the Lord has provided us with blessed voices. Everything was beautiful, we has a very good time.
Vera came to share this day with us. She had already goin to her own church, then she double dipped, and came with me to church.
Service started at 1:00 p.m. and lasted until 3:00 p.m.. There was refreshment served after the service, which means that we didn't leave church until 4:30.
I think of you more when I am in church. It was you who got me back in church, and for that I enternally graceful. I have always be graceful that you are my mother, but you took me back to a place where I always beloned, I love you Viola. I know that you loved me too.
Missing you,
Joyce
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
March 12, 2007
I was thinking of you and decided to write. I always think of you, but I never seem to write what I am thinking. You are continually on my mind. Since you left us, a great amount of your family has joined me at Second Nazarine. We have a great time there every Sunday. Mr. Vernon will be baptised on Sunday, March 18, 2007.
The Pastor's 13th year anniversary is on Sunday, March 25, 2007. Carolyn and I wiil sing "My Soul is Anchored in the Lord." We are looking forward to that day. I invited some of our family. I hope that they can come.
I love and miss you. It was you who told me to sing on the anniversary program. I could feel you telling me to get up and do something. I felt your nudge. I love you, Viola.
I miss you in church on Sundays, but all I have to do is look up on the choir stand and see you in Carolyn, the way you swayed as you sang, she do the same thing. Looking at her is looking at you.
You will always be with us.
Loving you always,
Joyce
Aisha Ferguson
January 19, 2007
If tears could build a stairway
and memories a lane
I would walk right up to heaven
and bring you back again
No farewell words were spoken
No time to say "Goodbye"
You were gone before I knew it
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches with sadness.
and secret tears still flow
what it meant to Love you
No one will ever know.
But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
life still has much in store
Since you will never be forgotten,
I pledge to you today-
A hollowed place within my heart
Is where you wil always stay.
Love You Always
your Grandaughter
Didi Davis-Thompson
January 2, 2007
Hi,Mama,
This is Didi wanting you to know how much you are missed. Alot of times I would not be able to get in touch with Carolyn but if I called you I would know everything would be alright. I miss you Vi, things have been going ok for me and the kids your boy David have moved out and has become his own man. You would be proud,
Just want to say again I LOVE AND MISS U MAMA Vi.
Love always,
D
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
December 30, 2006
Well Viola, Christmas has come and gone, and we are now apporching the new year. You have been gone from us for five months now, and our lives are lonely without you. Since you left us we have a new addition to our family. Dominique had a baby boy in November.
On Christmas Day, your family met at Aisha house, and we are had a good time, even though we were all there at different time of the day, we all were there. We miss you very much, Viola, we miss you so much. I know that you are where you are suppose to be at this time, but the people who love you are missing you.
Dominique Ferguson-Robertson
November 29, 2006
Grandma, I was just reading your obituary and it said you had 80 great grandchildren, well welcome #81. I gave birth to Davion Johann Jr. on November 16, 2006. He was 7lbs 9 oz. Today is only the 29th of November and he's now 8lbs 5 oz and getting bigger by the minute. We love you and miss you.
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
November 23, 2006
It's Thanksgiving and we a lonely with out you. I tried to write this yesterday, but my computer let me down. I was cooking, and my thoughts turned to you. Remembering the times when I would cut the seasoning while you cooked the Thanksgiving dinner for the next day. Florence would bring me some beer, and me not paying attention, I would drink to much.
We always had the best Holidays in our house. All of our friends would come to The Ferguson house. We had a very good time growing up. I miss you and love you very much.
Carolyn Ferguson
November 3, 2006
Hi Mom,
Well it's getting close to the holidays and I am beginning to feel the sadness decent upon me. I miss you so much that it hurts. I find myself in tears all the time. Thinking about all the times that I missed being there with you and for you because of being displaced.but I'm so glad for memories,I think about the years that we did have together the traveling, just having a mother and daughter day. A day of fishing was most fun seeing the joy on your face when you catch a perch even if it was to small, you would put it in the bucket and when you turn around i take it out and put it back in the water, I miss all of that, But most of all i miss the love that only a Mother can give inspite of what we do or who we become (That Unconditional Love).Sometimes my days are unbearable But i know that i have a anchor that keeps me steadfast and unmovable inspite of the waves, But Just in case the wind keeps on blowing my soul has been anchor in the lord. So you see you don't have to fret about me because I have found what you found a long time ago.(The Lord). Even though I know that I will have some trails and tribulation I do know that I have a father that will bring me through it all. And I am on the band wagon trying to recruit all my children and grandchildren to follow. I was thinking the other day how you use to tell me every Saturday night before you went to bed, you would say, you better not leave here in the morning talking about going to that church and bothering those people, Leaving out of here with your hair half comb. i use to say come mama come go to the church with me, you say I'm not going and you're not going either.(in my mind i would say! Yes, I Am) and I went to. and then I went up to get baptize and you came with me and you had been going every since, so I have been known to lead. And thats my goal with my family to lead. I love and miss you mother and always will. A Rose for A Rose
Your Baby
FLORENCE F. MONDY
October 28, 2006
THOUGH THE STORMS KEEP ON RAGING IN MY LIFE AND SOMETIMES IT HARD TO TELL THE NIGHT FROM DAY, SO THE HOPE THAT LIES WITHIN IS REASURED I KNOW THAT GOD WILL LEAD ME SAFELY TO THAT BLESSED PLACE HE HAS PERPARE
I WANT YOU TO KNOW MY SOUL HAS BEEN ANCHORED IN THE LORD THRU HIS SON JESUS THE CHRIST.MAMA I MISS YOU SO MUCH !!! I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY AND EVERY NOW AND THEN A TEAR WILL FALL JUST BECAUSE I MISS YOU SO MUCH
SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT YOU AND AUNT VERA A JUST LAUGH ABOUT ALL THE
TIMES WE WAS IN THE STREETS FROM THIS STORE TO THAT ONE,NOW I TRAVEL ALONE I'VE REALLY ENJOYED THE CLOSENESS OF MY SISTERS, WE WILL BE
TOGETHER ON SUNDAY ISHA CHILDREN IS GETTING BAPTIZED AND WE WILL SHARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS OCCASION. WISH YOU WERE HERE.BUT DON'T WORRY WE ARE GONNA TAKE CARE OF ONE ANOTHER. I PRAISE GOD FOR YOUR LOVE
AND WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL TO GOD
FOR THE LOVE YOU HAVE SHOWERED US WITH JESSE MISS YOU TO,AND HE KEEP ME ENCOURAGED. LOVE YOU FLORENCE.
Carolyn Ferguson
October 22, 2006
Hello Mother,
Sitting here thinking of you remembering the Sunday's you and Joyce would stop by after church to have Sunday dinner with us. You know I really do miss that I guess the reason why it is weighing so heavy on me now is because I just had your Girls (Vera, Joyce, Florence and of course Your Baby Aisha) over for Dinner today. We had a good time sitting at the table talking about you going to the days when there nothing but good time amongst use, Talking about you and Daddy, Talking about the good and the bad times, there always some bad times. After that we just sat around and talk about ever came to mind. But most of all your were the Topic. Florence has a tattoo (Press On) on her breast, Joyce says that she wants one also you have some wild girls Vi. Any way I just want you to know that we are still hanging in there and being the family that you would want us to be and be proud to know that you have some wonderful girls and that we will be there for each other at all times. We promised you that we will be there for you and we were to the end, and we also promised each other to stand and be there for each other and we are. Want to let you know that Aisha and her Children has join church and the kids will be baptize on next Sunday. I know that you and Auntie Vera is praising his holy name and having a good time with the lord. Just wanted to let you know the we are preparing our selves for that great day when we will all see each other again. Tell Daddy, Donald, Theresa and Aunt Vera we love them and miss them and that they will hold a place in our hearts forever. I singed a song in church on last Sunday I know that you would have been really proud of me and the changes I have made in my life Oh and one more thing I will be getting married real soon, will let you know the date when I decide it, But it will be next year for sure. Mother I love and Miss you something bad. It breaks my heart when I think about the fact that you are gone and I can't feel or kiss you, I miss your presence and your love. Love You Mama. A Rose for a Rose.
Your Baby
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
October 19, 2006
I just wrote to say I love you, and I mean it from the bottom of my heart.
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
October 17, 2006
Well, Viola, it finally happened. Carolyn was singing "I Want Complain" in church on Sunday, October 15, 2006. It was our Women's Day program. We were having a glorius time. She got up to sing, I got up to take her picture. I took about three pictures and sat back down. As I listened to her, I found myself on my feet again, walking closer and closer to her. The next thing I knew, Florence and Vera was next to me leading me back to the bench. I don't remember screaming to the Lord that he has been so good to me, but I was told that I did. Mama, I felt as if you there with me. I know that the Lord has been so good to us as a family, and he is always with me. Sunday after the Holy Spirit took over, He stayed with me for the rest of the day. I could not sleep that night. I was so wired up. I felt energized. I singed all night. I couldn't sleep at all. My mine was on the Lord continually until I finally went to sleep at 4:30 am Monday morning. The Holy Spirit
invaded my body on Sunday, and I still feel the effects of it still today, Tuesday, October 17, 2006.
Sunday was a joyful day for the Ferguson Family. Aisha and her children joined Second Nazerine Baptist Church on Sunday. Florence and Vera was there with Carolyn and me. We had an awesome time in church on Sunday. It made us realized that you raised a group of cry-babies, because we all cried on Sunday. Tears of joy. We are so lucky to have been raised by you. We love and miss you.
FLORENCE MONDY
October 1, 2006
So lonely since you moved to your heavenly home ,know your time had come,even though I could not stand to see you go,GOD loved you best missing you.
LOVE FLORENCE
October 1, 2006
I MISS YOU SO MUCH,EVERYDAY I THINK OF YOU WITH A SMILE,SOMETIMES I"LL SHED A TEAR, BUT IT'LL ALL JOY.LOVING AND MISSING YOU EVERYDAY!!LOVE AND MISS YOUR SMILE!! LOVE YOU
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
September 27, 2006
Setting at my desk, my mind fell om you as is often do. I wondered why it is that I had not grieved your passing in the way others do, then I remembered that I was always with you. I saw your illness for what it really was. I did not pretend that the end was near. I knew that you were knocking on Heaven's Door, that you would not be with me anymore.
I grieved for you while you were living. I grieved for the things that you could no longer do. For the good mother-daughter times we had together. The unconditional love we shared, for the special knowledge that you conveyed to all of us. for the woman who celebrated life everyday, our provider, our strenght, our Mother.
The day you died, I cried , but in the end, with out pretend, I celebrated your life in prayer and song. You were where you belong, You had finally made it Home.
Two months has pass since you were with us. We love and miss you. Have a glorius time with the Lord.
Aisha Ferguson
September 21, 2006
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
September 4, 2006
The Everlasting Light
Those we love must someday pass
beyond our present sight...
must leave us and the world we know
without their radiant light.
But we know that like a candle,
their lovely light will shine
to brighten up another place
more perfect ... more divine.
And in the realm of Heaven,
where they shine so warm and bright,
our loved one live forevermore
in God's eternal light.
Loving you forevermore,
Joyce
EUGENE HAMILTON
August 29, 2006
HEY OLDLADY, just missin you like always.. I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE AND JUST WANTED YOU 2 KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.ALWAYS KNOW YOU ARE MY ANGEL, WELL I SEE YOU LATA ON IN LIFE....
The Norco Bunch, Norco Adult Learning Center
August 28, 2006
With Prayer Thoughts
Hope knowing that you're though of in a kind and loving way
Will help to ease your sorrow
and bring you peace today.
Joyce,
Momma is happy & whole in heaven now! You and your family are in our thoughs and prayers.
Shannon Knowles
August 28, 2006
Joyce,
My thoughs and prayers are with you and your family. I saw first hand what a strong and wonderful mother you had. I met her on three occasions, what a wonderful person she was. She is now looking down on you all with enternal love.
Ann Lampert
August 28, 2006
My thoughs and prayer are with you and your family. Joyce be strong, show your mother the strong woman she raised.
I LOVE YOU GRANDMA TANISHA HARRIS
August 27, 2006
A Poem for my Grandmother
You are the woman who created the woman that bought me here. The woman who was so far yet so near.
Remebering the Happy Birthday's and constant calling you did. Made me feel loved as an adult, and special as a kid.
You not getting my name right was never a bother. You loved me and that what was important.
Remebering "Soul Food Sunday's" and "Pity Pat" days still waking up early Sunday to give the Lord his praise.
You've influenced me so much in so many ways. With school, my life, the list goes on for days. You will always be remebered because the memories are there. For my children, grandchildren, neice and newphews to hear. I love you so much and appreciate the lifetime experience of knowing you.
Lena Ferguson
August 27, 2006
For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens
Corinthians 5:1
Mama, I thank God for allowing you to be a part of my life. I will always remember the love you showed toward me accepting me as your own. Mom I will miss you but I know you are now in the Father's care.
Family, if we could stop looking at her death through human eyes and use our spiritual eyes, we know that Jesus said that through him we have eternal life when we die in Christ it is not the end but the beginning of her new life with the Father.
Carolyn Ferguson
August 27, 2006
Mother since the day JESUS ascended from heaven to take you home to glory my life haven't been the same, But I know that you are with JESUS oh what a wonderful Name. I have many sleepless night, But I can rest assure that You are alright. Because you gave your life to Jesus a long time ago, if anyone needs to know I can tell them so. You see She was a Mother of all Mothers, Just ask Me, My sisters and my brothers. She would sit up all night, making sure her children was alright. so many times under the attack of asthma She'd leave in the morning for work just barely able to walk or breath, Just so she can take care of her family needs. You would always say "Give me my flowers while I can smell them" Not knowing that you were already our Flower, God had blessed you with ten children and so much power. In my young eyes you were my super woman you can do all things cook, fly, sing, whip and yell real loud, from the earth all the way to the cloud. But still you were my hero. In my eyes you were rich, because whatever I ask for I would get without a Gliche".You are my sunshine before and after the rain you were a mother always the same. Mother you were born to be our caregiver and that you did. you care for our Father as you promise god you would in marriage, you care for your children and push them around in a wobbly old carriage. You worked, cooked, whipped buts and clean, thats when I thought that you was mean. but now I know when you whipped my tail it was all for me not to fail. so I'll say thank you for all the whipping that kept me tame, for it made me the good mother and woman That I am. I was told that the apple don't fall to far from the tree, so I thank you once again mother for molding me. I know that god will fill this emptiness that I'm feeling, so I will thank god in advance for his healing. even though I am stress, I know that it only a test. For I know that you would want me to keep the faith, Knowing that one day you will meet me at heaven's gate. Mom you are my hero and I love and cherish you forever. A Rose is a rose by no other name. A Rose For a Rose...
Vera Pacely
August 26, 2006
May the blessing of love be upon you,
May its peace abide with you.
May its essence illuminate your heart,
Now and forever more...
Sufi Blessing
The love I have for you is everlasting. Happy birthday to you.
Your daughter,
Vera
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
August 26, 2006
VIOLA
V- valiance:
A woman of valor where her children were concern.
She would give her life to make sure that her children were taken care of. Her children came before herself. She had a lot of love for us all.
I- Ideal:
She was the ideal mother, the type of mother any child would love to have as their parent.
O- Obligation:
She took her obligation as a mother very seriously. she was still takeing care of her children until she died.
L- Love:
For the unconditional love that she had for all of her children and grandchildren. A love that will endure forever.
A-Adorable:
My mother Viola Ferguson was an adorable woman. She was full of love and joy for life. She had a strong believe in the Lord, but she enjoyed her life with her children, and her sister Vera Lee Sawyer. She was adored by us all.
Edwaina L Pruitt
August 26, 2006
What a wonderful and precious gift God has given us -Grandmothers! I will always remember your warm heart, sweet smiles, great humor and priceless wisdom (to this day I still don't lean on elevator walls *smiles*). Nothing in this world can fill your missed presence, so I honor your memory by sharing some of the kindhearted love you've shown to me. Enjoy your rest Grandma and you will always live on in my memories.
~Dwan~
Didi Davis-Thompson
August 26, 2006
To mama,
Today is the day of your birth a day I have not forgot,I remember when we lived near each other and we would have those morning when we would all get together for breakfast just because we could with nothing else to do we would walk and talk down at the Marina. You have taken me under your wings and raised me as to be the ladi I am today,this is because of the time you took to listen and guide me on life leason.
I LOVE YOU Mama for-ever; you not only have taught me but you also taught Marlon, Edwaina and David how to Love unconditionally.
You will always have a place in our hearts. Keep your angels around us always.
I LOVE U!!
Your babe girl
Didi
Carolyn Ferguson
August 26, 2006
To The Most Wonderful Person In My Life, My Loving Mother........Happy Birthday Mom. Love you more and more with Each Passing Day. A Rose For a Rose By no other Name.
Sharmeika Daniels
August 25, 2006
As I sit and read all the lovely poems and words that my family wrote, I wonder what more can I add!
Grandma! I love you more than words can express. The way I feel about you would take up more space than I am allowed to use on this guest book.
You have been there for me in more ways than you can even imagine. You are apart of the reason why I am the woman that I am today.
By watching you, I learned how to love my children uncondtionally. By watching you I learned how to turn the other cheek when lord knows I wanted to act a fool. By watching you, I was encouraged to use my gift and be obdient to God even when I did not really want to. By watching you, I know that God honors prayers. By watch you, I learned that complaining about situations only make them worse. By watching you, I learned how to run my okra through the oven before I fry them down. By watching you, I learned how to make the best Macaroni and Cheese. By watching you, I've learned what kind of mother-in-law I want to be when my two sons get married. But most of all, By watching you, I learned that only what you do for CHRIST will last.
Grandma we all miss you and love you! But, GOD loves you BEST!
I will see you again! Give J-Dogg a kiss for Nanny!
I will always love you and you will always be in my heart!
Your Loving Granddaughter,
MEIKA
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
August 25, 2006
Farewell to Viola Ferguson
>By
Joyce Ferguson Harris
The farewell to a loved one
is very hard to bear.
I looked away, and suddenly
You were not there.
To say good bye to someone
You love is a terrible thing to do,
I looked around, and there was no you.
I searched and search, but I couldn't find you.
I should have known, or better yet I knew,
You were off to be with Jesus,
To the home he prepared for you.
Mama, this poem is for your birthday, August 26, 2006. I love and miss you so much. I know that you are in the care of The Living God, and that you are fine. Non the less, It dosen't make missing you any better. Happy birthday to you Viola, We All miss you.
Aisha Ferguson
August 24, 2006
GRANDMA I REMEMBER;
All the things you used to do
Cooking dinner on Sunday
Making homemade soup
Stting for hours telling me tales
Of how poor Jonah
Was swallowed by the whale
Working in your garden
Pulling all the weeds
Wiping sweat from your brow
And gently planting seeds
You are a special Grandma
One that I adore
You taught me right from wrong
And so very much more.
Grandma I Remember
When you would sing a song
You would encourage
Us all to sing along
And you would sit and rock
And read the Bible
While I play
I can still see it,
As you held it in your hands
Well worn fom all your readings
And learning of God's plan
Grandma I remember, Don't worry
About me, You taught me all so well
Years ago upon your knee.
I will Love You Always and Forever!!!!!!, Your Grandaughter
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
August 24, 2006
Life isn't always fair you see,
In my heart you are always there.
I miss you more at night,
When my mind lingers there.
I think of you everyday,
I wish you were here to stay
But God needed to have his way.
He chose you to be a flower;
In his garden of love,
To dwell in the heavens,
In your new home up above.
You will always be a part of me,
Because I am always with thee.
Ronald Ferguson
August 21, 2006
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)
©Copyright 1998-2006
To Dominique I heard your last wish, as I walked through heavens gate
all I could hear, Grandma,Grandma It was our angel baby ( Jayden ) coming
and gave me a great big Kiss, Do: Jayden and I are hand in hand, he's taking
me to see JESUS now until we meet again.
To my family, Walk like JESUS hand he will never lead you wrong.
Ronald Lee Ferguson
Tanisha HARRIS
August 17, 2006
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)
©Copyright 1998-2006
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
August 10, 2006
The sun came up this morning;
It wasn't very bright.
My dark mood cast a shadow;
It hard to see the light.
We all have just one mother;
And now that her life on earth is done,
The emptiness and loss I feel;
Make it hard to see the sun.
Tomorrow is a brand new day;
May the pain and sadness lighten.
I will remember all her love,
And then the sky will brighten.
Goin is not forgotten
Her love reminds behind;
She traveled in a new direction.
Love knows no space or time.
I will always love her.
She will care for me from above.
She will send me starlight and rainbows,
To remind me of her love
Mama, The love I have for you will never die, you are in my heart forever. Death cannot take you away from me. I am you. Your love and teachings will forever keep you with me.
Your daughter,
Joyce
Aisha Ferguson
August 9, 2006
Gentle good natured softhearted and grand. Ready always with a smile and a warm helpful hand. Admired and regardes as knowledgable and wise. Nurturing their grandchildren to reach for the skies. Proudly showing pictures for eveyone to see. Always telling stories of how things use to be. Reading books playing games or listening patiently. Easy going easy living enjoying lifes pleasures, Noticing that long lives bring so many treasures. Truly you are wonderful in so many ways, You VIOLA have always BRIGHTENED my DAY..... I LOVE YOU SO DEEPLY that no one could and would never understand the LOVE I have for you. I will MISS you always and 4-eva!!!!!!, Your Grandaughter
Israel M. Mondy
August 9, 2006
I LOVE YOU GRANDMA,AND ALWAYS WILL HOLD YOU IN MY HEART MAMA.
Florence F Mondy
August 9, 2006
.If the love of your family could have kept you here , you would have never left us. But God the heavenly Father knows what best for us all,because in reality He knew you was growing weary and your earthly suit was wearing down. He didn't want us to see you suffer any longer. I THANK you GOD ALMIGHTY for your GRACE and MERCY in the most highest name JESUS the CHRIST !!!!
Carolyn Ferguson
August 9, 2006
Haven't I told you that you were my HERO.....You are the Wind Beneath My Wings.
Mama I Love You
Carolyn Ferguson
August 9, 2006
A Letter To My Mother
You Know what I think Mother? I Think before you and I were born we were Spirits in Heaven. God asked me "Carolyn, who do you want for your Mother? I said, "Viola Ferguson" and The Lord said "Well you would have other brothers and sisters and it is not always going to be easy. Are you sure that's who you want for your mother? I answers "Yes Lord I do." He said "You will be the last born, meaning you have to share everything, and you would be bossed around by the older siblings." I replied "That's okay because I Know mother will Love and Protect me." And that is exactly what she did until the End. I have no regrets of the choice I made for one moment.If I had to do it all over again I would choose You " Viola Ferguson" for my dear Mother.
There is no other name for a ROSE but a ROSE You Are Our ROSE. I still can smell your fragrance.
I will always Love you Mother and I miss you soooooooo Much. Your Baby, Carolyn Ferguson
Florence Ferguson-Mondy
August 6, 2006
A Mother's Love
What can you say about a Mother?
The love and energy she puts into her children, there was never to much you could ask of her within reason that she didn't try to make happen. Her youngest, though grown, was still her baby, as was her oldest. My mother possessed a care giving spirit. she would do anything to minister to not only her family, but anyone she came into contact with. God in his infinite wisdom made woman as a helpmate, but we know she possessed a spirit within that keyed in on the care of the whole family.
Our mother loved all of her children, all 5 boys, and 5 girls, and everyone of her grandchildren.
she was always there even when living in California for 24 years and she still came home 2 or 3 times a years and visit with each of us. After caring for her sister, Vera Lee Sawyer, her love, she became ill. my sisters and I promised her that we would be with her all the way, and the promised was fulfilled. Mama we love you and always will, because you are in our hearts and that love cannot be erased. Not by tears or years. You were and will always be "The Wind Beneath Our Wings."
"Therefire we are always confident knowing that whilst we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. We are willing I say to be absent from the body and present with the Lord."
II Corinthians 5:6-8
Joyce Ferguson-Harris
August 4, 2006
I Haven't Cried Yet
On Thursday, July 27, 2006
The Lord took you on a flight
You left my sight
I knew that you would be alright
I knew that you were right with the Lord
At first I had a hard time
I couldn't get it right in my mind
But you had been waiting for this day for a long time
I watched you take your last breath
It felt like my own death
A special part of me had just left
I felt a sadness that would not pass
But, I haven't cried yet
With An Everlasting Love That Will Never Die
rhonda
August 2, 2006
Shout for joy she is gone home.Knowing that the lord is god and we are his.so when god calls for one to come home, we know her job is done and that she live her life so now she living eternal life. may god bless the family.
Eboni and Johnathan Brown
August 1, 2006
I thank God that you passed this way in my life. You have fought a good fight, you have finished your course and you have kept the faith. Now it is time for you to meet your Master.
Dominique Ferguson-Robertson
August 1, 2006
Grandma, I love you so much and will miss you forever. I know you weren't aware of Jayden's unexpected death but we didn't want to upset you during your time of illness. But he is home with the Father and so are you, so take good care of him, or should I say he will take good care of you.
Grandma's Fight
God needed one more to fill the empty space,
He looked around the hospital and saw your sweet face,
When you stopped breathing,
We knew you were gone,
You went so peacefully,
We knew you chose the right home.
We knew your skies weren't looking so blue,
and that the roads ahead were getting too tough for you.
But you fought that fight,
and you did the best you could do,
But the best part was you didn't die alone,
Jayden was there the day God sent you home.
I Love You Grandma
TROY BUTLER
August 1, 2006
To Sis. Florence Mondy
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Joyce Ferguson, Harris
August 1, 2006
I will always love you.
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