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Earnestine Easter Obituary
Feb 15, 1932 - Aug 28, 2009
She was a phenomenal woman, mother, sister, auntie, and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by 6 children, 2 sons, Rodney USN (Ret) and Lonnie, Jr., 4 daughters, Sheila, Patricia, Camille, Lisa Easter, all of Omaha, NE; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Rev. S.D. Mitchell, Russellville, AR and D.J. Mitchell, McGhee, AR; 2 sisters, Ida (Jimmy) Taylor and Mary Williams, both from Omaha, NE; and a host of nieces; nephews; great-nieces and nephews; family and friends. Our mother was preceded in death by her parents, Classie and Daniel Mitchell; 3 brothers, Lem, Jasper and Ivory Mitchell and sister Laura Brown; great grandson, DeAndre Robinson, Jr.
SERVICES Wake 6-8pm on September 4, 2009 at Thomas Funeral Home, 3920 N. 24 St. FUNERAL 10am Saturday September 5, 2009 at St. Benedicts Church, 2423 Grant St., Omaha, NE. Interment Westlawn Hillcrest Cemetery, 5710 Center St, Omaha, NE. THOMAS FUNERAL HOME
3920 N. 24th St. 453-7111
Memories and Condolences
for Earnestine Easter
October 1, 2009
Dear Friends and Family,
The children of Earnestine Easter wish to Thank You for honoring the passing of our mother, on August 28, 2009. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we adjust to our lives without her here on earth. We know she is now in a better place. Mother always said "Prayer Changes Things." We are praying for each of you and your families.
Sincerely
Earnestine Easter's children
September 11, 2009
MS EASTER, SHE WAS FULL OF LAUGHTER, PLAENTY OF JOY, A SMILE THAT TAKE YOU FOR MILES, THE LOVE FOR HER CHILDREN AND THE PRIDE SHE CARED, GOD HAS BLESSED US WITH MS EASTER, NOW HE HAS TAKEN HER,MAYBE TO SEW OUR GARMENTS TO HELP US PREPARE, SHE WAS A GREAT WOMEN ONE I NO I'LL NEVER FORGET, SHEILA I LOVE YOU (SISTER IN-LAW) AND ALL THE REST YOU ARE SURELY BLESSED..... LOVE ALWAS THE MCCALLUM FAMILY, SHELLY, FRED,EDGAR,JAMRE,TYMEEKA,KISS, RIOMARI,CAMERON LOVE U ALL
September 11, 2009
To Sheila ,Pat ,Rodney ,and entire Easter family
I am sorry to hear the loss of your mother.She was truly an inspiration and a force to be reckoned with. She represented truth and a tower of strength through difficult times.
In several conversations I had over the years with her shehad an undying faith in God and her Family. May you all find peace in her passing.Never let go of God's unchanging hands.
God bless you All
Sincerely
Pamela Collins-Helem
Cynthia Jones Dumas
September 8, 2009
God looked around his garden And He found an empty place. And then He looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you, And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered"Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you . But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.
Heartfelt Condolences and Love to the entire Easter Family,
Peace Be With You,
Cynthia Jones Dumas and Family
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Zetta Kennedy
September 4, 2009
Shelia, Jasmine and the entire Easter family; my prayers go out to you for the loss of your love one. There will be many tough days ahead but, know that God will be with you every step of the way!
Sherry Davis
September 4, 2009
Sheila and the family of Earnestine Easter, please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. May the love and support of family and friends help to comfort you and may God's eternal grace and presence keep you strong. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Billie Jean Lockett
September 4, 2009
I will miss more than enyone wil ever know. You was my second MOTHR. You made my fist dress when I was a new born baby and you took care of me all me live. When I aksed you about a problem I had you would "MAMA WOULDN'T LIE TO YOU",you was always there for me then I needed someone to talk to. I love you so much, but we will meet again.
With all my love. your neice.
Theresa Elaine Middlebrooks
September 4, 2009
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Melvin Muhammad
September 4, 2009
Dear Family:
May the Lord bless and keep you together during your sorrow. Our lives are but a moment in GOD'S TIME. From GOD we come, and to GOD we shall return.
Seek Understanding through PATIENCE and PRAYER.
Your Brother In Faith
M2
September 3, 2009
To the Easter family:
May God bless your family with the sweet memories of Ernestine.
We will pray for you all,
Virgil and Gwen Watson
Margarette Ponds-Banks
September 3, 2009
To the Family of
Ernestine Easter
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that all of you share a wonderful bond of love with your mother. I remember how she used to sew to perfection and how she cared for all her children and particularly her sons Rodney and Lonnie who were at the Boys’ Club daily.
She has “put on invisibility and God will lead her on along the road of life that never ends “to the dawning of a new and glorious day.
May God’s light, love, and peace surround you all.
Sincerely,
Retired Gene Epple Boys' Club
Audrey Elmore
September 3, 2009
God's Speed.. Easter Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joan Mitchell-Momoh
September 3, 2009
To the Easter family:
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Mrs. Easter took me in and treated me as if I were one of her children, she was always good to me and my family and as you all have said she was a "Phenomenal Woman". All of you are in my thoughts and prayers; I am sorry I cannot physically be there with you but please know I am there in spirit.
I Love You,
Joanie
Ronnetta McGee
September 3, 2009
To My Family:
I can still remember when we would come over to the house and everybody would be there laughing, joking, and of course Momma would have cooked something good to eat. But what really filled my heart is all the LOVE that was in the house......that is priceless and I will always have those memories.
Momma would have no problem sharing her wisdom, knowledge and giving unconditional love to anyone that came to her. Momma will be truly missed but I know that one day I will see her again. May the Family find comfort in the Lord.
Your God Children
Ronnetta Hughes-McGee & Vincent Hughes & Family
Jimmy Raye Williams
September 2, 2009
May God keep a comfort the entire Family during the time of grief. Peace & Blessings!
Chester and Linda French
September 2, 2009
Shiela and family, we are sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
September 2, 2009
To the Easter family our deepest sorrow for lost of your mother. We will always be here for you.Wima Easter @Family,omaha,nebraska
Irvin Harris
September 2, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brinda Council
September 2, 2009
May you rest in Eternal Peace. Love to the Easter Family God Bless You. (Betty Haynes daughter).
Gwendolyn/James/Keenan and Attalah Tomlinson
September 2, 2009
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.
Richard Thomas, Sr.&Jr.
September 2, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Valerie/Patrick/Ciara/Crystal/Camille Owens
September 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steven Thomas
September 2, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Deborah Thomas
September 2, 2009
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.
Clifford Thomas
September 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June Thomas
September 2, 2009
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation
Gwendolyn/James Tomlinson
September 2, 2009
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 1998-2009
karen heaton-dueling
September 2, 2009
she will be greatly missed. she was not only a lady i took care of ,but a friend. To all the family my thoughts are with you all. karen heaton-dueling
Debbie Meeks
September 2, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joyce Trifillis
September 2, 2009
Pat, saw that your mom passed. So sorry.
I remember some of the stories you would tell me about her when we sat next to each other at Mutual.
It is a very hard path to cross for you and your family.
Joyce Trifillis
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