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for Doris Bland
Kim Booher (Owen)
September 4, 2007
My thoughts are prayers are with the Bland family. I was in Mrs. Bland's shorthand class back in the early 80's at JSRCC. I have often thought of her in the last 20+ years. What fond memories of a wonderful teacher.
GwenDolyn Yarborough Hall
September 4, 2007
I sent a card to the hospital which I wanted the family to read to Ms. Bland. The card was returned to me. I will be sending the card to the family this week.
Ms. Bland was a real pioneer for employees in the Business Division at JSRCC. She nurtured her peers and students. I can see her walking real fast to her next class as only she could walk (smile).
Ms. Bland, because of you I excelled not only at JSR but everywhere God sends me to "teach/train".
Thank you Creator/Emmanuel/Omega..the beginner and ender of this journey (we call life) for creating
Doris A. Richardson Bland, a soft- spoken,intelligent,beautiful,caringspirit.
Enjoy your new eternal home and rank among the ancestors on whose shoulders I stand.
Fannie Clyrice Tucker Ackerman
August 31, 2007
Cousin Eugene,
I was truly saddened to hear of your loss. My prayer is that God will surround you and your family with his everlasting love. Even now, God is faithful in that He will never leave you, nor forsake you. Take comfort in knowing that sorrow is today, but precious memories are forever.
Warmest regards,
Cousin Fannie Clyrice Tucker Ackerman
Shirley Alexander
August 30, 2007
The Northern Virginia Chapter, Virginia State University Alumni Association understands your pain and sends our condolences.
Valarie Abbott Jones, President
Anita Jackson, Vice President
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Tanya & Davina Patterson
August 29, 2007
No words can explain the sympathy that I feel for your family with the lost of someone who was so very special. She will be deeply missed. But she will live on through her family and her many wonderful deeds. May God continue to bless you all.
Rev. Dr. Rebecca Branch-Griffin
August 29, 2007
Please know that the Oak Street AME Zion Church family share in your loss and we are praying for your strength during this dificult time and the days ahead.
Patricia J. Evans (JSRCC)
August 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Doris was a wonderful person, co-worker and teacher. She was a woman of quiet dignity. Remember the good times and the time will come when you will find comfort in the memories.
Deacon Julian Greene, Jr
August 29, 2007
The First Baptist Church – Board of Deacons
Memorial Resolution
For
Sister Doris R. Bland
The Board of Deacons of First Baptist Church remits this Memorial Resolution to the family of Sister Doris R. Bland.
WHEREAS, it is recorded in the book of Acts 20:35, “I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Our dear sister and friend Doris R. Bland was a compassionate and consummate giver. Doris served faithfully, fruitfully, lovingly, fearlessly and faultlessly as First Baptist Church Financial Secretary, fiscal steward and fiduciary caretaker for many years.
WHEREAS, in her service, she demonstrated in a remarkable way the Five F’s of Friendship: FAITHFUL FRUITFUL FUNLOVING FEARLESS and FAULTLESS.
To Deacon Eugene Bland and the Bland Family, A friend must be faithful; one who is loyal and true, one who can be depended on in every situation. Many good friendships last for years, span distances, and survive changes. Faithful is the friend who stands by through joy and sorrow never wavering, but always being there when you need a friend.
Friendship is fruitful. There are rewards to both the friend and the one befriended. When you perform deeds of friendship you sow seeds of kindness, Doris sowed seeds of kindness, which reaped rich rewards. The Bible says in Galatians 6:7, “You reap whatever you sow.” We often think of that in a negative way, but the principle certainly holds true for good seed and good fruit.
Funloving is the next word we are using to describe Doris. Laughter is important. Proverbs 17:22 say “A cheerful heart is a good medicine.” Being able to laugh at ourselves, and make other people laugh, is a gift; Friendships are made rich and rewarding by sharing the gift of laughter.
“Fear not, for I am with you” is spoken of our Lord and his constant presence with us. Oh how great a comfort to be joined by a friend when we are in a fearful situation. True friendship makes us fearless.
No one likes to be criticized. Friends are encouragers, not discouragers.
Faultless is another word we use to describe Doris, a friend always sees the positive but never accents the negative. Be a fault-over looker instead of a faultfinder and you will be a friend like Doris and have many friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, We have described Doris, through the Five F’s of friendship:
FAITHFUL, FRUITFUL, FUNLOVING, FEARLESS and FAULTLESS.
May each of us remember with a new commitment to true friendship. “A friend loveth at all times.”
BE IT RESOLVE, That through this Memorial Resolution, never to forget our Friend, our Sister and Member of First Baptist Church, remitted the Twenty-Ninth day of August in the Year of 2007, to the family of Sister Doris R. Bland.
Given on behalf of the Board of Deacons of First Baptist Church
FAITHFUL, FRUITFUL, FUNLOVING, FEARLESS and FAULTLESS
Deacon Joe Moore,
Chairman
The First Baptist Church,
Board of Deacons
Arlene Raines-Smith
August 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ethel Jeanette Jackson-Felton
August 29, 2007
Dear Eugine and family. This is to let you know that you are in my prayers.Doris was such a sweet and loving person the pain of her loss will be felt by all.
Pamela H. Blackwell
August 29, 2007
Dear Eugene,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief.
Pam Blackwell
Ken & Kim Hamlin
Brigitte Tanner-Carter
August 28, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bland Family. Mrs. Bland was a stellar act to follow. She taught us well at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College-workforce development! 101-Keyboarding! WordPerfect as she was awesome! My family couldn't have done it without her.
Brigitte & Derek Carter
Class of 1999
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Brigitte Tanner-Carter
Shirley and Franklin Perry
August 28, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Hazel Jackson. Adams
August 28, 2007
Dear Eugene and Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Doris was a very special person. You and your family are in my prayers.
Rev. Randolph and Denise Mitchell
August 28, 2007
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. Mrs. Bland was truly a person that will always be remember for her kindness and for being just a friend to all.
warren breeden
August 28, 2007
My prayers are with you. I also retired and work at Jsrcc.
Sara and Morris Kimble
August 28, 2007
To the Bland,Richardson, Tucker and Wyche Familes:
"Can I see another's woe and not be in sorrow too?
Can I see another's grief and not seek for kind relief?"
(William Blake 1757-1827)
With deepest sympathy,
Keon Langford
August 28, 2007
My prayers goes out to the Bland family during this diffulcult time.
Deborah Canada
August 28, 2007
Doris was a special woman in many ways. She loved God, her family, and her friends.
Galatians 5:22-26
The bar has been set high and rightly so.
August 28, 2007
MY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
CLASSMATE OF ARLENE
DAISY JACKSON CHANDLER
Raye Abrams
August 28, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My memories of you will live in my heart forever.
God bless you all
Raye Abrams
GAYLE DAVIS-LEE
August 28, 2007
MR. BLAND
I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME TO SEND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LOVE FROM MYSELF AND MY FAMILY.WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ALL WILL CONTINUE TO BE IN OUR PRAYERS.MRS. BLAND WAS VERY SPECIAL TO ME AND I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH I PERSONALLY WILL MISS HER.I WILL ALWAYS ADMIRE HER FOR SPIRITUALLY AND KNOWING THAT WHATEVER GOD HAD IN HIS WIIL FOR HER WAS OKAY WITH HER.SHEIS RESTING PEACEFULLY WITH THE LORD NOW AND THAT IS WHAT WE ALL HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TOO.MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Michael & Pat Briddell
August 28, 2007
"Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory...Amen" Eph 3:20-21. Angelique, at this time remember there is power in the name of Jesus and He will carry you through. You and your family are in our prayers. Richele's parents.
Richele Briddell Strong
August 28, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. You have my deepest sympathy.
Patricia Jefferson
August 28, 2007
To the Bland Family, You all have my deepest sympathy at this very sad time. May God bless all of you!
Sincerely,
Co-Worker
ALVIN-RITA SPRATLEY
August 28, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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