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for Greta Parham
Diane,Butch,Orlando White
March 20, 2009
To the Parham family my heart goes out to you. I was shock and sadnee went I saw Greta at church so sick but determent to worship the Lord.I remember her went she was growing up with my son, so activity in church and always with a smile on her face.I know she is in the hand of the Lord. Our prayer are with you in this time of sorrow.
Dana Harris-Sanders
March 11, 2009
I pray that the family is able to find comfort during this difficult time. May God continue to Bless each of you. (Class of '85)
Mrs. Pegram and Students of Bus 84
March 6, 2009
To C J and the Parham Family, we were sadden to hear the loss of your mom and dear loved one. We"re asking God to fill your lonely hearts with His love, and fill your mind with thoughts of a joyous reunion in Heavven.
Joanne Alberico
March 4, 2009
To the Parham family my thoughts are with you all during your time of the lost of your love one. Greta was a great person and co worker. She will be missed but she will always be remembered.
Mary Johnson
March 3, 2009
To the entire Greta Parham family,
God bless you, as I am praying for the entire family.
Joyce Neverson- Cole
March 3, 2009
I have only known Greta for a short time and in that brief time I found her to be a dear and kind person, you have my deepest sympathy and I pray that her soul is now resting with the Lord. May god Bless each of you .
Natasha, Estelle Spratley & Raven-Simone
March 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
sharmonique burrow
March 2, 2009
To The Parham Family,
You have my deepest condolences in the passing of your love one and our dear friend Greta. She will greatly be missed. I know that I will miss her. Before Greta got sick, she, CJ, Terry, Peaches, Chris, Jayden, and I set on the same pew together. Since the Parham girls have been under the weather, my pew hasn’t been the same. Now it will never be the same. Not only have you lost your love one, and myself a good friend; but Mt. Poole has lost a great and talented voice. A songbird has gotten her wings and has gone to a brand new home in Glory. Jesus told the disciples in the Book of John that “A little while, and you will no longer see Me: and again, a little while, and you will see Me, because I go to the Father.” I know that is the message that Greta wants you to know. I know that you will weep and mourn, and while you weep and morn the world will rejoice. I know that you will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. Hold your head up and know that she is alright. She is resting in the arms of the Lord. Her race has been run and He has welcomed her home. In the words of the last song that she blessed us with “Ohh the Lord has been good to me...and the Lord, the Lord has made so many ways for me. The Lord -- he's opened up so many doors - Brand new mercies I see over and over and over again -- He blessed me once and he blessed me twice. Ohh
the Lord keeps on blessing me everyday of my life. Off if the Lord doesn’t do anything else for me … he’s done enough.
May The Lord Be With You,
Sharmonique, Chris, Chris Jr., and Jayden
The Burrow Family
Raymond, Monique & Shakalah Myler
March 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Violet Moore
March 2, 2009
TO THE PARHAM FAMILY
Sorry to hear of your loss. Greta and
I worked at Lucy Corr Nursing Home
together. My thoughts and prayers
are with you in your time of sorrow.
BARBARA HARRIS
March 2, 2009
stefon and family my prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. stay strong and know god is in control.
GAYLE DAVIS-LEE
March 2, 2009
CAT-I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT BIG BEAUTIFUL SMILE THAT GRETA ALWAYS WORE.I WAS REALLY AND TRULLY DRAWN TO HER WHEN EVER I SAW HER.EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN A LONG WHILE SINCE I'VE SEEN YOU GUYS YOU ALL HAVE ALWAYS REMAINED WITH ME AND MY FAMILY.REST WELL GRETA-WITH LOVE GAYLE DAVIS-LEE AND FAMILY.
Sharon (Elder) Moore
March 2, 2009
Mrs. Catherine it was a shock for me to hear of Greta's illness and passing and so very hurtful, Greta and I were close friends for years, she was my maid of honor at my wedding back in the 1991, we sent so much time together back then, working together at Lucy Corr and just enjoying life together, I have so many fond memories of our friendship. It was so very special, we loved each other let sisters , we spent so much time together at each other's parents homes back then from Blackstone to Dinwiddie and back thoughout the day.Your family was like my family and I know she would have said the same for mine. Our lives sent us on different pathways on this journey but she was always thought of often. Greta I love you and I have so many good memories to reflect back on when I think of you like remembering when you carried CJ, remembering her protective personality of her friends and family remembering how much she loved her family, and that make-up that just only she could wear the proper way, she taught me so much about friendship and life. You don't have to see someone everyday, but still could love with all your heart. To the family I know she will be missed by you, may God comfort you now and always.
Audrey McKensie McCray
March 1, 2009
I'm truly sorry to hear of Greta's passing. I will miss her as a friend and classmate. Everyone will say among our class that Greta was a funny, caring and loving woman to be around just have you laughing constently. In class and chorus we had goodtimes. My deepest sympathy Parham family (Class of 1985)
mary gordon
March 1, 2009
my prayers are with you and the family. greta will truly be missed she kept us laughing in unit one,she touched my life and i will miss her.mary gordon
Christie Jackson-Hill
March 1, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
March 1, 2009
To a beloved friend, classmate and co-worker. You shell be greatly missed but always remembered.
Mrs. Ireatha J. Coleman "Class of 1985 - President, and SVTC Co-Worker".
ZORANA (TWEETY-BIRD) SMITH
March 1, 2009
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY SORRY FOR LOSS MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Gloria Allen
February 28, 2009
My heart was sadden to hear of the passing of Greta. May god be with all of you.
Janice Gant
February 28, 2009
The Unit 2 nurses of Southside Virginia Training Center wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the Parham family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. Continue to put all your trust in God and allow him to ease the pain that you must feel at this time. We will miss Greta but we know that she is at peace. Find your strength in a God who never makes a mistake.
We love you and God bless.
NICOLE, NICO, TAQUESSHA & K.J OVERTON
February 28, 2009
TO THE PARHAM FAMILY....
MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL...
LOVE YOU ALL....
Michelle Hawkins
February 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are always with you in your time of sorrow. Especially you CJ, you were the apple of your mom's eye. Keep your head up because she will always be looking down on you.
Bridget Booth
February 27, 2009
I am truly sadden by the loss of a good friend and co-worker. Greta was a nice person who always kept you laughing. I know she is in heaven smiling down on us all. I will keep CJ and the Parham family in my prayers.
BERNICE STOKES
February 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kenneth Pritchett
February 27, 2009
To the Parham Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. May Psalms 55:22 bring you comfort. Class of 1985 (Dinwiddie County Senior High School)
February 27, 2009
We will miss our classmate "Class of 1985"...Dinwiddie County Senior High School.
Lisa (Mason) Thompson
February 27, 2009
To The Parham Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Greta was a sweet young lady, always had a beautiful smile implanted on her face at all times. Hold on to the memories and trust that she's home now, living each day as if it was Sunday. The death angel has been extremely busy these past few months...just always remember God makes no mistakes and to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. God bless each of you!
Willa Harrison & Family
February 27, 2009
To the Parham Family, sad to hear of the passing of Greta, I attended church with her and her family. I know it's hard to say goodbye but just know that she is now in a better place, no longer suffering, but just smiling down upon us, you fought a good race Greta and now it is time to rest!!!!!!!!!!
Phyllis Jones
February 27, 2009
I extend my greatest sympathy to CJ, Mrs. Parham and family. I graduated with Greta in 1985. We attend church together. I can truly say that she was a woman who trusted god. During her illness she never gave up. She kept the fighting and continue to trust and have faith in god. She was strong and had courage even though her illness made her weak. She left and imprint on my life. You have to live each day like it is your last. To trust and lean to god and not are own understanding; and let him direct our path. Family I know you will miss her; but Greta is now in the heavenly home well everything is all right. So I say to Greta not good-bye but see you later in that heavely home. I will have your courage and not fear. I will pick up that torch and ran on for lord because only what you do for christ will last.
SORROWFULLY SUBMITTED
Sonja Hawkins
February 27, 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.
The Walker Family(Chris, Jackie, Linda, Roslin, Danielle, LaWanda)
February 27, 2009
To the Parham family. My deepest sympathy goes out to you in your time of bereavement. May God bless you and keep you strong.
Phyllis Jones
February 27, 2009
I extend my greatest sympathy to CJ, Mrs. Parham and family. I graduated with with her in 1985. We attend church together. I can truly say that she was a woman who trusted god. During her illness she never gave up. She kept fighting and continue to trust and have faith in god. She was strong and had courge; even though her illness made her weak. I know that Greta is with God now; Because she truly trusted god and had faith in him down here. She left and imprint on my life. You have to live each day like it is your last. To look to god and cast our cares upon him; for he truly cares for us. Family I know you will miss her; but know that she is resting in the heavenly place now. So Greta it is not good-bye but see you later in that heavely place called home. You ran a good race; I am going to pick the torch and continue to run on for the lord and have the courage you had and stop having fear.
SORROWFULLY SUBMITTED
Sheryl Himmel
February 27, 2009
Our hearts are sadden here at S.V.T.C. to hear of the passing of our co-worker.Greta was a good worker,she always kept us laughing.My prayers are with her son and the family.
Angie Dixon
February 27, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Hattie Bonner & Family
February 27, 2009
To The Parham Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will strenghten you and may he find a comforting place in your hearts. Greta, will be missed as she was loved. "For His anger is for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning".
Tracey Weaver-Gilliam
February 27, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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