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for Deborah Lancaster
Buddy Bowen
December 29, 2009
Garrett,our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.Please let me know if there is anything i can do.
Ken St. Clair
December 27, 2009
Garrett,
As young children we grew up across the street from one another. We were friends & did many things together as kids.You may remember some of the cold mornings of delivering newspapers in our neighborhood.
This news of Debbie's going home to be with the Lord has saddend me deeply. Fifty one years just dosen't seem to be enough life. Mine & my wife Melodys prayers are with you & your family. I remember Debbie as a young 16 year girl with all her hopes & dreams in front of her. We dated for a year of so but you won her heart & married her. I know you loved her very much & she you, but in the days ahead, you will need to rely on God's strength & love. It seems that this has been a year of bad news from our old neighborhood. First Dana Padgett & now Debbie. I hope you will contact me if there's anything I can do to be a friend to you & your family. May God strengthen you comfort you in the days ahead.
Ken
December 27, 2009
Our sympathy and love are extended to Debbie's family. We knew her to be a sweet wonderful young lady but lost touch when we moved from the Roanoke Valley. We know her family can look forward to a "heavenly reunion".
Cory & Bill Walter
December 27, 2009
Dear Garrett, Our hearts are saddened at the loss of Debbie and for the loss only your heart knows. She was a caring, compassionate, loving person and those traits shone through in all aspects of her life from working to EMS to caring for her "children" and you. You and Garrett, Jr. will be in our hearts and prayers as you travel this pathway. Remember you will always be wrapped in God's loving arms of protection and comfort. We are here for you in anything you may need.
Betty & Joe Creech
December 23, 2009
To the Lancaster Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss,your family will be in our prayer`s .
Love In Christ Betty & Joe Creech ,member`s of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church
Jason Peoples
December 23, 2009
Lancaster family: I am so shocked and terribly sorry about your loss. I have so many fond memories of Debbie and all of you from my days spent in the youth group at Preston Oaks Baptist Church. Debbie was devoted to helping others and especially children/youth. Her love for God showed in her constant work for His children. I cannot begin to imagine how many lives were touched by her. I pray that the agony of such an untimely loss will be lifted by the absolute knowing that she is in a better place alongside the Lord she loved so much. I know all the words in the world can't heal the hurt, but I just hope that by sharing our memories of Debbie we might be able to ease some of this pain for you, even if only slightly. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers and know that I am deeply sorrowful. I hope that through love and prayer your healing will come swiftly. I love you all and again I am so sorry about your loss. God bless you all.
Jason Peoples
Vincent Kline-Parker
December 23, 2009
Lancaster Family,
Please know that all of you are in my families prayers.
What I remember most about Debbie was the love, compassion, and Godly example that she showed to all children, even to kids that were not her own (including me). Debbie would sacrifice so much help kids in need. She one of the reasons that I became a foster-to-adopt parent. Lastly, I remember her license plate on her Minivan that read "Going UP", now it would read "HOME".
May the Peace of Christ be with all of you.
Diana Camper
December 23, 2009
Garrett & Family,
I was saddened to hear of Debbie's passing. Words can never express how one feels in a situation such as you and your family are going thru. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Chad & Vanessa Ruble
December 23, 2009
Chad and Lori,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Kim Brock
December 23, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that words cannot take away the pain, but please know that your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love in Christ,
Kim Brock (Parkway Christian Academy)
Carolee McKnight-Sarver
December 22, 2009
Garrett & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I know that my "other mom" growing up has gone to heaven to be with her father and to help him prepare a place for us when we arrive.. so I know we'll be in good hands!
If there is anything we can do, please let us know. We love you all!
Tammy Brown
December 22, 2009
December 22, 2009
Garrett and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Debbie made such a difference in the lives of so many and touched the hearts of all. She will be greatly missed, but ease your mind in the fact that she is truly home. She was able to finally 'open her door.'
Please let me know if there is anything you need!
Mitchell Mason
December 22, 2009
Words cannot express the depth of sorrow I feel for your entire family. You have all been such a blessing and encouragement to us in the past and it hurts so deeply to lose someone so vital to the family. God love you all , and if there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to call.
Mitchell & Martha & Sammy Mason
Ken & Lois Garrison
December 22, 2009
Garrett and Family,
I want to share one of my greatest memoies from our years as friends. Deb's 30th birthday. We had such a great time decorating you house with lights, black ballons and posters. The best part of all was when the TV crew showed up to do a story on what was happening. Deb took it all in stride and had a great laugh with us all. This has always stayed with me. There are other memories that are just a great. I would not have enough time to tell them all. She was a good friend, my boys still talk about going to Church with her.
May God bless you during this time. We can't be there but you will be in our prayers.
Earl Boyett
December 22, 2009
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Earl, Kassa and Kenzie Boyett
Jerry lee Weddle
December 22, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark & Janice Weddle
December 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kevin & Trevor Weddle
December 22, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ceil Fitzgerald
December 22, 2009
My heart goes out to Devin and JoJo and the rest of your family. It was a privilege for me to get to teach the both of you and to get to know your family. I will be thinking of you all.
Sue & Billy Garland
December 22, 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
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