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for Sonia Burris
Tasha (Price) Webb
September 24, 2009
To the Burris family and friends:
Puddin, Bro, Mr & Mrs Burris, Nikki and Tiffany, Ce-Ce, Eva, and all others:
I want you to know you are in my prayers and I hope thru your memories you all find comfort. I seen Sonia quite a few months back and although ill she was in very high spirits :) God has another angel on the other side to look down upon and watch over us all. Sonia was a very kind hearted woman and all my memories of her were good ones..she was a pleasure to know and we have had sooo much fun hanging out with her back in the day---Every time I think of her I think her tags BUMP-BOO :) ....If there is anything I can do please feel free to contact me.
Much love and blessing upon all of you and I pray for your comfort as you grieve your loss. Sonia will be missed dearly!
Peace Love and Blessings
Brenda MInor
September 19, 2009
Burris family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you as you grieve.
ashleigh burris
September 18, 2009
I miss you "auntie"
Love always
juel burris
September 18, 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
Bobby Young
September 16, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Ina Dearing
September 15, 2009
Sonia was always the light that shined every time I seen her. I thank her for our friendship.
September 15, 2009
To my extended family I will my miss my sister Sonia, I remeber all those days that we sat on the corner of Abbott st and Florida ave talking and laughing about nothing at all just being us, the best friends that were and still are. I loved Sonia so much that I asked her to be my sons' Godmother and he loved her just as much, She will be greatly missed and loved. R.I.P. my sister you are in the hands of God now.
Teri Hariston
Kim Alexander
September 15, 2009
CeCe , my hearts goes out you and to your family; know that Sonia is not suffering anymore. Be at peace knowing that she is.
Natalie Caldwell
September 15, 2009
Praise the Lord!
To the Burris Family from the Caldwell's your neighbors on Fresno St., Mrs. Burris I was so sorry to hear about Sonia, it has been a while since I seen her. The kids told me she had been sick. I am truly gonna miss her riding down Fresno hollowing out the window with that Big Cheesey Smile! She would stop by the house from time to time checking on "Tasha". Sonia was such Beautiful, Big Hearted person so full of life. But our Heavenly Father needed her home with Him. If there is anything we (The Caldwell's) can do, please give us a call. My prayer is that the Lord strengthen your family and give you His peace & comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Love, Natalie,Tasha,KeKe,Lump,Raheem
,Tashae',NuNu,Bubbles,Dayshawn
Ronda Merchant
September 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charles West
September 15, 2009
To The Burris Family,
I remember times when I was truly down it seemed as if Sonya would always come by and talk to me and pick me up. I will miss her coming through the door saying brother-in-law. Whenever I heard Sonya I knew she would lift my spirits and make me laugh. I will miss you greatly.
You’re Brother-In-Law,
Shaunita Edwards
September 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayer go out to the the Burris Family, Soo sorry for your lost.
LaVonne Smith-Brown
September 15, 2009
Sonia, was one of my classmates at William Fleming High School (class of 1982). She was a nice person to be around. She will be missed. May God Bless the Burris family and loved ones at this time of bereavement.
Eugene Smith
September 15, 2009
To my fresno family, my next door neighbors. Mr.and Mrs. Burris , Brah, Boo, Eva, Ce-Ce ,Puddin, and Nik and Tiff. Sonia was my friend, sister, and most importanly my spades partner.She will be grealy missed , her smile would light up a room. From the family next door 1540 were all praying for you all guys. I love you all. Boo hold that family together.
Shantel Burris
September 14, 2009
To my grandparents Marvin Sr. and Sally, my cousins Nikki and Tiffany, my mother Eva and siblings Cece, Wendy (Boo) and Marvin Jr. (Bro)., my heartfelt prayers goes out to you and the rest of our family. Na-Na (Sonia) fought a long and tough battle until she didn't have it in her to fight any longer and now the lord has called her home to a place where she doesn't have to put up a fight anymore. My favorite auntie was the best daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt that anybody could ever have, and yes indeed she will be missed so much that words can't even express. Na-Na is at peace now, no more pain, no more suffering, she's happy. My family, as time goes by and we start the healing process we need to realize that tomorrow is promised to none of us. We may have been prepared mentally for Na-na's passing, but emotionally its hitting all of us like a ton of bricks. We need each other, we have to be strong for one another, cause we're all we've got. Continue to pray for peace and strength in our hearts, and when you start to feel down, just know that Sonia is in heaven watching over us, she's smiling down on us in everything that we do. Lets make her proud, that she comes from such a loving family. I love you all and i will continue to pray that God keeps our family strong and i'm asking that all of you do the same. Remember that God puts no more on us than we can bare and we shall overcome. Again I love each and every one you and may God bless you.
Shantel Burris
September 14, 2009
To my grandparents, Marvin Sr. and Sally, my cousins Nikki and Tiffany, My mother Eva and Siblings, Cece, Wendy (Boo) and Marvin Jr. (Bro). My heartfelt prayer goes out to you and the rest of us during this time of grieving. Na-Na (Sonia) was the best daughter, sister, mother/grandmother, auntie in the world, my favorite auntie. She fought long and hard with her family right at her side, until she didn't have it in her to fight anymore. She's not in pain anymore, she's not suffering anymore, she is now at peace. Allthough we were all prepared mentally, emotionally it has hit us all like a ton of bricks. God puts no more on any of us then we can bare. So we as a family have to come together and be strong for one another, oh yes indeed, Na-Na will be truly missed, but just think, she's in heavan watching over each and every one of us. She is smiling down on us and one day we will see her again. My family, I love you all and we are going to get thru this, together, one day at a time. I will continue to pray for strength and peace in our hearts as we start the healing process. Again I love you all.
Lynn Moore
September 14, 2009
To Eva & Family,
I have been away from Roanoke for a long time, but I just wanted to let you know that my prayers are with you and your family.
Finney Family
September 14, 2009
Burris Family, We are sorry to hear of your loss, Sonia was a really great person and she will be missed but never forgotten.
We just want you all to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers...If there is anything we can do we are just a phone call away...
VALENCIA SAMUEL
September 14, 2009
AUNT SALLY AND UNCLE MARVIN AND FAMILY.... SONIA WILL BE TRULY MISSSED....SHE CAN NOW REST IN PEACE...
I WISH YOU ALL PEACE AND LOVE THROUGH THIS HARD TIME.
ALWAYS YOUR NIECE VAL
Phyllis Barlow-Cooper
September 14, 2009
To The Burris Family,Iv"e Known Sonia for many years.we were class mate she is and always will be A wonderful person and she will be missed,may god blessed you"all and keep you
RITA PEOPLES
September 13, 2009
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE WHOLE BURRIS FAMILY. WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS FOR A LONG TIME NOW AND PLENTY OF MORE YEARS TO COME. SONIA IS A GOOD WOMAN AND WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. SHE ALWAYS WELCOMED ME AND MY FAMILY AND I THINK OF HER AS MY AUNT TO, IF ANYONE NEEDS ANYTHING PLEASE CALL ME AND I'LL BE THERE. LOVE RITA, MONTAVIAS, SHAREEF
September 12, 2009
Shantel(Puddin)and family...Sorry for your lost. My heart goes out to you and the family. Love, T-Nita Showalter
sandra morris
September 12, 2009
Sonia, Thank you for being one of the best counsin's I had. I WILL MISS YOUR SMILE AND YOUR LAUGHTER. You face your crisis with dignity and grace. The last Tuesday when I went to see you and you laid on your bed; and I asked you how you was during and you said I"m hanging in here and then you mumble How' Frank? YOU FACE YOUR PROBLEM WITH THE FULL FACE THAT YOU WILL BE ALRIGHT AFTER A WHILE. When you get to heaven tell the rest of the family you see' we all is trying to get better to be there too! I love you your counsin Lilmomma
frank morris
September 12, 2009
Sonia, We love you. Frank,T.J.Aaron,Shae and Tyree
Ms. Janice Grigsby
September 12, 2009
My dearest Nikki and Tiffany, I am so sorry for the passing of your Mother. This is something to deal with because it is Mom. Moma is everything to our children. I ask The Good Lord to Place his Hands on your Heart and Give each of you some comfort. It is hard and take it to the Lord. May your Family and Friends carry you all in Peace. I love you all.
Eva Burris
September 12, 2009
She was one of my wonderful sisters and i love her. Eva
Joe Seminerio
September 12, 2009
Sonia was an awesome mom, grandmom and friend and will be missed greatly by all. I'll personally miss her smile, laugh and our monday morning football conversations. ...This Football Season, just for Sonia, I'm pulling for Sonia's Cowboys to beat my Giants. Cause I know someplace in Heaven, Sonia will be laughing her butt off...
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