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for Mina Brees
Bill Telford
November 19, 2018
You are still missed Mina. I love you Baby Girl.
Bill Telford
September 26, 2018
She was terrific.
Chantal McCabe
August 9, 2018
Still missing you, Mina. Think of you with love, often. Continued condolences to your family and friends.
Tournament SportsFoundation
July 1, 2018
GOD bless a life that raised a legacy leading family.
Thomas Baker
January 2, 2018
Praying for your eternal peace and rest with The Lord and for your beloved family's peace. May God comfort you and all who loved you.
Kristy Townsend
November 20, 2016
Mina may you rest in peace. You left us a piece of history here on earth , your son Drew Brees, a legend. #1 Fan
Bill Telford
January 9, 2014
I miss you Mina.
Bill T.
Freer High School Class of '67
Nikki
September 28, 2013
Even years later, the loss of a mother never gets easier, you learn to cope and endure. I hope you all find the peace and comfort God offers.
Matthew Nemo Tran
August 9, 2012
Dear Drew Breezy an family,we sorry for ur mothers death.we just found out.Hope you doing better.It will get better in time.we thank you for being a New Orleanlian an most of all a SAINT!! We hope You stay here in your (home) New Orleans!!!where you always welcome!!!
kim king
August 9, 2012
Ms Brees,Thanks for having a fantastic son.We love an appreciate him here in New Orleans.He is an insperation to me, my family an my whole city of New Orleans.We Love him dearly.#1 Fan in the world!!!
Christopher S.
August 7, 2012
Another year has gone by, but I remember you still!
Doug King
June 28, 2012
Ms. Mina, Thanks so much for giving me an New Orleans Drew Brees we Love Him an hope he stays with us here in New Orleans. He is so great and an insperation to so many people here in New Orleans and everywhere in the world!! Thank you again!!! (Doug king ) Drew Brees # 1 fan. May you rest in peace.
April 5, 2012
dear family, i am so sorry for your loss. i just lost my father buster brees on march 1. our sorrow is shared with you deeply. god bless.
Lauren Hogan
February 11, 2012
Dear Drew Brees & Family,
I learned about your mothers situation after I completed your auto-biography "Coming Back STRONGER". My heart aches for the pain you have had to go through on and off the field. I'm sure the warm, cheerful smiles of your wife and two boys have helped you through this tough time. Continue to do what you do best! God Bless WHO DAT nation, from a devoted Packer fan, I love you Drew! Amen, Lauren Hogan.
Mike M.
January 19, 2012
Brees family...I learned of your story listening to Drew Bree's autobiography. I admire Ms. Bree's parenting while Drew was in High School facing adversity on his football team of whether to quit or not. It has inspired me in my own experiences....thank you for sharing these stories about Ms. Brees. May she rest in Peace.
Ariella McCullough
January 6, 2012
Ms. Brees. Your son Drew Brees has made history. God bless you and your family.
Ariella Mccullough
November 29, 2011
God bless you. Thank you so very much for giving us Drew Brees. God bless the Brees family.
Remi Mcgee
September 8, 2011
RIP
Elder Gerod Macon
July 8, 2010
To the Brees family,
God is a very present help in the time of trouble. I will pray your strength in the Lord!
February 13, 2010
Ray,I am sorry to learn of your loss..I am a classmate of yours from Brady. Look in your yearbook and maybe you will you will remember me...BILL JACKSON
Carmen Tucker
February 8, 2010
Hello Mina,
You were a light in my life and I want to thank you for being such a fair, compassionate and kind professor. You encouraged me in class and helped to bring out the best in me. Although you are no longer on this earth, your professionalism, compassion and love for your field are in my heart. Thanks for making a difference in my life. I also want to extend my kindest regards to the Brees family. Mina will always have a special place in my heart.
Hedie Blech
February 8, 2010
February 8, 2010
Mina, I know you are looking down from Heaven and bursting with pride after last night's Super Bowl! I remember how we anxiously wondered if Drew would get a scholarship to a major university and how thrilled we were when Purdue came calling. It was wonderful sharing various commuity volunteer activities with you. My heart goes out to your sons and family who are still grieving for the loss of such a special person.
Dianne Loyd GP Class of 73
Dianne Loyd Strong
January 26, 2010
Dear Coach Akins, Mrs Akins, Sue, Marty,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mina. My mom and I were chatting yesterday about the game between New Orleans and Vikings. We were so excited for Drew heading to the Super Bowl! She told me of Mina's passing, I am so sorry. You guys were always a part of my life at Gregory Portland, I will always cherish our times! You will be in my prayers!
Dianne Loyd Strong, GP 73
[email protected]
barbara westmoreland
November 21, 2009
Reid, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful, beautiful, funny mother. You were a good son to her. You understood her so well. I am glad that Mina had gone to visit you and sad that science could not find a cure to address her pain. May she rest in Peace.....Barbara.
Alisa Norris
October 16, 2009
Dear Coach Akins and Family: This is Alisa 'Dickson' Norris writing. I was grieved to hear about the loss of Mina. My mother, Jo, Russ, Greg, Todd and Thad hold you close to our hearts. I would love to hear from you if this reaches you.
Alisa Norris
[email protected]
Marta
October 13, 2009
Dear Mina's family, please accept my deepest sympathy. Prof. Brees was a big person, big human with a big heart for people. Mina...thank you for everything, we will miss You!!!
Michael Dabek
October 12, 2009
My condolences to the whole family of Maria Brees. As her student I knew her very shortly, but I knew she was a wonderful human-being.
I will always remember her advices given to me during the seminary in May 2009.
Karolina Madra
October 12, 2009
As her students in Szczecin, we were abosolutely fascinated with her way of having the lecture, inspiring us and explaining all the things we were asking for. Prof. Brees shown us a new world of possibilities of solving problems that exist outside legal procedures. We shall keep her in our memories forever.
Pasquale Policastro
October 12, 2009
We are very saddened by the departure from this world of Mina, who lectured in our Faculty as a visiting professor. Mina thought with competence, and with a sensitive attitude towards law and the students. We were very honored to receive her, and we we will remember forever her virtues as a lawyer, a teacher, a person.
Pasquale Policastro, PhD. Hab.
University of Szczecin, Faculty of Law, European Master of Law and Policies of European Integration: European Constitutional Law and "Multilevel Constitutionalism" - University coordinator
October 12, 2009
Dear Stump and all Mina's family,
Please accept our deep condolences on Mina's death. She will be always in our hearts and memories as a remarkable woman and precious friend.
Izabela Gawlowicz, Artur Chanaj, Julcia Chanaj,
Szczecin, Poland
Richard Fuller
October 9, 2009
I just learned of Mina's passing today and my heart and condolences go out to her family and friends. Mina and I were classmates in high school and even dated briefly the summer after graduation while attending summer college classes in Corpus Chrisi. My memories are of a bubbly, sweet, and incredibly bright young lady as well as a gifted athlete which obviously runs in the Akins family.
Lada Kanevska
September 14, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of Mina's passing. We will keep our memories on her visits to Ukraine and selfless activity for mediation and facilitation development in the country. In April and May she conducted two events with Kyiv-Mohyla Business School, prepared an article on mediation in Ukraine and gave an interview for one of professional communities...
As it was one of her last interview, you can see it here:
http://improfi.com.ua/single-article/full/maina-briiz-v-moei-praktike.html
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
On behalf of Ukrainain colleagues and mediators,
Mike & Roger Crosswhite
September 9, 2009
We were shocked and saddened to read about Mina's passing. May God be with all the family members. Our prayers are with you. You are all very special to us.
Larry Golightly
August 27, 2009
Reid,
Your friends in Oklahoma want you to know how sorry we were to hear the news about your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Drew.
James Rehanek, Larry Golightly and Tiffany Nation
St John Owasso hospital
Nina Cortell
August 26, 2009
It was our good luck to count Mina as a good friend during her years in Dallas. Her good cheer and love of life and family were her hallmarks, and she will be greatly missed. With heart-felt thoughts to all members of Mina's wonderful family.
August 23, 2009
Drew and Reid,
One of my favorite memories of my time at Saint Andrew's was hanging out with your Mom on our trip to New York. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. God bless you both during this time.
Barton Ballard
Jamie Leshikar
August 21, 2009
Reid,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Chuck Herring
August 20, 2009
Stump, Reid, Marty, and Mina's folks:
My deepest condolences. For me, Mina was a good friend, a wonderful lawyer, and a very special person. She and I practiced law together for several years and we stayed in contact up until her last email to me, the day before her untimely, tragic death. She was a wonderful friend (and a loyal Democrat!), and I enjoyed working with her on many political, social, and community projects. As you know, she had extraordinary and inspiring drive, energy, and discipline. More importantly, as you also know, she had deep compassion and generosity, and would help anyone any time. She made the world a better place. We will miss her very much.
Helene' Saint Fan
August 20, 2009
May God bless you Drew and Reid in this time of sorrow.
Gail Newberry
August 17, 2009
Drew and Reid -
I'm so sorry that we have all lost Mina. She was such an amazing woman, a great Mom, and a friend to all. I have such fine memories of our times together when you were young and playing sports with our boys. She'll always be remembered as a special friend.
Jane & Art Bedrosian
August 17, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Drew, Reid and the entire family. We did enjoy visiting with Mina for many years while we watched the boys play football at Westlake. May the many memories of her help ease the pain of her untimely passing.
Ellen Williamson
August 17, 2009
Drew and Reid, and your families,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Ellen Daniel Williamson
Ella Mae and Adolph Acker
August 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Anne Coyle
August 17, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Damun Gracenin
August 17, 2009
We'll miss Mina around here.
Mina was an American YouthWorks supporter, which means she helped young people who found their way out of poverty and into productive lives and a better community.
August 17, 2009
Please accept our condolences on Mina's death. May God comfort you in this difficult time. It is especially sad to lose a loved one before her time.
Elizabeth Wilson Davis and David Davis-Lakeway TX-formerly from Freer TX
Sandy Sheffield
August 17, 2009
Stump,
I am so sorry to hear of Mina's passing. I remember how warm & friendly she was the first time I met her; a very classy lady! My prayers are with you.
Luther Luera
August 17, 2009
Coach, Mrs.Akins, and Family, My sympathy and condolenses. May His strength be with you during these difficult times.
August 16, 2009
Dear Virginia, Ray, Marty, Sue, Drew, Reid & Families:
We cannot imagine the sorrow you must feel in losing a child. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May your faith and memories sustain you during this difficult time.
George & Patsie Harris
August 16, 2009
Dear Ray and Virginia, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill and Patsy Akins Mickus
Vicki Lincecum Keys
August 15, 2009
May you find peace knowing that Mina is now in God's hands. May God Bless you and your family
Vicki Lincecum Keys
From your time in Freer
brittany shepard
August 14, 2009
To Reid,Stump and Akins Family
Our Hearts are with you!!
mona rountree
August 14, 2009
My sympathies with the AKins Family and Reid Brees!!
Joyce Meyer
August 14, 2009
Mina,
You were a true and good friend to me for many years. There was a time when I was in the middle of a divorce I didn't seek that you cared enough to drag me up when I was so far down I couldn't see straight. Your laugh was contagious; your sense of fun was out of this world. I grieve for Stump; he loves you much. It was truly an honor to have known you, Mina. Forever peace to you, girlfriend.
Carolyn and Geoff Fowler
August 14, 2009
Akins Family,
We were saddened to hear about Mina Ruth's sudden death. Our hearts and condolences go out to you. It was a pleasure to coach Mina in Volleyball at Freer High School in the 60's.
She was such a fierce competitor. May God hold you close and give you comfort.
Patty Kennedy
August 14, 2009
Reid, You're in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Mother's weekends and parents' weekends were always a joy at Baylor and it was a pleasure to get to know your mom. God Bless you and your family.
Verlon & Doris Conradt
August 14, 2009
Coach Akins and Virginia,
We are so sorry to hear about Mina Ruth.
We have pictures of you holding her up in the air on the palm of your hand in front of Brown Chevrolet in Lometa.
We have great love and respect for you.
Love, Verlon & Doris
Conradt
Maria Belinda Flores-Galan
August 14, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jenny Dyal Sanders
August 13, 2009
To the Akins/Brees Family,
News of the loss of Mina came as quite a shock. I worked with her for about 8 years at various law firms. She was able to give me a job when the company I worked for was closing because of bankruptcy. She was a powerful mentor for me in the legal field. Although I chose a different career, I always carry with me the lessons learned from her.
The last time I saw her, she was pounding the pavement in Round Rock while campaigning for the Court of Appeals. Since I had moved to Fort Worth and was only visiting for the weekend, this was a chance meeting and a wonderful one at that. I hope she was able to see how she had shaped my life and I was glad that she got to meet my family. I cannot begin to express the respect I have for her.
Drew & Reid, it was always a pleasure to assist Mina with picking you guys up from school and keeping you entertained at the office if necessary. I think back to those times and a warm smile fills my heart. I am thankful that I was able to be a part of her expansive life.
My warmest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Keller
August 13, 2009
Coach and Mrs.Akins
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mina and I were classmates at GP,and we
lived around the corner on Driftwood Dr.
I remember the fun we all had together.
May God bless the Akins family at this time.
August 13, 2009
Coach and Mrs. Akins,
May God Bless You and wrap you in His arms during this time of sorrow.
Linda Hilliard Little and Sissy Hilliard Hodge
From your time in Freer, TX
Nancy Stirl
August 13, 2009
Virginia, Ray and Family,
I was never so shocked as today when Snooks called and told me about Mina Ruth's death. I was in Austin a few years ago and tried to contact her but I wasn't able to get through to her; it was during her campaign and I'm sure she was quite busy. I will always remember the summers at New Baden; I knew when ya'll got there, I would have someone to play with and hang out with. I will never forget the time Mina Ruth and I were catching crawfish out of the ditch in front of my house; we had a #2 tub about 1/3 full and we went in the house and Marty dumped them all back in. We got so mad at him; I don't know what we were going to do with them ourselves but it really irked us that he dumped them. From reading all the postings on this guest book, she evidently turned out to be a very wonderful person, but then I'm not surprised because she was a wonderful child also. Please know that our prayers are with you and yours.
Love,
Nancy Lou Prichard Stirl
August 13, 2009
Dear Akins Family,
We know that Coach and all the family have given so much to the cities of Portland and Gregory. Please will you accept our deep felt sympathy for the loss of Mina and know that we grieve along with you.
Anonymous
Kathy Thurber
August 13, 2009
Drew and Reid I offer you my prayers and deepest of sympathy. I am saddened to hear of your mon's death. I had worked for her for many years and your mom and both of you were a joy to be around. Your mom will be greatly missed. She was deeply loved by all.
Marilyn Aboussie and Family
August 13, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Mina's family.
"May the soul of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace
And may light perpetual shine upon her."
Brian Willeford
August 13, 2009
Mrs. Akins, Coach, Sue and Marty Akins, my thoughts and prayers are with each one of you and your family during this time of sorrow. May god bless Mina and each one of you during this time of sorrow.
August 12, 2009
Coach, Mrs. Akins, Sue and Marty our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you and Mina's family. The Sabedra Siblings from Gregory, Texas
Debbie (Baucom )Vanecek
August 12, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of the news of Mina's passing.My thoughts and prayers goes out to Sue and the Akins family. I played basketball with Sue at G.P. I know this is a very difficult time and may God reach down and touch each of you with his strength and love during these difficult days.
Irma (Garza) Pinkley
August 12, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dean & Kay Atkinson
August 12, 2009
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Mina. May God be with the Akins and Brees families during this difficult time.
Sharon Nettle (Nixon / Cowley)
August 12, 2009
Coach Akins & Mrs Akins,
I am so sorry for the loss of Mina Ruth. Y'all moved from Freer to Portland & we all loved you while you were in Freer. Mrs Akins was my 8th gr teacher and Coach was my Gen Math teacher in high school. Tho it has been many years, I have fond memories of the Akins Family & it wish to extend my deepest sympathy along with God's Peace during this very difficult time.
Lauretta Loupe
August 12, 2009
My heart felt prayers go out to the family of Mina Brees, a classmate of mine.
Lauretta Watkins
August 12, 2009
Ray and Virginia,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Mina Ruth. I know that words are small at this time, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you in this time of need.
Doris Mircovich, Portland, Texas
Marietta Koester
August 12, 2009
Ray & Virginia & Family,
I am so deeply sorrowed about your loss of Mina. My heart is broken for you. You are all in my prayers & thoughts.
Tricia Kim
August 11, 2009
I worked with Mina at the UT Law School. She was very kind and encouraging to me. I will never forget the effort she put into contacting college football coaches the summer after Drew graduated from high school. She was so proud of her sons and took a lot pleasure in supporting their endeavors.
Carl&Elaine Martin
August 11, 2009
Dear Stump, Mina's family and friends...
We cannot convey how saddened and shocked we have been by the news of Mina's passing. On our patio, just the weekend before, we discussed her experiences in the Ukraine and were enthralled by her stories, and hoped to possibly join her back in the Ukraine at some future date. The news of her death... our hearts are broken... and we will forever celebrate her life.
Mary Ryan
August 11, 2009
I was proud to have known you. You will be missed.
Love, Mary Ryan
Debra Priorie
August 11, 2009
A beautiful, kind and gracious person, Mina will be missed by so many. My sympathies to her family and loved ones.
Karen & Aubree Bauer
August 11, 2009
Dear Virginia and Ray,
We were saddened to hear about Mina Ruth. May God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Karen and Aubree Bauer, San Antonio,Tx.
August 11, 2009
Dear Stump:
Our hearts are broken by this terrible news. Mina was such a bright and energetic person. We are sure that those students of her recent Fulbright Scholar experience in Kiev, Ukraine who were looking forward to your possible return next Spring will be saddened by her loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Ed and Bernis Hecht (Corpus Christi, Tx)
Ed & Bernis Hecht
August 11, 2009
Dear Stump:
Our hearts are broken by this terrible news. Mina was such a bright and energetic person. We are sure that those students of her recent Fulbright Scholar experience in Kiev, Ukraine who were looking forward to your possible return next Spring will be saddened by her loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Ed and Bernis Hecht (Corpus Christi, Tx)
Charlotte Bennett
August 11, 2009
My dearest Mina,
Oh how I will miss you. You were a true inspiration and you were always there for me when my son was so very ill. I will always cherish the moments we had together and I thank you for always being there.
Love,
Charlotte
Sandra Lynn
August 11, 2009
My condolences to the Akins family. Ray and Virginia thank you for giving us a beautiful lady as a friend to all who knew Mina. Your family is in my prayers.
Barbara Miller
August 11, 2009
My son, Lasater, woke me Saturday, sobbing, with the terrible news. She was one of his Westlake moms; team cheerleader; mother of his dear friend, Reid, whom he's known since 5; and later his friend and boss while he volunteered for 8 months for her campaign. Thank you, Mina, for all the loving gifts of guidance and love shown to Lasater over so many years. I will miss our planned lunch together but carry you in my heart.
August 11, 2009
DEAR RAY & VIRGINIA,
DOLORES &I REALIZE THIS IS A VERY SAD
TIME BUT REMEMBER MINA HAS NOT LEFT AS
SHE IS IN YOUR HEARTS AND WILL REMAIN
AND ALL HER FRIENDS. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU, MARTY, LAURA SUE AND ALL OTHER
FAMILY MEMBERS/
IN DEEPEST SYMPATHY, YOU WILLREMAIN
IN OUR PRAYERS.
CLYDE & DOLORES - SAN ANTONIO,TX
Sue Rhoades
August 10, 2009
Dear Marty and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy. I only met Mina once but she was so sweet. Please know that I will be praying for you and Mrs. Bree's family.
Sincerely, Sue Rhoades
Betty Merwin
August 10, 2009
We are terribly saddened to learn of Mina's death. So many times over the years we have laughed and enjoyed the many memories we had with Reid, Drew, Mina and Chip as the boys were friends from preschool on in Dallas with our son, Hollis...lots of spend-the-nights, birthday parties, riding in the convertible, etc. I treasure the last communication with Mina just a few years back when we caught up with one another and the kids.
We are thinking of each of you.
Margaret (Summer) Clinton
August 10, 2009
Coach Akins
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I was saddened to hear of Mina's passing. Please extend my deepest sympathy to your family.
August 10, 2009
What a tradedy! We will miss Mina and hour sympathies go out to both Stump as well as her two sons, her brother Marty, and her entire family. The tread mill at Westwood will last a lot longer now that Mina isn't there to wear it out. J. David and Judy Holmes, Austin, Texas
Cathy Tabor
August 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers and with the family and many friends of Mina. What a shock to hear the sad news. My hope is that all of the good is remembered over the other raised in the recent past.
I offer the words of others now, for comfort and insight, as mine seem to fall short at a time like this:
"Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die."
mary elizabeth frye - 1932
"Following that dream"
Nicki Tyler
August 10, 2009
Nicki Tyler
August 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mina's family, and especially with Stump, her loving husband, and unsung hero. Mina had many crosses to bear, but she always took the high road and always brought such light and joy to those around her. Stump was her guardian on this earth, protecting her and keeping her laughing with his fabulous sense of humor. She was a loving mother, a giving wife, a nurturing friend, and an outstanding professional in her field of law.
Like many others who she shared her travel email and photos with, I felt I was there with her. The common theme in her travel pictures appeared to be "living a dream". Hopefully Stump will get in touch with her many students, young lawyers, and multiple new friends in Russia as they admired and respected the wonderful time she gave them mentoring and teaching them the Alternative Dispute Resolution process.
New Years will not be the same without our three-couple tradition, but we will continue to toast and roast Mina and her memory.
Mina, Linda, and I were planning a trip to France next year, but providing we still go, Linda and I will carry her in our hearts there and wherever, always. See you in Heaven, my dear friend, but hopefully not anytime too soon. Hugs, Nicki
Jeff Lightfoot
August 10, 2009
Marty and Pam,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mina. Though my few times with her were limited to casual social encounters in Austin in the 70s, she was always very sweet to me and interested in my life. I had great respect for her. You and all of your family are in my and Tisha’s prayers.
Bill Telford
August 10, 2009
Mina lived in Freer where her father coached and mother taught school from 1960 to 1964. Her mother was my English teacher in the 6th and 7th grade. I knew Mina well even though I was one year ahead. She was a great outgoing person and a great classmate and friend. The family is outstanding and my sympathy to them. The last I saw Mina in person was in 1968 when a friend of mine stopped to visit Mina and her family a few hours. We had a great visit even though her driving made us nervous. :) She was to leave for college soon. This last visit is how I remember her before she was to go to college. I did email her in 2006 wishing her well in her campaign and I got a nice email from her and she did remember me.
God Bless you Mina. We love you and your family. We lost you too soon.
Robin & Tina Akins
August 10, 2009
We would like to send our love and prayers to Mina's family. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. We are so glad we got to go to Uncle Rays and Aunt Virginia's 60th wedding anniversary and Akins reunion July 25th. And so happy to have seen Mina and everyone there. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers thru this most difficult time. God Bless you all.
Love Always
Marty James
August 10, 2009
One week ago today my arms were around Mina welcoming her home. My e-mail box is full of pictures of her trip overseas. She was my friend and tennis sparring partner. My last image of Mina was her laughing and smiling at me. It will stay with me always. My thoughts and prayers to her family. Love, Marty James
Rose Marie Harbison
August 10, 2009
To Mina's family,
Your mother was such a wonderful person. I knew her for over 20 years and will always remember her sweet smile and wonderful personality.
She will be missed.
Tara Akins
August 10, 2009
Aunt Mina, I love you. You were a wonderful mother, sister, daughter, wife, and aunt. You were also a dear friend. Rest in Peace as you will be missed.
Angelique Goodnough
August 10, 2009
Mina represented me a few years ago and she showed great compassion as well as consumate professionalism at a time when I was really low. That is the mark of a great person. I will always count her as a true blessing in my life. My prayers to all who mourn her passing.
Adele Buntin
August 10, 2009
I was a paralegal at the Dallas law firm where Mina practiced early in her career. I played racquetball with Mina on a couple of occasions and was totally dominated, of course, as Mina was very athletic and competitive :)! I also had the privilege of visiting her and Chip's home when Drew was a toddler and Reid a newborn. It was clear that Mina was bright and a go-getter, but she was also a kind and sincere person who took the time to notice and encourage me. My heart goes out to her family.
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Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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