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for Elaine Bland
Claudette Alexander
February 11, 2010
Well my friend it has been 30 days since you left my life. I am so empty without you. I wish you were here, but I know that God needed you more. I know you didn't want me to go crazy and I haven't. I will see you again.
Your best friend
Lorraine Hargett
January 21, 2010
Our Sweet, Beautiful, kind Elaine we have all missed you when you and your family moved away from 151st. When I received this message that you have passed away all I could think about was how beautiful your were and now I am sadden that you are no longer here. My family and I the Hargett's would like to send our thoughts and prayer at this time of sorrow to your family. We will always have you within our heat's
Lorraine Hargett
January 20, 2010
My deepest condoliances to the entire family. I was so sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. May she forever rest in peace and may her family keep those warm memories of her close to your hearts and minds.
God Bless,
Dennis Williams - "506 W. 151" NY, NY
Elsenna Jordan
January 18, 2010
Traci, Lamont and Steve,
There is no greater love than that of a mother and her children. Continue to hold each other up but, most of all, keep God in the forefront. He will guide you through. And, rest assured, she'll be looking down on you...
Please know that understanding and my condolences go with you always!
With deepest sympathy,
Ms. Elsenna
Kimberly Alexander
January 17, 2010
Elaine...
You have always been like a second mother to me. You taught me how to dress. You told me how to be a lady. You taught me how to cook. I remember your collard greens, you got me hooked on fried plantains with the sugar on top, and also your most famous Milky Way Cake. But the most important thing was that you was always there for me when I needed you. I can talk to you and tell you whats wrong and always told me to practice what I preach. You were loving, caring, had a wonderful sense of humor, and talented. I wanted to be like you. You knew how to do everything. Especially when it came to decorating. I am truly going to miss you. I kept it cool cause I just hoped and prayed there was a solution for you to help you stay with us. I held back my tears cause I didn't want to see you down. But I had to let go and let God. I just hated to see you in so much pain because growing up I really don't ever remember you being sick. You was like Super Woman lol. But I promise you from the bottom of my heart that i will never forget you or let Gabrielle forget you. And I still remember what you told me Christmas Eve. I promised you that I am going to go back to school and better my life for me and Gabby. And also going to start her college fund. I made a promise to you and i am going to keep it. And another thing you told me was to leave them men alone that don't have anything. And I must say I am. I met someone special. I wish you was here still so you could have met him. And I also wanna make another promise to you Elaine to be there more in the grandkids lives so Gabby will know them more.
I want you to know how lucky I feel
to have a Godmother like you. Someone
who always loves me no matter what I do.
When I think of you I count my blessings, and thank the Lord above,
that I have you for my Godmother,
because Godmothers are chosen with love
I will always love you Elaine
Love Your Goddaughter
Mary Swann
January 17, 2010
So sad to hear of the passing of one of my old friends. We all grew up on 151st Street in New York and I only have great memories of those times.The parties,the birth of our children and the late nights on the stoop in the summer.We laughed and cried together. My heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family. Love you all
Mary Swann, NYC
January 17, 2010
So sad to hear of the passing of one of my old friends. We all grew up on 151 Street in New York and I only have great memories of those times.My heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family. Love you all
Mary Swann, NYC
Marjorie Wilson
January 17, 2010
You have my prayers always. Makes you think back to to the old days. Elaine you were like a big sister to us all. Much love to the Bell and Bland family. She will always be remembered. Love Margie, NYC
Jeanette Harmon
January 17, 2010
To the
Bell and
Bland Family , my heart reach out to you all at this time of great sorrow. I grew up with Elaine and her brothers and sister. My soul felt the absents of a family member. She was greatly loved and respected by me.May God heal your pain. LOVE YOU Always Jeanette Harmon New York City 151street Peace
Claudette Alexander
January 15, 2010
Elaine, I know you told me to be brave and not to cry, but what am I to do now that you have gone. I have reached for the phone all week to call you so I can just hear your voice. You were my rock, my sister and most of all my best friend. I will always be here for your children, grandchildren and Lysette. You were the one person that knew me more than I knew myself. Tell my Dad hi for me and also know that you will be greatly missed. Thanks for helping me grow up and most of all thank you for giving me the priviledge of having you in my life. I will love you forever. I am so glad that I got the chance to say goodbye to you.
Your Best Friend Forever
January 15, 2010
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this time of Loss. I hope it comforts you all to know that she Loved her family. She often spoke about the love for her children and her Dear friend Claudette. She wanted both her Son n Law and Daughter n Law to know you both were like her own Children and how much she loved you both. I will miss her smile and voice but her memories will live on in my heart forever. With Love!
Patricia Jenkins Rockledge
January 15, 2010
We will miss you Elaine( mommie.) You have touched our hearts in a special way. We will always remember you. You are greatly missed Diane, Kevin, Michael, & Mandi
Larry & Laura Brown
January 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rachelle Alonso Parker
January 15, 2010
We have lost a beautiful and loving friend. Elaine made this world a better place with her wit and humor. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts at this difficult time.
Shirley Hall
January 14, 2010
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leigh Ann Porterfield
January 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. If there is anything we can do for the family please let us know. I know she will be greatly missed but she will always be with you in your heart and by memories. Love you all,
Leigh Ann,Chris,Hunter,Savannah,
Madison & Aunt Alice....
Mary PfefferC
January 14, 2010
Elaine Bland always put her children and grandchildren first in her life. She loved everyone, that came in her life with no reservations. She always gave encouragement and a smile to everybody. Her life was blessed by her belief that there was something good in everyone.
David Pfeffer
January 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We wish we could be there. David and Gwen pfeffer
Allen & Audrey Hall
January 14, 2010
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Losing someone you love is unbearably hard... words just cannot express the empathy that goes out to you during this time. You have a special, sweet angel in heaven watching over you.
~And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with Me that you also may be where I am.~ John 14:3
We love you.
Allen, Audrey, Autumn & Nolan
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