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for Marsha Alford
Ricky Lato
October 25, 2006
I had the privilage of meeting Marsha and her family thru sports at St.George. Jake and my son Adam played basketball together and I remember like it was yesterday that I asked my wife at one of the games who was that woman who "always had a smile on her face".That is the way I will always remember Marsha. She had the power of making people put a smile on their face and what a wonderful trait to have.
We will miss you and may God bless you and your family.
Bambi LeBlanc
October 16, 2006
I was so very sorry to hear of the sorrow that has come to your family. . . Know that all of you are in my daily thoughts and prayers. . .Marsha's courage during those challenging months will be entrenched in my heart forever. . . Keep her faith alive!!!
with deepest sympathy, Bambi LeBlanc
Kitty Alford
October 14, 2006
Don. Jake and Elyse
I just wanted you to know what a profound effect Marsha had on all of our family. Her faith and commitment to Jesus and Mary was endless and unselfish. She never faltered in her faith, kept the smile on her face even though her heart was breaking for all of you. She stood strong and showed you that belief in God can get you thru anything (and it did - on her spiritual journey to heaven). Her faith, love and compassion has given you all strength and courage in the saddest time of your lives. I always felt warmed by her ability to stay in conrol.. reach out and touch our and everyone;s lives in the midst of her illness. This was certainly witnessed by the overflow crowd at her funeral. Don, Jake and Elyse Scarlett would be proud.
Cammie Vead
October 13, 2006
Memories of those we love live forever in our hearts.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Cammie
Janice Newton
October 12, 2006
Marsha was always looking out for her single brothers and when Mark and I began dating he took me to Don & Marsha's house for the test. Well, I guess I passed. And little did I know that by becoming a Newton, Marsha would become more of a "sister" instead of a sister-in-law. We saw each other often and shared many experiences but when she was diagnosed with cancer we began a journey that would change my life forever. Through Marsha's illness, as you have read from many others, I began to understand what role the Lord played in my daily life. I would look at Marsha and see how valiantly she was fighting this battle and it made everything that I thought was important seem so menial. Her children are a living testament of what good christian upbringing means and her husband defines the phrase "soul mate". Don, Jake & Elyse, I know you take comfort in knowing that our Lord is looking down on you with Marsha at his side saying, "Good work, my dear and faithful servant". I am proud to have been accepted into this family and I know that God will continue to bless us abundantly.
All my love,
Janice
SUSAN BROUSSARD
October 10, 2006
Don,Jake and Elyse,
I don't know where to begin to tell you how much Marsha meant to me. She has brought so much love and laughter into our family. She always lit up the room when she walked in. She always had nice and loving ways to make you smile. I have so many great memories that will stay with me forever. I feel so blessed to have her as a part of our family. God granted us an additional 2 1/2 years of her life with us that we will always be forever grateful. It was quite a journey to experience with her. I always thought I had strong faith, until Marsha showed us different. She made us look at our faith so much deeper. A type of faith I did not know existed until she got sick. She brought us all closer to God and that has given us so much peace. Marsha was not only my sister in law, but a wonderful friend. She has blessed my brother with years of love and devotion that some people never get to expereince. She has blessed us with two very special children that we love and adore. She has done such a wonderful job as a mother. The love, caring and molding of her two beautiful children into the most sweetest, loving, caring young adults you could ever ask for. Her love and values will live forever through them. I thank her for giving us these two children. Our hearts are broken that she has left this life with us, but I know she is so happy in heaven and we will see her again. I will miss her so much and I know she is shinning above us. Thank you God for Marsha. You have given us a great gift.
Joe F Cannon
October 10, 2006
My sincere condolances.
Madeline Chemino Stine
October 10, 2006
I am very sad to know that Marsha Kay is gone. I was just told and am far, far from home. Distance, however, is not factor when it comes to affairs of the heart and Marsha Kay was such a sweetheart. My most sincere and heart-felt condolences go to the family and friends who lost Marsha. She was a dear, dear girl. My prayers are uttered with thoughts of her and you.
Iris and Van Foster
October 9, 2006
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Newton and Alford families. May the special memories that you have lift you up at this sad time. Our prayers will include Marsha and all her loved ones.
Pete Mayeaux
October 9, 2006
My deepest sympathies to Don and all of Marsha's family. You will be missed. So sorry I was unable to be there today.
Pete Mayeaux, CPA
BHS Class of 1979
Tracy Broussard
October 8, 2006
Don, please know that you and your children will be in my prayers. Marsha was a very special person and I was very lucky to have known her.
Bill & Ruth Albritton
October 8, 2006
With much love and deepest sympathy to the Alford and Newton families. You have a special angel who is now at peace.
Lynn Burns
October 8, 2006
The courage Marsha and her family portrayed through her journey will stay with all of us for years to come. She will be missed.
Ada Napier
October 8, 2006
She was an inspiration to us all! She gave me hope when my mother was diagnosed with kidney cancer two years ago! She was such a wonderful mother---
Al Leal
October 8, 2006
Dear Don, Jake , and Elyse-
The infectious joy of Marsha shall be in our memory forever. She was so special. We share your pain of loss and send our condolences at this time. We feel blessed to have shared so many beautiful moments with all of you. Our prayers are with you. Love The Leals
JANIS & GEORGE LEMOINE
October 8, 2006
OUR DEEPEST LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO THE ALFORD FAMILY ! !
JANIS & GEORGE LEMOINE
Carliss Washington
October 8, 2006
Marsha's family and friends were blessed with the presence of an Earth Angel. Talk about a spirit-filled young lady! She and I were on the same cheerleading squad at BHS. I had not seen her since then but thought of her each time I passed her childhood home. Marsha was that kind of person - once you met her, you could never forget her. My memories of her certainly echo the sentiments of her "infectious personality and smile that would light a room". Her genuine love and care for everyone she encountered radiated from her heart through her smile. She had a way of making everything seem hopeful and "all right". She made me realize that we are a part of something greater than ourselves. Marsha was truly one of God's gifts to this world.
Mitzi LeBlanc
October 7, 2006
As christians we believe that Jesus was the same yesterday, today, and forever. This is how I knew Marsha to be in our friendship.Marsha was the same before and after she was diagnosed with cancer, and was the same until her life with Christ. She was always loving, kind, thoughtful, and maintained strenghth through the worst of circumstances.
As Christians we believe that Jesus always thought of others before himself. This is how I knew Marsha to be in our friendship. I remember Marsha from time to time would call me and say," Hey Mitz, it's Marsha, hey, I've been thinking about you so much lately and I was wondering, how you were doing?" I would pull the phone away from my ear and look at the phone amazed, and say, "Hey Marsha, shouldn't I be asking you that question?" She would laugh and say," No, really, I'm doing fine, now ,how are you?"
When we first begged for Marsha's life, I believe God granted us 21/2 more years with her, not for us to pray for Marsha, as much as it was for her life to touch so many of our lives. Lord ,thank you for answering our prayers and granting us the time we had with her.
Marsha loved to laugh and she loved to touch people.I will miss her touch on my arm and shoulder when she told me a story. I will miss her contagious laughter and her beautiful smile. I know so many of you will miss this too! Only when it was physically out of her control did Marsha stop touching us.
One last story I will share with you. When our boys were sophomores at Catholic High,(before she was diagnosed), they tried out for the golf team together. They played golf together everday back then. Jake made the golf team and Marcus didn't. Marsha came over the next day, because, I was hurting for Marcus and she was hurting for me. She shared with me that day, how sometimes she wondered what might happen because her life, to this point, had been so wonderful. She had a wonderful husband and two wonderful children, she felt so blessed. Yet she wondered, if something were to happen could I handle "it". God knew Marsha could handle "it" and used her life to reach so many of us left behind. Marsha, thank you for caring about me and please pray for all of us, until we meet again.
Walking with Marsha as a friend, was like walking with Jesus.
Friends Forever in Christ,
Mitzi
Dianne Pearson
October 7, 2006
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Marsha was a special friend and neighbor. She always had a smile and a positive outlook. She beamed with faith and courage. I think we all learned something from her. We loved her and will miss her.
Sherry Gautreau
October 7, 2006
When I was diagnosed with cancer in December, Marsha came and drove me to see Sister Dulce. She gave me a Mother Mary pillow that I still sleep with at night, it brings me comfort. Marsha was that type of person, good and caring and unselfish. She still took the time to think of others even when she herself was not feeling well. She was, and is a light. I know that her spirit is alive and well in heaven, shinning even more brightly than it did down here.She is not gone, rather moved on to a place where there is no pain, only love. She will be greatly missed here, but I know we will see her again. To her family, I offer my prayers.
Theresa Meyers
October 7, 2006
Thinking of Marsha, brings thoughts of how great she loved others in every aspect of the word. She is a legion. Her goodness will always be remembered and treasured. She has seen Jesus' miraculous works through countless souls who believe that you must take your challenges to the Lord in prayer. Marsha increased many on their path of faith. She always brought Jesus' grace and mercy to many individuals through her sincerity. She gave all of her fears to the Lord. She remained strong and couragous through her battle with cancer. To Marsha's family and friends, my love to all of you with a sincere heart. For our source of strenght is Christ the Lord. Marsha, our angel lives with her Heavenly Father now. Dearest Marsha, be with us always. We all know that when we call, she will be right there for us. Jesus is greater than our fears. Love in faith through Christ, Theresa Meyers
Sherry Gautreau
October 7, 2006
When I was diagnosed with Cancer in December, Marsha was one of the first people to come to my side. She picked me up,drove me to see Sister Dulce and gave me a very special Mother Mary pillow, that I still sleep with. She was a very special, giving lady who indeed brighten up every room she was in. There is one more star shinning in heaven right now, a very bright, energetic star. My prayers are with her family...sherry
Julie deGeneres
October 7, 2006
Marsha was one of the most warm, kind and genuine people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is one of those people who never met a stranger. She always had a smile on her face. We spent a lot of time together in our early 20's having so much fun and I have so many, many fond memories of her as well as Don. My deepest sympathies to you and all of your family. May God's grace and peace comfort you as we will all remember her forever. Julie deGeneres
Duane Armand
October 7, 2006
Marsha was always an inspiration to me. Just wanted to let the family know how special she was.
With deepest sympathy, "Duddy"
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