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for Ikia Goodman
Okini Reid
October 3, 2007
To Ms. Goodman and Nikki:
I dont know where to start........I know how much she meant to the both of you. I dont know how to put in words how this loss has effected the both of you, but know that she is OK. She was always full of life and never let herself get down on anything. She was and always will be loved and missed by all. I miss her dearly. And yet when I look at the skies, I know she is still dancing, smiling and looking down on all of us that she had in her life to say she is ok. She may be gone on Earth, but lives within all of us that ever had contact with her. She will be missed.....but her memories are carried on like a slide show from all of our hearts. She is ok. And GOD will see to that. I loved her, and I miss her.......Peace be to all
susan pugh
September 29, 2007
The Goodman Family,,
My deepest sympathy in this terrible time in your life. I will keep Ikia in my pryers and will light a candle at the church for Ikia. I am a close friend of Mary (dena) Russell. may you and your family find the strenght in eachother in this very dark time in your life. please know that i will keep all of you in my prayers that you all may find at light at the end of this dark road you our all travling right now.
With Love,
Susan Pugh
Kirsten Ellis
September 28, 2007
May God grant mercy, peace, uderstanding in your time of loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
KaTrina Veney (Russell)
September 28, 2007
Linda, Aunt Anne, and Nikki you guys are in my prayers, It is truly heart breaking. Please know if there is anything I can do please let me know.
Kerry Bussell
September 28, 2007
With much love and condolences. Things can only get better. I will continue to pray for you and the family. She is in a better place.
Kerry Bussell
Shaunte Richardson
September 28, 2007
Belinda, you and your family are in my prayer as well as my heart. May God Bless you and your family in this time of need.
D. Manuel
September 28, 2007
To the Goodman Family,
I didn't know you but I read about this lovely young lady. I was so proud to read about such a positive spirit. What a beautiful praise dancer the Lord now has! May God comfort you all in your time of sorrow.
Aline Goodman
September 28, 2007
Linda and Nikki, you are in my prayers!
Candy
Donna Stith
September 28, 2007
Belinda:
You are truly in my prayers. May God bless you and your family.
Kelly McQueen
September 28, 2007
Ikia, I only knew you for a short time. But because you left an imprint on me, I was able to remember you when I heard of the news. You were a very intelligent and well spoken person. I enjoyed our little chats at Circuit City, and I will continue to pray for your family and friends
Cearolyn Seward
September 27, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Concerned Citizen
September 27, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss, I do not know the family, but I am so deeply saddened by the way your Angel was taken away, may God bless you all, today, tomorrow, always.
T.B.
Henrico County
Valerie Draughn
September 27, 2007
To Belinda and Family,
I look at the picture of Ikia and I still find myself saying "No". Ikia was the secretary of our Kinship Connection Group at MAABC and we will miss her laughter and jovial comebacks. I remember she called Jesus "My Lord." May God's angels of comfort and strength abound with you as you do what must be done at a time like this and as you go forward in the days ahead. Please do not weep as those who have no hope. We will see Ikia again when we are called up to meet our Lord and Savior in the sky.
Lovingly,
Mr. Gilbert and
Ms. Valerie
Deaconess Wayland H. Clark & Family, M.A.A.B.C.
September 27, 2007
Belinda, Niki and family:
We are Sons & Daughters, Brothers & Sisters all, joined together in this time of tragedy. We mourn, cry, and rejoice together as we hold on to each other and our faith in God's Word that, " weeping may endure for the night but joy will come in the morning."
We are assured that as untimely as we may feel it to be, Ikia has gone home to receive her reward.
Be comforted in knowing that because she received Jesus Christ as her Saviour, her soul is resting in His everloving arms, safe and secure forever.
We pray God's comfort, strength, love, power and peace be with you as we continue this journey of life hand in hand, arm in arm with each other and our Lord.
Love you,
tameka williams
September 27, 2007
To the Goodman family i am sorry for your loss.I have lost a child and i understand your pain. Let her memory shine through you every day. God blessed this earth with her presence.
Robin Walston
September 27, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. May God give you whatever it is that you stand in need of. Remember God picks beautiful flowers to place in his garden, Kia is now one of those lovely flowers sparkling and dancing in His garden.
Gloria Washington
September 27, 2007
To The Goodman Family,I Didnt Know Your Daughter,And I Want Say I Lost My Baby brother The Same Way 3Years Ago.May God Be With You And Your Family During This Time Of Breavement. Ikia RIP. Another Concern Citizen Of Richmond, Va.
L. Lee
September 27, 2007
Words of sorrow for your lovely young daughter aren't enough. I don't know your daughter, but read about her in the newspaper, what a REMARKABLE young woman. There are never answers to the "why" when something like this happens, but know I'm praying for Ikia's family and know she is with the Lord. She will always live thru her family and in their hearts.
Cathy Mitchell
September 27, 2007
Goodman Family, I did not have the honor of knowing your beautiful daughter, Ikia. Please keep your precious memories of her close at hand for they will give you great comfort. It does give a sense of great joy to know that Ikia knew Jesus even though her passing was so soon.
God Bless You!
Deborah Earley & Chuck Brown
September 27, 2007
To the Goodman family,I did not know your daugther but I just want to say may God continue to wrap his arms around you and your family and give your comfort and peace during this time of breavement.
Concerned Citizen
September 27, 2007
May Ikia rest in peace. God bless the family and friends
Jasmine W
September 27, 2007
Ikia was the greatest person to be around, she was happy and funny.
~I'ma miss you~
Barbara J
September 27, 2007
I didnt know your daughter or your family.But i saw what happen to her on the news and im truely sorry,no word can express how you are feeling right now. my prays goes out to you and you family.Just remember to keep god first and he will make away for the pain and the void you are feeling right now.
a very concern richmonder
September 27, 2007
As this could have been anyone of us. I dont know the family nor your love one, but as a concerned richmonder, I do pray for you and the family. May your love one continue to praise dance in the sky.
Eugene and Susan Meece
September 27, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. We didn't know your beautiful daughter. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers
Concerned Citizen
September 27, 2007
May God keep you and your family, may he provide the comfort and strength you will need to get through the days ahead. Remember Psalms 121 and Look to the hills from which cometh your help, your help cometh from the Lord.
God Bless you and your family.
K'tia
September 27, 2007
I didn't know your daughter, sister, neice, cousin, and friend. But I'm sure that she was a beautiful young lady with a wonderful spirit, and my heart certainly goes out to you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that she is resting in the arms of Our Lord and Savior. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
Jasmin Dodson; George Wythe Graduate 2000
September 27, 2007
I went to school (George Wythe) with Ikia, she always stood out from the rest. When I heard of her tragedy, my heart went out to her family. I was soon calmed after I heard the title given to her "Neighborhood Christian" My heart was filled with joy, knowing God takes good care of his own—We may not understand why, but God knows when we are ready. Although this is a tragedy, it is a blessing because her relationship with God was a witness to draw people closer to "Him". God Bless the family who are in mourning, but know that God has her safe in HIS arms. God Bless you and I send my condolences.
another concerned citizen
September 27, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss! I may not know you but my thoughts, prayers and heart go out to you! May God's loving embrace wash away your pain!
THE STAFF AT SOUTHWOOD
September 27, 2007
To the Goodman family, the staff at The Communities at Southwood would like to say how vey sorry we are for the lose of your daughter. May the Lord be your strength in this time of need.
CONCERNED PARENT
September 27, 2007
I DIDN'T KNOW YOUR DAUGHTER BUT I SAW WHAT HAPPEN ON THE NEWS AND THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT CAN EXPRESS MY SORROWS, I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
DENIECE COLEMAN
September 27, 2007
WE ARE NEVER PREPARED FOR THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE, BUT GOD IS ALWAYS PREPARED TO HELP US THROUGH THAT LOSS.MAY HIS PRESENCE BEGIN THE HEALING IN YOUR HEART & SOUL,AND MAY HIS LOVE LIFT YOU , HOLD YOU CLOSE AND GIVE YOU PEACE.
FORMER CLASSMATE(GEORGE WYTHE HIGH C/0 "2000")
Deborah Hillis
September 27, 2007
Belinda and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Nikki and your family during this troubled time. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Kendra Goode
September 27, 2007
Belinda,
I am very saddened to hear about Ikia.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time of loss.
DaVonne Davis
September 27, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. This hit me as a shock when I found out. I had just seen Kia in the store and hugged her and conversated with her and she looked at the kids and was like "wow they have grown so much", she smiled her smile and was like time is flying ....girl you getting up there! I had the joy of meeting Kia when she first moved to Virginia. Kia was part of my family, I saw her go to the prom, graduate from high school go to the navy and become a young woman. I have memories of laughing, crying and just hanging out and having fun. Words cannot express the sorrow that I feel right now, life is so precious, and to be taken away so soon as she still had so much to do hurts even more.But I know that god has a wonderful garden in heavan and he has picked one of his best. The past 8 1/2 years that god blessed me to have with Kia I thank him for. Kia is gone but not forgotten, for a short while we will be apart but her memory will live forever in our minds and in our hearts. We love you Kia! Love DaVonne and kids!
Deborah Gaddy
September 27, 2007
To The Goodman's Family
May you find comfort in God. My prayers are with you and one day God will mend your fragile and broken heart. Continue to trust him.
We Love YOU
Melvin & Mama D
A Concerned Citizen
September 27, 2007
As a mother, I cannot even imagine the pain that you must be feeling and will probably feel for the rest of your life. The passing of your beautiful daughter will be a void that will never be filled again. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you, your daughter and other family members. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
concerned parent
September 27, 2007
I did not know your daughter but I saw what happend on the news. My prayers are with you and your family.
Tracie Fitzgerald
September 27, 2007
Belinda and Niki,
I will continue to pray for you both and the rest of the Goodman family. May God's love, peace and grace be with you both during this difficult time.
Angela Bailey
September 27, 2007
To Belinda & Family,
Words can not express what you must be going through right now, just know that your Angel is with her maker now, He saw her and he said "child your work is done on this earth come and be with me". Ikea is smiling down on you'll and she is saying mama I'm fine, she was such a beautiful child. GOD only take the best. So trust in the Lord with all thine heart and be strong, I know its gonna be hard but GOD will grant you comfort in your time of beavrement. May GOD bless you and the family and I will continue to pray for your comfort. If you need anything don't hesitate to call me.
Angela Bailey
Co-worker Landamerica
Tracie Fitzgerald
September 27, 2007
Belinda and Niki
I will keep you both in my prayers. May God's love, peace and grace be your strength during this difficult time.
Michelle Massenburg-Stewart
September 27, 2007
Belinda
Also known as "MA", to me when I lived upstairs above you'll(1520 Clarkson Rd). I LOVE you'll and are always thinking of you. My "sis", your baby, is gone but will NEVER be forgotten. Mama Belinda don't be discouraged, take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you and may your hearts(Nikki,MA, and family) soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
My heart goes out to you'll and my "sis" as she watches over us all.....I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU DEEPLY KIA......
WITH MUCH LOVE,
MICHELLE STEWART
Ethel Condron
September 27, 2007
Belinda, Nakita and family,
I am so saddened by the tragedy of Ikia's passing. Please know that you and all of your family are in my prayers. I pray that God will give you the strength to endure the coming days. The memories that you have of your beautiful daugher and sister will live on with you forever.
Stephanie Tillman
September 27, 2007
To Belinda and Family,
Words can't express my sincere sympathy to you and your family during this time. We may not understand why things happen as they do but just trust that God will bring you through this experience. Trust God and Lean Not to Thine Own Understanding. You have 25 years of good memories that you can hold on to forever.
God Bless you and know that we are praying for you and your family.
Your co-worker,
Deon Saunders
September 26, 2007
Belinda
Words can not express what you may be feeling right now. We want you to know that we love you and are here for you. Find peace in knowing that your baby is resting in GOD's arms now.
Deon and the Girls
From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home
September 27, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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