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Joyce Moseley
July 1, 2007
Midge, Charlie, Rick, and Chip,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I can only imagine what you must feel like.
My memories of Missy are of long ago when the kids were small and played together living right behind each other was great, we had great times with our camping expeditions, and of course all the things that go with growing up.
It has been 30 years next year since we moved from Hidalgo but the fond memories are there along with the bad times.
I will remember you all in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Joyce
Allan Richardson
July 1, 2007
Midge, Rick and Chip,
Was so sorry to here about Missy. I can't imagine the loss. I am sorry I was not able to attend. We have been back in Texas just over a year now. Take care.
LISA RICHARDSON
July 1, 2007
DEAR MIDGE,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MISSY. MY MOM CALLED TODAY AND HAD TALKED TO HER FRIEND LUCILLE.I MET MISSY WHWN I WAS ABOUT 4 YEARS OLD AND WE LOST CONTACT WHEN WE MOVED TO TEXAS IN 1978. WE WERE CHILDHOOD FRIENDS. I HAVE PHOTOS OF US ON THE BEACH AT NAGS HEAD WHEN WE WERE KIDS AND PHOTOS AT MY BIRTHDAY PARTY IN 1966 AND 1967. I WILL TRY TO DOWNLOAD THEM.WE HAD FUN AS KIDS AND OUR BACK GATE JOINED YOURS. I REMEMBER THE PET RACOON, THE THE BASSET HOUND THAT GOT THE FISH HOOK STUCK IN HIS MOUTH AND PLAYING TETHER BALL IN YOUR BACK YARD. YOU MOVED TO POQUOSON TO THE HOUSE RIGHT ON THE WATER AND WE WOULD GO CRABBING. I HOPE SHE DID NOT SUFFER AND FEEL BAD FOR LOSING CONTACT.
ALL MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU,
LISA RICHARDSON (SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS)
George Richardson
June 30, 2007
Dear Midge , Rick & Chip ,
So very sorry to hear about Missy .
It was a real shock for me .
Lesley called and told me from Texas - -her mother had told her .
A friend had called Joyce and told her -- so in a round about way - -I found out .
Living here - -I missed it .
Again , my heart goes out to all of you .
Cecilia Newton
June 29, 2007
Midge,
I was so sorry to read of Missy's death. I remember all the fun we had with she and your boys during our many sorority events-especially the seafood cookouts- at your home. Lana and I just spoke and she sends her condolescences.
Rose Barbee
June 29, 2007
So sorry about your loss. I knew Missy from many years ago but lost touch when she moved away. I remember all the good times and trips to Nags Head. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffult time.
Monica Rokus
June 27, 2007
Dear Midge, Charley,
I can't even imagine! Please accept our deepest sympathy for your tremendeous loss. The death of a child has to be the worst! Please know, that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Monica and Family (Jana's friend)
Jimm Mann
June 26, 2007
Melissa made a large number of new friends in recent years at one of the Slip's favorite restaurants, and she was a great friend to all that had the opportunity to meet her. She was very quick witted, very personable and funny and could put anyone in their place, should that be necessary. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family in this time of grieving. Melissa will truly be missed by her friends from the "regulars corner."
Jana Svehlova
June 26, 2007
Dear Midge, Charley, Rick and Chip,
My memories go back to Melissa's skiing with us as a child, her graduation and being on the Dean's list, and helpng with a web site even during her illness.
You are all in our thoughts,
Jana and Tony
Patricia Campbell Bowler
June 25, 2007
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I remember meeting Missy my first day at VCU - we became immediate friends. We lived together many years later but lost touch about 15 years ago. We all will miss her.
Stormy Hamlin
June 25, 2007
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Melissa worked at the SCC through IPC TEchnologies where I am the Human Resource manager. She was a great employee and a wonderful person. All of us at IPC send our condolences.
One Stop Auto 1 & 2
June 25, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Collins Denny
June 25, 2007
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cooke,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Melissa and I were neighbors and friends 15 years ago. My best memories will be of all those summer weekends with her and friends in Nags Head. We lost touch when I moved away and then she did as well. She will be missed.
J.D. Slusher
June 25, 2007
I am very sorry to hear of Melissa's passing, she will be missed.
David Clark
June 25, 2007
I worked with Melissa at the Department of Mental Health while she was here, and grew fond of her. She came to me and shared her frustrations with her job, and I hoped I was able to provide a sympathetic ear. She was hard-working, smart, and caring. Her death was a shock, and I'm going to miss her.
Gladys Jones
June 24, 2007
Midge,
Gladys asked me to extend her heartfelt sympathy. Her husband, Madison, is in the last stages of life and she is with him day and night at the hospital. We are so saddened by your loss.
Love,
Sylvia
Richard Fauth
June 24, 2007
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cooke,
I was very saddened to learn of Melissa's passing. We were friends for years and housemates for a while. I will always remember how proud she was when she graduated from VCU. I was proud of her too. My thoughts are with her and you today.
Nancy Skirchak-Mangan
June 24, 2007
Dear Midge,
My Deepest Sympathy! I wish, I could be there with you to comfort you in your time of sorrw. You are in my prayers and thoughts. I have many wonderful memories of Missy "hanging out" at the house with Ted, Teresa and Tom during the time we spent living on Browns Neck Road. I am so sad today hearing of her passing.
Love you, Nancy (Skirchak-Mangan)
Jim, Stephanie and Morgan Hall
June 23, 2007
Aunt Midge and Uncle Charley,
We are all saddened by the news of Missy's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, always.
Love,
Judy & Steve Lamb
June 23, 2007
Dear Midge & Charley,
We cannot begin to express our sorrow in the passing of Melissa. She was one of a kind. We so enjoyed the time she spent "up north" when we had the opportunity to really get to know her. She was a special young woman. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Ruth & George Fletcher
June 23, 2007
Dear Midge & Charlie,
George and I were so saddened to hear of Melissa's death. The death of a child has to be a parent's worst nightmare. Please accept our deepest condolences, and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult times. I'll talk to you soon. Lots of love.
sylvia snow
June 23, 2007
Dear Midge & Charley,
You have my deepest sympathy. May God comfort you in the days to come.
With Love,
Sylvia Snow
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