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Alice Colbert Obituary
Alice Colbert, 77, of Vallejo, passed away after a long illness on Nov. 23, 2010. She was born in Elk City, Okla., on Dec. 15, 1932.
Alice is survived by her daughters, Vanessa Colbert and Von Edwards; sons, David and Tony Colbert; sisters, Thelma Evans and Joyce Phillips;
brother, Charles Pipkins; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a longtime friend, Mother Ernestine Fox.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at Cooley & Riolo Mortuary, 505 Couch St., Vallejo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at King Solomon Missionary Church, 1280 West 11th St., Benicia, with the Rev. Charles Pipkins officiating. Entombment to follow.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice Colbert
Sherrie McNeal
December 7, 2010
Tony and Von,
Sorry about your loss and know that my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Lushun Green-King
December 7, 2010
To Von and Tony sorry to about your lost,We just lost our mom 10/20/10 so i know what your going through it want be easy but with God on your side you will pull through, My God bless you and your family Love Brigit and Lushun
December 6, 2010
To Vanessa my classmate Vallejo High 1974. You have my prayers and sympathy.Gary Kirven
Mario Gray
December 4, 2010
To Von, Tony, Vanessa, Tony, your mom was a MOM, in all the way's a MOM can be. Alice was 1 of the sweetest women I've ever known and always had the warmest smile when talking to her about anything, my fam loves all of u and will keep praying for you all. God knows we will miss her and all r fam we have lost, but God needs them more beside him. Be strong and we LOVE U all.
JEANNIE VILLANUEVA
December 3, 2010
I MET ALICE WHEN I DROVE FOR P.A.C.E.
TO ME SHE WAS A VERY SWEET PERSON AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR YOU.
December 2, 2010
To the Colbert and Pipkins Family,
We offer our deepest condolences for your
recent loss of Mother Colbert. She was
much loved by our family down thru the years. She always showed so much love and
concern for her fellow church members and
family. She would always check on your
health and well being even though she had
health concerns of her own. I will miss
seeing her smiling face and always uplifted spirit no matter what she was going thru. Keep you heads up and look to the hills from whence cometh you help,
God won't leave you neither forsake you. We love you and will keep you in our daily prayers.
The Tucker Family, Vallejo CA
Pauline Jefferson
December 2, 2010
To the Family; I am offering my condolences to you in this sad time.
Linda Williams
December 2, 2010
We the Palmer/Haynes family are sadden by the passing of our dear love one Alice Colbert. "Let not your heart be troubled, believe in God to see you through this time of separation in Jesus' Name.
James Judkins, Jr
December 2, 2010
Rev. Pipkins and The Colbert Family, I will truly miss Sis. Alice Colbert I have been so Blessed to have known her for many, many years at King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church when we use to sing in the choir together, i was to young to drive so Sis. Alice would pick me up, Even after she got out of the choir I could see how The Lord was really showing her a new thing in Christ Jesus, Sis Colbert will forever have a speical place in my heart and memories. God Bless Sis. Alice Colbert
Love your Boy
James Judkins, Jr.
James Judkins, Jr.
December 2, 2010
Rev. Pipkins and The Colbert Family,
I will truly miss Sis. Alice Colbert, I have known her for many years at King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church when she use to sing in the choir, at that time i was to young to drive so Sis. Colbert would pick me up for rehersal. As the years went by I could see how The Lord was really doing a new thing in her life and i will forever be Blessed with Her Mermoies Wonderful Spirit .. God Bless Sis. Alice Colbert
Love your Boy
James H. Judkins, Jr.
Phyllis Clemons
December 1, 2010
Aunt Alice will truly be missed. I found this poem to share with you all.
After They Are Gone
When someone we love passes away,
We ache, but we go on;
Our dear departed would want us to heal,
After they are gone.
Grief is a normal way to mend
The anguish and pain in our hearts;
We need time to remember and time to mourn,
Before the recovery starts.
Let's draw together to recuperate,
As we go through this period of sorrow;
Let's help each other, with tender care
To find a brighter tomorrow.
Peace, Prayers and Blessings.
Love, Phyllis & Robert Clemons
December 1, 2010
may God give you the strenght in your hour of sorrow she was a good friend of
mine and I will miss her much.
lula blakely
Jerry and Pamela Gordon
December 1, 2010
Pam and David,
May God strenghten you and your families during this very difficult time in your lives. Always know that God will never give us more than we can bear. Remember the good times together with your mother and they will always outweigh those moments of sadness. We will continue praying for you and may God bless you all.
Love you,
Curtis & Kimberly (Finn) Craig
December 1, 2010
Sis. Alice was a wonderful person. I spoke with her a week before she passed. She called to pray for our son Curtis Jr. She will be missed.
Our prayer are will her family.
Anita Norman
December 1, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
jannette c
December 1, 2010
Pam, David, Your family is in my prayers and thoughts. May her memories bring peace. Jannette C
EDLIN CRAWFORD
December 1, 2010
David,Pam and family. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Hold on to the memories of your dear mother and everything will be alright.
Your friends,
Edlin C and Larry
Bonita Wilson
November 30, 2010
May you family be comforted in your time of grief. In the name of Jesus, we bless you.
Angela Collins and family
November 30, 2010
To the Colbert Family. We want you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sis. Colbert was a very special person and she will truly me missed. I will never forget the times we spent talking about memories from years past at King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church. May God continue to bless you all and keep you in his care. Love you all.
Pastor Tobias Hawkins, Jr. and Family
November 30, 2010
Prayers and sympathy to the family.
November 30, 2010
Hello Pamela and family, I will keep you all in my prayers. Be good to each other.
Cynthia A. (Vallejo Traffic)
Fritz McClain
November 30, 2010
SHE IS NOW OUR....(ANGEL IN HEAVEN). My Heart goes out to each of you...David, Vanessa, Tony, and Von. I know and Love you all, stay strong and know she's with the Lord now and watching over us...God Bless You...Fritz McClain...Call me at 916-284-0927.
Sonja Martin
November 30, 2010
To Von,
You know your mom was very close to me and my mother, I will miss her dearly I loved her like a grandmother. You and your family are in my prayers. God bless, Love Sonja Martin and family.
Rev. Pipkins,
My love and prayer's to you too.
Nalani Ross
November 30, 2010
To Vanessa, David, and the Colbert Family. Alice was part of my fondest childhood memories. Sincere regards to you during this time. Stay strong and support each other. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us.
Nalani Ross
Rhonda Reason
November 30, 2010
To Von, Tony, and the entire Colbert family. Sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are with you and your family.
Rev. Herbert & Sis. Diana Bell
November 30, 2010
To the Colbert Family. We are very sorry for your loss. We were very fond of Sis. Colbert and she will be missed. She had so much love for her family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cooley & Riolo Mortuary, Inc.
November 29, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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