Carlene Masters Obituary

MASTERS Mrs. Carlene Masters, 66, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Monday, September 1, 2008. She was born on October 23, 1941 in Maxville, FL to parents, Donald and Della Harris. Mrs. Masters was a homemaker and had worked at Moosehaven as a cook. She enjoyed cooking and will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father; by her grandson and two brothers. Survivors include her mother, Della Harris; son, William (Mary A.) Harris; daughters, Windy (Curtis) Miller and Terry (Billy) Proffitt; 2 brothers; 5 sisters; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Nolan Ridge Cemetery officiated by Rev. Roy Thomas. Viewing will be at the graveside one hour prior to the service. Please sign the family's online register book at www.broadusraines.com . Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Sep. 3, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Carlene Masters

4 Entries

Your Daughter, Windy

September 7, 2008

Mom,
You are missed in so many ways. Memories are all we have left of you. As I sit here thinking of what to write to you, I think of all the times we've talked on the phone about our childhood and our memories of Garrett, I can't count the many calls between us that we didn't laugh and cry with each other, Now I don't have you to talk to anymore. I remember I would tell myself after I started my coffee in the morning it's time to call Mom and see how she is doing, and we would talk and cry and laugh thru the conversations. I miss you Mom... and love you... I know you have suffered alot in the last few years and I also know you were tried of living the way you were, but I still wished you were here... It really makes you think of what's next to come... I've lost Garrett and you, I don't know how to handle ya'lls death... Jerimiah, Terry and I call to check on each other to see how we're handling your death we all say we're ok knowing it's tough... Maybe we're handling things the best we can... I also look at your death as your not suffering anymore...as much as it hurts that your not here with us. Mom you are deeply missed and loved... Hug Garrett for me... I miss him something awful. This past Saturday was your weekend to see Gabby, The day just didn't feel the same...Gabby will know of you as she gets older... I will close for now... I hope to be as strong as you were if faced with knowing that for sure my last days are here.
Loving You Forever,
Remembering you always.

Elizabeth & Jesse Evans

September 7, 2008

Terry & Carol,
I am sending my thoughts & prayers to you & your family. May God rest her soul & bring Peace to your family.
Sincerely,

melissa and donnie

September 3, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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