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Elizabeth Bagnall Obituary

BAGNALL, Elizabeth D., 76, of Tampa, passed away November 3, 2006. A native of Albany, N.Y., and resident of Tampa since 1981, Mrs. Bagnall is survived by her 13 loving children, one brother, one sister, and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. Monday at the chapel of JGR Funeral Home, with Bishop Jack Allender of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , Apollo Beach Ward officiating. Interment will follow at a later date at Greenlawn Memory Garden, Ashtabula, Ohio. The family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Monday at the chapel of:

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Published by TBO.com on Nov. 5, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Bagnall

53 Entries

Your family anf freinds

December 5, 2008

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Doris Kerr

December 4, 2008

Guest Book

This Guest Book has been more than a book,or a place to leave letters.I has been a special place to visit.A place to feel close to you,a place to keep sharing our lives,our love,and feelings.And as time has it this book is now about to close here online but it want close in our hearts.For myself I will now open a new book where I will keep writing you.I will never close our book of life,and will always keep your memory alive.As I close this chapter I hold the memory of our times we set out back on the swing where we shared so much,a fire at our feet to keep us warm and scare away the night chills.I want to Thank you my dear friend for being a big part my life,for the love we shared,the moments we shared,the talks,weekends,understanding,laughter,lessons learned,for teaching me forgiveness and for sharing your family.I wish everyone would of gotten to know the Lady I knew.She was and is so wonderful.Love you always yours Friend Doris

The Wonderful Gift of Friendship

I never knew I had been given a GIft so wonderful,till you were gone.
The Gift of Friendship was the time we spent together,swinging on the swing out back till 3 am a fire at our feet to chase away the chill.Or when we slipped of to Steves Fountain View,and talked,danced,and laughted till 2am.Going to Tarpon Spings and walking throw the shops,having lunch by the water,watching the boats,come and go.
Weekend get aways,yard sales and flea markets,And telling each other stories,or about the hurts,regrets,and happiness in our lives.Past loves and present loves.And all the things friends can only share with a friend.Yes Liz,when you and your friendship came into my life it was a Gift.I pray God has rewarded you well know matter what happened on Earth,as I know he rewarded me with the wonderful Gift of your friendship,and the time of my life with you.Someday I know we will dance again and we will see each other again.
Love you Always Your Best Friend Doris,Ypu taught me what Friendship meant.

Doris Kerr

December 2, 2008

My Dear Lizzy,
Well it's Dec.2008,and Christmas is almost here again.I am about to dress my home and yard in the holiday lights.Really don't seem like it is all that great this year,as the world and our country is all a mess,know one can afford any extras or holiday gifts.It seems the heart and soul of people is empty as their wallets.Our goverment sure is letting its people down.We have held on as best we can but the bottom is falling out fast.I pray for help and some prayers have been answered and others I still wait for.I am sure our heavenly father is so bussy trying to answer so many prayers as everyone is praying for the same answers.I am sure he will come through and things will be better.I am so thankful for all I have and my wonderful family.As so many others don't have the love we share and the togetherness.We stand strong and will over come the problems of the times I am sure.And I know all my special Angels are watching over us.I also am thankful for the many friends we have,and my friends and family that has went on ahead to ease our way when we too are called home.I am so glad I had you in my life my dear friend and do so miss your smile and sweet words.Loving you always your friend Doris

Doris Kerr

November 3, 2008

My Dear Friend,
I was so worried that the guest book would close before I had a chance to write again.Now I know I still have time to write a few more times.I got through the cancer walk one more time but then I knew I would as I knew you were there to carry me those last steps to the finish line.It was so wonderful to have Holly,Allison,Bobby and the baby there too.It was a very nice day as it turned out.Well my friend I will write more later.Love ya always.Doris

Doris Kerr

August 5, 2008

My Dearest Friend,
I am so happy to see someone else has wrote in the guest book.It was nice to see Tom wrote you as I know he sure loves his Mom.And I know it hurt him deeply when you left,although I know your are not gone and live within our hearts always.We all shared so much with you and you with those of us that were with you till the end.I loved the stories you told of your life.And about your many children.But what you and I shared was more than anyone could know.Ours was a friendship that was so special.Thank you so much for being in my life,and sharing so much with me.I will forever love you and your family,thou we don't get to send time together they remain part of me and will forever.Watch over them.
Your Friend Doris

thomas bagnall lll

July 26, 2008

Hello Mom.
I;am sorry for not writting you sooner but it hurts me so much
inside that you could in imaging..
I think about you every day and hope you are alright.I can remember all the good times we had.I miss that so much.I want to
thank god for what agreat and
wonderful mother we shared.She had a good heart.And she love god.I want to thank god for a
wonderful mother.I miss all the family togethere..so so much.

THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH
FOR WRITTING TO MY MOTHER....

SHE REALLY LOVED YOU ALL VERY
VERY MUCH.. HER SON TOM

Apuzzo Donna

July 24, 2008

Hi Aunt Betty, Another year has almost passed and sad to say that your other brother ,Uncle Billy also has passed away on May 23,2008 ,now the only left is my mother Frances,I pray for her for that God gives her the strength and keeps her healthy for awhile longer. Remberance and prayers to you and your family. God Bless ,Love, Donna Apuzzo

Doris Kerr

July 19, 2008

Hello Honey
Have been so busy,but I always think of you.Talisha has been ill and in the hospital,and I too have been sick,and in the hospital due to chest pain.Scared me real bad,and was scared it was my time,but God must need me to stay here a little longer,and watch over the little children here.Other than that not much new here,we are starting the redo of the living room and the master bedroom and bath.Just hope we both hold up to finishing them.
I sure miss Holly and the gang,but they seem to have their new life and are like us pretty busy.Wish we could find a day to spend time together and do something fun again.Oh well if God wants us to he will let it happen.I sure do miss you and wish you were here with me,you always knew how to lift me up.
Well my dear friend I need to go for now,just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and missing you.
Love as always,your friend Doris

Doris Kerr

May 8, 2008

Dear Honey,
Wanted to be the first to wish you Happy Mothers Day.Well that is so strange,I wrote you the other day,but I guess you didn't want to share that one as it didn't appear on your guessed book.But anyways,just wanted to say Happy Mothers day because I love you and misses you.
Love Doris

Doris Kerr

March 23, 2008

Hello My Dear Friend.
Well another Easter day and I pulled it off once more.The Garden was a hit and Holly,Micky,Bobby,Allison and Baby were here and it sure brought back some memories.I really miss them.The day was nice but long and I really am tired.Of course there was a lot of people both family and friends.But it was a long day thought it would never end.But I miss you so much on these days.I remember the Easter that you put the Rose from my rose bush in your teeth and smiled.I really think you were so pretty that day and glowed like a bright star.Thank you for being a part of some of my most cherished memories.I know you are always watching over me.Love to my wonderful Friend,Doris

Doris Kerr

March 17, 2008

Hi My Dear Friend,
Been awhile but I never forget you and think of you all the time.The garden is coming along so nice and sometimes I think I feel as though someone is guiding my hands and showing me just where to place the plants.I feel as though my Mother and Father are helping me and you are there watching me.I embrass those moments and look forward everyday to working out there.I have know desire to go anywhere except the garden unless it is to get more plants.It has given me confort and peace.The world changes so much as each day goes by and things always seem to be rushed giving little time for simple pleasures like the days we shared.You have been my driven force and some how that keeps me going.And keeps me close to home.I sat out back on the swing today and it was so nice.But missing was our talks but I know you are here.
Please look over Holly,Honey and help her to be strong and fight to regain her health and happiness,she has so much to live for.I worry about her and wish she was closer to me so I could help her.I am not in anyway ready to lose her or anyone else right now.So ask our Father to make her well and the others close to us that are sick.
Well my friend it is time to turn in and get some rest ans I have much to do this week as it is almost Easter and you know full well I love that special day and work hard to make it a good day.
Love as always Doris

Doris Kerr

February 1, 2008

HI Honey,
Wow the first month of the year has already ended,and Spring is upon us already.I am so excided too.I can hardle wait to start planting new flowers and working in my secret garden.I started pulling out the weeds and making plans for were I want to put plants,flowers and bushes.I am looking for some nice benches and decoration.Tracy gave me a really pretty fairy for Christmas.I as always am looking for new and different plants.I also want to get started on my surprise momorial stones for my special people.I this I want it to look like a patch work quilt with different colors in each squares.A special decoration on each with the names of those that have went on ahead of us.You my friend are my inspiration.And My Mom and Dad are my heavenly guides.They love to work in the yard and plant like I do.I must of got it from them.I seem to find my peace in the garden.Yet I can't help feeling I am missing something in my life.I wish sometimes I could revisit the times and places we once shared but I know I would need someone very special to go with me back to those times.And if only I could find answers there that I need.Some where along the way I lost a large part of my heart and it keeps me from feeling the love I once gave so freely.Those days were some of the most happiest times I spent.I am told when I talk of those days,that I glow with a bright light.That my eyes sparkle and shine.I don't share those times with but a few as they can't understand.I do remember the day we went on the boat ride and the wind was blowing in our faces,and how we all smiled.How close we were and the love we shared was so wonderful.I have only had only a few friends that I can say that were so close to me that became a part of me.Thou you are gone a big part of you still remains here with me.My friend you were a wonderful person and a joy to of known.Your friend forever Doris

Michael Plath

January 12, 2008

Hi Aunt Betty, Just thinkin' about ya. We keep those we loved alive when we think of them. I try to spend a few minutes thinking about the good times I remember we had. We lived in the same house on Monroe St. & and you followed Nany & me and moved to the top floor on Sheridan Ave, back in 1962 or so. You always made me feel welcome when I would pop upstairs for a while. I was between 8-11 years old. You were on Monroe St. when Ray & Ann lived downstairs. I remembered your Brother, Ray today & his wife Ann. Your sister Frances got out of a real bad lung problem about a year ago. You take care & God Bless & ask God to do good Things for your daughter, Ann-Marie. Love Always, Your Nephew Mike

Doris Kerr

January 1, 2008

Happy New year My Friend,It is 12:09,am which I meant,not 1:05,Well another New Year has just started and here I set with this computer,you and the TV.But I am happy and know this year will be a good one.I do miss you and would have loved it if you were here.Well my friend I will write you more as this year goes on.Love as always Doris

Doris Kerr

December 31, 2007

Hi Honey,
It is the end of the year 2007,I love you and will be back at 1:05,2008

Holly Smith

December 31, 2007

Happy Belated Birthday Honey,
Tom, Chris,Bobby Mickey and I all wantto wish You and Dad a " Happy New year!" and to let you know that we were all thinking of you and Dad, I'm going to close for now so that I can call Addam and wish his family a Happy one too.
I Love you Both.
I'll be writting you again soon .

Doris Kerr

December 26, 2007

OH Honey,
I was so happy when I opened the guest book today to see that Bobby,Tom and Donna wrote you.I knew Holly would so that came as know surprise,she sure misses you and Big Tom.You must of been busy to have had your presents known as it was spread out over two counties.I walked with you in the garden as we shared it with my sister,I told her as you know that this summer I was finishing the memorial garden.Tracy gave me a new Angel for it as a Christmas present and a candle stone too.I was hoping for a bench to put in it so i could set and talk with you and all my loved ones that are in heaven.Hope that others will get a chance to share the garden with me and add their touches too.I know this spring it will be filled with flowers and they will grow and be so pretty.Please as those flowers grow help Tom to grow happier and help him and the others to find inter peace.As it is so important to me to see them all happy.And Honey know you are loved and missed everyday.I will write more at 12:01 Am.
Love Doris Your
Faithful Freind

Doris Kerr

December 25, 2007

My Dearest Liz(Honey),
Merry Christmas my Special Angel.Well the came and is now coming to an end,the gifts were given and received,the food was cooked and eaten as always,everyone got felled up on food and talk,both past and present,a walk in the garden and the love was shared the best of all gifts.And everyone is happy,yet there was someone missing yet her spirit still felt.My dear Honey,you always make me fell your watching over us,but I do miss you and the rest of the family that I grow to fell was mine too.How I would love to go back to those days we all shared,the times we had in Tarpon Springs,PaPa's,the spong docks,our walks in the shops,and the day we had on the big boat.or our nights out.Just a moment in time that we could spend doing the things we loved to do,would be a gift.Sometimes I fell we might of missed doing something,but know we couldn't have as we had those times others didn't.I will say I was so blessed to of had time with you and I will hold those times tight in my heart.I do pray the family will fined the happiness and love they so want.They mean the world to me even though we don't get to see each other as much as we all would love too.But then I know Holly is trying her best to hold them all together and help them.She loves her family very much and wants the best for them each and everyone.As do I.So Honey watch over us all and show us the way.We all love you and miss you.Doris

Bobby Smith

December 25, 2007

Hey honey its me Bobby . Well today is Christmast an i just wanna tell you merry Christmas , an let you know how me any my son russell have been doing . well he was born on august 31, 2007 an he was 9 pounds 12 ounces .to tell you the truth he looks more like me than Allison. but anyways i have been doing really good , i miss you so much .You know i would like to think about you all day every day but i always seem to cry when i do but i know your happy so thats all that matters. I hope all is well with you . i am gonna let you go now honey i love you verymuch an your always on my mind talk to you in a little while ok honey bye

Thomas Bagnall

December 25, 2007

Good Evening Mom,
It's your son Tom,
" Merry Christmas"
I can't tell you how much I miss you especially around this time of year with all the holiday's they are just not the same.
there are no words that can explain how much you are missed.You make things look so easy and the smile on your face and in your eyes, you were always there for all of us, Always.
I'm the luckest son in the world to have had a wonderful Mother like you.
I hurt so Badly inside....

that I cry so badly,I'm very sorry for not having written sooner, but it just hurts so bad, i can not wait till we all meet again in heaven.I can remember all the things growing up,
when you and Dad would go to school activities,sports,football,basketball and vacations and my graduation.
Most of all on holiday's when we would all get together The Whole Family!.It was the best of Times of my Life.Well I Miss You Very Much Mom,Merry Christmas And Happy Birthday.
your Loving Son, Thomas

Holly Smith

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas Mom,
It is Christmas evening and everyone has gone home,I want you to know that I thought alot about you and Dad these past couple of weeks and how sad I felt that you both were not here anymore. I still feel your presents with me and I did get my christmas wish to have my brothers in church with Bobby, Mickey and myself.I pray for them often.Tom is wanting to write to you. so i will keep this letter short,i will write to you again in the next few days as i know that its your Birthday, and I want to Make sure that this letter will get published in your book. I Love You, Merry Christmas Mom & Dad

DONNA Apuzzo

December 24, 2007

I was surprised to see the guest book still available, so thought I would write and say a prayer at this holy season of Christmas and take time to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and will keep Aunt Betty in my prayers. God Bless and warmest regards, Donna Apuzzo

Doris Kerr

December 24, 2007

Merry Christmas Honey
It is Christmas eve 12:42 am,and I wanted to be the first to let you and all my special Angels know I love you.Even though you can't be here in person I know you will be here in spirit,as well as in my heart.For Christmas I am getting a very wonderful gift,Shawna and family are moving back home.My family will be back together by New Years,I just wish now that Holly could be closer and I could see her move often.Anyways I know you are close all the time and that means the world too me.Well I will go for now.I love you and miss you more than you anyone knows.
Love you Doris

Doris Kerr

December 7, 2007

Honey,
I was so happy that Holly extened the Guess book date,I was releaved to know I could still write my dearest friend.With Christmas fast approching I am busy as a bee getting things done as best I can.It has been hard though with out you here.This will be our second one with out you.I see Angels and think of you.I will look for a very special one in your honor this year but it will be for the garden,the one that I am working on that will honor all those that went on before me.I hope it will be a place I can visit you to talk.I plan a very special part that will hopefully have the names of people that has been very close and special to me.And hope once I am gone someone will remember to add my name too.Honey Holly is a wonderful person and doing her best to do the things that our father in heaven would want her to do.You can be proud of her.Please look down and help her as she has taken on so much with the family.Also please if possible help me in my way so as not to hurt others in the things I may or may not do,I trust you will understand what it is I am talking about.Well my friend I will write more soon.Love you Doris

Doris Kerr

December 3, 2007

Hi Honey,
Went out to our place and danced Sat.,night,it was fun but was thinking of the times we spent there and at Steve's too.Wr sure had fun and lots of laughts too.One love to have just one more of those nights with you.But we can't go back and Honey although I wish to have those days back I would never want you to go through the pain and hurt again.Your life was long and mixed with Happiness and Unhappiness and I know you felt confused and lost at times,you were a very special person to many,and to me.How I wish everyone knew the woman I knew.But I will hold my memories close and smile many smiles for you.I will cherish our time together for as long as I live and will pray someday we will meet again in a special far away place where we can share more times.My friend know you are missed and loved so very much.I ask that you tell all those that have went on before me that I also miss them and love them.Please my friend rest in our fathers heavenly arms.I love you Doris

Doris Kerr

December 1, 2007

Hello My Dear Friend,
Dec.5th is fast approching,and I am in hopes they will extend the time on your book.I miss you so much and know you miss me too,I fell your presents with me everyday and know your watching over us all.Please know you will always be in my heart and you can never be replaced.I just want you to know that and that I love you now and always.Doris

Doris Kerr

November 16, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Doris Kerr

October 21, 2007

Honey,
Well yeasterday my family,and friends(Tammy's Tigers),honored you,Miss Tammy,my Dad,Miss Elise and others in the Cancer walk in Pasco County,we walked 5 miles for the cure,I know you were there as was all those we honored as I am sure when I ask my Angels to carry AMANDA & I,then next thing I saw was the finish line.Know one beleived I would make it,but I knew I had the Angels on my side and they would help me.It was a day to remember and such a pretty day it was.Tracy and Todd sure have made me proud of them and our team.We raised $5,696.00 and still others are putting money in to support our mission for a cure.I know you were there with me and when I saw the quilt what a joy to see the name Honey on it,funny thing was when we sent in your name we thought it would say Liz but it was Honey,Tracy thought she put Liz,but she most of put Honey.You was and still are loved so much and missed so much.Well I just had to tell you about the walk my friend and last night I also went to the Round Up and danced for us,as I know you would of wanted,I could feel you there dancing with me.Love you so much and please tell my Mom and Dad and Big Tom I send my love and hope for the day I see you all again.
Doris your loyal Friend forever.

Doris Kerr

October 17, 2007

Oh Yes Halloween is fast approching and I know it is one of our favorite holidays,so happy holiday to you.Don't think we will do the trail this year as it want be the same.But if we do I know one thing for sure,you'll be here in spirit and I will have a great time.The kids all think we should have a party on the 27th but I am not sure yet,we will see.Love you

Doris kerr

July 29, 2007

Hello My Dear Friend,
I know I wrote you not long but for some reason I don't see the letter,but that is okay because I know you got it even if it didn't show up hear,well things have been very busy and as you know I am having some health issuses and have also been helpping make a movie about a missing child.Miss lizzy if the child is in heaven could you ask God to please let this family know so they can rest and get the answers they so need after 25 years.They have never stopped looking for her and love her.And ask God to please let me have the time to finish rasing these children and help me to give Talisha the guidance to do right and have a good life along with the other children.I wish you were here to talk too.I do so miss our talks.I don't get to talk to or spend much time with Holly and that saddens me as there isn't many I can talk too.Well my friend I must go as I have to go to the heart doctor tomorrow.Love ya Doris

Holly smith

May 13, 2007

"Happy Mothers Day Mom"
You are forever in my Heart as each passing day goes bye,I still find it hard to believe that you are not here with us ,I guess that is because you make your presents know even now.and I'm so thankful for them, Ispoke with addam today after we got home from N.C. and he was a bit depressed,missing you I told him that all he needed to do was to talk with you. and as for Tom & Chris you know how they are, they keep everything to them selfs. Mom I just want you to know that you would be so proud of Addam,he is such a wounderful man of God.The lord haaas blessed him with such wounderful children and a wouderful wife,who Loves him so much,But I guess I really dont need to tell you that,it's funny the hole time i was up there at Addam's I felt Dads presents there more then yours,maybe its because i know how much he loved the moutains.well now that i 'm back in Tampa,I feel your presents with me again,I Love You so Much Mom,Please tell Dad that I miss him and that I Love him.and I ask that you will ask our heavenly Father to look down upon my family and guide my boys and keep us all safe.and To please give me the strength to endure all things.and to keep me spiritually guided in the right direction.for I Love the Lord with all my Heart and I want to do his will.Well i will write to you again soon,I Love You,Mom.

Doris Kerr

May 10, 2007

MY Dear Friend,
Sometimes I feel so lost here without you,but I know someday we will meet again.Well it's May and summer is fast approching and the kids will be home all day again,and I will have to try to keep them busy or they will sure keep me busy I am sure.So I guess you are visiting with Adam right now as Holly is up there and she said she took you with her and I am sure that is true,but I know you are reading my letter right now as I write it.You know Lizzy I can feel you with me and I feel safe when you here,I find so much confort knowing your close.I do miss the thing we did and our talks,funny we always knew what the topic would end up being and only you knew how I felt and what was in my heart all the time.I have been trying to put that all behind me but it isn't always so easy.As we all know when your heart wants something your brain isn't much help.But I am doing better and have made myself a promise never to let my heart be hurt again in the way it got hurt before.I am happy as far as the most part of my life but there is a big empty hole there that is cold and lost.I don't let myself drift there often as why be so sad.The world is to pretty at less where I am and my flowers seem to be working over time this year.Moms rose bush has some really nice roses and the tress are so green.I do wish I could of went to the mountains and North Carolina with Holly.I sure do love it up there.Well Honey I must go for now.I love you very much.please give those there with you my love too.Oh Sunday is Mothers Day and I want to wish you,my mom,Elsie,Lit.Granny,and all the other mothers there a wonderful happy Mothers day.Love Doris

Doris Kerr

April 13, 2007

Hello My Dear Friend,
I sure do miss you,Easter went off well as Holly told you,yes she is right I have found aome happiness but not what I really wish for but I am okay as you know,Oh Honey my garden in the front of the house is really something,and I finally felt you there on Easter.I know you were pleased and happy.I can't wait to get my swing for the garden so we can sat there and talk,you always helpped me and made me feel so much better,and that meant so much to me.Anyways I sure enjoyed Holly and Micky being out here with us,it seemed like old times and they had a wonderful time but I know they feel such a big lose right now,with the boys being away and the family closeness seems so fare away it is really hurting them.But I think God has a plan for us all and things will be better,the happiness I have found which know one knows,I have found is within myself.I know life has helpped me grow and that in time I will have what I want when I find out what that is,and until I do I thank God I never gave up my family and the life I have with them,I am so blessed.While I am thinking about it a old friend has went home to be with you and all my loved ones there,please welcome her there and let her know I loved her and wish so much I could of seen her before she left but I will see her when I am called home,I know I can't go yet as I have much to do yet here and there are a lot of people here that needs me still.And honey thank you for Holly as she means so much to me.Well my friend I am going to go and will write you soon.Loving you as always and forever.Doris

Holly Smith

April 8, 2007

Happy Easter Mom and Dad
well another Easter has come and gone,althou you both were not here today your spirits were with us all.well mom & dad I did my best to get the boys together along with my step children and grandchildren, I think that things went as well as to be expected, the wheather was a little cold this year,but I think that I got everyone in the spirit, the guys played kickball with the kids but I think that we are getting a little to old for that.I was remembering the last time we went to Lawry Park was when I made all the boys get to gether with you and me for Mothers Day Last year.Things are just not the same ,but I know that you would want me to try my best to keep the boys all together as much as possible, it seems we all have had some hard times with our children over the past couple of years, and there the ones that were not at the picnic this year. i know that it was hard for all of us ,no one said what everyone was thinking,how we all wish that you and dad were there,but I know that you were,for you both were the reason for me making us all get together,and today at Doris's House Mom it was soooo Beautiful,as you know,she has really put her heart back into her home,and garden and she had all her family there,I really think she has found a new happiness,I pray that one day I will find that again,but I dont believe it will be here on earth.For I know that my heart lies with the Lord , and only He can reunite me with what was lost within my heart,I know that there is still alot of road work ahead before that day comes and i only pray that the lord will give me the strength to do all that he asks of me.I have so much to be thankful for and i give thanks and praise to the lord for his many blessings.Well mm, dad I will close for now ,i pray that this letter will go thru this time for i have written you about 5 letters now and none of them are shown in your book not knowing what the reason being, but im sure you have all the answers, Well I Love You Both. Thank You for your Spirit being with me tonite.

Doris Kerr

April 1, 2007

Dear Honey,
Well it's April first,another month now has started since you left us,and I have much to tell you.Holly came out and had lunch with me on Friday,March 30th,and then came over for a little while,sure was wonderful to see her,she looks good and is starting to drop some weight,she is lost without the boys,but she is a strong lady and doing her best to fill her time.She works and stays busy which is the best medicine.As for me I am always busy and keep myself involved with the children and gardening.I have planted so many plants and flowers around the new pond out front but I still find that I fell you out if the back where we always sat,it has been hard for me to spend much time back there with out you even though I know you are there in spirit.I do so miss our talks.Life has changes so much and I miss our good old times.I can say I have found myself being more home now than before and fell a warmth here at home that I thought was gone.I am starting to put the place back together and can see the family is happier.I do so want to fell at home again but my heart seems to be some where else or it is lost.I wish you were here so we could talk as you seem to know what I felt and what I should do even though I didn't always see it.Anyways my friend it would be so wonderful if you were here to share my new garden as the flowers are so pretty and the butterflies are just lovely.Easter day should be so nice and I hope it turns out to be a great day.Well I most go and I will write more this month and tell you more as my days have been filled with so much and I am very tired.I love you and miss you so very much.Give my love to those that are there with you and tell Mom and Dad that I love and miss them too and that I have some very pretty passion vines.Sometimes I fell they are guiding my hands and helpping me plant my gardens as they were really good at gardening.Well I am going.

Doris Kerr

March 3, 2007

Hello Honey,
Well here I am again,it's March 3rd,and have been busy as always,but always have you on my mind and in my heart.Everything keeps changing and our little town is getting bigger everyday,even growing right here out side the Bayou.We are getting a new Publix across from the Bayou and a bank.It will be okay but I am sure before long they will want out land to build those rich people some more homes and I really like my place here and I know that you and I shared so much here.I fell you here all the time and I even hear you sometimes.Once in awhile I even fell that little pat you use to give me and I know I am okay then.I hear from Holly often and do worry about her,as for the rest I don't hear anything,so I guess they are okay or don't fell they can call or just don't care too.Well Honey give my love to those with you and know I have you all in my heart.Good bye don't mean your gone.Love you.As always Doris

Doris Kerr

February 19, 2007

Hi Honey,
Well it is Feb.,the weather is really crazy but the the Fair is here to so we can always expect it to be this way,but it will get better as the Fair is due to be over,I am getting ready to start my gardening and going to put a new fish pond in the front yard.It will draw good into the front and make our home even more inviting.Holly said that once people come here they always stay and are forever a part of me.I don't mind a bit as I love people and God puts them in my life for reasons.I am a happy person by nature as you know but when God took you away it seems he took so much.But I know you and my Mom,Dad and Big Tom are here with me so much.So when I start those flower beds and the yard make over please help me have the engery and knowledge to get it done before Easter as it is my most happiest time of year.
Well Holly has a new job and I don't hear alot from her and she also moved again to a house this time and I hope she is happy there but I know she misses her home out here and the area even thou she likes the area where she is now her heart will alway be here.
Honey there is a little girl that joined you there and I would love it if you could let her know that she has a friend here that sure is hurting over the lose of her and can't seem to let it go which has been a big problem for her.I wish she could visit her and tell her she is going to be okay and it is okay to go on living,The little girls name is Zoe and God took her home so sudenly that so many didn't get a chance to say goodbye the way we did.Honey it meant so much to me to have had those last days we shared and to be there with you as you took that step to the other side and the way Holly and I let go when you got to heavens gates.Oh how peaceful you looked.It was wonderful just to know the pain was gone and to know you were with your love.
I do so miss you and know we will see each other someday.Oh by the way Micheal writes me and we are becoming friends,his Mother has been sick and he has been worried.He is a very nice man and I hope someday I well have a chance to meet him in person.
Well Honey as it is late and I have a busy week I should close and I will write again soon.
Loving you always your friend Doris

Doris Kerr

January 17, 2007

Hi Honey,
Well its me again and I sure miss you,things here are much the same.I am still hanging in here,but it sure is hard,sometimes I feel so lost and don't understand what to do with myself,the things I have always enjoyed,seems not to be much fun anymore,I don't feel the happiness I once felt and can't seem to find it.I know things will be okay but right now it seems it never will.But I do want to start cleaning out the old and putting in the new,One thing I want to do is fell the front yard just as full of flowers as I can before Easter,and one flower bed I want to do in your honer,I am sure it will just be pretty like you.The flowers will bloom and bloom.Honey I really wish you could be here to help.
Well Amanda has turned 15 now and she seems to be some better,but I sure worry about her,growing up has been hard on her,she isn't well but still carries one like she always does.The girls have ;ost a few friends as of late and they are there with you now I guess you know.I am sure everyone there has welcomed them home and they are happy.Well Honey I need to go and will write more later.I love you and please tell my Mom,Dad,Johnathan,Lit Granny,and Big Tom I miss them and love them too.To all the Angels hello.
Doris

Doris Kerr

January 12, 2007

Doris Kerr

January 4, 2007

Dear Honey,
Here I am again,the New Year just got off to a start and things are really tough,Talisha's boyfriends mother passed away and has joined you in heaven,and I feel so bad for the children she left behind as they are so young,her son 21 and daughter 18,and a little girl about 5 that the family took on to raise,so sad as they are so young to have to lose their mother.But God most have a need for her and heaven most need another angel.Honey I have been feeling a sadness lately and don't know why.I feel so lost and don't know what to do to fix myself,you know I am a happy person but don't feel it right now.
Anyways Holly and I stay in close tough with each other and try to keep each other up,she sure is battling some hard things but I know soon she will win.She is very special and has so much to offer this world and when she finds that nich she will do well.
As for everyone else they all remain the same,the girls are doing okay and Talisha gave me a real hug last night when she came home from her boy friends after his mom past,how good it felt to have her give me that.Amanda is doing well these last few weeks and Brittney is trying to lose weight.Jordan well he is as always Jordan so full of hisself and always into something.All the grown kids are well and doing good.
Well Honey thank you for being there for us and I can see you and Big Tom setting on that hill sharing that icecream,and it makes me smile.I Love and Miss you.
Doris

Doris Kerr

December 28, 2006

Happy Birthday Honey,

Missing you everyday and wishing you a happy birthday,I know you most be happy being with the angels,and how wonderful it most be to really see them,Holly went to see Adam and family just before Christmas and said his new home was very nice,like something out of home and gardens or one of those magizines,I know you would of loved seeing it and you would be so happy for him.Everyone here at home is okay but Christmas was hard without you,I put a new angel on the tree for you but it wasn't the same.Talisha got bit by a dog Honey on Christmas eve,please ask God to keep an eye on her and help her do better in school,she is having a bad time with it,I sure could use a little help with these children too if he could see to it too,I do love them so,I get so busy sometimes I forget to pray but I try so hard as you know to do a good job with my family.But I don't forget you Honey and really wish we could have you back here with us and you and I could go off again on our weekends and have fun.I do feel you around me a lot and I feel you are watching over us,but Honey I worry about Holly,she is not well and she isn't happy which worries me too.So if you could please give her a push to feel better and again ask God to help her.I am sure you know where my heart has been but I am starting to see that time has changed things and that I most let go of what could of been and grab onto what is.I am doing my best to do what I said but it is very hard as people can't see what they don't want to till it is to late.Please help me on my mission and maybe things will work out.Well Honey Christmas has come and gone now and the New Year is about to start.I hope and pray things will be better and that the New Year is going to be good to us all and we all find happiness in it.Tell Big Tom I Love him so much and miss him,and My Mom and Dad too,and if possible send me streigth and courage.I love you and miss you.Once again Happy Birthday.
Love Doris

Doris Kerr

December 6, 2006

Honey I miss you so much,sometimes I think my heart will break but yet I know you would not want me to feel that way.I sat out in the swing the other day out back and it seemed as if I could feel you there,I know how much you loved to set out there and talk.We shared so much and made plans out there about what we wanted to do.We did so much in the years we knew each other.Funny how you can here to rent my moble home and we ended up being the best of friends and our familys became a large family.I felt so much love from your children over the years.We played and fought just like families do but it always turned out okay and you knew how to make us all be friends again.But now your away and we all seem lost but I know some way you'll help us all get through things.Anyways I want you know I miss you and love you.Doris

Doris and Girls Kerr

December 4, 2006

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)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Doris Kerr

December 4, 2006

Well Hello my Friend,I do so miss you and our talks,and the walks we shared.How much I wish we could still be dancing in the parking lot at the nursing home.I also miss your hugs and little kisses,the soft pats you gave me when you knew I needed them.We sure shared so much and I feel so lost with out you.And Holly is too.We sure didn't know just how much you kept us all on our toes.The Holidays will not be that good this year without you as I have know one to buy the Angels for.If you could give me something this year for Christmas,I would ask for you to give Holly a sign that you are happy or that you are watching over her.I know you are looking over us all but she really needs to know.I want to share with you and the family a letter I found under your picture that Brittany wrote to you after you left us,I found it when I was dusting:To Lizzy,From Brittany Kerr
I know you like letters so here's one:Time has gone by and by and time is your and I want you to know I will always remember you.So please remember me.I love you.Heart Brittany Kerr.
I was so proud of this child for helpping me through the days before and after you left,the way she was so brave to read at your services because I could not.She and Holly sounded like the Angels were reading or singing the poem I chose to share in your hornor.Liz you came as a tenent but left as one of my dearest friends,I will forever remember you and caring you in my heart.I Love you so much,Thank You
Doris Your Best Friend Forever

Holly Smith

December 1, 2006

Hi Mom, It's me Holly again, sorry it took so long to get back with you.I know that I talk with you everydaybut I promised you that I would write to you,I can only say ......I Love You, and Miss You soooooo Much it Hurts,THeres not aday that goes by that I don't think about you and start to cry..I wish that I could hug and kiss my baby.I want you to know that i have never taken one ddday that we have spent together for grantide and I new that the day i had to let you go I had to do one more unselfishness thing.and that was to let you go...I'll never for get the tears I seen fall down from your eyes,and I knew that yiou had understood everything that i had said to you.and as Doris and I held your hands and walked you into the arms of our heavenly father,and you took your last breath and knew that you would never have to suffer again.I want you to know that I asked the Lord to Forgive you of any Sins that you may not have had a chance to ask him.and I also asked our heavenly father to forgive me if I had hurt you in any way that i did not remember. Oh Listen to me Mom rambling on..........I want you to know how much i;m going to miss you telling me how much you Love Me. and Hugging me....Oh! Mom,I miss you so much! I still can't believe that your not here with me ,I need you so much!,I dont know how i'm suppose to go on ,for the rest of my live with you not in it.I Don;t want to hear people tell me that as time passes it will get easier.You were my Life! and I Loved You ssso Much! Mom,Im asking you to Please !!! Don't forget about me.Please find away to talk with me,I need you still so much,well i'd better let you go for now so I can go blow my nose.I'll write to you again soon,
Love You always,Holly

Suzanne Nardacci

November 23, 2006

On this day of remembrances and gratitude, I remember you Aunt Betty with love. It has been many years since we last saw one another but the memories I have of you when I was growing up will remain in my heart and spirit until we meet again (and then we can create new ones)! You are at peace now, surrounded by the love of your parents, grandparents, brother, aunts and uncles. Wishing your family heartfelt sympathy and hoping their memories of you will somehow ease their pain and bring comfort in the days/years ahead. Until we meet again....keep your smile bright and the gates open....

Nisha Smith

November 23, 2006

Hey Honey, its Nisha, Danny, Kayla, & Kyle....... I just want you to know that you are in a better place now, and i prayed everyday knowing when you got sick, you were meant to be in a better place and not suffering. Honey you were a crazy lady, i remeber when i was younger, and Holly asked, HEY! Nisha..... i just said to myself, Yes HOLLY? she said, can you take Honey to the store, she needs to pick up a few things, i said OH my gosh, this is gonna take forever, taking you to a store was definately an adventure, it wasnt a short trip to the store IT TOOK HOURS! but you know what sometimes it wasn't so bad, you were fun to chit chat with, but the SMOKING, wow if you could smoke 2 at a time you would, but thats just how you were... LOUD, FUNNY, AND CRAZY... Honey seeing you change from one day to the next was so weird, but i knew it was only for the best.... Coming to see you made me realize i need to be here for Holly and the Family, and talk to you as much as i could, my favorite was when you said I LOVE YOUUUUUUU! Well i know you are with POPPY, and some of the other family i dont know much about, but it is for the best, come visit when you can, oh and as for Kayla, she was so sad that you had to leave, but she understood that you needed to be in a better place, and Kyle also, we all miss you, but know in out hearts <3<3<3 you are still here with us, RIP HONEY, you will never be forgotten... with love, Nisha, Kayla, Kyle, & Danny

Donna Apuzzo

November 19, 2006

Aunt Betty, this is your neice Donna, I do remember you and your family ,almost all of them. You had a zest for life and enjoyed it ,as they say we only come around once and life is not a dress rehersal ,enjoy it to the fullest and you did, Good for you!. Your beloved brother Ray died this year also in Sept. know you are both with your Mom and Dad in heaven . May God Bless your remaining children and watch over them and as say can "we all just get along".Enjoy each day for it is a gift from God.The world can be a better place if we can all come toghter and love one another.My love and sincere sympathy for your daughter Holly and the rest of your family, Love, Donna Apuzzo

Frances Nardacci

November 19, 2006

My beloved sister, I will miss you and know you are with Nanny & Dad. May God keep you his care ,your beloved brother Ray Is also with you and I know you are watching from above. We pray for your family now and know you are at peace. Sorry I couldn't be there but my thought and prayers were with you in spirt.My Love always,Your Sister, Frances

Bobby Smith

November 17, 2006

Hey honey its Bobby i miss you so much i really hope that you are happy , you know seeing you go it was like this couldnt be happeneing , its like i didnt do enough while you was still here but i just want you to know that i will always love you an if you ever need to talk i am right here i love you an miss you so much bye RIP

Michael Plath

November 17, 2006

I'll never forget my Aunt Betty. Too bad we didn't get to spend a lot of time together like we did when I was a kid. She always had the radio on and listened to good music (Sinatra, Bennett, Bobby Darin) from a New York City station. May God Accept Her-She was a great woman and mother.
Nephew, Michael Plath

Tabatha Bagnall

November 16, 2006

Hey there Liz, it's your daughter-in-law of 22 years and boy what a 22 years it has been, it has been wonderful to be in this family, you were always a trip and a half, I will miss you alot, as well as Chris and the boys too. You sure knew how to keep people on their toes and it was definately never dull when you were around, I hope that you are enjoying the time you are having with your husband and other loved ones that you are with up there, and I also hope you were able to find my Daddy too, because as I told you before you passed that if you ever need a good laugh he would definately be the one to go to, he will keep you in stitches.Well we all miss you and Love You, but know that you are in a better place now. You will always be in our hearts and memories.

Love, Tabatha,Chris,Austin,Caleb and Joshua

Holly Smith

November 16, 2006

My Honey,
As each passing day that goes by you are forever in my thoughts and in my heart.mom i want you to know that it has brought me great comfort in the passing days by the spirit of our heavenly father and the spirit of the Holy Ghost.I will close for now so that i may forward this page for others to view who did not know that it existed.I Love You Mom, I look forward to writing you again soon.
Your Loving Daughter Holly

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