Thinking of you  / Tara Johnson (Friend of Stephanie )
I watched the slide show tribute. Wow. Looks like alot of good memories. Just letting you know I'm thinking of you. Close

Thinking of You  / Janeane Bricker (none)


Thinking of your family during these holidays that also bring sadness to us that miss our loved ones.
What a beautiful lady your mother is! Even in her picture in bed while I'm sure she went threw alot of pain she still had a beautiful smile on her sweet face.
May the peace of God be with you all.

www.brandon-bricker.memory-of.com
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Imagine my surprise!  / Darlene White (same name, same age )
Greetings Darlene's family.  I was taking the lazy way out, searching for an old bio of me from when I did a lot of garden writing and imagine my surprise when I came accross this lovely tribute to your Mother.   I had to pinch myself to see if I am still here!   I was born on August 20th, 1943!  Your Mom sounds like a lovely lady and it is a wonderful tribute to her that you have prepared.  Hope I am that lucky someday!  Darlene (Patricia)  White Close

Passing by again!!  / Carol Martin (Passerby)
                      The Ship of life. John T. Baxter
  
Along the shore i spy a ship as she sets out to sea,
She spreads her sails and sniffs the breeze and slips away from me.

I watch her fading image shrink as she moves on and on,
until at last she`s just a speck,then someone say`s "she`s gone"

Gone where? Gone only from our sight and from our farewell cries,
That ship will somewhere reappear to other eager eyes!!

Beyond the dim horizon`s rim,
resound the welcome drums,
and while were crying  " there she goes "
They`re shouting "here she comes!"

We`re built to cruise for but a while upon this trackless sea,
until one day we sail away into infinity.....

Yes Stephanie, now i remember, you Mother looks so much like mine....
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Just dropping by say i understand.  / Carol Martin (None)
Hello to all of Darlene`s family.My thoughts are with you. Im creating my own mums site at present and it`s been 18 years since she went away! Your site is very beautiful, and im sure your mum is so very proud of you all. May you feel her presence with you always, and know she iswaiting patiently by heavens gates until the time you areall reunited...Where there is love... There love will always be... Close

Happy Mother's Day / Stephanie Holloway (daughter)

Mom lived her life for love of friends and family,
Neither asking for nor wanting a return.
Her days became a sunlit homily,
With others' joy her joy and main concern.
When we were ill, she also became sick;
When we were cut, she, too, began to bleed.
Of our oil lamp she was the wick,
Drawing her bright flame from our need.
Some say that such behavior's out of date:
That self-fulfillment is the way to grace.
But Mom, without much choice, then chose her fate,
Finding greater truth in an embrace.
She lives on in the sparkle in our eyes:
Laughing, quiet, gentle, loving, wise.

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Life is a vapor...but existence is everlasting. / Stephanie Holloway (daughter)
Life is but a vapor.  Looking at memories and pictures, it passes by so quickly.  The only choice we have in this world and in this life is to make a difference while you are here.  Make a memory, say I love you, dance, smile, and laugh.  Feel the breeze on your skin.  Help a friend, say you care.  Pass on the legacy of someone you care about.  Your existence is but an ever imprinted stamp on this journey of life.  No matter if death takes you and your physical presence in this world subsides; no matter how much time has passed, you were here, and that can never be taken away.  Every thought, every action, every word will always be there in the ever-lasting recording of time.  No matter how many generations have passed...you were here.  That will last forever.  Life is a vapor, but existence is everlasting.  Close

My prayers are with you / Sherry Elmore (none)
Stephanie thank you so much for the poem...it is perfect...I am also sorry for the loss of your mother..may she rest in peace. Close

Happy New Year!  / Stephanie Holloway (Daughter)
I pains me inside to begin this new year without you.  I know I will always have the beautiful memory of you and our family, and times spent together to cherish in all the years to come.  I miss you and love you with all of my heart.  Love, Stephanie Close

A MOTHERS LOVE  / DEANYA RANDLE (NO RELATION)

Hi Stephanie,
You don't know me but we have shared a mutual loss, I loss my mom on February 14th of this year to Cardiovascular Disease.  I think that you can relate this poem just as I did. May God bless you and your family and keep you forever. 

DON’T TELL ME

Don't tell me that you understand, Don't tell me that you know. Don't tell me that I will survive, How I will surely grow		Don't stand in pious judgment Of the bonds I must untie. Don't tell me how to suffer, Don't tell me how to cry.
Don't tell me this is just a test, That I am only blessed, that I am chosen for this task Apart from all the rest.		My life is filled with selfishness, My pain is all I see, But I need you, I need your love, Unconditionally.
Don't come at me with answers That can only come from me. Don't tell me how my grief will pass, That I will soon be free.		Accept me in my ups and downs, I need someone to share. Just hold my hand and let me cry, and say, "My Friend, I care".

Joanena Hendel

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My life is my tribute... / Stephanie Holloway (daughter)

Mom, I made this website for you as a place to come and remember you and what a wonderful mom, nana, and the person that you are.  After going through things that you've saved, it is such a comforting feeling to see that you have saved so many things...things that I made you when I was little, pictures, poems, cards, and many things all the way up to recently.  Now I have made this website for you.  Losing you pains me to no end and words cannot express the void that I feel now that you're gone.  So mom as a tribute to you, I want to offer you who I am today, because who I am is what you have taught me to become.  I will miss you so deeply, yet remember you forever...Your loving daughter, Stephanie

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My other mother  / Anna Bowen (Friend)
I will miss you so much!  You were my other mother.  I'm glad I will have the memories of you, all the great and funny memories.  I'm glad I was able to care for you and be there for you when you needed someone.  I'll miss your silly fussings, calling to say hello, and just talking.  You really were a special lady and I am blessed to have known you.  All your children and grandchildren are blessed to have had you.  And Ron is the luckiest man in the world.  To know you, you can't help but love you.  And I loved you!

Love, Anna Close

TO DARLENE'S CHILDREN AND RON FRANCISCO / Darlene Griffith (Ronnie's aunt)

This is a beautiful tribute to a person I know you all loved very much.  We are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.  George and Darlene Griffith, Pineville, Missouri

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condolences / Marcia & Dennis Mcevoy (sister & Brother in law)
Words don't ease the pain of loss, but, we offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends.  We had many good times with Darlene and all of you.  The memories will remain long after all else has passed.
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My children / Don And Bonnie White (Former husband)
Dear children,

Darlene and I had three beautiful babies that grew into the young men and woman you are today.  I know she felt as proud of you all and your families as I do.  I am sad and sorry for your loss.   Dad

Losing a parent is difficult and painful in ways hard to explain to another unless they have lost a parent too.  We are sorry you've lost your mother so soon.  We hope your memories of her will include the ones where she was strong and healthy, full of life.    Our sincere condolences,  Dad and Bonnie 

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Cousin of Darrell, Darren and Stephanie / Michelle Mc Evoy
I just wanted to tell you all how sorry I am for the loss of your mother. She was such a wonderful lady. I have fond memories of our family,  and I will remember her always.

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My condolences / Lora Stellmacher (Stephanie's Friend)

Dear White family:
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved mother, friend, and grandmother.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers.  I wish I could be by your side in this moment of grief.  Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. 
Love always,
Lora

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