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Saturday, April 12, 2003

Tara, Nakia and family,

I am very sorry for your loss. I know you will miss her very much. I will say a prayer for her. Tara, the pictures were beautiful, as well as Nakia and her children. Would very much like to remain in touch. Sorry that such traumatic circumstances have brought us together. But we are happy that I may get to know Nakia and family. Again I express my condolences, God Bless.

Love, Dana and family
seawonder@msn.com

Saturday, April 12, 2003

We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers will be with your family during your time of need. May the Lord bless you.

The Haines Family
Rosemarie, Daniel, Laura & Victoria
tgheidi.1@netzero.com

Sunday, April 13, 2003

We the Richline family want to express or deepest sympathy in the loss of a wonderful loving woman a true friend who cared deeply for her family and friends. She will be greatly missed as she was one of the nicest and caring woman I have ever known and I have known Ruby for over 40 years and she had a wonderful family and she loved and cared for them dearly. May you rest in peace Ruby as we will all miss you and love you. God bless the family of Ruby as I know you are hurting over this loss and the grief is one that will be carried on a long, long time. May God be with you all.

Jim Richline
jmr3482@aol.com

Monday, April 14, 2003

Dear Deb, Lil and Barry,

I just found out last night what happened. I am so sorry. Although I never met her, I spoke with her often, and she seemed like a wonderful lady. I know you must be devastated. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. If I can do anything. Please let me know. Take care of yourselves.

Love
Sandi L. Jackson
jays2@rcn.com

Monday, April 14, 2003

Dear John and family, I can't put into words the sorrow I feel for your family. Ruby was a special lady. The last time I talked to her was when she called my church and ask for prayer for Barry, she loved her family so much. There is no doubt that she is with THE LORD. GOD BLESS YOU.

Bobbi and Stacy Lore and family
nannybert@juno.com

Sunday, May 11, 2003

Thank you for all of your sympathies, with mommy's passing. You know, she loved each and every one of you, even the ones that didn't bother with her during the time that she was living. Sometimes she would say to me the ones that were close to me, that we party with, didn't party with me anymore, didn't even call me, except for Susy, always, Susy, and sometimes Martha, we loved our mother, and the ones that were not there for her where were you, where, were you??????. She was always there for each and every one of you, and did any of you have the time no of course not, and to pay your tributes, well let me tell you this, and I am going to tell you exactly the way my mommy felt, she was there for all of you and not a one of you, except for the aforementioned bothered with her, but the Lord works in mysterious ways, you have no idea how much she felt alone, and lost, and it wasn't because of us, it was because her friends abandoned her, when she was there for all of you all the time. Thank you for being a part of her life and you can be angry with me, but deep in your hearts, all of you know this to be true, and I truly sign myself off as Tara Denise Watkins White, one of Ruby's many children that loved her dearly.

Tara Denise Watkins White
TNubian50@aol.com

Sunday, June 8, 2003

Mommy, words will never express the pain and loss that I feel in your passing. The wonderful years with you guiding us, loving us and being there for us will remain always in our hearts and minds. You were our "Mommy dearest" and our best friend. My world will never be the same as God picked one of the prettiest flowers to place in his garden.

We, along with all those who love you, have been the luckiest people to be embraced by your love and warmth. Though all were not lucky enough to spend a lot of time with you they know the comfort of being loved by "Ruby" and hopefully you knew how much they truly loved you.

You touched so many lives including the lives of your family. I hope and pray that in my lifetime, raising my own two children, your grandchildren, Danelle and Scott, that I will be able to instill in them the sense of value, self-respect and love that you so unselfishly gave of yourself throughout your lifetime. I am truly blessed and rich because of you being my "mommy" Thank you for all that you have given to me, to us and for loving everyone as though all were part of your family.

You will be forever missed and loved.

Your daughter,
Sherri L. Izak
loveslib338@hotmail.com

Sunday, June 8, 2003

Mommy,

Tomorrow (June 9th) will be your 74th birthday and again, I want everyone to know just how special you are and always will be. I know that God does not put more on us than we can handle and that for everything he does there is a reason. I haven't figured out the reason behind him taking you but I know that his decision is not one to be questioned.

Because you gave me life, and more importantly lessons in how to live, you are the wellspring from which flows all good that I may achieve in my time on earth.

For all that you are and all that I am, I thank you, Mommy

Loving you forever, your daughter,
Sherri
loveslib338@hotmail.com

Sunday, June 8, 2003

Dear Friends and Family,

I thank all of you for being a part of my Grandmother's life, even if it was just in passing. Nothing good last forever, and nothing is meant to stay the same. We understand all the trials and tribulations each person has of their own, and even if you were not blessed with the daily physical presence of Ruby Izak, well, than I am certain that you held onto her within your heart. A much loved soul like Ruby Izak never dies, so therefore cherished memories can never be forgotten. I know that when Ruby Izak entered into the life of one, that person was left with a treasure. She liked and she loved people, and anyone pure of heart she embraced and called them friend. Yes, she had a deep and dark feeling of loneliness, but dear friends believe me it was nothing that either of you did wrong. It was because out of her immediate family, all had passed and Ruby remained the last one standing. She wept and yearned for the love of her parents, siblings, son in laws, and even her baby daughter. You see, God had placed his claim on them early, and often I had told my Grandmother that it was because she still had a job to do and many more lives to touch. Her physical body often went through so much physical pain. But, on April 10, 2003, God had a plan B. He welcomed my Grandmother to the gates of eternity, and all earthy voids were no more. Her Mother and baby daughter there to greet her. along with friends that she had lost along the way. Her aching limbs now dance and she rejoiced stating, "I am here to stay."

Tanesha I. "Nesha" Walker

Monday, June 9, 2003

Dear Nanny,

Happy Birthday! It has been two months since you have passed. Such good times we shared together, times not meant to last. I know now you are forever well, and carry on with out you, with comfort I shall. I am glad that we had so much time shared, you my best friend who always cared. I miss you more each and every day, but beliefs in God will help me find a way. Journey my miles with out you I will, but in my heart you are forever still. I had already cried my river and did my begging please, but Jesus's blood and promise always place me back at ease. In your life I reminded you often of one's right to take their rest. When God called upon you, he chose the very best.

On April 10th I was tested, when I found you in your final sleep. I was reminded that you were now God's to keep. I heard your voice come upon me on that rainy dreary day. You came to me with those very same words that I'd often say. "Nesha, now let me go and take my rest, for I go to prepare a mansion with Jesus for you to one day be our guest.

Love Always,
Tanesha (Grand-daughter and best friend)
Nanny, as you always told me, I too will love you today, tomorrow, and always.

Monday, June 9, 2003

THANK YOU MOM FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN TO ME.
HAPPY 74TH BIRTHDAY MOMMY WITH SO MUCH RESPECT, ADMIRATION AND LOVE

YOUR MIDDLE CHILD,
SHERRI
loveslib338@hotmail.com

Wednesday, October 29, 2003

Mommy,

There is not a day that passes that you aren't on my mind. I miss you more and more with the passage of time. I love you and hope that when God called you home you realized that!

They say that the death of a loved one teaches those remaining the true value of life and the true meaning of life. That being that we love each other, then we should learn to let bygones be bygones and learn how to forgive, especially those close to us and those that should be close to us. Each day is a gift and this gift is ours to enjoy if we so choose to!

When we are gone the true measure of the life we've lived should be the way in which we are remembered. It isn't what we have obtained, what we have attained nor by what we have accomplished. It should be measured by the sincerity of one's heart, the pureness of one's love, if not than what have we accomplished?

The measure of our life should be reflected by the love and sense of loss seen in the eyes of those who mourn our passing.

With those words stated, Mommy, you were and always will be loved by so many who were fortunate enough to be a part of your life. So many of us will have accomplished so very much if we allow ourselves to love, give and accept as you did.

Thank you for being my friend, my teacher, my idol and my mother,

Loving you forever
Sherri (your middle child)
loveslib338@hotmail.com

Friday, Octber 30, 2003

Time has passed much to fast, I still treasure all of our good times shared, and wish they'd last.
In my sleep you come to me, and how again my heart gleams.
I awake to a quiet reality fooled by my dreams.
I had so many plans, for just you and I.
All of which became shattered when you had to die.
I still dial your number, awaiting your response.
I feel life has betrayed me by the silent cruel taughts.
Today would have been another day we would have talked and laughed a good deal.
I am empty and cheated by what time had to steal.
I know that you and Aunt Kendra are now safe and at ease,
but even still there are days I crumble and fall to my knees.
You made everyday of my isolated life just seem to matter so much.
I envision the mansion God has granted you for all the lives you have touched.
Watch over us all, and but once and awhile let us know that in many ways you are still here.
Still give us the strength to accept that Jesus now needs you there.
Thanks again, for you have given me the best of many years.
Now let me give unto you, and offer my prayers.
Nanny, Kendra, Vince, Grand-nanny, Cindy, Aunt June, Duke and Jim.
The Lord has chosen the best when he called you with him.......

Love Always,
Tanesa and Briana

Friday, January 2, 2004

Hi Nan. I can't believe that you are gone. I miss you. I am so grateful that you got to see the boys before you went home. I know you are with mommy and all of your brothers and sisters. One day I will be with you all, until then keep an eye on us. I love you today, tomorrow, and always.

Your orchid, Chante'
chante_frank24@yahoo.com

Friday, March 12, 2004

Mommy:

Danelle made the honor roll, I know that you would be proud. She stands 5'9 1/2 inches and weighs 125 lbs. I wanted to call you and share that with you but you aren't there. Scottie Jr. is the epitome of his nick-name, "Wild Bubba Jones!" He is so cute and growing, soon he will catch up to his sister. You would laugh to see them now Mommy. Both of them still sucking their thumbs and thinking they are so grown. Bubba with his dreadlocks and baggy jeans. They are so beautiful and they are mine.

Scottie asks about you frequently....he wonders if you remember them. "Of course, silly", I tell him. Nanny not only remembers you she is watching over you! Danelle handles everything so different. She holds her emotions in more than Scottie, but we talk about you a lot. She often tells me that I have a nose just like your nose, flat! She says that I have a "Nanny" nose! I am proud of that.

I wanted to call you just to hear your voice, but I couldn't, though I remember the phone number you and Daddy had for years on Kneedler Ave. I wanted to call and tell you about Dani's protest (we need water) at her school, but you weren't there to take my call. I wanted to call you and say "I love and miss you" but you weren't there to when the phone rung.

There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you, that I wish to hear your laughter. There is not a day that goes by or an event that occurs that I do not want to share with you.

Tanesha visited me and I had on black slacks with a black sweater, she told me that I looked just like you. I looked in the mirror and see you in me. My children often tell me that I look like you, their Nanny. I smile and look at myself, knowing that I will see you looking back at me.

I wanted to call you and share with you my new job and the promotion given to me after only six months, but it isn't your voice answering the phone when I call. It isn't your voice that I know if I was to hear would bring me great joy and comfort.

I want to call you because you are my Mother and we could talk about anything and everything...but you are not there to talk with.

I feel empty now...a part of me, of all of us, died when you were called home, by our Father. Though life goes on for us, as you would want it to, nothing is the same.

We shared your clothing before Daddy moved and I still go to my closet to smell the articles that I wanted. I feel your presence and am comforted by the fact that I have them. I sit in the red chair that I gave you in 1982...it is as though your arms envelop me assuring me that things will get better. I look at your picture each and every morning and say out loud "I love you Mommy!"

I want and need to call you today, but you won't be there to answer the phone.

I miss you so very much Mommy.

I want to share a joke with you but you aren't there.

With much love...

always your daughter (I will see you in heaven)

Sherri
loveslib338@hotmail.com

Wednesday, April 7, 2004

Mommy:

It has taken me several days to sit down and write this mainly because I still (we still) have not been able to accept the fact that you are gone from us. It has been a year and I still long to hear the phone ring with your voice on the other end.

Memories of you flood my mind while the tears flow endlessly...will they ever stop? I suspect not. But with the tears now comes laughter as I remember the good times we shared as family. I remember so very much as a child growing up...I remember the laughter that always filled our homes as family and friends gathered nearby. I remember the music, the dancing, the food, Daddy playing the drums.

I remember Nanny, our aunts, uncles and cousins being so much a part of our lives. And most importantly I remember the love that you bestowed so unselfishly upon us.

I feel the warmth of that love to this day. I close my eyes and feel your arms embracing me, I see your smile, smell your perfume and for one moment I think you are right here with me.

You have given us so much Mommy, so much to be thankful for. You gave of yourself and my life will always be richer for that. Many years ago I wrote a letter to you and Daddy expressing just how thankful I am and always will be that you are my parents...how blessed I feel to have had you as my Mother, my teacher and my friend...I hope you knew then just how much you were appreciated because you were and always will be.

I love you and there never will be a day that you aren't in my thoughts and prayers. There will never be a day that my love for you will no longer exist.

You are my angel, today, tomorrow and forever.

With love, admiration, appreciation and respect

Your daughter,
Sherri Izak Brockel
loveslib338@hotmail.com

Sunday, May 9, 2004

Today is Mother's Day and I wish that you were here with us. I wish we could gather at your house, laughing, eating and just being a family. I wish that I could stop and buy you flowers that you could later plant in your yard. I wish that you were here so that I could hug you and tell you "I love you."

Time heals all wounds so I have been told but there isn't enough time to take away the hurt that your passing has caused. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.

Time will never erase the memories that I hold so dear to my heart, memories of you as my mother, memories of you as my teacher or of you as my friend.

Happy Mother's Day, always

Love you

Sherri Izak Brockel
loveslib338@hotmail.com

Wednesday, June 9, 2004

Mommy:

Today is your 75th birthday (June 9, 2004) and we can't send you a card, call you on the phone or visit you at your home. It hurts so much to say these words, it is too hard, still, to accept. You were the family anchor, you were the puzzle piece that fit us all together...you were the reason we were "family"!

I beleive in Angels so when I read this I found it to be so fitting to how we feel about you:

You are an Angel!

Loving you today, tomorrow and always

Your daughter,
Sherri Izak Brockel
loveslib338@hotmail.com

Thursday, February 17, 2005

Mommy:

Just sitting here thinking of you and how much I miss you. There is so very much that I wish to talk to you about, so many things I wish I could say to you.

So many times I look at your picture, so many times I ask God "Why?" The days are so long and the nights have been so dark since he called you home. The selfishness takes over for I want you here with us, for us. I want to feel your arms embrace me when sadness envelops my soul...I want to hear your laughter when finding something I said so silly. I want to see your eyes when you look at two of your grandchildren (my children) who have grown so very much and often ask about their Nanny.

Life hasn't been and won't ever be the same. The emptiness can never be filled for you, Mommy, aren't replaceable.

I am sitting here thinking of you and missing you so very much...I needed desperately to tell you so!

Loving you today, tomorrow and forever

Sherri
loveslib338@hotmail.com

Saturday, March 5, 2005

Hey there. I don't really know what to say but that I miss you so very much.

R.I.P. NANNY

Shane Lee Thornton
Monkey7289@msn.com

Thursday, April 16, 2005

Mom,
It's been 2 years since you've been gone. There's not one day gone by that I don't think of you. Life is so different without you. I knew when you were here and sadly realize now, that you were what kept our family together. The family misses you dearly mom and I hope that one day we can have what we had when you were here. If not now...then until we all meet again and all can be together.

I love you "mommy dearest"...always.
Johnni
Martine38@aol.com

Friday, May 6, 2005

Mommy:

Mother's Day is upon the world, but for us, your family and loved ones, it is just another day.

You are so missed Mommy. There are so many things I wish that I could talk to you about...for you always listened, you always heard what I needed to say even if the words weren't there. You knew by my voice if life was troubling me, if times were too hard. You knew by my eyes if I was depressed or happy. You said that my eyes shined brightly when happiness was there.

It is so hard to believe that you are not here with us. Two years have come and gone and I repeatedly ask "why?" The tears flow so easily still. My heart, our hearts ache so Mommy.

Happy Mother's Day
Your daughter Sherri
loveslib338@hotmail.com

Sunday, May 8, 2005

Happy Mother's Day, Nanny. I miss you dearly. You were the foundation in my life, in all of our lives. And even when things looked so chaotic, you were there to put it all back together. I want to reach out to you so bad. After Mommy died, you were all I had and now you are gone. I know it is for the better and that you are happier, healthier, it still does not stop the pain. I love you so much. I want to thank you for always being there. Because of that, I know you will always be here.

Chante
hovas_mistress@hotmail.com

Friday, December 23, 2005

Mommy:

Another Christmas and you are not here with us. Time passes by quickly but the pain of losing someone so dear, someone so loved, someone as special as you is as strong today as it was then. I just want you to know that I love you today, tomorrow and always.

Love forever
Sherri
slib52256@hotmail.com

Friday, February 24, 2006

Mommy:

There isn't a day that goes by without a thought of you, without a tear that is shed. Your picture is one that I look at everyday...kissing you and Daddy (he is in the picture too!). I wish my heart could express just how much I miss you and need you here. You were my rock and my inspiration...there wasn't time to tell you that but I hope in some way you already knew that. I haven't met too many heroes in my life but you most certainly are one of them. Thanking you form the bottom of my heart for your unconditional love.

Loving you forever
Sherri
slib52256@hotmail.com

Monday, April 10, 2006

Mommy:

Three (3) years have come and gone and I still cry as much as I did back then. There aren't enough words that will ever express how much I miss, need and love you. There will never come a day that I don't wish you were here with us.

I know that one day we will be together and for that day I await.

With everlasting love, your daughter
Sherri
slib52256@hotmail.com

Friday, June 9, 2006

Happy Birthday mom...love you and miss you much...wish you were here to talk to me, but I know you hear me

Johnni
Martine38@aol.com

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

mommy this is the love child as i know u no. miss u mommy every day. i got married and im doing well. brother barry wrote and sent a poem for. he said he wishes he could put it on the internet. so i'm doing it for him: MOM HAS GONE HOME: there comes a time when we must say good-bye. we live our life to the fullest then we die..no matter how much we don't want it to be we must always remember it's not up to you or me..God has his reasons for all he does with all his children that he loves....it may seem wrong when we lose someone we love, but we can never forget the orders came from above..we must always remember the precious time we shared and just knowing that she knew we cared.. one of these days we'll be reunited again in God's loving arms and away from sins..but until that time we must stay strong until God delivers us to where we belong..forget the bad times remember the best and always remember that she's finally at rest..nothing in this world can harm her now because thats one thing that God won't allow..one more thing before i end this poem, we must all acknowledge that mom has just gone home... from her son... he loves and misses her..

Debi Hoskins
dabombdiggity61@aim.com

Thursday, June 7, 2007

MOMMY, thinking of u very much. Your birthday is coming close. Just wanted to say i love you and miss you. Happy Birthday. always thinking of you, your love child.

DEBI. (Hoskins)
dabombdiggity61@aim.com

November 27, 2007

dear nanny i really miss u alot there is never a day where i stop thinkin about u i wish u was here cause u thought me to be strong and to put minde at anything that i wanted but right now its really hard and i need u but one day we will meet again love u nanny

LOVE,
Shane Thornton
lilcrisscross35@aol.com

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Just sitting here thinking of you and all the days that have gone by, and the anger that I felt, I took out on alot of people, really not meaning to, but I did. I come to realize and to accept that this was your time to go, to be with your family, your mom, dad and siblings, it must of been quite a special day, when all that are in heaven, saw you come through the golden gates. I am sure that the laughter, hugs and tears, brought back so many memories for you and thats a good thing. We know that Kendra was probably the first to meet you, with that cute way of running to you whenever she laid her eyes upon you. Oh mommy we miss you so much, and I am sure that you know this, you were our comfort, our rock, our joy, our happiness, most importantly of all you were our love. Mommy be there for all of us when we make our journey,we love you and miss you.

Love
Tara (Tiny)
Tnubian541@aol.com