Carol Marie Burke

1941 - 2013

Carol Marie Burke obituary, 1941-2013, Glendale, AZ

BORN

1941

DIED

2013

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Carol Burke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 23, 2013.

Burke, Carol Marie 71, of Phoenix, Arizona, Carol was born October 1, 1941 in Rockford, Illinois and was called to Heaven April 21, 2013. Carol is survived by her two sisters Lois and Peggy; her three children Kathy, Todd, and Leesa; nine Grandchildren, and nine Great Grandchildren with another on the way. Plus many friends she considered family. We have lost a beautiful loving heart but Heaven has received a true Angel. Carol will always be in our hearts and forever missed. Mom didn't want flowers. She loved and respected all that Hospice of the Valley did for her and her family through this rough time. Please send any donations to Hospice of the Valley or to the Cancer Society so they may help others in their time of need as they helped our family. Services will be held in August with family and close friends.

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January 17, 2024

Leesa

I miss you

March 17, 2019

Leesa Romero

Hi Mama,
I know it has been awhile since I wrote something on here. Its not that I have forgotten cause I sure haven't. I just have been busy and lazy. As you know today is my birthday and I am missing you as you are the reason I am here on this earth. I want you to know you are a great mom. We may have had our issues but I have always loved you and known you loved me. I always knew you would be there for me in my time of need and you were. I couldn't have asked for a better person to be my mom my best friend.
I love you mom and I miss you mom more today then yesterday.

Posted by Leesa Romero

December 24, 2017

Your Babygirl

Merry Christmas Mama
This Christmas is kinda a bummer Christmas. I came down sick so a lot of our shopping just didn't get done. The kids will have a Christmas just not the normal kind of Christmas we are used too. You know how my tree usually looks Christmas morning. But not this year. But it is ok. We will all be together as a family and that is what counts. I know you will be here having Christmas with us. I have already saved you a seat. Front row.
Trisha had a family get together but I didn't get to make it cuz I was sick. I was so bummed out as I didn't get to spend it with the family that mean the most to me. I got to spend time with my brother Jeff the beginning of December. That was nice that he came down to see Todd and I. The family all got together at Todd. It is nice when the people you love the most can all get together like that. Share stories and laugh.
The kids are going great. They are getting so big. Davien to this day still talks about you. One day he was just sitting there staring at the kitchen. I asked him what he was looking at and he said I am looking at Grandmama standing in the kitchen. He still sleeps with his "Baby Toy" that you got him when he was little. You two had a bond that will last forever.
I love you mom. I think of you everyday. I still talk with you everyday. If I don't I feel out of place. Its strange.
Anyways lots to do to prepare for Santa to come.
I love you dearly mom. I miss you dearly mom. I still yearn dearly to have you here with me to talk to, to hug, kiss, tell you I love you.
I will have that chance again one day.
I got to go before Davien see me crying.
I love you

May 14, 2017

Happy Mothers Day mom.
I miss you so much. I wish your were here today instead of me sitting here by myself at your site wishing I could hear your voice...your laugh..hug you...kiss you and tell you I love you and your the best mom in the world.

I know you hear me when I talk to you but I want n need to hear your voice. Does the pain of losing you ever go away.
My heart aches for my mommy.

February 8, 2017

Leesa Romero

I have been thinking about you a lot the last couple day. And see you in my mind. I don't know why. But that is ok I love it
I miss you mom.
Things are going pretty good here.
I think I am missing talking to you and doing things with you.
I guess your little girl just needs her mommy right now.
I love you mom and miss you a lot
Hugs and kisses

October 6, 2016

You are the light of my heart

October 6, 2016

Lee Lee Girl

Happy Birthday Mom. I know I am late writing on here but I did with you a Happy Birthday. You heard me do it will I was crying with big tears running down my face.
Its still so hard for me to face that you are gone. I still to this day just think your are at Auntie Lolos on vacation. I guess I will never get used to you not being here.
It really hits me when I have something happen whether it is good or bad and cant call you on the phone and talk to you about it.
The kids are both in soccer now. Daiven is so cute out there playing. He also really likes preschool. He is learning so much and it give Sharmane break.
The job is going good. I get bored sometimes because it is so easy now. There is no more challenge anymore. But I still like it. Aiden is finally crawling. He will be a year in December. But we always forget that he was a month early.
I have talk with Auntie Peggy, Auntie Lolo and went up to spend time with Mikki and Todd at there new place. It is a cute little house. But other then that I have not talk to anyone. I also did go out to Chris and Stacey's new place and saw him and Patty.
I may not be as good as keeping the family together as you were but we that love each other and care for each other all try our best. It may not be as often as if you were here but we do it.
I miss you mom. I miss your smile, your laugh, holding your hand, making fun of you, doing your hair, picking out your clothes, hearing you tell me you love me. I miss everything about you...
I love you to the moon and back. And miss you terribly

Posted by Lee Lee Girl

July 2, 2016

LeeLee

Hi mommy,
Just wanted you to know that I love you and miss you. It has been still very busy around here.
I bet you are very happy for me right now aren't you.
I never thought in a million years that I would be where I am right now Leesa Romero
Administrative Assistant
It has a nice ring to it doesn't it.
I did it mom. I made something of myself other then a machine operator.
I know you are proud of me, I just wish you were here to tell me.
Its been a long hard road getting there but I proved myself to them that no matter what they give me I can do it.
I want to say thank you. Thank you for everything because I know you had a part in all of this. One thing you hated was me being a machine operator. Lol.
The kids are doing great. Alora is soooo tall and skinny. She is becoming a very beautiful snotty teenager. Lol
Davien your little boo boo butt is still such a little cutie. But he is a little terror. She is gonna have fun with both of them.
Alora will start a new school this year. A charter school. She is so smart that she need more of a challenge then what her school is giving her. So I am excited.
Adien is getting big. He is a little chunker. I don't see him as much as I would like you know I am not used to having a grand baby that doesn't live with me. Its something that I am learning to deal with but its hard.

Well got to go. Time to go shopping for dress clothes. No more jeans and t-shirts.
I love you and miss you as much today as I did yesterday.

Posted by LeeLee

March 13, 2016

LeeLee

Hi mommy,
Everyone is gone so it is quiet so thought I would tell you HI and that I love you so very much.
But I also wanna say thank you for everything you have ever done for me. Even the things you continue to do for me. I had a very sad day a couple weeks ago when I traded in your car. But it was something I just had to do. It was costing me to much money to keep it running and I know that is something you didn't want me to do. So with your help I got me a brand new car. I know deep down inside that Steven did this for me cause he knew that I would have a hard time giving up your car plus he knew that would be something you would want him to do. To get me a brand new one.
I am very happy with it but I miss sitting in your car remembering all the fun times we had in it. Everytime I would drive it I could feel you hold my hand like you always did when I drove. Or the both of us holding onto my cup when I would stop so that it didn't spill.
Do you remember the time we left Lennys and got lost. I will never forget that night. We laughed so much until we got nervous cause we were totally lost.
I wish you were here for us to make more memories. But that time is gone now so I just hold on to the memories we have already made.

I love you mom to the heavens and back. and I miss you more today then yesterday.

January 30, 2016

Your babygirl

Hi mom,

I know it has been long time and I am sorry.
Things around here have been very busy.
With school for Alora, plus soccer. They got first place in their league plus first place in the championship.
I was so proud. She really loves playing. Now we just signed her and Davien up for baseball so we will see how that goes.
Disneyland was a blast. I had so much fun. Davien still talks about its a small world. We will go again soon so we can take Aiden. Well even before that most likely.
I just booked our cabin for Christopher Creek this year. It is gonna be weird cause it will be all of us instead of just Sharmane the kids and I. This year will be all of us plus Gerry. He will be 55 this years. We never thought he would make it this far but I think after his heart attack he got scared. So should be fun. I hope. Lol..
I am working a lot of hours lately. I they have me doing more work then one person can handle but I am doing it.
I worked 55 hours just this week and will most likely pull another 55 to 60 this week.
I love you mom so very much and I miss you as much today as I did the last time I saw you. The pain isn't as bad but it is still there. As long as I still stay busy I don't think about it to much. I the min I sit down you are what I think about.
I love you mom to the heavens and back and cant wait till the day I can hold you again

Posted by Your babygirl

December 3, 2015

I love you mom, and miss you so very much.

Kathy

November 6, 2015

Kathy

I love you, I love you more, I love you mostest

October 3, 2015

Kathy

Hello Mom, Happy Birthday a couple of days late. There was a fiber optic outage for Virginia and parts of North Carlina so we didn't have internet. Just wanted to say I love and miss you still and a Big Happy Birthday.
I love you, love you more, love you mostest.

October 1, 2015

your baby

Happy Birthday mom. We went to your site today for your birthday n so the kids could tell you all about our trip to Disneyland. They love going to see you. They love to sit there n talk to you.
I cant write much cuz I am doing this over my phone cuz our computer is broke.
So again happy birthday and I love n miss you terribly.
To the heavens and back mom.
I wish you were here with us, everyday
Your LeeLee girl

September 29, 2015

Almost missed September in telling you I love you and miss you. I will write in a couple of days when it's your Birthday. Love you mom.

August 11, 2015

Kathy

Hello Mom, I love you. That's all. Just I love you.

July 18, 2015

Me

Posted by Me

July 13, 2015

LeeLee Girl

Hi mom,
I dont want you to think that I have forgotten you, cause that will never happen. I write on here all the time but it never gets posted.
As you know it has been very busy around here alot has gone on. I have talk to you about it on a daily basis and I know you help me thru it all.
I love you mom to the heaven and back. I miss you more today then yesterday. My heart hurts for you still to this day. I wanna hear your voice, give your little lips a kiss, hold your hand, do your hair, pick out your clothes. I wanna go lay on your bed and just talk to you as you watch t.v. I wanna laugh when you say or do something funny and feel you slap me cause I do laugh. We sure did laugh alot didnt we.
I wish you were here with me right now just to sit outside with and talk. I am so overwhelmed these day with everything that is going on. I know it will get better and easier and I know you had alot to do with everything that is going on at work. I am glad that you have faith in me to do this job.
I gotta go now mom its dinner time. I love you and miss you terribly. I never knew the heart could take this much pain. But I know you are here with me all the time.
Till next time fly high mom with those beautiful wings of yours

July 8, 2015

Kathy

Hello Mom, I love you, I love you more, I love you mostest. I just love you so much. I sure do miss you. And I would love to talk with you. Not about any thing specific, just chit chat. I miss you voice and your laugh. All is well. I write again soon. Love ya

June 10, 2015

Kathy

Hello Mom, I Love you, I love you more, I love you mostest. Was just thinking about you and wanted to write and tell you I still miss you terribly.

May 8, 2015

Kathy

Happy Mother's Day, mom. I know it's a day early, it's usually a day late, HA. I love you so very much and wish that I could call you on Mother's Day just to hear your squeaky voice. Oh, how I miss the sound. We are doing good, tired of painting but good. I know for a truth you are fantastic. I love you mom, I love you more, I love you mostest.

April 25, 2015

Kathy

Hello Mom,
I have had you on my mind so much these last few days, I just had to write and say I love you. Its probably because we have been redecorating the house and we brought the Alter up finally. It really reminds me of you and Aunty Lolo. It's been a good busy here and we are all doing well. Dennis is getting in shape. He really got depressed after he did his marathon run and things didnt turn out like we planned with your memorial. Took him along time to get rid of that funk. His mom is doing well. Adara will start working over at the store across the street in about a week. Im doing pretty good too.
Another reason might be it was your anniversary for going home to be with Jesus. Hard to believe it's been this long already.
I love you mom and am still missing you. I love you more, I love you mostest.

March 6, 2015

Kathy

Love you mom. Still miss you a lot. Love you Love you Love you

February 4, 2015

I love you

Hi mom,
I know I have not written in awhile but I never stop talking to you or thinking about you.
I have been really really busy lately with my job.
I have been talking with you alot more lately and I sure hope you are hearing me and passing my message along.
I really need you now. I wish you were here for me to talk to in person and take my fears away and make me feel better.
Anyways nothing has really changed other then the day.
I miss you so much mom. My heart still hurts so much. Everytime I think of you I still want to cry. I know you are here with me cause I can smell you sometimes and there are little things that happen that I say there is mom.
For some reason you come to me as a hummingbird. I have never seen so many hummingbirds since you passed. And every day that I am out side there is one that just hoovers right in front of me. It may not be you but I am holding on to the fact that it may be.
Gives me hope that you are still there watching over me.
I love you mom so very much. All the way to the heaven and back.
One day I will see you again and it will be wonderful.
Your LeeLee girl

January 19, 2015

Kathy

I love you, I love you more, I love you mostest. Just wanted to let you know I am still missing of you and how much I love and think about you every day.

December 18, 2014

Kathy

Hello Mom, This is the second Christmas without you. Time sure has passed quickly. I guess because I always seem to be busy. Everyone is doing good, no complaints. I sure do miss you still. I love you so very much. And I envy where you are at...a place of joy peace and love. WOW, cant even completely understand how it is for you right now.
Just wanted to let you know I have been thinking of you.
I love you, I love you more, I love you mostest.

October 29, 2014

Kathy

I love you mom, I love you more, I love you mostest.

October 2, 2014

Happy Birthday Mom. I was not able to write yesterday. I have been thinking a lot about you this week. Dennis has talked a lot about you and he doesn't or didn't realize your birthday was coming up. Perhaps in his spirit he knew.
We sure do miss you. We miss your voice and your laughter. The way you would always say certain phrases like.... and then you turn around. Just fun stuff like that. I love you sooo very much. I am so grateful for Gerry for keeping this open for all of us to converse with you, so to speak.
We are all doing good and getting better every day. I think last year really took something out of us. But like I said we are getting better each and every day.
I love you dearly, I love you more, I love you mostest. Kathy

September 30, 2014

Your Babygirl

I know I am a day early but I wanted to wish you a happy birthday today cause I know tomorrow is going to be very hard on me as I have felt the depression creeping in since yesterday.'
I love you mom...to the heaven and back. and I miss you the same today as I have since the day you left me.
Got to go. Sorry I cant write more as it is to hard for me right now.
I love you mama

August 29, 2014

LeeLee

Hi Mama,
I have had the urge to go to your site for over a week now. Sharmane, the kids and I went yesterday and it finally hit me why. Cause the 22 was the day we laid you to rest. For some reason I was meant to forget. Maybe to make my day easier.
We talk with them about your headstone once again. They said it should be here in the next two weeks. I sure hope this one is right. This will be the third one they had to make. I dont understand what is so hard.
We had fun on our trip to Christopher Creek. We even went all the way to Heber for the day. It was nice. Cant wait until next year.
Christy and I are leaving for Prescott tomorrow morning. We are only staying one night. It will be the first time I am going there without you. We always had so much fun going up there. The boys will also be there. Should be interesting.
Guess what. I have nothing but grass in my yard now. No dirt at all. And it is GREEN. I really worked hard getting the yard to look nice and it finally paid off. Now I will work on the backyard and the side planter. I am going to put flowers there.
Alora started school She is in 5th grade now. She is getting so big and is so beautiful.
Davien is still Davien. LOL..
The kids are all doing good.
I havent heard from anyone really. I have been so busy that I havent even had the chance to call Auntie Lolo. I feel bad but I know she understands.
I even missed Ronnies Birthday. I know shame on me.
I love you mom. More then words can say and I still miss you everyday. Even to this day I still dont feel its true even though I know it is.I love you to the heavens and back.
Your LeeLee girl

July 30, 2014

LeeLee

Hi mama,
I am a little upset today with work so thought I would write to you. I know it would make me feel better. Maybe sad but not upset.
Anyways we leave for our trip tomorrow so keep a watch over us and keep us safe. I bought Todds truck. I dont drive it much. Maybe once a week but wanted another car to drive to work when its raining. I dont wanna drive your and put a bunch of miles on it as it is still yours.
Nothing much else happening.
Just want you to know I miss you terribly and wish you were here for me to talk to and vent.
I love you to the heavens and back.
Your little girl

July 15, 2014

Kathy

Hello Mom,
I was thinking about you and how I miss you still. Just wanted to say I LOVE YOU.

I love you more and love you mostest.

June 24, 2014

LeLe

Hi mama
Sorry I have not written. Well yes I have but of course it didnt show up. You know how my mouth can run sometimes.
I have been so busy lately. Between work, house, yard and kids I never seem to get a break..
So I will start with...they moved me again at work. They put me back in Shipping and Recieving. Hopefully they will keep me in there this time but we will see. I am happy to be back in there. It has air...Ha ha
I have spent some time with Todd, Auntie Peggy, Uncle Steve, Trish, Chris and Stacy. So we have been keeping in touch here and there.
I have not heard from Ernie. He texted me at Christmas but thats it. We tried mom is all I can say.
Gerry is doing good. He is staying up on his meds and going to his doctors appointments so I am happy about that.
Kids are doing good. Nothing has changed for them.
Grandkids are getting so big. Alora is tall and still very beautiful. She got honor roll three times this year. Can you believe she is going into 5th grade. Now comes the fun times..Not..but.. That girl will always be MY baby. Your Boo Boo Butt is a little cutie. A terror but cute. He is so smart. Knows his numbers by site, counts to 20, and backwards from 10, shapes, colors, the only thing I have to finish teaching him is his ABCs..he sees you picture and still says grandma.
I have been doing better mom. But there is not a day that I dont think of you and miss you. You were my best friend. I never thought with as much trouble we went thru when I was a teen that you would end up being my best friend. But you did. My heart hurts for my best friend.
I have not talked to Auntie Lolo as much as I should and I feel bad. But by the time I think about it its so late for them. I plan on going to see them really really soon.
Not much more to say other then I miss you mama still to this day. I wish you were here in your room watching your CSI..its still empty if you want to come back home. I wish you would. I dont want to cry or hurt anymore. I want you here with me.
You wanna know something funny. Your phone finally broke n Aaron gave Sharmane his old one but I told her she had to keep your number cause it still has your voicemail message on it. I cry yet smile everytime I call it. I cry cause I miss you but I smile cause I can still hear your voice and the way you say God Bless You at the end. I always remember saying "but I didnt sneeze"...so it makes me smile.
I love you mom...I miss you sooooo much.I never go a day without think of you or yearn for you..
Love you to the heavens and back

June 11, 2014

Kathy

Hello Mom, I was thinking about you today.. Came home from work and took a nap, which I hadn't done in a long time. I remember when you were here it seamed I always needed a nap after work. We have been busy, that's nothing unusual. Seems like there is always something to do. Especially during the summertime, but during the winter you don't WANT to do anything. This winter was long and very cold. The when it warmed up it really warmed up. It's not really warm mostly humid YUK. I don't have much to write about, just wanted to remind you that I love you and miss you so very much.
I love you, I love you more, I love you mostest. Kathy

May 12, 2014

Kathy

Hello Mom, Happy Mother's Day. I love you and still think of you nearly every day. It's still weird not to be able to call and wish you a wonderful day. Still miss your scratchy voice and the way I could make you laugh so easily. I love you so very much. And I look forward to seeing you. I love you, I love you more, I love you mostest.

May 11, 2014

LeeLee Romero

Happy Mothers Day my sweet sweet mama. I love and miss you terribly. It's to emotional for me to write today.
Love you to the heaven and back.

April 21, 2014

Kathy

Hello Mom,
It's hard to believe it has been 1 year, now. I have looked forward to this day because all the first time events without you have now passed. It is bitter sweet. We have all missed to so terribly. Time has gone by quickly. Where does it go? I do miss you so much, there aren't words to tell you just how much. But I know you know. I can only imagine what it is like for you being with God and feeling the best you have ever felt. No pain or sorrow or grief. Living in the mansion God prepared for you, in the city of purity and LOVE. Oh, the love you always wanted know and feel, it has got to be way way beyond what we can even begin to know, here. Perfected love, in a perfected body, in a perfect place, with GOD, wow! I cannot understand why people wouldn't want to go there when their time is up.
This was the first Easter we have had here that was sunny. All the one's in the past were cold and or rainy. It was actually pretty.
Dennis is doing well. He has a different job that he seems to like. He is starting a church here at home. His first service is the first Sunday in May.
Adara is doing wonderful. She is so sweet and all grown up now. Dennis and I talked about how wide a vocabulary she has for someone her age. It wont be too long and she will be off to college. Or at least be able to get a job. Although, I will have her go to Subway to get some experience dealing with people. Another year and she will be able to drive.
Dennis' mom, well we wont talk about her as she is the same.
Me, I'm tired. Busy, busy busy all the time. I am relied on too much for everything. Don't have any time for things I would like to work on and when I settle down, I am wide awake and it takes a long time to fall asleep. Which, in turn, make me tired the next day. Ha, the wheel keeps turning. Praise the Lord, no garden this year. Yeah...it too much trouble.
Haven't heard from Tye or Adriane recently. Amanda, Josh and Ariana to doing great. Amanda looks really good and the baby is getting soooo big. She is the cutest baby. Always happy.
I better get ready for work, now.

I love you mom, I cannot say it enough to please myself. I love you mom. I Love you, I Love you more, I Love you Mostest.

April 20, 2014

LeeLee

Happy Easter Mom
We have everyone over today. Gerry, Steven, Aaron and Shannon, their friend Will, Sharmane and both kids and Lenny. We are cooking dinner for all of them. Making ham.
I wish you were here to be with us. But I bet you are having a big celebration up there on this wonderful day.
I love you mom to the heaven and back and miss you so very much.

April 15, 2014

Kathy

Leesa is right....This is a hard week. It's also a blessed week. Love you, Love you more, Love you mostest.

April 14, 2014

Your LeeLee

Hi Mama
Sharamane, Davien and I took a trip this weekend. We took a trip to The Lost Dutchmen mines and to the Elvis church. Do you remember. We went there a year ago. It was our last trip together. One I will never forget.We never got to take any of the other ones we talked about. I was nice to go and let Sharmane see where we went. But we didnt take the whole trip. I wasnt going to do the whole dirt road thing again.
Everything is going good. Kids are fine. They are getting big.
I miss you mom and this week is going to be so hard for me. One I wish I didnt have to go thru. I want you home with me. Its getting easier but then there are those special days that come along or I go into your room or someone says something and it makes my heart hurt and yearn for you. Your room is still empty waiting for you to come home. I know now that you are not coming home. But my heart wont let me change anything in there. One day maybe. Sharmane said something about the shrine I have in there of you but I cant bring myself to take it down. I just all the stuff that reminds me of you.
Monday will be a year mom. A year since I talk to you, hugged you, kissed you, held your hand or seen your smile. All I have now is the memories of all that. But the little girl in me wants the real thing.
I got to go for now. I love you mom. So very much. And I miss you more and more everyday.
I love you to the heavens and back.

Posted by Your LeeLee

March 15, 2014

Noone

Hi Mama,
Well its my birthday weekend..Woo hoo NOT. I went out last night and was gone for an hour. All I kept thinking is I shouldnt be here. Mom and I should be in Prescott like we did every year the boys where up there playing at Matts. But not this year. Cause you are not here and it makes me so sad. I want you here with me. You are my best friend and I miss my best friend and having someone to do things with. I have noone.
I wish the pain of losing you would go away. I wish my heart would stop hurting and I could stop crying daily.
I love and miss you mama.
This birthday is going to be a terrbile one. It already is.

March 12, 2014

Kathy

Hello Mom, It's been some time since I have written. I didn't even get a chance to talk with Aunty Lolo until Sunday.
We had been experiencing a horrible winter. Lots and lots of cold and snow. I heard that it was record setting amounts but it just reminded me of the first winter here when we got 21' in one day. I had to climb over a 4 foot tall and six foot wide pile of snow at the end of the driveway just to get to work one day. Dennis has been busy ghost writing, he just finished up this last Saturday. He was writing for the Vice President of a company he now works for. So he is finally out of the nursing home jobs. Yeah. He doesn't care for this job because he sometimes has to travel and stay over night. He enjoys being taken care of by his girls and just not use to taking care of himself. But by the end of April he will go up in the company and will not have to do the traveling anymore. So, he is looking forward to that. When that happens he is going to start a church. He has wanted to do that for quite some time and now it is time.
Adara is doing wonderful. Still as sweet as can be. Doing well in school and on occasion talks about you.
Dennis' mom is about the same. We put her on medication to calm her down as she was getting mean again. So she is much better to work with.
I have been pretty good. I've gain so much weight this last year. I think it's been just a ton of stress that was difficult to give to God. But I am looking forward to this year being 10 thousand times better than last year.
I still miss you and sometimes wish that I could hear with my ears your voice. I hear you in memory. But it sure would be nice to hear your laugh. All three of you girls have your own unique laugh.
It's weird mom, how since you passed away from cancer, that you hear about it all the time. Remember my boss Rita, her one and only child, Joey, he was 36 died from cancer and her husband is being treated for throat cancer. I saw on the news that cancer is going to be the #1 cause of death in a few years.
It's hard to believe because of all the people who have been treated and survive.
Well mom I got to get to work.
I love you mom, I love you more, I love you mostest
Kathy

February 17, 2014

Me

Happy Valentines Day Mom
I know I am late but it was a very busy weekend. Friday Sharmane had to work so I had to babysit and do alot of cleaning. Then Saturday was Joes funeral. It was very nice and I held up pretty good. Me, Sharmane, the kids, Aaron, Shannon, Robert and Cindy were the only ones from our side that showed up. Steven had to work late Saturday morning so he was really tired.
Your grandkids did a good job and stayed pretty strong. During the service the guy said one thing that hit me. He said we cry in selfishness cause we are crying for ourselves not for are departed love one cause our departed love ones are having the time of their lives and are in a much better place. So guess I will be selfish for the rest of my life. Cause I will for ever cry for you forever cause I do miss you more and more everyday.
I wish you were here with me. Being selfish and wanting you back to me is not a bad thing. But I guess I could look at it as yeah it is if you are still in pain. Which that I wouldnt want. Ever.
I love you mom. From here to the heavens and back. I miss you with all my heart even though it is broken and will never be fix. My life is empty without you.

February 9, 2014

I love YOU

Hi Mom
I sure do miss you.
I wanted you to know that your headstone is here. They are accepting my request to have it set on April 21. I cant believe its been almost a year. It seems like it was just yesterday.
I still walk into your room even to this day and expect you to be there. I still cry when I am alone and think about you.
I have had a pretty good time having all this time off. Two months. I think the doctor will release me this week and I really dont want to go back. I think I will thou for awhile. Until they fire me. Then look for something else.
Your Boo Butt is talking a so much more. He is so cute. You say something to him and he repeats late word and says why. Then you answer him and he says last word you said and says why again. He has the cutest little voice
Alora is getting big. Can you believe she will be 10 next month. Wow. She is still by babygirl.
Can you give Joe a big hug from me. I tied to be there for the kids as much as I could. I hope I helped them some. I felt in my heart that I needed to be there for them even if it was to just sit there in the shadows. I know the pain and heartache they are and will go thru. I just hope they understand that there dad was a brave man. To just say no I dont want anything and give up his life just like that. That to me take alot of bravery.
And that is how I think of you. So brave. To have gone thru all you did and still have your sense of humor to the final end. I am so happy and proud to be your daughter mom. I am so proud of you and all you did in your life not only for me.. but for my brother, sister, aunties and everyone in the family.
Gotta go Im gonna cry
I love you mom.
From here to the heavens and back

January 27, 2014

Your babygirl

Hi mom, Alora made Honor Roll again this semester. I am so proud of her. She is so smart just like her mom and dad. She is growing up way to fast and I am not liking it. Your Boo Boo Butt is talking alot more. He still has his little wait big temper. I just wanna spank his little butt. He loves going into your room still to play with your things like the ice box. I ask him every time whereis grandmama and he point to your picture. It is so cute.
I finally posted bunch of pic to your photobucket so that everyone can go there and see what my family is up to. Figured it was easier then trying to email them all. As you know I have been doing what I need to do and you always wanting me to do and that is keep up with my health. So have been doing the whole doc thing. So far everything has came out good.
Christmas was good. We all missed you. Gerry even bought you your lottery tickets. For Christmas eve Sharmane and I took the kids to your site and had them open their present from you. Alora thought that was neat. So we will be doing that every year.
This house is so empty without you here. I miss you and your company so much. It has been so nice outside and it makes me miss you more. This was the time of year we would go do things together or just sit outside and talk and your not here to do that with.
It gonna be almost a year since my life was turned upside down. And it is still upside down. I wonder sometimes if it will ever be right side up again. Things are just not the same for me anymore. I will forever feel this empty space in my life that will never be filled again.
I still to this day cant believe it is true. I still have a hard time believing it sometime. I know it is true cuz my broken heart hurts so bad, and nothing seems to make the pain go away.
I need to go now. The tears are gonna start falling
I love you mom. From here to the heavens and back

Posted by Your babygirl

January 7, 2014

Kathy

Hello Mom, I was thinking about you because Amanda told me that her dad has cancer. Which got me to thinking of you.. His is lymphoma/multiple myeloma. I feel bad for the kids. He will find out soon what stage.

It's been bitterly cold here with the wind chill it has stayed in the minus temps. Burrr. You would hate it. Every one is doing well. Glad the holidays are over and after the cold breaks we can get back to some normal living.

Dont have much to say, just thinking of you. I will be calling Lolo some time this week. Its been so busy I haven't remembered to call, but I will.

I love you my darling, I love you more, I love you mostest.

December 25, 2013

Kathy

Merry Christmas mom

December 23, 2013

Kathy

Oh my goodness, how I miss you. I"m trying soooo hard not to think about you so I won't be blue or depressed. But I am having difficulty in doing that. You were so much a part of Christmas that it's been hard to separate you from it. Just want to get past the first of events without you here and try to get use to that. It's not easy. You know how it is from the passing of your parents. Everyone has to go through it. But last year's Christmas was horrible and I had a horrible year and I just want it to end. A Christmas song keeps running through my mind which has a line "next year all our troubles will be miles away," I am believing and claiming that statement. I don't want a repeat of 2013. I love you mom and miss you and long to hear your voice. I love you, I love you more, I love you mostest.

December 16, 2013

Someone who loves and misses you

Hi Mom
Isnt it weird how Kathy and I seem to think of you at about the same time. I like Sassy am having a very hard time right now. I am always thinking of you and realizing that Christmas will not be a good one this year. I will make it good for Alora and Davien as that is my job. But I know the pain will be in my heart the whole time.
Sharmane, the kids, Aaron, Shannon and I went and decorated your site last week. We put a tree with some ornaments on it. Aaron and Shannon put two special ones on there just from them. We also put some other thing. Alora did a good job putting it all together. She loves going there and talking to you. She always makes us leave to she can have a few mins with you by herself.
You also have your own tree here with all your decorating around it. I call it the Carol tree. It has nothing but your Christmas stuff that you never got a chance to put out.
Todd, Mikki, Auntie Peggy, Uncle Steve, Aaron, Shannon, Alora and I are going to a Night of Rememberance on Wednesday in your honor. They will have speakers, music, candle lighting and we get the send you love by a lighted balloon. I want to do everything I can to keep your memory alive. Not only for me. But for everyone else.
I love you mom. When they say you heal with time...They are lying...I am still not healing. Dont think I ever will. I see your face in my memory every day. In your room, in your car, I see you in me. In alot of my actions and the things I say. It is really weird cause I have never noticed it before. But I sure have in the last month.
Anyways I am having a hard time like Sassy so I am going to go now.
I love you...From here to the Heavens and back...

December 16, 2013

I love you mom. Just wanted to tell you. That's all. Too hard to think about you too much this year. You are very much missed. And the memory of last year I want to forget. I knew I shouldn't write because this is hard. But I wanted to say I LOVE YOU and MISS you terribly. I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU.. I LOVE YOU MORE I LOVE YOU MOSTEST. Kathy

December 8, 2013

Your baby girl

My dear mom
I have so much to tell you. First I need to thank you for helping me thru the hard times lately. I know it is you cause I have never had all my Christmas stuff up this early and have never put lights on the house before. I have been feeling more up than I have in a long time. I even have all my shopping done. Can you believe that.
Then guess what. The poem that your granddaughter made up for you. The one below. Well she submitted it into a contest at school and she won. It will go against other schools in the district. We are so proud of her. You know how she likes to write and make up poems and stories. Well with this one it was special in more ways then one. She sure misses you alot.
I have my surgery on Thursday. Hopefully this will help some on the work of my hands. So we will see.
Your Booboo butt turn 2 yesterday. He is getting so big and is so handsome. He still remembers who you are. I will never let him forget. As I will pass your memory on to everyone.I never want anyone to ever forget you.
I love you mom with all my heart. From here to the heavens and back.

November 30, 2013

Your Baby Girl

Hi mom,
I know it has been awhile since I have written to you on here. Not from a lack of trying. I start to write then I cant seem to finish.
Happy Thanksgiving to you. Ours was ok. To me it seem like just another day that everyone came for dinner. Without your stuffing and cream pudding dinner just wasnt the same. Us like Kathy were pretty quite. No one said anything to me about you which I guess was good. They all knew what was on my mind and what I was thinking about so there was no point in speaking about it.
Alora and I really enjoyed our trip to Kathys. It was so relaxing and oh so pretty. I just wish you were there. I have never taken a trip without you so you were forever on my mind. When Alora and I got on the plane train I thought about the first time I was on it with you.
Anyways I am almost..yes almost done with my decorating..and my shopping can you believe it. I guess staying home on the weekends instead of going out is a good thing...For now anyways..Ha Ha..
I to talked with Auntie Lolo today. She can always life my spirits like my sister.
I havent talked with anyone else. They have not called or text and neither have I. So I have no idea what they all even did for Thanksgiving.
Chris had his baby boy David James. He is a little cutie. I was there at the hospital when he was born. So that was neat.
Alora and your Booboo Butt are doing good. Alora made Honor Roll so that was excting. Davien is saying alot more, He can count to ten and knows some of his color so I am starting on his ABCs,,,,He still picks up my phone looks at your picture and says Grandmama.. It makes me smile.
I miss you mom and not a days goes by that I dont think of you. Everytime I walk in your mom I think you are going to be there. But of course your not. I still smell you though. And the days that I dont I spray your stinky stuff all over the room. Your room is still the same. Other then messy right now. Lol.
There is so much I want to write about but I know you have heard it all before when I talk to you.
I love you mom. More then you know. And I still hurt that you are not here with me. I think about you all the time..talk to you all the time and miss you all the time. I wish you could come home to me...
Ok I am going to cry so I will go for now
Hugs and kiss
I love you I love you I love you...

Posted by Your Baby Girl

November 29, 2013

Kathy

Hello Mom, Yesterday was Thanksgiving. I know everyone had you in mind which made this year a little quieter. I really didn't want to talk with anyone about you, I wanted to just let this first Thanksgiving pass. I did talk with Aunty Lolo. She and Uncle Floyd are doing well. We talked about a lot of different things but not about you. Too hard to do. But we talked about happy things and laughed a lot. I did text everyone and that was good enough for this year. Tye, Manda, and Adge have their families and each other and their dad to get together with which made it easier for me not to have verbal conversation. Christmas will probably be the same. We just need to get this first year over and done with. I miss you so much still. I will never ever be able to express how much I love you. I know this is your best holiday season. I can only image what it is like in heaven, to rejoice with the angels the celebration of our Lord's birth. I love you, I love you more, I love you mostest.

November 1, 2013

Kathy

Hello Mom, Your Birthday was a month ago. I wanted so much to write but I didn't have internet. Didn't get it until the day before Leesa left. Adara finally got her computer back after being down for 3 months and Dennis finally got his truck which we wanted for the last four years. I had a wonderful time with Leesa. We didn't do anything but a lot of talking. She is doing good and is still beautiful and full of energy and laughter. I wish I had just a portion of what she has. She is giggly and smiley, don't know where mine went. I guess just the heaviness of dealing with life such as it is. But I am doing much better then I was 6 or so weeks ago. I love you mom and miss you so much. I talked with Auntie Lolo last Sunday she sounds good. Of course Uncle Floyd has had issues but is still hanging in there. Auntie Lolo said " He still breathing and that's a good thing." Amanda's baby is soo cute and can hardly wait to see and kiss her cheeks. Adriane and Tye are doing well. Haven't spoken with them recently although I did get a picture from Adriane with her and her boyfriend. Amanda must have told her I didn't know what he look like. He is nice looking. Well I better get and make breakfast for you know who. (I think I live in the movie Ground Hog Day) same thing every day over and over and over. God will change that soon I believe. Love you mom, love you more, love you mostest. Kathy

October 23, 2013

Leesa

I love you sooooo much. And I miss you A LOT A LOT A LOT.

October 2, 2013

ALORA SMITH

Hi grandma its me Alora i missed you alot and sorry i dont talk to you often but i do pray sometimes to you.i wanted to say HAPPY B-DAY even though it was yesterday.this week has been busy having to clean my room and pack and all.i cant wait to see you on friday before we go to virgan.
i wish you were there to be with me and nana.i no though your in happy place because when we were driving i saw you and your rainbow wing and your halo and i know it was you cause i felt it my soul.i wanted to say this poem to you and here it goes.

the day we all gather.
the day we were all there.
the time you showed your love.
the time you were there.
the time we loved you as much as we could.
the little things i did.
the big things you did.
but thats not impornent,
the thing thats inmpornent,
is that we love eachother.
and that we will rember it fore ever
HAPPY B-DAY GRANMA I LOVE I LOVE I LOVE YOU LOVE ALORA.

October 1, 2013

Posted by

October 1, 2013

Me

Happy Birthday Mom
Well today was your day. I did ok with not breaking down every second. I made sure and kept myself busy enough not to really think about it.
I went to your site. I sat and talk to you for a very long time. And of course I cried. My heart hurt that you are not with us, not here for us to celebrate together. I miss all the fun times that we would have together.
I know my house is full of people but I still feel lonely alot. I am empty without you here.
But wait. This is supposed to be a joyful day not a sad day. Cause I know that you are up there and the Angels are throwing you a big party and you are wearing your golden halo with Happy Birthday written on it. I can picture you dancing, singing, and flying with your wings spread wide.
Auntie Peggy, Steven and I went to Mimis cafe and hot the Hot Lave Cake. Remember that was the last place you and I ate out. A place that I will never forget.
I looked at you sitting across from me and I think I knew that I was loosing you just dont think I wanted to face it.
Anyway again I started to make it sad.
So before I do it again I am going to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY and I love and miss you so very very much.

September 22, 2013

Kathy

Hello Mom, I have been thinking of you a lot these last several days. I think it is because your birthday will be here soon. It will be very sad because it is the first birthday without you here. I love you mom. I am doing lots better. It really took some time to get over August. I will be blessed though to have my best friend and sister here in less then 2 weeks. I know she will read this, and I want her to know, that there is NO WAY on this earth to express to her how much I admire her and love her and adore her and how very very proud I am of her. She is someone who I look up to and hope to be. She is strong yet feminine, she is beautiful yet down to earth, kindhearted yet tough as nails, she is laughter yet sentimental. She is so many wonderful things yet she doesn't even know it. I love her just like I love you. She reminds me of you in so many ways yet she is her own person. God Bless her and you. I love you mom, I love you more I love you mostest.

September 21, 2013

Leesa romero

I love you mom... your memory still shines as bright as the flame on this candle.

September 16, 2013

your loving daughter

Hi mom
I know it seems like a long time since I have written but it really hasnt been. Some just werent posted.
We had your service and it was very nice. Of course I cried the whole time. Audrey made your pretty arangement. It couldnt have turned out prettier. She did a amazing job. She also fixed up the one doll dress that you didnt give away. I think you forgot about it. And to make it even nicer it was pink. So we had that sitting just as people walked in the door. Then Audrey also fixed up your brothers wreath and Denny screwed it to a board and you were placed in the box you made during high school and placed in the middle of your brothers wreath.
We showed picture and some of them people laughed at cause they were funny. Adge did a great job on putting it all together. The song were beautiful. The one special song that I had them play at the very last ended just perfect with the one picture of you and Cynthia holding hands. It was beautiful.
Corrine did your service and you would have been so proud of her. She did a wonderful job. She is one special lady.
Alot has been going on here. Gerrys dad passed away about a week ago. What a wonderful man he was. I know you two are up there just talkin away about old times. I am so glad that I learned from you to stay close to his side of the family. Gerrys sister Chris made me feel really good by telling me that I always made him feel special and that he loved me. He was special thats why I treated him that way.
The service was nice and I know Chris was having a hard time. Being a caretaker myself I know what she will be going thru as far as decisions she had to make. But she did the right thing. Its what he would have wanted.
Todd, Auntie Peggy and I went to pick out your headstone last week. I was surprised that you had it all picked out with the design and what you wanted written on it. But I am going to add one more thing that you forgot and I hope you dont mind.
I let Todd and Auntie Peggy pick the color and how they wanted it done. I felt it was only fair.
I talked with my sister a few weeks ago. I was wonderful to hear her voice and her laugh. I cant wait to go there and visit with her and Dennis. Its going to be great to just sit and talk with them.
I sure do love them.
Everyone is doing good. Just trying to keep busy. When I am not my mind starts thinking then I start crying. I miss you soooo much. I still keep waiting for you to walk in the door. But you dont.
Your room is still not being used. I cant seem to really use it yet. Its yours and will always be yours.
I know you are up there smiling, laughing and dancing with the Angels and you are home where you wanted to be. But I wish you were home here with me.
I love you mom...more then you will ever know. My heart hurts for you and I dont think it will ever stop until I see you again. And I will. But not for a long time. Lol.
The baby and Alora are getting soo big. They are both such a joy to have. Davien is gettng big and he is one funny little boy. Alora is so much like her mother. Very pretty with and a mind of her own.
Alora sure does miss you and talks about you all the time.
Anyways it is getting late.
I love you mom with all my heart and I miss you more and more everyday.

Posted by your loving daughter

September 1, 2013

Kathy

I MISS YOU. I love you. I need you. I want things to stop whirling around like a cyclone. I want my thoughts to stop and be calm and peaceful. I want a lot. Right now it's been hard to even rely on Jesus. I feel so far away from Him. I know He is not and that I shouldn't ever go by my feelings. I have no joy right now. So I just am trying to keep busy. So much to do and nothing seems to get done. I'm not depressed just empty. No anger, no more rage. I need life, light and love and energy. I need you. I love you, I love you more, I love you mostest.

August 14, 2013

leesa

I wrote you four times mom. I don't understand why everyone
elses shows but mine. I love you my sweet, loving, caring,
Beautiful mama. My heart hurts for you.

August 13, 2013

carol may

the may ,mann and the luckas family will miss a very sweet and loving lady named carol. we wish all her family our sorrow for their loss of carol. she ment alot to me when we worked together. she will be missed.


loving carol may

August 9, 2013

Kathy

I love you, I love you more I love you mostest.

July 31, 2013

Lois Eldridge

Oh, sister, I miss you so, so much. Be there to meet me when I come, whenever I have done all the Lord requires of me. I need you so. My heart is so broken I dare not even share with others....LOVE

July 30, 2013

leesa romero

Posted by leesa romero

July 22, 2013

Kathy

Hello Mom, I miss you. It's been so rainy and dreary and it's making me somewhat depressed. It gets me to thinking too much. I long for the sun. I long for you. I am weepy today and so much wanting to talk with you. Just about any thing. Nothing important or specific, just so good old fashion chit chat. I don't even have any thing to tell you. Just want to hear your scratchy voice and to hear you laugh. For the last few weeks I feel like I'm getting old. I don't have any energy and struggle to get myself motivated. Don't get me wrong I work all the time, though I think it's just to keep myself busy. An over abundance of things to do hear, so I keep going but just quite a bit slower. Well, like I said, not any to talk about. Just know I miss you very very much. I love you, I love you more, I love you mostest.

July 10, 2013

Kathy

Hello Mom, I hadn't written for a while but it's been stressful around here. Not all things are bad stresses. Like Amanda had her baby. Nine pounds 3 ounces and 21 inches long. Amanda had a C section. Baby Ariana was a little to big for mom to have naturally. She pushed for an hour and a half. She looks like Amanda. Lots of black hair and big puffy cheeks like Adara and Adriane. I wish I could have been there. I am always wishing to be in Arizona. I miss out on sooo many things. And it has rained here everyday for the last 3 or 4 months. Might need Noah's ark to get around HA! I just wanted to say that I love you and am thinking about you. I think about you more than I am able to write to you. I know you are perfect being a part of Jesus now. I don't have to wonder. Sure miss talking with you. I love you dearly and miss you greatly. I love you, I love you more, no I love you mostest.

July 7, 2013

leesa romero

My dear mommy help me with the struggle I'm going thru right now. I don't know what to do. I need answers from you. Do I go ahead and go with it or do I wait. Send me the answer. Please I love you so very much mom. I miss you and my heart hurts for you.

July 5, 2013

leesa romero

Happy 4th of July Mom..
Sharmane, Lenny, the kids and I went to watch the fireworks tonight. We made sure and told you Happy 4th as the fireworks were going on.
It reminded me of how much fun you had when you saw them with Auntie Lolo and Auntie Peggy. I dont think you and I ever saw them together. Something I would have liked to do. But would have like to have done it up north. But like Alora said. You had the best seat in the house this year. You got to see the whole worlds fireworks.
I love you mama and miss you sooo much. More then you know.

Posted by leesa romero

July 1, 2013

Me

Well Mom I think I know why I was thinking about you the last few days and why you were showing yourself to Auntie Peggy. Your Great Granddaughter was born today. When I read it on facebook I just cried. Cause all I could think of is that is the one thing you wanted to stay around for.
But you were present watching and taking care of both baby and mommy.
Auntie Peggy, Todd and I got together on Saturday and went thru pictures and a few songs for your CD. Tbere is so much to do. At least for me. I have a special something that I am doing. You konw what is it already cause you gave me the idea one night when I was missing you.
Anyways I would love to sit and talk more but I am really tired tonight. I talked to you alot today so there is nothing I can write that you havent heard me tell you already.
Other then I love you and miss you more and more. I know you never get tired of hearing that.
I love and miss my mommy

June 25, 2013

Kathy

Hello Mom, I just listen to a beautiful song Leesa sent. It made me cry, just like you would have cried if you had heard it. I don't know how Leesa found it but I am glad she did. We all miss you mom so very much. It has been a little over 2 months now and it's still not really sunk in that you are not here. And you know me I am not very much a talker but all I can think about is how I miss you so desperately. I need to hear you. I need your voice so much today. Some days I just need you and this is one of those days. I should say it's been one of those last several days. We are doing well and just want my mama. I love you. Kathy

June 21, 2013

Your baby Daughter Leesa

Hi mom, I to have wrote many letters to you and they have not shown up so I am glad that Sassy finally said something. On one I even posted a pic of me and you.
I miss you more and more everyday. And I think about you all the time. I am sorry my kids have not written anything on here but you know they love you more then anything. Dont think they dont think about you cause they do. I am always talking about you. They most likely get tired of it but I dont care. Lol.
I like Sassy have talked with dad a few times. We have had some nice conversations about family vacations, people from our past. Like Marsha Woolley. Do you rememberber her. I just wish he would do what you got to do your last few years and enjoy his life stress free. I got to thinking about that a few weeks back on how God has things happen in life. Like yours. You were sent back to us to enjoy your family and spend the time you had with us. Time I will treasure forever. I wish we had more but God didnt have that in his plans. Sometime I wonder if I shouldnt have fought harder for you when it came to him. Like the one time you were in the hospital I yelled at him that he couldnt have you yet. Then when you were at Ryan house I yelled at him to stop doing this to you and if he wanted you to take you. I should have fought that time too. Yelling at him to take you and stop your pain will haunt me forever. Alot of things that happened those last few day will haunt me. The things I should have done or didnt do. I know you forgive me and are happy with were you are. The place we all dream to be one day. But I want you here with me.
When I am driving down the road in your car and I turn a corner I put my hand on my cup and can picture you putting yours telling me you got it. Then I just look over at the seat and see you sitting there.
Wanna hear something. Davien picks up my cell phone and he knows how to open it. But he opens it see your pic and says Grandmama and gives it a kiss. It is so sweet. I will not let him forget you mom. I will tell him that he was your boo boo butt.
Alora and I are going to see Sassy in Oct. I thought really hard about this and I thought this would be something you would want me to do. I wish you were going with me. We always had fun traveling together like we did on the train. Not like you remember it. LOL. It was still fun. And I was looking forward to many more.
Are you at peace mom, are you happy, do you miss me like I miss you. Do you yell at me from up there like you would do down here? Do you shake your head and roll your eyes? Giggle giggle.
I know you are still here with me cause there are still signs. I was talking Sassy about having only one song for you. And that night I went into your room and started going thru your tapes. And I found the one that you had wrapped in a piece of paper. All I could do was cry cause I need in my heart that you were leading me to it. Plus guess what. Had to take your car in again. Price. 180.
I love you mom, and I miss you terribly.

Posted by Your baby Daughter Leesa

June 20, 2013

Kathy Craft

Hello Mom, I contacted the people who manage this guest book because my messages are not being posted. I have written you two other times and they are no where to be found. I always just want to let you know how I am thinking about you and how much I miss you and how greatly I love you. I love you my darling mother. I had written to let you know your prayers have been answered. You had always wanted dad to be available to contact and to be more a part of our lives and that has happened. He wrote me a email after I contacted him through your guest book. I was so happy. I love him. Like I love you. It's sad that it took your passing away for this to happen. But it is a prayer answered so I thought you should know how God is still answering your prayers. I love you mom, I love you more, no I love you mostest. Kathy

June 5, 2013

Kathy Craft

I love you mom. I have been really missing you and wishing I could talk with you just to hear your voice. It is so strange to not be able to talk to you. I find myself wondering what you are doing but not being able to call and find out. I love you mom, I love you more, no I love you mostest. Kathy

May 30, 2013

Lena Briese

I had wrote a long story about Mom and i dont see it, but i do miss you mom so very much!

May 29, 2013

Your Baby Girl Leesa

I was thinking of you today like I do everyday...I was remembering the time that we took Alora to her dads and on the way back we got lost..A trip that should have taken us a half hour took us over two hours..we laughed and laughed and had such a good time...then you got your GPS and you swore it would get us to where we needed to go..and both times it put us somewhere where we werent supposed to be...and of course we laughed...
Then I got to thinking about who is going to make me my rice patties..or my corn pudding..no matter how many times you tried to show me I just couldnt make them..you just had that touch..
Now the holidays will be here before we know it and they just will not be the same with out you here Christmas morning..or here to help me make Thanksgiving dinner...
I miss you still mom so very much...I think about you everyday all day..I still cry myself to sleep at night wishing you were still here with me..Some times I wonder if I will ever get over all of this...if it will ever get easier...I know I am not supposed to feel guilt with everything that happened..at least that is what everyone tells me..but its not that easy..not for me anyways...maybe in their eyes I did what was right...that I did everything that I could...but in my heart I dont...and I am sorry I feel that way..and I am sorry if you are mad at me for that...but its true...
I love you mom...I love you mom...I love you mom...I love you mom...and I miss you sooooooooooooooooooo very much...

May 28, 2013

Kathy

I love you mom. Just wanted to tell you. Not a day goes by without thinking about you. I love you, I love you more, no I love you mostest.

May 24, 2013

Leesa romero

Another day of missing you

May 23, 2013

Kathy

Still missing you today. Just thought I tell you. I really cannot express with earthly words how much I love you and want to talk with you again. I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU MORE, I LOVE YOU MOSTEST.

May 22, 2013

Kathy Craft

I have been thinking about you so much these last couple of days. I miss our evening prayers and getting family gossip from you. You were the glue that kept the family together. I hope we don't get even more splintered now that you are gone. Everyone has different hours and live great distances from each other. Hopefully some one will be able to step in and take that position. It may just be now everyone has their own family and does things with them. I miss the picnics and Christmas at dad's house. But I miss your voice more. The way you would say my name when I said something scandalous. Your catch phrases "and then you turn around" and "the thing of it is." Boy, I miss you terribly. Leesa uses the later phase but she doesn't have that scratchy kind of squeaky voice you had. I love you mom and am looking forward to our reunion. What a glorious day that will be. Your Daughter Kathleen

May 18, 2013

Ernie Marsh

Carol, remember when you, Todd, Leesa, and I was coming back home from picking up Todd and we broke the rear axle on the truck at 75 MPH? I was trying to control the truck, you and the kids was really scared and screaming at me to stop the truck. We all could have gone to heaven that day, but God had other plans for us. His hands on the steering wheel helped me guide us to safety. That wasn't our happiest moment, but it did not stop us from having fun times and memories I will always cherish. Will miss you. Until we meet again soon.

May 17, 2013

Kathy Craft

Mom, remember when we went to the NASCAR race. We sang old country songs all the way there and all the way back. Poor Adara had to endure our singing the whole time. We had a great time. Love you Kathy

May 13, 2013

your loving daightet

I'm sorry mom for not telling you Happy Mothers Day. But I couldn't. It was just another day for me. Without you here to be able to tell you and hear the happiness in your voice it wasn't a happy day. For me mothers day will never be the same. The hurt in my heart will always over take the joy of that day. I miss you so much. I will never be the same again. A big part of my life and my heart is gone.II wish you were here. I love and miss you more and more everyday. Hugs and big kisses

May 13, 2013

Amber Pickens

I have so very many fond memories of Carol. We laughed together so many times when we worked together. Carol, I will always remember your big heart. You have always been like a big sister to me. I don't know what I would have done without your words of wisdom. I will treasure the memories until we meet again. Love you!

May 12, 2013

Kathy Craft

As I write this it's been 3 weeks, 15 hours and 44 minutes since I last told you "I Love You". I have said it many times since. I am so very happy for you but very sad for me. I miss you and wished that I could call you and tell you Happy Mother's Day. I guess this will have to do. Mom you were the most generous person I have ever known. You were ALWAYS kind and patient even when you didn't want to be. You endured through life's ups and downs and still smiled. Your love touched everyone you met. And the greatest thing you ever taught me was never ever hate. Not any one or any thing. Hate was a curse word to you. And you are absolutely right. That's how your love touched so many people. Love covers a multitude of sin and so your love looked past that and just loved. Just like God. I love you my darling mother. I love you more. No, I love you mostist. See you again soon your daughter Kathleen

May 11, 2013

Debbie Barker

A very beautiful, patient, kind lady and friend to me....you made me smile and laugh, memories I recall fondly ! I am happy to have shared times with you. Missing you but will not forget...until we meet again.....

May 10, 2013

your daughter

May 9, 2013

Mary Ann Powell

Remember the times your visited me with Lois and Floyd and how well you sang together. miss you!


Mary Ann Powell

May 9, 2013

Aaron Romero

I love you grandma I miss you so much

May 9, 2013

Jean Caruso

Really sweet woman, so sorry for the loss. She was a pleasure to know and was always helpful and kind to so very many.

May 9, 2013

leesa romero

May your memory always shine bight

May 8, 2013

My " Best " friend ever. I will never forget how you surprised me in Tucson
With an unexpected visit. I love and miss you very much.

Audrey Evenson. ( Goodyear, Az.)

May 8, 2013

Your Daughter Leesa

Mom..
There are so many memories that I have with you that there is just not enough space to tell it all...the trips we made..flying to Kathys..the train home from Auntie Lolos...day trip with Auntie Peggy..weekend trips to Prescott every year..either to see Dad or see our boys play..so so many that I could just on and on..which I would love to do..you were amazing..not only as a mother...a sister..a friend..but a just a person...you are loved by so many..I miss you more and more everyday..and my heart aches knowing it will be a long time till I see you again...but I also find relief in knowing that you are in no more pain and that you are happy to be home where you always knew you would be..I love you mom more then words could ever express...
Till I see you again...I will never forget that beautiful face or that wonderful smile...

May 8, 2013

Michael Louchery

I remember the smile on her face the first time I took her by the hand and lead her out on the dance floor. And that same smile ever time she saw Leesa and I dance.

May 8, 2013

Denise Hardcastle

When I was about nine I told her how much I wished my grandma was well enough to bake cookies with and have fun with. She told me if it was alright with me she would bake those cookies with me for her. ( my grandmother had alzhiemers so it was never possible) Ever since then she was not just my mom's best friend but Grandma Carol too me! She always filled a void no one ever could, thank you for showing me what a grandma's love was, when mine was unable : )) Oh how I love and miss you grandma Carol!

Denise Hardcastle

May 8, 2013

October 1, 1989. It was her birthday. Carol had spent the summer with us (Floyd and me) in Louisiana. We had fished almost daily. Regular fishing days...some good, some not so good. But she was leaving for Arizona tomorrow.
That evening we took the bass boat and went only maybe 100 feet from the loading area and started to fish. We were fishing with what is called a rattletrap.
And they started to bite. Carol got a good one on. She squealed and she squealed and pulled and we and finally landed the fish....it was a BIG bass weighing 6 to 6 1/2 pounds.
Then she TREMBLED. I had never seen her tremble like that....laughing and trembling. I just wanted to see her do it again.
She was standing up in the bass boat and the whole boat was shaking. I told her she'd better sit down before she fell out trying to cast again....but she only stayed sitting down a few seconds and she was back up again. She got another fish on almost immediately. I just pulled in my line. Watching her was a lot more fun than catching fish. Squealing, casting and trembling. She caught 3 HUGE bass in a row. All three were over 6 pounds each. And that wasn't all she caught. She even caught two at one time on that rattletrap.
WHAT A BIRTHDAY. WHAT A PRESENT. WHAT A MEMORY! More for me than for you as I have the picture....16 total bass that evening.
Got the picture? She probably has one in her albums if not I have it.
She was in my life everyday from my beginning and I will never be without her in my heart. Your sis, Lois

May 8, 2013

My Sister, My Mother, My Friend. You are truly missed. Heaven's got a good one. I love you so much. Til' we meet again,
Your baby sister, Peggy

May 8, 2013

Leesa

I love and miss you MaMa

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