You are with me in spirit and that’s enough to celebrate your birthday. It’s not the same without you but any way I can feel close to your presence and remember the love you brought I will take. Happy Heavenly Birthday MOM

Saddened that the wonderful person of Gladys (Momma of mine) Quarles Mitchell has been gone for so many years. Yet the umbilical cord of a mother’s love never cut, it is forever attached. Her legacy of love envelopes all the lives she touched whether she was sick or well. I know I will see her again and share all the wonders of family and friends she missed while resting. Not only is she in my memory, but also Jehovah’s, the God of all tender mercies and comfort. He will awaken her. I thank God for the Gift of my Mother.

To my mother in heaven, thank you for always loving me and guiding me. Even though you are no longer here with me I can still feel your love guiding me. You are always in my heart. I love you and miss you dearly.

Even in the hardest times like today I do all I can to remember those cherished moments us we had together and it helps me through. The happiness and laugher we shared – that’s what I think of when I remember you. Happy birthday in heaven. Love always

My Granny ❤️ ohhhhh how much I miss you! All of these years later and it feels like yesterday.. Well where do I begin? What do I say? Well… there’s too much to write and not enough space so I will continue to talk to you out loud & thru my prayers. I love you, I miss you & nothing changes!! I wish that I could hear your voice, listen to you talk and laugh with you. I will always remember the conversations, the discipline, the fun times but most importantly your love … I look forward to the day of resurrection and I can see your face again. Because of you, I exist! Because of you, we exist! Our family has not been the same Granny, so many changes & departures. I’m writing with tears in my eyes… I love you.. Always have Always will❤️

Not really wanting to admit another year has passed. So many things happened since my mother fell asleep in death. An increase in family members. I'm a great- great grandmother. For Momma, we would add a third "great" to what would be her grandmother status. How loving and selfless she was. Without thought she gave of herself to all. She took our imperfections in stride. Our disrespect and disobedience, in her mind her children were perfect. Resting until Jehovah calls her. He will call and Momma will answer. I'm trying to wait patiently until that time promised by God that she will be resurrected, in perfect health and her youthful vigor. Then I will say: "Hey there my Moma, you will never leave me again. We will live in paradise on earth forever."
It's with my loyal love, a daughter remembering a dear and wonderful mother.

Mom, our love for you is as strong as ever. We see your attributes and qualities in each other and in our children and we know you are living on through those you loved.

I can’t hold back my tears. I miss you and I am sad that you are no longer with us. But at the same time, I know you are happier and in a much better place. I know you are smiling down on me from heaven. May you have a glorious heavenly birthday, Mom.

My mom is a special gift given to me by the Lord the most merciful; so I am so lucky for having the best mother on earth and here is where my joy begins. I love you mom because no other woman can do what you have done in my life; I just want to say I miss you

Though physically you are not here with me to celebrate Christmas but you will always be there in my heart and alive in my memories. You have always made my Xmas special with your love and care. I am sending you my love and prayers through these Merry Christmas wishes

Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of earthly life, in particular for the life of my mother. Thank you for all the years I enjoyed with her. I praise you that she stood with me through the good times and the bad times. I cherish the memories of times of joy and times of sorrow. As she is now at rest with you, I thank you for the hope of a future in your presence that we will share together. Now may you, the Lord of Peace, give me peace at all times and in every way. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen

I admire my mother for so many things – she’s one such amazing woman that is selfless, graceful, loving and strong. There is no other woman out there that I adore than her. On her birthday, I just want to say that I miss her terribly. But even if she is not with us now, she is definitely in our minds and hearts.

Every time I smile, every time I sigh, I think of your face, and a tear escapes my eye.

You were my world, my inspiration and my heart, but when you left me, I thought I would fall apart.

You were my best friend, my one true confidant, and that's not all you were.
You were also my mom.

I didn't want to live without you, but you would have wanted me to, and if there's anyone I want to make happy, that anyone is you.

I would have given anything to have you back, but I know now that it was meant to be, for you are still watching from up there, and I know you're watching me.

I'll make you proud, Mom. I'm going to fulfill your wish. You're going to see me and smile. That's a daughter's promise.

Mama, I love you forever and always

It really doesn’t seem like 21 years to me but true love never dies. I hope everyone can reflect on all the great lessons and memories Granny gave us and smile because she’s in us all.

How I miss you Granny... I keep you in thought, memory & conversation more times than not. I looked at a picture of you in my family room the other day and laughed then teared up... You could light up the room with simple conversation & words. I miss you terribly my beautiful grandmother! I will always love you & share all memories of you with my children!! Never forgotten & always loved...

Mother is the reason why we are here in this world. Right from our birth till will get grow up to stand for ourselves she will be backing us with all her love, care, and support. It really feels very sad that she had passed away and we cannot celebrate her birthday and cannot enjoy her special day by presenting her surprise gifts and have a great dinner with all our family together. Now that we cannot undo the destiny of life, let us shout..."Happy 93rd Birthday in Heaven Mom." She will definitely hear our voice, our heart. Rest in peace mother, we really miss you so much than anything else in our lives. Hope you are happy in heaven. Our love for you is eternal. Enjoy your birthday mom.

Dear mom…
You don’t exist in this world anymore but you always will, in my memory
You are not present in the house anymore, but in my heart, you will always be. You are not there to wish me goodnight but from the Heavens, I know you’ll say You will make sure I’m never lonely; Watching me from above every day. Even though your existence is now personified by a gravestone
I know that your love is with me and I will never feel alone
I miss you

I recently received a picture of Granny. I knew it was her but it wasn’t the granny I remember, she was younger and thick( in a good way) lol. My goal this year is to find out more about granny’s childhood and teen years. Although she’s no longer with us it’s nice to have this platform just for Granny.

I will always love you. Don't know how I've continued on without you, my life line. You were a wonderful mother, so compassionate, kind and generous. Though not perfect, you were the best. It hurts me to the depth of my heart missing you. I often feel envious of those who have the love of a mother now. Yet I know just a little while longer and I will see you again in perfect health. The promise of Jehovah is assured. What a wonderful life we will have together on a paradise earth. I will always love you. Your Baby forever.

Though physically you are not here with me to celebrate Christmas but you will always be there in my heart and alive in my memories. You have always made my Xmas special with your love and care. I am sending you my love and prayers through these Merry Christmas wishes.

"Though it's been years now since you were taken away, the memories are still strong and I wish you were here today.
I can't see nor touch you so I know you're not here but I've still got the past and in my heart you're still near. I used to wake up at night
screaming aloud and calling your name, I must of needed someone
'cause of all my hurt and fear.If I could see you one last time
you know what I would do-
Release all my emotions
and say mom, I LOVE YOU!!!"

"I am looking up today and I trust you are looking down.
Because today is your birthday and I am insisting on smiles and not a single frown. I know this is what you would ask for
because you always thought of other folk. So look at your smiley family laughing and having a joke
We always puzzled what to buy you when this
day came each year. You would always say “nothing - as long as you
visit I know you care”. So we would do the usual, buying you gifts that
would be useful one day. and you would express your delight as you put them quietly away. I like to think you are looking down on us in your
caring way. Especially today which is very special because (mother)
today is your 91st birthday
So (mum) I hope the angels are singing and you are
celebrating big style. But take a moment from your celestial celebrations to spend with us looking down for awhile.

Love you always and forever your daughter

Once upon a time an angel held my hand,
She wiped away my tears and helped me understand.
Our time on earth is brief, there's lessons to be learned,
Each precious day God gives us another page is turned.
Every chapter full of memories, times of joy and tears,
Triumphs and defeats, through every passing year.
She loved us unconditionally, always by our side,
When no one else would listen, in her we could confide.
With gentle words of wisdom she led us on our way,
Down the paths of righteousness if ever we did stray.
She saw the light in everyone and gave with no regrets,
Always from her heart let's not forget.
Angels come in many forms, for me it is my mother,
With love I cannot say in words there'll never be another.
Every day I turn the page in my heart will ever remain,
Everything she taught me as I stroll down memory lane.
Thank you God for giving me the most priceless of all treasures,
Help my Lord to keep alive her memory here forever.
I pray that I can some day be everything she hoped I would,
That's she smiling down from heaven knowing she did good.
As we gather here today there's no ending to her story,
Another chapter has begun full of grace and glory.
God's called her to his heavenly home, part of his great plan,
Although it may be hard, we all must understand.
Faith is what is hoped for, things we cannot see,
Heaven is promised to all of us if only we believe.

Missing Granny and her fried cabbage.

Mama, I just can not believe that it has been 17 years that you have been gone, I seem that it was only yesterday that you slipped away from us.

If I had the chance to meet you for one last time I would just ask you to hug me as tightly as you can, rest my head on your shoulders… and cry till my tears run dry. I miss you mom. Love you always,

On the anniversary of the day you went away:

Today's the anniversary of the day that I lost you. And a time it felt as though my life had ended too. But you loss taught me many things and now I face each day with hope and happy memories. To help me on the way. And though, I'm full of sadness, that you are no longer here your influence will still guide me and I still fell you near. What we shared will never die, it lives within my heart. Bring strength and comfort while we are apart. Love you Mama

Granny's room was where the action was. You had to push your way through just to get a spot on the bed or my favorite, the recliner by her Brown clothes thingy...I remember piling up in hallways just to be a part of the conversation or laying on the floor at the end of the bed (even before the carpet) lol just to be around the love. Miss her dearly..

Thanksgiving is here once again and I miss your smiling face, our talks while you are preparing Thanksgiving dinner for the family (when you able to do so).O how I miss though days MOM. I am preparing dinner with Tony help for the kids and anyone who would like to join us. Happy Thanksgiving Mom (R.I.P Gladys J. Mitchell). Love always your daughter Gale

I truly miss my grandmother! There are times when I want to hear her voice or see her face with that pretty smile... My Granny was the best and allways will be! I will never forget you... I wish that my children could have experienced you and the life that my sisters and cousins had with you in it... Time stops for none of us but my memories will last a lifetime..

I love you Granny!!!!! :-)

Your grandson "Stevo"!

Happy Mother's Day MAMA

I miss Granny and often wish my children had the opportunity to be told "don't wash your hands in the ice". She was a trip and I loved her very much. Don't get me started on her cabbage...the best I ever tasted!

Happy Birthday MAMA. Gone to soon but never forgotten.

Love you always ( R.I.P MAMA)

Mama loved to shop at Hecht's,. JC Penny's and Macy.When she got tried of walking around in the store she sit in the chair and tell you what she wanted. I would get the item and she would say not that one the other one. And mostly she loved her cologne. Do any of you how she used MUM?

I always feel the need to tell what I am cooking for dinner on Sundays as I was asked that question just about every Sunday by my Granny. She never accepted my answer of hotdogs and beans (smile).

To Mama:

A million times I've needed you. A million times I've cried, If love alone could have saved you. You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, No one could fill. It broke my heart to lose you, but you did not go alone. Part of me went with you, The day GOD took you home.

R.I.P Gladys Mitchell (my Mitch Miller)

Love you always mama

Your daughter

Thanks for being there for me. I will remember the first time you took me to the hair dresser and I got my first perm and hairdo. You listened to me when i needed to talk. You also gave me an allowance after helping you out around the house. You will always be in my heart. May your soul rest in peace until we meet again.