September 1, 2017
September 1, 2017
I wish I could have spent time with you before you left. I miss you extremely words can not express how I feel. Tell God for me that I love him. I love you Aunt Jerry
The Butterfly
A poem for Jerry by Francine Bell
September 14, 2010
San Diego, California
It took only three weeks, and the parting too soon
That she passed from this life, from death's bitter cocoon
Now her burdens are lifted, her spirit's set free
Transcended from here to the place she should be
A place where there's peace, no more suffering or pain
It's certain our loss is eternity's gain
Yes, it's freedom at last for this new butterfly
But, to find life anew she knew she had to die
Resurrection will soon bring her back from her sleep
For her saviour, Lord Jesus, has promised to keep
Her soul in his care until he comes once more
To take us to join him beyond heaven’s door
When Christ comes again, she’ll be well, she’ll be whole
She’ll live life restored with its riches untold
Then she’ll flutter; she’ll soar and delight in her flight
Over this old world's grief, from death's darkness to light
Now, each time that I look at a sweet butterfly
I'll remember her smile and I'll try not to cry
©Francine Bell 1010
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August 31, 2017
August 31, 2017
Si I miss you so much hope you will be OK until I get there love you and tell Dad I said leave the young girls a lone
August 30, 2017
August 30, 2017
Happy 70th, Sis. We sure wish you were here with us to celebrate it. You are sorely missed. I long for your laughter and even your tears...just you. We all love you so much, each in our own special way. That Jerry-shaped vacuum in my heart feels especially empty today. You are and will be, forever missed. Tony, The Boys, The Wubbies and I love you.
September 5, 2016
September 5, 2016
"Happy Birthday Jerry!" I wish we'd spent more time together.
Much love,
Roscoe
Much love,
Roscoe
September 1, 2016
September 1, 2016
I miss you baby love always
August 30, 2016
August 30, 2016
Happy Birthday, beautiful Sis. It's already 6 years of life here on earth without you. I wish I could say it was easier. We still miss you so much. Rest well, sweet Princess. We'll see you 'in the morning'. We love you. Fran, Tony & The Wubbies
August 30, 2016
August 30, 2016
6 years-ago today we were together. I wish we could still be together in flesh. You are missed by so many, We talk about you, laugh at you and cry about you death. Happy Birthday Beautiful!
Xoxoxox
Xoxoxox
September 12, 2015
September 12, 2015
Missing you more and more and more!!!! Jerry Jr.(Shawney) visited with me and we had a wonderful time! I love you sis!
September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015
Five years already...why don't I feel any better? Missing you more than ever, Darling, the world just ain't the same without you. Resurrection Morning will be terrific. Rest until then. We love you.
September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015
5 years ago 2day. I still can't believe it. Mom, when God took u away, something was lost in me 4ever. I try not to question him but lean on him instead for understanding. 2day, I take a deep breath and exhale. I will continue to make u proud. I will NEVER 4get u and I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.
Shawney...
Shawney...
September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015
S.I.P beautiful, I will make sure to watch over your beautiful daughter, she is a blessing...
September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015
Baby I am back. Miss you and hope to be with you and the rest one day. I know you are with someone better than us. Love you so much
August 31, 2015
August 31, 2015
Happy Birthday my Breezewood. You remain ever present in my heart.
Miss you..
Elba
Miss you..
Elba
August 30, 2015
August 30, 2015
Darling, I miss you so much.
August 30, 2015
August 30, 2015
Happy Birthday! I'll always love you and miss you!
August 30, 2015
August 30, 2015
Happy Birthday Jerry
August 30, 2015
August 30, 2015
Happy Birthday sis I miss the hell out of you. You left me too soon love always
October 9, 2014
October 9, 2014
Memories of you are so beautiful, and fun filled... I miss you so much.
September 3, 2014
September 3, 2014
I miss you baby so much
August 30, 2014
August 30, 2014
Go Jerry, it's your birthday, we gonna party likes it's your birthday!!
Happy Birthday my darling sister! Time has not made missing you any easier. It still hurts. I miss you and love you deeply. Enjoy your special day in Paradise!
Happy Birthday my darling sister! Time has not made missing you any easier. It still hurts. I miss you and love you deeply. Enjoy your special day in Paradise!
August 30, 2014
August 30, 2014
Jerry, we miss you so much! There's a you-sized vacuum inside our hearts since you left. You will always be our Jerry. We love you, Darling! R.I.P. until He comes.
September 16, 2013
September 16, 2013
Thinking of you Breezewood. Was on the California mountains, you came into mind, so did Bobby. I miss you, love you always.
Melva
Melva
September 12, 2013
September 12, 2013
Lauren lit the candle this morning in your honor and all those who lost their life on 9/11. We all miss you and talk of you often. It seems longer than three years sis. I am just sad and don't have the words. I love you! Give Daddy, Bobby and Dee Bones a kiss for me.
September 11, 2013
September 11, 2013
I miss you so much today, Sis. So much. I wish you were here. It's been 3 years already and the void is huge. Who could ever hope to fill your space, I ask you? We love you. Lots. Still heart-broken to have lost you. I miss the jokes that you and I shared; I miss the fun times. I miss confiding in you and even getting angry with you! Resurrection morning should be fun. Love you.
August 30, 2013
August 30, 2013
Happy Birthday baby miss you so much
August 30, 2013
August 30, 2013
Happy Birthday Beautiful! Miss you more than words can say!
December 8, 2012
December 8, 2012
Thinking about you today!
Roscoe
Roscoe
September 12, 2012
September 12, 2012
Lauren wrote a song about you! We all miss you so much. Two years have passed and the pain stays the same.
August 31, 2012
August 31, 2012
Don't know what to say? We all live out our time, the impression we leave is really what counts. Be at peace your memory is always with me.. Love Ya..
August 30, 2012
August 30, 2012
Happy 65th Birthday, Sis. We miss you so much. See you soon.
Love, love and more love, darling girl,
Your Sis, Fran & Tone-Babe xoxo
Love, love and more love, darling girl,
Your Sis, Fran & Tone-Babe xoxo
August 30, 2012
August 30, 2012
Hello Auntie,
I know your are in heaven relieved from being in this cruel world. I miss you so much I wish we could have went to Hiawii before you left to praise the lord. That would have been fun! I love you forever Aunt Jerry!
I know your are in heaven relieved from being in this cruel world. I miss you so much I wish we could have went to Hiawii before you left to praise the lord. That would have been fun! I love you forever Aunt Jerry!
August 30, 2012
August 30, 2012
Good morning Mom... Im at work this morning, struggling! Refused to stay home today and be depressed because I know you wouldn't want that but it's hard. Fighting back tears at my desk is awful though. Been dreading this day all summer and now it's here. Mixed feeings, mostly sad though. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM! Really miss you so very much. Love you til the end of time.... Shawney
August 30, 2012
August 30, 2012
Happy Birthday Beautiful Angel! Hard to believe that it's been two years, the pain in my heart is fresh as if were today. But, the love I feel for you has deepened with time. I miss you. I know you are safe and at peace today and forever, enjoy it sis! Smooches Lucy. (Smile)
May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
Lauren Graduated from High School and is off to college in the fall. I know you are proud of her. We miss you!!!
May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
Thank you for leading me to find peace while I am still here on earth! The journey is long, hard and endless...but, I have and will continue to seek the peace that you so much wanted. I love you sister.
May 25, 2012
May 25, 2012
Funny, just felt a wonderful breeze, checking out my trees and thought of you J Miss you
May 24, 2012
May 24, 2012
You were a truly beautiful person that lit up any room you walked in. I wish I had come to CA a few years back - but I was in China for a while. I thought we could celebrate our 65th birthday this year. Instead I found out you were gone. You'll always be missed. I will always remember our days at Central Commercial and Bushwick. Love you, Linda
November 30, 2011
November 30, 2011
I miss you! I am seeking to find peace on earth!
November 15, 2011
November 15, 2011
HI SIS, I WAS CRYING TODAY, B/C I MISS U SO MUCH, U ACTUALLY SPOIL ME, B/C WHEN I NEEDED TO SPEAK WITH YOU, U WOULD TRY TO ANSWER YOUR PHONE. YOU KNOW YOU HAD THAT BAD, WHERE U WOULD LOOK @ YOUR CALLING ID, & NOT PICK UP THE PHONE, & I'M SAYING TO MY SELF, I KNOW SHE IS HOME, PICK UP THE PHONE. SOMETIME YOU WOULD & SOMETIMES YOU WOULD NOT. I MISS U SO MUCH SIS, WISH I COULD CALL U.XOBERN
November 15, 2011
November 15, 2011
Have you in my heart always my beloved Breezewood
Love you always, never forgotten
El
Love you always, never forgotten
El
October 16, 2011
October 16, 2011
HEY SIS, I REALLY MISS U, I FOUND SOME PIC'S OF U & BEE, SHAWNY & TIGER. I OFTEN THINK ABOUT U, I CALL BEE EVERY WK TO CHECK ON HIM LIKE I PROMISE U. I'M DOING GOOD, PERRY & I, LIFE HAS CHANGED SINCE THE LAST TIME WE SEEN EACH OTHER, BUT MY JESUS IS SO GOOD TO ME. LOVE BERNIE
September 12, 2011
September 12, 2011
The world is not the same without you. I miss you deeply Jerry!
September 12, 2011
September 12, 2011
Lit a candle for you and let it burn all day today!
August 31, 2011
August 31, 2011
Hey, Sunshine, I miss u so much, since u been gone it has been so hard to continue to live without u. But God has kept me, I was depress for 6 months, but God said it is time to move on. I have to live, & continue my journey, but one day I'll see u in heaven. Love Bernie
August 30, 2011
August 30, 2011
Happy Birthday to my forever beautiful sister Jerry! I was with you a year ago today celebrating your birthday. Now you are gone to soon. I miss you so very much! I am going to have a great day on purpose just for you. I shall live,love,and laugh as I know you would want me too.
August 30, 2011
August 30, 2011
Hey, Butterfly,
Your light in this world was extinguished, but your light in our hearts burns forever bright. In memory of you & with love,
Fran & Tony xoxo
Your light in this world was extinguished, but your light in our hearts burns forever bright. In memory of you & with love,
Fran & Tony xoxo
March 3, 2011
March 3, 2011
Hey Sis,
Just got off the phone with Bee, and he sounds great! He and I talked about many things, but you know YOU were are main subject. Man how I miss you Jerry, I am still in shock and have not recovered yet. I ask God to help me through this grief, I know it takes time. I love you!
Just got off the phone with Bee, and he sounds great! He and I talked about many things, but you know YOU were are main subject. Man how I miss you Jerry, I am still in shock and have not recovered yet. I ask God to help me through this grief, I know it takes time. I love you!
January 26, 2011
January 26, 2011
Hey Sis, Just had my birthday and missed getting your yearly card to me. I have your picture near my computer and I see you and think of you daily. Miss you!
January 25, 2011
January 25, 2011
you are still my rock
December 31, 2010
December 31, 2010
i always called you at 9:00pm on new years eve, {'cos it's midnight in your home town!} i just couldn't break tradition so here's my shout out to you my bestest bestest! i love you, i know you're happy & pain free. happy new year 'argraves. i miss you so much. xoxoxoxo
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Another year. Another year without you. I’m so grateful for the memories, Sis, but, I look forward to Heaven, when I can see, hear and touch you once more. Life’s not the same without you. We will always love you. F & T
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November 4, 2010
i can remeber jerry in my earlyest memories lol. Like when she would come over for a saturday night dance. she would always come over and say its disco time. im not the only one that was hurt because of her departure..... even my friends who barely knew her were shocked and hurt that she had passed. she would always tell storyies about when i was little at the old building. like the wild partys that they had and even all the problems and funny jokes. she could keep my freinds laughing for hours. the world has lost a grate person but at least hevan has a new angel to love and adore. she will never be forgotten by anyone who knew her because she is to grate to forget. and even though it hurts to think about her as of right now, in a couple years we will be laughing at her crazy antics, funny jokes, and even the way she would describe an old friend lol. everone loved her and she loved everybody. as the logo on the first page said she will live forever in our hearts..... we all love you Jerry
Celebration of Life Memorial - 10/23/10
October 28, 2010
by Shawn Bell
On October 23, 2010 the day was overcast and dull and a bit windy. I must say I was worried because I planned this all outdoors. Your friends started to come in one by one filling the yard and all of a sudden the wind ceased and the sun came out almost like you said to God, "listen boyfriend, there's a shindig for me 2day and I really need you to hook a sista up". God granted you just that. Before you know MOM there were over 80 people there and pics of you and all of your siblings and friends, most of who attended were all over the yard. Grandpa Murray told funny stories of you and your mom and had the crowd laughing. Brittany spoke of her grandma DIVA, Tiger thanked everybody for being in our lives and uncle Charles prayed and shared stories. IT WAS AMAZING!!!! We had a DJ and he played all of your songs, Native New Yorker, Rise, Do The Hustle all night long. We toasted and ate and danced just like you did and I know you were smiling. Aunt Betty was there and Frenchie and Fulvia. Yvonne and Mattie, Bootjack, Aunt Bernie, and soooo many others. U R LOVED... Cookie did a slideshow dvd that was AWESOME and we played it all night. IT WAS SO YOU!!! I hope you are proud. I know I was proud to be your daughter that day..... Luv you 4EVER mom. You are and always will be the "epitomy of life". Just gone too soon.....