August 24, 2011
August 24, 2011
How fast time goes by...I promised to take care of your sons, as I think of them as mine. I know how much you are missed...but someday we will all be togehter.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Mary "Ginger" Ponton, 64 years old, born on September 11, 1945, and passed away on August 24, 2010. We will remember her forever.
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August 24, 2011
August 24, 2011
Wow a year already it just seemed to zoom right on by, but even still I miss you a lot and I will never forget our memories together no matter how much time goes by because I love you mucho much :) -Love Ariel
August 23, 2011
August 23, 2011
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August 23, 2011
August 23, 2011
I love you sister. Tomorrow is the anniversary of your death. I miss you each and every day. Can't believe a year has passed so quickly. I love you sister. Janette
January 19, 2011
January 19, 2011
Dearest sister. Been awhile since I have written. Sorry about that but you know we talk everyday just the two of us. Got that message from you the other day. Thanks for that. Reminds us you are watching over us each and every day. Life is different without you being here. My phone hardly rings now. I miss the sound of your voice. I love you. Janette
January 19, 2011
January 19, 2011
Mom...we miss you....bunches
December 8, 2010
December 8, 2010
Dearest sister. It has been awhile since I have read this wonderful tribute to you. I love seeing your face and knowing you are still smiling where you are right now. I know mom is with you and dad now. Brings me such comfort knowing this. I miss you all so much and the pain is hard at times to deal with. I know you are all looking out for us. You are the gurardian angels now. Love you Janette
October 9, 2010
October 9, 2010
To sum up the friendship that Ginger and I had in just one paragraph is impossible. I loved her so much. The very first time I saw her, she was in our church introducing herself to anyone she could. I thought to myself, "I need to meet that person". So I got aquainted with her and we quickly became best friends. My heart is empty without her.
September 23, 2010
September 23, 2010
Steve, Ginger's brother, wrote...
GINGER: She was unique, whacky and vivacious. She was a very social and that is where she truly shined. She was full of love and shared it freely. Ask anyone who called her FRIEND. You couldn't ask for a better friend! She would be there for you and do whatever she could to help. It gives me comfort to think she and dad are together now in peace. I miss them both!
GINGER: She was unique, whacky and vivacious. She was a very social and that is where she truly shined. She was full of love and shared it freely. Ask anyone who called her FRIEND. You couldn't ask for a better friend! She would be there for you and do whatever she could to help. It gives me comfort to think she and dad are together now in peace. I miss them both!
September 22, 2010
September 22, 2010
Even as time seems to pass through our hands like sand sinking through an hour glass we must charish every moment we can because their is no way of telling when our hour glass runs out hypothetically speaking and Ginger knew that every moment counts and she tried to make the best out of everyone of them! forever loved and missed! <3
September 20, 2010
September 20, 2010
I know its been years since we had actually seen each other but I was always kept up to date on everything about you through my mom. I have such wonderful memories of you when I was young. Your laugh and all your endearing quirky ways have left a mark on my life. I am so sad you are gone from this world but I know that you are in a much better place. I will see you there someday. Much Love, Amy
September 20, 2010
September 20, 2010
I am so glad I got to tell you I love you and that I was able to hug you in a way that YOU knew I meant it. Thing is, even though some of us in our family are awkward in our showings of affection, it doesn't mean there's less of it. To the rest of us, let's pay attention to all the ways we say we love each other. It all counts & I would hate to miss anything. Love&Hugs sis and to everyone else too
September 20, 2010
September 20, 2010
oh, my darling Ginger, how I miss you. You've been woven into my heart and my life from the very earliest days when as little girls we had the freedom of the woods & fields of Corbett through all the years of our lives with all its wonderful funny moments & hard moments, & our motto, when in doubt SING. Heaven's richer now & I miss you with all my heart. I love you forever, Suzy
September 19, 2010
September 19, 2010
To what our sister Janette said....Ditto x 2 + infinity!!
I love you too!!
I love you too!!
September 19, 2010
September 19, 2010
My sister my friend. What an awesome day we had today celebrating you and your life. To see family and friends coming together because you touched our lives was an event I will never forget. I know you were there with us today enjoying each and every moment. I love you. Janette
September 18, 2010
September 18, 2010
To my sister-in-law and dear friend of many years. I love and will miss you so very much. Your time here on earth was short but everyone will remember you with laughter and smiles. You made everyone happy when you walked into a room. Not many people can do that. Ginger, "you can sing with the Angles". I know I will see you someday. I love you! Laura Jean
September 15, 2010
September 15, 2010
Ginger in the short time that we have known each other your generousity of kindness and warmth was truly special. Knowing you with your sense of humor will be missed. I only wished I new you liked to sing that is one of my most favorite passtimes besides getting together with all the girls and having our creative moments. Goodbye for now , till we meet again. Love Judy
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
Ginger, I know that you are in good company up in heaven. I'm sorry that I did not travel with you and yours through your beautiful life. May the Good Lord hold you close to His Heart and Bless You.
Cousin Keith
Cousin Keith
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
It's hard to find the words in my heart to say all that Ginger meant to me. The missing her has just begun. It will take some getting used to. I am thankful to have this site to go to and connect with others who loved her and were touched by her in their own way. It takes a brave person to live with such an open heart. Thank you Ginger for all you gave. I love you. Sara
September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
Ginger.. one my favorite school mates! We lost touch after graduation but while there shared much. I enjoyed your ability to make everything alright with your smile. So sincere and so genuine! I wish your family the very best and know that you are smiling down from above. Your faith was always visible to me and I know that it sustained you in your life. God Bless you...
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010
There are people who come across our paths who are leave a lasting impression.
Ginger you were one of those people for me. I remember your voice as you sang in church and I remember your laughter and you beauty. But most of all I remember your off beat sense of humor. It was truly unique.
I'm sure you will be missed so much by you family and friends.
Ginger you were one of those people for me. I remember your voice as you sang in church and I remember your laughter and you beauty. But most of all I remember your off beat sense of humor. It was truly unique.
I'm sure you will be missed so much by you family and friends.
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010
Sweet Ginger, so much fun at church, grade school and high school. You were blessed with much talent, singing, cheerleading, beauty, but most of all...the best sense of humor ever. You made me laugh 1000's of times with your quick wit. I will miss you very very much. Steve
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010
Cousin Ginger...we kids always looked forward to your visits, especially when you would tell us scary stories at night. I don't remember the stories, but I clearly recall the faces and feelings. You knew how to make us laugh and you could keep our attention...not bad for a litter of boys that all had ADHD! God bless you cousin...we all loved you!
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010
To my sister: The fact you left this earth and I never got to say goodbye is sad.Know I forgive you because you did not have to suffer and that was my prayer. Your ability to make people feel loved was truly a gift. Your laugh (a Roley tradition) was unique and marked you for who you were. I love you. Johnnie
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010
Pete and I will miss Ginger. Last time we spoke, we laughed and I promised her that I would watch after her sons, that she was kind enough to share with me for the last 26 years. Heaven will welcome her kind spirit and laughter. She was much too young to leave so soon.
September 12, 2010
September 12, 2010
You would laugh when I said, "You're my very favorite homeless person." True, you did not possess this world's wealth, but you had treasures of great value: Your kind and generous ways, compassionate heart, caring for those in need, love of family.....your laugh and smile. You enriched my life and I miss you so much.
September 12, 2010
September 12, 2010
Even tho time seemed to pass very fast the memory's we have shared will always last.I will miss your laugh,smile,all around being but honestly it hasnt felt like you left because you are watching over all of us.You have opened your heart to let everyone see how beautiful a person you truely could be,i will miss you forever and always,but i know where you are so healing an laughter will fill us all
September 12, 2010
September 12, 2010
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September 12, 2010
September 12, 2010
Oh yeah, one more thing...thanks for leaving me a Happy Birthday song on my phone this year, I listened to it yesterday and sent you many Happy Birthday wishes and now I have that to listen to every year! Love ya big Sister!
September 12, 2010
September 12, 2010
Aunt Ginger, due to always living in different places as we were growing up we did not get to see a lot of you but you were always close to my heart. Any amount of time we did get to spend together we shared our stories,tons of laughter and you always made me feel special and loved. Im going to miss you and all the funny things you said/did I will always have fond memories of you n love you always
September 12, 2010
September 12, 2010
I know you said you were ready to go. I know someday, when it's our time, we will know how this all works. For now though, this just seems to odd. I thought we were all going to live into our 90s and be cute,old and funny together. It was fun watching you shoot milk through your nose when we were kids. I'm glad we have all laughed together so much. Do they have chinese food up there? Love you.
September 12, 2010
September 12, 2010
You have opened your heart to me and have treated and loved me like family from the start. I have been so blessed to have such great memories with you. Your quirky ways and laughter will always remain with me. Thankyou for all our heart to heart moments of joyful laughter and tears. You left without a goodbye and with so many memories to share with us all.I love you Mom! I will miss you,Goodbye!
September 12, 2010
September 12, 2010
It seems so odd to think of you as being 'gone'...you know, because I've told you, it always made me feel so comforted when you would sing Somewhere Over the Rainbow to me when I was a little girl...I always loved your voice and was so proud of you for sharing with so many, when you would sing. I love you, you touched alot of peoples lives and you will be missed.
September 11, 2010
September 11, 2010
To my sister who I miss very much. How will I ever live my life without you in it. You were always there when I needed you the most. No more family pictures with you in them. Two empty spaces now with you and dad both gone. I love you. Janette
September 11, 2010
September 11, 2010
Mom..we were not ready for you to leave us....we still wanted to make more memories, laugh until we cried, cried until we laughed...share more of our funny stories of growing up and just spend more time with you.
you will always be with us as we are part of you...
Love always
you will always be with us as we are part of you...
Love always
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November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022
There will never be anyone else like Ginger in this world. She was always so funny and tender and endearing. We knew each other almost all our lives and we shared so much of being kids and making each other laugh and bursting into song at the drop of a pin, expecting adventures and that life would be wonderful. She was SO loveable! And I love her with all my heart, forever!
August 24, 2022
August 24, 2022
It is amazing to me how quickly time passes. Next month another memory of your birthday will arrive and I will get to view this site again. It is always a blessing to watch the Slideshow and listen to the song. It always brings a tear even after all this time. I'm quite sure you don't have an internet connection where you are and maybe you can't even hear us when we speak with you but it does bless my spirit to say I love and miss you. I do hope you and Janette are able to share activity and Praise God with singing. I may not be your favorite brother but I know I'm in the top 2.
Love you sis
Love you sis
March 22, 2022
March 22, 2022
Oh, how I love my dear Ginger!! And miss her so. But I know I'll seeher n heaven and she'll probably talk me into being in her choir. I know whe'll have a choir and she can sing harmony to any song just naturally, even if it's the first time she hears it. She has a beautiful voice!
Ginger was a walking love bringer. And how she could make me laugh!
I have her picture whereI can see it every day. My dear, wonderful cousin
sister friend, I love her so much, God bless you, Charlie and Kris.
Ginger was a walking love bringer. And how she could make me laugh!
I have her picture whereI can see it every day. My dear, wonderful cousin
sister friend, I love her so much, God bless you, Charlie and Kris.
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Just 2 days ago I spent 5 hours talking with Mike. You taught him well!!!!! We spoke much about you and your impact on our lives. You never met a stranger. Your heart of compassion has been planted in your sons. It is sweet to have this memory shared twice a year to reflect on who you were in our lives and also to recall memories of Janette as she is in some of the pictures. We as a family have been blessed even though we may not have understood that at the time. I thank God for giving me two great sisters that were taken too soon in my time but in God's perfect time. It is nice to have this space to share thoughts and memories. Thank you Charlie Brown. God bless all who still take the time to remember.
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Just 2 days ago I spent 5 hours talking with Mike. You taught him well!!!!! We spoke much about you and your impact on our lives. You never met a stranger. Your heart of compassion has been planted in your sons. It is sweet to have this memory shared twice a year to reflect on who you were in our lives and also to recall memories of Janette as she is in some of the pictures. We as a family have been blessed even though we may not have understood that at the time. I thank God for giving me two great sisters that were taken too soon in my time but in God's perfect time. It is nice to have this space to share thoughts and memories. Thank you Charlie Brown. God bless all who still take the time to remember.
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