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Rev. Billie Ruth Tompkins Russell posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, March 27, 2021
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Rev. Billie Ruth Tompkins Russell posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, March 27, 2021
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Barbara Jones Rodgers posted a condolence
Saturday, February 13, 2021
GALE BALLARD
My heart is heavy. I know I must trust in God’s plans, but I am having a hard time believing Gale has passed away and she was buried yesterday.
Although Gale and I were second cousins, we were more like sisters growing up. In fact, my parents would not let me spend the night with anybody else. We talked, we played, we shared confidences. I would go to church with Aunt Mary and Gale. Would you believe that although I couldn’t sing a lick, Gale had me up at the church podium leading the entire church in a song! She was one of those people God put in my path to keep me straight and eventually accept the Lord as my Savior. Our paths separated when we graduated. I went to college, got a job away from home, remained single for a good while, then married Ed. Gale worked, got married, had a child, and then grandchildren. A few years ago, our paths came together again. After losing my older sister to cancer, Gale again was placed in my path to get me back to church. She invited me to Crosspoint Baptist Church, to join her small group of wonderful ladies and the church’s Bible studies. Randy, Gale, Ed, and I were able to get out and do some things together. When Randy retired, I became busy planning a few road trips together. I was also shopping for a van so all four of us could deal with our knee problems, our back problems, and our rump problems. I was looking so forward to traveling to new places with them.
Gale was like a mother hen. She took care of people. She was always ready to help. She was so willing to sacrifice for others. She was an encourager. She was a caregiver-taking care of many relatives and friends. She took care of her mother-in-law for awhile and her mother as well as others. She even took my nephew under her wing while he stayed with Ed and me to attend school. She loved having Jonah for a visit. And she would drop any of her plans for her grandchildren. She truly loved those four grandchildren of hers.
Gale had begun to learn to sew. She started making purses. There are many who received her purses. I have several. She made a beautiful one for my mother.
Gale loved to cook. Ed and I enjoyed quite a few meals at her home. Randy said he always wanted her to open up a restaurant and serve good ole country food. She made delicious cakes for people. And her grandkids loved her spaghetti sauce.
I don’t know why God called her to be with Him now. I do know she’s in a better place and all her medical problems have gone away. I would have loved seeing her meet Jesus—she had such unshakeable faith and she expressed how much she would enjoy meeting Him. She missed her mother and now is in heaven celebrating with her, her sisters, and her brother. It would be wonderful if she could give me a call and tell me all about her experience.
God eased my grief somewhat a couple of mornings ago when I began to read a daily devotional. He had sent a couple of verses David speaks in Psalm 30, verses 11 and 12: You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!---- Simply put, over time God will transform our pain into joy.
Gale, Ed and I will sorely miss you. We thank the Lord for you, your encouragement and support, and your sweetness and love—we love you!
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Lauren Brandy Weldon lit a candle
Friday, February 12, 2021
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You were always so sweet and kind!!! I will love and miss you always... Until we meet again! -Your Great Niece Lauren
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William and Adele Lawson purchased flowers
Friday, February 12, 2021
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Angie and George Galabiz posted a condolence
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers will be with the family. Gale was a wonderful neighbor and a very kind and sweet lady. She always had a smile on her face and could sure made a delicious strawberry pie. We will miss her. Rest in peace Gale.
Angie and George Galabiz
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Hope Sinyard Dow lit a candle
Thursday, February 11, 2021
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Randy & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in Gale's passing.
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Wanda Matheney posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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My table so many times has been graced by her good eats. She insisted on bringing not only plates of food but containers full of all her delicacies. She was taking care of a shut in widow. She found great joy in so doing. She and Randy came with their offerings about once a week. God had gifted her with other talents as well. She made clothing and beautiful accessories. Gale was careful not to judge others even when she was sorely hurt. Only God knew what those hurts were. I for one will continue to speak to her from the heart. She left a lasting impression with me. I'm thankful God shared her with me.
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Bhavana Burell lit a candle
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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My prayers go out to Randy and the family during this difficult time. Gale will be greatly missed.
Bhavana Burell
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Robert Shelby & Teresa Hollingsworth lit a candle
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow.
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Patricia Brown posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Rest In Peace Sweet Cousin. You were one of the sweetest and kindest people that I knew. I know that you are celebrating in Heaven with Jesus and Aunt Mary. You will be greatly missed by many.
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Vicky Allen lit a candle
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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My condolences and prayers.
Vicky Allen
Class of 1977
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Debbie Ross posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Praying for the family and friends. I worked with Gale along time ago. She was always a kind and caring person and had a devoted relationship with God.
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MARILYN S HUTTO posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
I WILL FOEVER MISS HER.PRAYING FOR HER FAMILY RANDY,MATT AND ANDY SHE LOVED YOU GUYS AND HER GRAND KIDS AND HER BROTHERS AND SISTER.LOVE YOU ALL.MARILYN AND JOHN HUTTO.
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Lynn Taylor Ashley posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Randy, I am so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. I never met her but am sure she was a wonderful lady, wife, mother & grandmother. I'm not sure if you remember me but I'm Wendy Taylor's sister. Praying God will keep you in his loving arms during this time
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Beth Crenshaw lit a candle
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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William Paul Weldon posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Aunt Gale was like a sister to me. She was six years old when I was born, so she was probably one of the first people to play with me. I have known her all my life and have always treasured her. When I graduated from MCRD Paris Island in January 1983 She and Randy were there to celebrate the moment with me .When Dianne and I married in June of 1987, she allowed us to spend that honeymoon weekend at their apartment in Marietta, so we could save a little money on expenditures. After the death of my mother, she acted the part of a grandmother to my son Jonah. The responsibility she took in taking care of my grandmother during her battle with a brain tumor was appreciated by us all. Jonah and I have spent many nights in her home and have enjoyed her hospitality more times than we can count. She is sorely missed by us already, but because of her unshakable faith in the One true Savior of sinners, I am able to focus on her death as an entrance into the everlasting reward of His Saints. Her faith was built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness. She dared not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly leaned on Jesus' name.
On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is shifting sand. All other ground is shifting sand. AMEN!!!
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Matt Ballard posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Dear Mama, you are the the most selfless, and kindest person that I’ve ever known. Thank you for always being by my side and supporting me, just because you loved me. You have been the backbone to the family on so many occasions. When others couldn’t, you could. You were always there to take the burden. In Matthew 11:28 -30 the lord speaks and says... Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will finding rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. You took those words to heart with your actions. Although you were human, everyone leaned on you, because you could handle it. The words that I write couldn’t possibly articulate what you meant to so many people. You were loved by many. Probably more than you’d ever know. Although you’ll leave a void in all of the hearts that you’ve left behind, I find peace that you are the presence of GOD. To us you were an angel, to him a servant. I know that you are walking those streets of gold right now, and wouldn’t trade places with anyone. We all love you and will miss you dearly. Until we meet again....I hope you dance with the the angels.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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