Jennifer:
Mom has taught me so much in life. I look back to my younger years and see that she was grooming me for adulthood with tender loving care.
Many times I find myself doing things because that is the way she taught me, or that is how she would handle something.
She guided me in so many ways while growing up to appreciate life and to be patient and understanding.
Mom has always been a great support in my life! I am going to miss our long phone calls while I travel across country.
Mom will continue to live in my heart as she dances in heaven with the Lord. Mommy, I love you very much. Thank you for all the gifts that you have given me through your love, and from your heart! You will always be with me.
Rebecca:
I remember the teachings Mom taught us from the Bible. She impressed upon us that God did not approve of those who ignored his righteous standards. But that he rewarded faithfulness in a very large way! She was undeniably... always right!
Never a hypocrite, the law of loving kindness was upon her tongue, her mouth consistently opened in wisdom.
Mom filled many roles each day in caring for the family. As the needs arose, she did so as a nurse, a cook, a teacher and a trusted friend.
She provided us with the emotional security of a warm, loving environment. Always a place to lay your head down and plenty of good "homemade" food she'd prepare in your honor.
As a wife she proved to be an exemplary role model in submissive, loyal love. She loved Dad unconditionally, honoring him as a gifted compliment in all things!
I am so very thankful to have been taught by her and to have known her and to able to say, "That was my Mom!"
Annie:
Proverbs 31:31. "Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates."
Mom has always been a God fearing woman. She led this whole family down the straight road and prayed that we would follow.
Never forceful, never condemning. She was a reflection of God's love for us all.
Mom was beautiful both inside and out. She planted seeds of love in each one of her children, and reaped a bountiful harvest from it.
Her love, kindness, mercy and grace will forever be cherished.
Until we meet again Mommy!
Lisa:
Mom, a lady of true grace and honor. Mom taught us to be true to ourselves.
At times, Mom had a funny way of sharing her sense of humor that would have you in stitches. Not to be fooled however, she was always a lady!
Mom taught us by her works how to be a believer and follower in the word.
Mom always knew what to say to help someone in times of sadness and/or trouble.
When we were in trouble with Mom, her discipline always included verses or lessons pulled from the Bible.
Mom was a true companion to Dad. She displayed and taught the responsibilities of a God fearing wife.
Growing up, Mom made birthdays and other occasions exciting and always memorable. She and Dad would cook, decorate and plan each event.
Mom enjoyed making sure whomever visited was comfortable and always well fed. She is an example of a giver and a gracious hostess.
I always enjoyed how people, wherever she went showed her the respect she deserved, while she in turn gave back respect and compliments to deserving ones.
Mom was always true to her faith.
Rachelle:
I remember talking to Grandma about my baby that past away. She was the only one who knew what was going through, since she had a stillborn baby and then also lost her son when he was only 33.
She cried with me, uplifted me, comforted me and reminded me that we would be together again.
No matter how many times I cried, she never made me feel like I was a burden or was tired of listening to me.
I will never forget the day I came to visit Grandma after I came from Foster Care. When Grandma saw me, she ran up to me, hugged and kissed me and told me how much she had missed me! It was the same kind of loving feeling I had felt growing up, that I was a part of the family and genuinely loved.
I especially hold dear the day she told me that she thought of me as her 5th daughter!
Rob:
My fond memories of Betty are her sincerity and love from the heart.
Stories she would tell me that always had a message.
Thanksgiving at our house.
The love she had for her Family.
Playing Skip-Bo, "Fun Times".
Her concern for others.
But, I will cherish most the impact she has made on me, and how it has changed my life.
Chris:
When I think of Betty, I hear the words of Jesus, "Well Done Thy Good and Faithful Servant". A woman full of wisdom and loving kindness is the grace of her lips. She was wise and intelligent and highly cultured in mind and manners. She was graceful and even-tempered in all her ways.
She was truly an excellent example of a meek and quite spirit. She lived her life persistent of God's word, always ready to share God's word with love and conviction and quick to praise her Lord and Savior no matter what situation had occurred.
She could have been bitter due to loss of her son, or the loss of her hearing, but instead she chose to serve and trust in he Lord and lean not on her own understanding. In all her ways Betty acknowledged the Lord and he directed her paths right up to the end.
When I think of Betty, I hear the words of Jesus, "Well Done Thou Good and Faithfull Servant, Welcome Home"!
I am thankful to have known her. It is now because of their daughter, my life is complete in the Lord. Annie is the pillar that holds me up and the godly life that Betty was so persistent in living. Her character traits have become those of my wife's.
Betty is a hero to many, but to me she was truly a Proverbs 31 model of a godly woman.
Kristina:
Betty always told me that I had a soft heart. We would laugh together and cry together, then laugh again! She always gave me compliments, and she dearly loved my son which truly blessed my heart.
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