Comments on: A lovely woman remembered… http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/% we miss her Wed, 20 May 2026 21:46:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: jim http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-80 jim Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:55:41 +0000 http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-80 Dearest Sweet Marsha, I am still in love with you and miss you ... every day .... Dearest Sweet Marsha,
I am still in love with you and miss you …
every day ….

]]> By: gina garofalo meyer http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-29 gina garofalo meyer Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:35:05 +0000 http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-29 Mom, how I miss you. I just got into the car after work today and thought for a split second that I would give you a quick call... only to realize that now, while I can still talk to you, I don't have the sweet comfort of your voice on the other end of the line. I don't get to hear about your day or put you on speaker so that you can say hello to your little Livy. But rest assured, Mom, that Livy and I are both still talking to you. My heart breaks with each passing day because I'm still hoping that you'll come back to us. Then God steps in, through the voice of a friend, or J.J., or Dad, and reminds me that you are finally Home, and that I should smile and feel the warmth that surrounds you. If you could just come back for a minute, I would tell you one last time how much I love you; that I would never be the person I am today without you; that your love was a light. I put a picture of you and Livy on my dresser (actually there are a bunch of them, I even carry a framed photo in my purse) but this is the one taken of the two of you at Jackie's wedding- you are showing her the duck you bought her here in Evanston and you're both smiling. I cut out a quote from one of the cards I received and put it in the frame too. It reads: "Memories. Let them fill your mind, warm your heart, and lead you through." Those sweet memories are almost enough... Love you so- Gina Mom, how I miss you. I just got into the car after work today and thought for a split second that I would give you a quick call… only to realize that now, while I can still talk to you, I don’t have the sweet comfort of your voice on the other end of the line. I don’t get to hear about your day or put you on speaker so that you can say hello to your little Livy. But rest assured, Mom, that Livy and I are both still talking to you.

My heart breaks with each passing day because I’m still hoping that you’ll come back to us. Then God steps in, through the voice of a friend, or J.J., or Dad, and reminds me that you are finally Home, and that I should smile and feel the warmth that surrounds you.

If you could just come back for a minute, I would tell you one last time how much I love you; that I would never be the person I am today without you; that your love was a light.

I put a picture of you and Livy on my dresser (actually there are a bunch of them, I even carry a framed photo in my purse) but this is the one taken of the two of you at Jackie’s wedding- you are showing her the duck you bought her here in Evanston and you’re both smiling. I cut out a quote from one of the cards I received and put it in the frame too. It reads:

“Memories.
Let them fill your mind,
warm your heart,
and lead you through.”

Those sweet memories are almost enough…
Love you so-
Gina

]]> By: lee g rashkind http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-28 lee g rashkind Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:46:44 +0000 http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-28 To my funny, funny friend.Life was just better with you in it.I'm sure that you are up in heaven, looking down and saying "But I wasn't finished"Heaven will never be the same!.You have given me such wonderful memories-I have to laugh when I think of them.Through all the laughter and tears I grew to love you like a sister .I will never forget you. I will always carry a little piece of you in my heart. Your girlfriend, LEE To my funny, funny friend.Life was just better with you in it.I’m sure that you are up in heaven, looking down and saying “But I wasn’t finished”Heaven will never be the same!.You have given me such wonderful memories-I have to laugh when I think of them.Through all the laughter and tears I grew to love you like a sister .I will never forget you. I will always carry a little piece of you in my heart. Your girlfriend, LEE

]]> By: naden http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-23 naden Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:34:11 +0000 http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-23 Brought together through our sons almost 20 years ago, we shared many holidays filled with laughter, games and good food. Already we continued her tradition of telling jokes around the Thanksgiving table last year, and we will keep her laughter alive. Marsha was without bitterness or self-pity no matter how great her pain. We admired and loved her and are always grateful for her fiendship and kindness. The Nadens Brought together through our sons almost 20 years ago, we shared many
holidays filled with laughter, games and good food. Already we continued
her tradition of telling jokes around the Thanksgiving table last year, and we will keep her laughter alive.
Marsha was without bitterness or self-pity no matter how great her pain. We admired and loved her and are always grateful for her fiendship and kindness.

The Nadens

]]> By: sbroscious http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-22 sbroscious Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:54:48 +0000 http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-22 Although we have not seen Marsha very often over the last few years, we have fond memories of spending time with her on our wonderful FC band activities and trips. Marsha always had a ready smile and helped to keep those "percussion boys" under control. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers. Sharon & Joe Broscious Although we have not seen Marsha very often over the last few years, we have fond memories of spending time with her on our wonderful FC band activities and trips. Marsha always had a ready smile and helped to keep those “percussion boys” under control. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers. Sharon & Joe Broscious

]]> By: marissa06 http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-21 marissa06 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:35:02 +0000 http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-21 Gina and I were both pregnant at the same time I wasn't due until a few months later. After visitng Gina the day she had Livy little did I know my daughter would soon be arriving also even though she wasnt due until late september of that year. Gina and I were in the same hospital so before she was discharged she & Marsha came to visit me and the both of them were ANGELS for me, my daughter , and my husband,Chris. Not only had they been praying for us but Marsha put a necklace of St. Jude around my neck and told me not to take it off till everything was ok. I truly believe that helped bring a miracle ,my daughter, Marissa, into my life and kept me alive as well. I will always be grateful for her prayers and I am so glad I got to know the kind, sweet,caring ,generous, loving person she was. Gina, we have you and all your family in our thoughts and prayers here in CC, tx, luv ya ... Erica Gina and I were both pregnant at the same time I wasn’t due until a few months later. After visitng Gina the day she had Livy little did I know my daughter would soon be arriving also even though she wasnt due until late september of that year. Gina and I were in the same hospital so before she was discharged she & Marsha came to visit me and the both of them were ANGELS for me, my daughter , and my husband,Chris. Not only had they been praying for us but Marsha put a necklace of St. Jude around my neck and told me not to take it off till everything was ok. I truly believe that helped bring a miracle ,my daughter, Marissa, into my life and kept me alive as well. I will always be grateful for her prayers and I am so glad I got to know the kind, sweet,caring ,generous, loving person she was. Gina, we have you and all your family in our thoughts and prayers here in CC, tx, luv ya … Erica

]]> By: giunta http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-19 giunta Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:03:48 +0000 http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-19 I will miss you girlfriend but I will never forget the poker parties, the family dinners and the times just hanging out. I love you...Joycie I will miss you girlfriend but I will never forget the poker parties, the family dinners and the times just hanging out. I love you…Joycie

]]> By: jkurtz http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-17 jkurtz Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:51:43 +0000 http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-17 Marcia was a CASA volunteer with the Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program for the past 5 years. During those years she provided court advocacy for 10 abused and neglected children. She visited the children regularly, made sure they were receiving their court ordered services, helped research permanent placement plans for them, provided written reports to the Juvenile Court Judges and attended all their court hearings. She was also generous in giving of her time to mentor new volunteers to the CASA program. We will sorely miss Marcia's gentle spirit, love of life and of course her invaluable volunteer advocacy efforts. We send our condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time. Judy Kurtz, Executive Director Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA) Inc. www.virginiabeachcasa.org Marcia was a CASA volunteer with the Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program for the past 5 years. During those years she provided court advocacy for 10 abused and neglected children. She visited the children regularly, made sure they were receiving their court ordered services, helped research permanent placement plans for them, provided written reports to the Juvenile Court Judges and attended all their court hearings. She was also generous in giving of her time to mentor new volunteers to the CASA program.

We will sorely miss Marcia’s gentle spirit, love of life and of course her invaluable volunteer advocacy efforts. We send our condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time.

Judy Kurtz, Executive Director
Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA) Inc.
http://www.virginiabeachcasa.org

]]> By: Becky Rankin Harmon http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-11 Becky Rankin Harmon Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:10:34 +0000 http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-11 My family and I have known "Miss Marsha" and Mr. Jim since they lived down the street from us in Macon, Georgia. The Rankin Family has many many fond memories of the times that we spent together. Way too many to count. I and the rest of the Rankin Family have Mr. Jim, Gina and J.J. in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time, we we too have gone through the loss of a father and husband and Marsha and Jim here there for my mother when she needed it. We all love you guys. My family and I have known “Miss Marsha” and Mr. Jim since they lived down the street from us in Macon, Georgia. The Rankin Family has many many fond memories of the times that we spent together. Way too many to count. I and the rest of the Rankin Family have Mr. Jim, Gina and J.J. in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time, we we too have gone through the loss of a father and husband and Marsha and Jim here there for my mother when she needed it. We all love you guys.

]]> By: patsyh http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-9 patsyh Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:18:17 +0000 http://www.rememberingmarshabeth.com/2008/03/02/a-lovely-woman-remembered/%#comment-9 Marsha was one of the first friends I made when I moved to Virginia Beach 14 years ago. She and I were in the same King's Daughters Circle and worked on a few parish ministries together at St. Nick's. I just knew when I saw Marsha at any gathering that I would be laughing with her. She was a blessing to all who knew her - always willing to share a tear, a laugh, a meal, her home...whatever was needed. Marsha, I'll miss you everyday and everywhere! I hope you know how much you were loved. Marsha was one of the first friends I made when I moved to Virginia Beach 14 years ago. She and I were in the same King’s Daughters Circle and worked on a few parish ministries together at St. Nick’s. I just knew when I saw Marsha at any gathering that I would be laughing with her. She was a blessing to all who knew her - always willing to share a tear, a laugh, a meal, her home…whatever was needed. Marsha, I’ll miss you everyday and everywhere! I hope you know how much you were loved.

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