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Friend Bee is at peace!

11 years ago

Left us for a better place this morning!

My friend was 84!

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Comments (31)

marie_ndcal
11 years ago
My sympathies are with you for the lost of your friend.You will remember the fun and good times as you think of Bee.
rob333 (zone 7b)
11 years ago
(((((((((((glenda)))))))))))))

It's still not as big a hug as I'd like to give you.
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gadgets
11 years ago
I'm glad you got to see her recently.

Shirley
patti43
11 years ago
Glenda, they're never gone as long as they're in your heart. Thinking of you today.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
11 years ago
I know how much you cared for her, any loss is painful, but knowing that she is at peace now should give you some comfort.
My deepest sympathy to all of the family and her dear friends.
mare_wbpa
11 years ago
I'm very sorry for the loss of your dear friend Glenda.
pam_25f
11 years ago
My sympathies, Glenda.
minnie_tx
11 years ago
Glad you went Glenda
Georgysmom
11 years ago
She has completed life's cycle. I hope her passing was peaceful. Take joy in your fond memories. ((((((Glenda)))))
sandiefl
11 years ago
My prayers go out to you and Dee's family.
katlan
11 years ago
God bless her soul. She is home. I hope you find peace from your grief. And happiness from a life time of memories.
kacram
11 years ago
glad you were able to visit her. Sounds like a lovely lady.
kayjones
11 years ago
Glender, you know how I feel - love you, my Friend!
Jodi_SoCal
11 years ago
I am so sorry Glenda, my thoughts are with you. I would be absolutely devastated if I'd lost my best friend. (((HUGS)))
redcurls
11 years ago
awwwww....although expected, I'm sure it's hard. Just keep reflecting on the good times! I liked your title...shows YOU'RE in a good place with it. Much love from all of us......
dollydolots
11 years ago
Hugs and blessings, Glenda
debnfla8b
11 years ago
Thoughts and prayers with you Glenda. Bee was a beautiful lady and surely did NOT look 84! I love her pure white hair!

Deb
nodakgal
11 years ago
I'm sorry Glenda.
I know you will miss her lots and it hurts.
Hugs for you dear lady!
wanda_va
11 years ago
I am sorry you lost your dear friend, but she is at peace and with Father. Hugs!
sjerin
11 years ago
I know you will miss her so much, Glenda, but I'm glad you know she's much happier now and are happy for her. My deepest sympathies to you.
glenda_al
Original Author
11 years ago
Went by Bee's church today, and they were putting in a pew Bible, my remembrance to her. My lasting memorial for Bee.
mojomom
11 years ago
I know you will miss Bee, but I am am glad that you are at peace with her passing and can find comfort in the knowledge that she is no longer suffering. You were a true friend to her and you will celebrate her life with memories.
hounds_x_two
11 years ago
I am sorry for your loss. You were such a kind and caring friend.
lindalou
11 years ago
i am sorry for your loss, glenda. you were a great friend.
elaineinnj
11 years ago
My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear friend Bee. May God be with her.

Elaine
terilyn
11 years ago
Love you, my thoughts are with you as you remember your dear friend.
brightonborn
11 years ago
Oh Glenda so sorry for the loss of your dear, dear friend...
She is at peace now and the wonderful memories you have of her will live on..

June
redcurls
11 years ago
Have a question, Glenda.....the woman in the picture wearing the sweater with stars...her name's not Rachael by any chance, is it? Spitting image of a Rachael I know.
renee_fl
11 years ago
(((( Glenda ))))
glenda_al
Original Author
11 years ago
:o) Lady's name is Joyce!
sheilajoyce_gw
11 years ago
My sympathies. She was fortunate to have such a good friend.

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