Cornelius Southern Obituary

Dearest Lady Gussie and Family,
Bishop was such an inspiration "a breath of fresh air" Please know that they that sow tears shall reap in joy!" The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped. He is the saving strenth of his anointed.
With the love of the Lord!

Bishop,
I love you and you will be truly missed. Altough I am only family by marriage, you have always made me feel loved. See you when I get there!

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Dearest Lady Gussie Southern and family,
Bishop Cornelius Southern, what a beautiful gift and he continues to live in you and the children! Please know that our GOD is a very present help in the time of trouble. May the power of HIS Word and the weight of HIS promises substain you throughout this period of transition.
With the Love of the Lord,

dear aunt gussie and family, we love you all, and we send prayer to you and love in our mothers
name (almeta sutherland douglas).

love debra&family

Aunt Gussie,
You are in our prayers, we love you in Oklahoma
your retreat friend, Anita

Know that you are in my Prayers.

Larry and Beverly (and the entire Southern family), know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Though sometimes hard to accept with our earthly minds, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, your dad is in the greatest place now.

Love Carlos and Anniese Lemond

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Jeff & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

All your friends at Vitners,

Condolences from Dr. Curtis Speed M.D and family.

Da,
I love you so much. Though you were my father-in-law, you've been the only father I've ever known. We had our special connections over the many years. Earl said we were so much a like in personality and toward life. You will never be forgotten.

Love your BJ
(1st daughter-in-law,Betty Triplett)

Love