Judith Barella Obituary

DEAR SHERRIE AND FAMILY,
I WAS SO SORRY TO READ OF YOUR MOTHERS PASSING. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.
MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN YOUR MEMORIES.
GOB BLESS ALL OF YOU
MARY MCKEON ,DAN WALTERS AND FAMILY

Judy is my grandmother... the most amazing personthat i have ever met in my entire life. This woman made eversituation better , ever moment worth everthing that you have. She was perfect on earth she will be glorious in heaven. May her memories live on through her family and friends, because they are worth remembering. I love you grandma.

I KNEW YOUR MOM FROM THE VFW BINGO AND THE POST, SHE AND I ALWAYS JOKED AROUND, SHE WILL BE MISSED,SHE WAS A TRUE JOY TO BE FRIENDS WITH. SORRY I COULD NOT ATTEND HER WAKE. MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I'm so sorry about your Mom. She was such a special friend when I still lived in Midlothian and we worked together. I tried to visit everytime I got back, but sometimes things were so hectic and we were there for such a short time that I couldn't. We all know that she is in a good place now. I know you all will miss her very much. I'm sorry that I can't make it to the funeral, but I will keep you all in my heart and in my prayers.

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)
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