My Last Request

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow,
But remember me in every tomorrow.

Remember the joy, the laughter, and the smiles,
I've only gone to rest a little while.

Although my leaving causes pain and grief,
My going has eased my hurt and given me relief.

So dry your eyes and remember me,
Not as I am now, but as I used to be.

Because I will remember you all and look on with a smile,
Understand, in your hearts I've only gone to rest a little while.

As long as I have the love of each of you,
I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.

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2025

Karen Bouldin (January)

Sister of Eric Bouldin

Survived by three children

Sharon Lynn Ellis (January)

Children: Keara Reynolds, 

2024

Gladys Epps (December 31)

Sister of Joseph 'Joe' Epps (deceased)

SFC Karen Yvette Redin (Retired) (December 26)

Children: Nigina N. Holmes, Christopher Shawn Redin

Five grandchildren

2023

Joseph 'Joe' Epps

Brother of Gladys Epps

Father of two daughters

2022

Clara Rebecca Barksale (July 21)

Daughter of Ruth Barksale Pamplin (deceased), sister of Gracie Barksdale Saunders (living)

Children: Richard (Junny), Nakia, Donnie, Katrina (Keturah), Katrese, Cory

Loving grandmother to a host of grandchildren and great grand children

 2012 
James Cameron Barksdale

Son of Ruth Barksdale Pamplin (deceased)
Children: Barbara and Lisa
Brother of Gracie Maude Barksdale and Clara Barksdale (living)

Deceased siblings: Earl, Kermit, James, Percy, Mattie Sue Jacobs

2010

Lisa Barksdale Jones
Sweet, loving and wonderful mother, wife, cousin and friend.

2008

Ruth Barksadale Pamplin (September)

Mother of Gracie Barksdale Saunders, Clara Rebecca Barksdale (living)

Deceased children: Earl Barksdale, Kermite Barksdale, James Barksdale, Percy Barksdale, Mattie Sue Jacobs
Loving grandmother to over 30 grandchildren, great-grandmother and great, great-grandmother

Deacon Roy Carl Fields
 Brother of Ruth Barksdale Pamplin