Last evening my wife Jeanne's mother (Jo Allen) ended her journey here and went home to be with her Lord.
She was 84 and had suffered with many health problems over the past years. She was a cancer survivor, but her heart problems could not be overcome in her later life.
She departed under hopice care at a local nursing home, surrounded by family. Her life was one of service to her five children and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends.
Jeanne is now the oldest member of the family and will assume the position of the matriarch...which she has been performing for the last few years.
Everyone is exhausted from the constant care given to Jo (her real name was Emma Lurlene but no one dared call her that) over the past few months, but now content with the fact that she is resting in a much better place.
Posted by Ken Henry (Member # 598) on :
Please accept my sincere condolances Ray & Jeanne on your loss.
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Sorry to hear for your loss.
Prayers and condolances to Jeanne and you.
Peace, Bob
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Please accept our condolences Ray & Jeanne Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
My heart goes out to you and your family Raymond.
-grampa dan
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
My condolences to you and all the family Ray.
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Prayers and condolances to Jeanne and you.
She's safe now and painless, never a bad thing.
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
Condolences and prayers for you all-
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Always sad to see a loved one pass Ray, but nice to be able to take comfort in knowing it's not the end, but just a new beginning. Cherish the memories.
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Our thoughts are with you Raymond and Jeanne
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
My sympathies go to you and your family in your loss. Having assumed the role in the past, caregivers have a special place in my heart. Kudos to those who worked so hard for so long to help.
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
Sorry for your loss Raymond, but I too know the strange relief that comes upon us towards those that were suffering.
Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
Sorry for your loss; Moms are special. My prayers go out to you and your family for comfort and healing.
Posted by Kent Moss (Member # 4295) on :
So sorry 4 your familys loss of such a wonderful ladie. RIP
Kent Moss
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Boy Raymond, you've had your share of heartache and troubles lately. My condolences to you and yours.
Better days are coming dude.
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Sincere condolences to you,Raymond & Jeanne. May God give you comfort & peace.
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Thinking of you and your family at this sorrowful time.
~ janette
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Our condolences to you and yours, Raymond & Jeanne.
Posted by Dana Stanley (Member # 6786) on :
I am sorry for you, and your families loss Ray.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Raymond and Jeanne, so sorry for your loss; may your memories and your Mom's spirit be with you to sustain you. She was so fortunate to have you support her through all her last days. I surely would want that most of all to be surrounded by family and friends when that day comes. Take care.
