Happy Mother's Day!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Jesus wept...
One of the first verses children learn is, John 11:35, "Jesus wept." It's the shortest verse in the Bible but those words pack a mighty powerful punch when you study them. Jesus, our Lord and Savior, wept. He didn't just cry a little... He wept as in sobbing tears. These two words bring comfort to me at this time. I've just had to give up my Granny and my heart is saddened. My Savior knows this feeling. He lost his friend and wept for him. Granny is in heaven which is a glorious place. I know that my heavenly Father understands my grief and that I miss her. In Matthew 5, the Bible says, "Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be comforted." My family and I will be comforted.
I will miss a lot about my Granny:
I will miss a lot about my Granny:
- hugs (they felt like sunshine)
- her humor
- her honesty
Two things Granny always taught us.
- She may not have liked what we did, but she always loved us.
- Love is the most important gift you can give!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Granny
I believe this is the most difficult thing I've ever had to do. My beloved Granny has passed away. There is so much I wish that everyone could know about her... like how when she hugged you it felt like sunshine or that she never had a bad word to say about anyone. The most important thing about Granny is that she taught that the most important gift you can give is love. She loved each and everyone of us and we never doubted that. I have always said that I have never doubted there was a God because 1 John 4:8 states that God is love...and I have ALWAYS known love.
Margaret Louise Andrews, age 95, of Newport, went peacefully to be with her Lord, Thursday, March 15, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charlie Andrews; mother, Barbara Ann Jenkins; nine brothers and sisters; Gladys Worley, Nellie Mae Holt, Lucille Jenkins, Emma Jean Harrah, Jim, Austin, Roy, Raymond and Cecil Jenkins; grandchildren, Chad and Jaycee Chesteen. She leaves behind her brother, Charles (Betty Jo) Jenkins and sister Barbara Ann (J.R.) Boles; children, Kermit (Imogene) Andrews, Edith (Paul) Hudgens, Lois (Richard) Meadows, Herman Andrews, Charlotte Webb (Jimmy Blazer), Colleen (Jackie) Styles; grandchildren, Bill Andrews, Janella Snapp, Shari (Wesley) Webb, Donnie Ray (Arbie) Webb, LuAnn Meadows, Amy (Daniel) Hall, Brittany (Charlie) Hall, Kari (Adam) McNeil, Mark (Tammy) Hudgens, Melissa (Tommy) Sterry, Mechelle Woodson (Gary) Brian (Shantal) Chesteen and Jennifer Andrews; great-grandchildren, MacKenna and Bailey Andrews, Taylor and Alec Philpot, Gretchen, Grant and Grayce Webb, Kylie and Tyler Hall, Bryson Conard, Braydon and Covan Hall, Matthew, Marah, Kaydence and Coy McNeil, Michael, Mark and Lauren Hudgens, Tara Marks, Adam Sterry, Dustin White, Tyler Woodson, Cameron Wilson, Chelsea, Caitlyn, Carson, Emily, Laura and Sara Chesteen; great-great grandchildren Kendrick Mason White, Jayleigh Chesteen and Carlie Ford. She will be sadly missed by her friends, church family at First Christian Church, and by all those who simply knew her as “Granny.” The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Saturday March 17, 2012, at Manes Funeral Home. The family will also receive friends from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm Sunday, March 18, 2012 with funeral services to follow at 2:00 pm in Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Martin Stump officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Bill Andrews, Donnie Ray Webb, Alec Philpot, Daniel Hall, Adam McNeil and Charlie Hall.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Helen Grooms
We lost a very dear member of our church family today. Helen Grooms passed away February 24, 2012. She was beloved by all. Helen loved her family and church family with all of her heart. Her "boys" always were her pride and joy. She will now watch all of them from above. She will be dearly missed.
Obituary: Helen Wheeler Grooms, 83, of Newport a devoted member of the First Christian Church entered her heavenly home Friday morning, February 24, 2012 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville. She was a devoted member of the William Cocke chapter of DAR. And was retired nurse having worked for Dr. Drew Mims and Dr. Fred M. Valentine, Jr. One of her great joys was being able to help people. She was a U.T. Vol fan and very proud of her great grandson Kris Cates. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Grooms, daughter, Jane Ann, parents Roy and Pearl Matthews Wheeler, sister, Anna Lou Smithpeters, brother, Reece Wheeler, son in law, Ronald Cates, granddaughter, Donna Cates Verdi, grandson, Michael Cates. She is survived by her loving sons and daughters in laws, Bobby and Carole, Reece and Cheryl, Jimmy Dale and Tammy and daughter Jo Cates, grandchildren, Brian and wife Terry, Travis, Josh, Cody, Jake, Rhonda, Reece, 8 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren, brothers and sisters in laws, R.J. and Polly Wheeler, Guy and Faye Wheeler, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends and neighbors and her church family. Funeral service will be 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Manes Funeral Home Chapel with burial 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2012 in the Union Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00 until 8:00 pm Sunday prior to the service.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Welcome to the World
We would like to welcome Dillan Ray Haney into this world.
He was born December 15, 2011, 7 lb. 11 oz, 21 in. long.
He is the son of Daniel Ray and Autumn Haney.
Grandparents: Wayne and Karen Brinson.
Danny and Tammy Haney
Danny and Tammy Haney
Great-Grandparents: Lonnie and Florence Hoefler
Sunday, January 1, 2012
I Am The New Year
My Mom received a poem in a Christmas card. that seemed so poignant that it needed to be shared.
I am the new year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I am your next chance at the art of living.
I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months.
All that you sought and didn't find is hidden in me, waitin for you to search it out with more determination.
All the good that you tried for and didn't achieve is mine to grant when you have fewer conflicting desires.
All that you dreamed but didn't dare to do, all that you hoped but did not will, all the faith that you claimed but did not have- these slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened by the touch of a strong purpose.
I am your opportunity to renew your allegiance to Him who said, "Behold, I make all things new."
I am the new year.
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