~~holding Reba Lee and Jeanne~~
their pride and joy
loving mom and dad who gave their children all they had...love and care
two addition pride and joys came along, Susan and Norris.
God, for what ever the reason called my mom and dad to heaven
long before they had a chance to love their four little babies enough,
long before life had its call on us and long before their dreams for us were shared.
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I never saw my mama cooking our food in shining pots and pans,
But I remember the dress she made for me from a flowered flour sack.
I never knew my mama to write a check or have a line of credit,
But food was on the table and prayers of thankfulness were said.
I never heard my mama speak before an audience,
But even today I hear her words of love meant only for me.
My mama never had a closet of fancy, stylish clothes to wear
She did without so I could have a coat of many colors.
My mama worked in the fields, picked apples, washed and ironed, a myriad of other work,
So I could learn to share the load and add value to my life.
My mama took me to church on Sunday, gave me a penny for the offering plate,
So I would know who God was and accept his Son Jesus as my Saviour.
My mama did not live to be very old, she was taken young, they said,
But God in His wisdom gave her to me for eternity.