Joyce Shropshire Funeral Program

ToMySoulmate

I still say I Love You, But now there's no reply. I always feel your presence As if you never left my side.

I remember your comforting voice. Now there's not a sound. Only echoes from the past Follow me around.

You're always by my side, But I can't hold your hand. The reason why God took you I fnd hard to understand.

Summer days seem much shorter. Dark nights just linger on. Dreams turn into nightmares When the one you love has gone.

But real love never fades. It still burns like the sun. Although they're far away, Those memories go on and on.

Her spirit will never die It shines like the stars. I know you're sleeping in heaven, But you're living in my heart.

LoveYourHusband

To Our Mother

If roses grow in heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, but there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away.

Love your children Areca, Alex, and Alexis

To Our Grandmother

We had a wonderful grandmother, One who never really grew old; Her smile was made of sunshine, And her heart was solid gold; Her eyes were as bright as shining stars, And in her cheeks fair roses you see.

We had a wonderful grandmother, And that’s the way it will always be. But take heed, because She’s still keeping an eye on all of us, So let’s make sure She will like what she sees.

Love, Amir, Amani, Kias Jr, and Ahmad

ToOurSister

Her Journey's Just Begun

Don’t think of her as gone away, her journey’s just begun Life holds so many faces, this earth is only one.

Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears

In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days or years.

Think how she must be wishing that we could know today How nothing but our sadness, can really pass away.

And think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched For nothing loved is ever lost and she was loved so much.

Love your Sisters and Brothers Cheryl, Linda, Michael, Darrion and Charmaine

A Fallen Limb

A limb has fallen from the family tree.

I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small.

Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls.

I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.

Until the day comes we’re together again.”

No Tears HeavenIn

There are no tears in Heaven Nor grief of any kind I leave this fnal teardrop To those I've left behind Though absent from the body I'm present with the Lord The joy of my salvation Is now my full reward.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Joyce Shropshire ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Joyce Shropshire

Wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to each of you. Perhaps you sent a lovely card. Or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray. If so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words. As any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you, so very much whatever the part.

Mixon-Shropshire Family