MaryAnn has left an empty chair

bunnylover21

14 years ago

I saw on facebook that MaryAnn passed away today. Pray for her family and all her friends.

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OklaMoni
14 years ago
Such sad news, so early in the morning. Prayers to her family.

This is such a shock.

RIP MaryAnn!

Moni
gazania_gw
14 years ago
So sorry to hear this saddest of news today. Mary Ann showed such courage and grace throughout her long fight.
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Hellion
14 years ago
So sorry to hear this.
Kathsgrdn
14 years ago
Oh, no. She was such a sweet lady.
vetaal
14 years ago
My condolences. May her family find peace and comfort.
missmaggierock
14 years ago
MaryAnn was such a wonderful person. I remember how
much she helped anyone back when we were all learning
how to do "things" on the computer...she shared so much.
I wish I could have met her in person!
Marilyn Sue
14 years ago
My heart just sank when I read the title of this post. I feel so sad. I didn't realize she was so very sick I guess even though I know she was sick. I will pray for her and her family.

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maire_cate
14 years ago
Such sad news. MaryAnn was a unique individual with such a positive outlook and courage. I'll remember her family in my thoughts.
Toni S
14 years ago
MaryAnn, so many people here have summed her up. Brave, couragous, sweet and everything else. She didn't want anyone to worry about her too much. Her positive outlook during the dimmest times, makes me miss her even more. RIP MaryAnn.
Jasdip
14 years ago
Oh no. My sincere condolences to her family. I remember her making a terrific comeback last year, and posting. She had a terrific sense of humour and positive outlook.
paula_pa
14 years ago
I'm sorry to hear this. She was definitely a special person.
monica_pa Grieves
14 years ago
I met Mary Anne and Jesse at a couple KT gatherings.
My condolences to Jessee and her family, her spirit, laughter and love of life will be missed.
gemini40
14 years ago
My condolences to the family of beloved KT member MaryAnn. May she rest in peace.

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heather_on
14 years ago
Rest in peace Mary Ann. You will always have a special place in all our hearts at the table.
gardenspice
14 years ago
Mary Ann was special and will indeed be missed. My heart goes out to hear dear husband, Jesse and her family. Rest in peace sweet soul.
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14 years ago
Rest In Peace MaryAnn! Good thoughts for the family.
wanda_va
14 years ago
My heart goes out to Jesse and her family and friends. Heaven has gained a special angel, and she will always be with us in our hearts. She fought a fierce battle to the end, but it's comforting to know that she is now free from pain and in a better place. RIP, dear friend.
jannie
14 years ago
I'm so sorry. Prayers and sympathy fr her family.
itsmesuzq
14 years ago
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My prayers go out to her family and friends.
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14 years ago
Rest In Peace MaryAnn! Good thoughts for the family.
Granlan_TX
14 years ago
I'm in shock, too. Just read this on FB this morning.

I'll miss you sweet MaryAnn...I admired you so much and will never forget your spirit and courage.

My sincere condolences to Jesse, the family and her many friends.
summer_tx
14 years ago
Such heartbreaking news. :( Mary Ann was such a sweet, kind and special friend to all. My sincere sympathies to all of her family and friends. I'm so very glad I got to know and meet her.
linda_in_iowa
14 years ago
What a shock to read this on FB this morning. Mary Ann, there will always be an empty chair at the KT.
minnie_tx
14 years ago
Prayers to her family
liz
14 years ago
I feel privileged to have met her at Buzzie's in 2004...she was truly a wonderful woman, an incredible fighter an awesome Grandmother...we will miss you MaryAnn!!
gwanny2three
14 years ago
I heard about Maryann on facebook and was so sad to hear this. She was such a sweet lady.... She will be missed by many here. Prayers to her family.
lynn_d
14 years ago
I bet there is a party in heaven, that will help balance out the sadness and the empty hole left here on earth. RIP, Maryann.
lkgrace345
14 years ago
I am so sorry to hear about MaryAnn. She was a lovely and gentle woman that fought a fierce battle with quiet dignity. I admired her strength. My sincere sympathy to her husband Jesse and family.
taigen_gw
14 years ago
So very sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
imabest
14 years ago
God took a special Lady home with him and we will all miss her very much.She is at peace now and we will always remember her .My prayers are with her and her family peace be with you all ima
ronf_gw
14 years ago
So sorry to hear this.
Her family is in my prayers.
evatx
14 years ago
Mary Ann was such a special person and an inspiration to so many. My heart goes out to her family.I'll never forget this sweet, brave lady.
ont_gal
14 years ago
How sad....

My sincerest sympathies to Jesse Maryanns friends and family.
sooey
14 years ago
This is sad news, indeed. MaryAnn was a friend to many. The KT has lost one of it's own and she will be missed.

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kim_okla
14 years ago
MaryAnn will be missed by many. Very sad news.
sjerin
14 years ago
Oh, I'm so surprised to read this! I know she pretty much lived a miracle last year but I didn't realize she was ready to go to Heaven now. How sad I am for her family and friends. I think of her the way I thought of trinitytx, a very, very sweet and kind woman.
dollydolots
14 years ago
May God hold you in his arms and Bless you.
Dolly
juellie1962
14 years ago
MaryAnn sounds like a wonderful person; I wish I would've gotten the chance to get to know her! Rest in peace MaryAnn.
cheryl_ok
14 years ago
I'm so sorry to hear this terrible news.
My prayers are with her loved ones.
JennaVaNowSC
14 years ago
I did not know Mary Ann, but remember some of her posts here. I know she was fighting a huge battle, I will keep her family in my prayers.
nanatricia
14 years ago
So very sorry! RIP MaryAnn!
renee_fl
14 years ago
Prayers to MaryAnn's family - my heart goes out to you all.
ntt_hou
14 years ago
What sad news. My heart goes out to her family and KT family. She's now in peace... no more pain. Sigh...
kathi_mdgd
14 years ago
This is sooooooooooooo sad to hear.Mary Ann had such a positive attitude ,and she fought the good fight!! May she rest in peace.My sincere condolences to all her family and friends and all who loved her.
RIP mary Ann.You will be missed.
Kathi
User
14 years ago
What sad news, sincere condolences to her husband and family.
joyfulguy
14 years ago
We surely will miss her and the inspiration that she was to all of us for courage, will power and humour throughout her ordeal.

Some prayers for her family and loved ones in their mourning.

Is someone close to them ... could you print out this thread, or show them how to access it? It might help them to realize afresh how many arms' length friends she had here.

ole joyful
caroline94535
14 years ago
I am so sad to hear this news. I will miss MaryAnn, although I never met her.
User
14 years ago
I am so sorry to hear this. I've been out of the loop, will someone tell me what happen?
RIP MaryAnn, you will be missed. Prayers for the family.
I just added her chair.
tami_ohio
14 years ago
So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Tami
nurselisa
14 years ago
I am a good friend of Mary Ann's. We have kids the same age and because of their bond we formed a tight bond as well. We formed THE BREAKFAST CLUB and met every Thursday morning for coffee. I knew she was in a discussion group so I found it and saw all the wonderful comments about her. It comforted me to read your kind words. She talked to me quite often about her discussion group and many times when I needed an opinion on something she would say "I'll ask my discussion group". This group meant alot to her. Her service was today. She looked beautiful and wore a beautiful green jacket ensemble with an angel pin attached. She also had a bookmark in her hand, pictures of her grandchildren and the infamous troll doll CHEMO SABE in the casket with her. The song they played was I HOPE YOU DANCE by Lee Ann Womack. One of her childhood friends played the piano and sang AMAZING GRACE and HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW. The message reminded us that we will one day see her again and she is cancer free and her work on earth is complete so the Lord called her home. I miss her and I want to call her and ask her advice like I have so many times before but this time I would ask her "how do I go on without you"? I saw her last on Thursday before she joined Heaven on Tuesday. She was still insisting she was fine but I could tell she was tired. I feel she was ready for her new beginning on the other side and for her I am rejoicing. The flowers at her service were numerous and lovely. She touched everyone who ever knew her. Thank you for allowing me to write on your forum about her. She is and always will be MY HERO!

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