Condolences: Ashby, Margaret Boothe

Stuart, Carol and families,
I don't have either of your addresses but I wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear of your Mom's death and that I was unable to come to her service. She was always so good about keeping in touch with Momma and Janet and I. I miss our family reunions at the farm. I just recently found some pictures from those times. Please know that you are in my prayers during this time of sorrow - it is very hard to say goodbye to our parents, no matter how long we were blessed to have them with us or how much we rejoice in the eternal life they are enjoying now. My husband, Doug, and I now live in Lanexa. It would be so good to see each other sometime.
Beth

Posted by Beth Holmes Carroll at April 29, 2009 09:12 PM

So sorry to learn of your Mother's passing. Our deepest sympathies.
Don and Linda

Posted by Don & Linda Wells at March 21, 2009 12:35 PM

Our Sympathy to Margaret's family in her passing.
From: Lawrence & Carolyn Emory, 14421 Alden Road,Disputanta, VA 23842

Margaret & Bailey were a great couple. They were always so caring about their church family and mission work at Waverly Baptist Church, in Waverly Va.
Lawrence & I met Margaret & Bailey in 1986 when we moved our Church membership from Newville Baptist to Waverly Baptist. Margaret was active in WMU and Bailey in the brotherhood. They made us feel welcome and we became church family. They invited us to dinner on Laurel Spring Road in their lovely remodeled kitchen and to an outing at their home on Sunken Meadow beach. It is because of Margaret that I became an active worker in the WMU at Waverly Baptist and we attended WMU convention trips together. Those were the best days at Waverly when the Womens Missionary Union, Brotherhood, Royal Ambassadors, Acteens, GA's & Mission Friends were actively doing the Lord's work. Margaret's love for others and her love for WMU which reflects her love for Jesus will always be remembered.

Posted by Carolyn Emory at March 20, 2009 05:01 PM

Stuart, Carol, and other family members,

My heart goes out to you during this time. Both of my parents are gone, so I know the emptiness you will be feeling.

Stuart you were in my class at Waverly, and Carol, I remember you too. Your Mom was always at the school helping out in any way she could. I remember her as a very loving, caring, giving member of the school community as well as the Waverly community. I remeber her as hardworking and a great Mom!

Please find peace through the Lord and pleasure in the fond memories you all hold.

Sincerely,
Virginia Bendall Manley

Posted by Virginia Manley at March 20, 2009 01:00 PM

My condolonces go out to Stuart, Carol, friends and family. Margaret was the most cheerful person I know and I enjoyed seeing and talking to her when I had the chance. This is not a time to mourn, yet celebrate her good long life and opportunity to see Bailey once again. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, so sorry I will not be able to attend.

Brandon Ashby

Posted by Brandon Ashby at March 20, 2009 12:31 PM

Stuart and Carol - your mom and Olivia Stephenson Lennon/my mom had many happy years growing up together in Southampton and Sussex on the farms...how Olivia loved those Boothe girls! We were so glad to visit with Margaret a few weeks ago at Lakewood Manor as John has just moved there himself.

Margaret was always so friendly and cheery each time we saw her - she brightened the day of those around her. She is still doing so, we are sure of that - with Bailey!

Our prayers are for you to have comfort and peace in Jesus as the circle of life continues on and on.

Posted by John Lennon/Celia Lennon Miller at March 20, 2009 09:01 AM

My condolences to Stuart, Carol, and families during the loss of your mother. Regardless how long we have enjoyed having them with us, we're never truly prepared when they leave us. Your Mom and Dad were a great couple and will always be remembered.

May each of you find peace as your Mom was one wonderful person. I have fond memories of you Mom at social functions when we went to Waverly High.

May your Mom be resting hand in hand with Bailey.
I have no doubt that all our parents are enjoying meeting again, and in a pain free, and beautiful place.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of mourning.

Brenda Layne
Newport News, VA

Posted by Brenda Layne at March 19, 2009 06:38 PM

Stuart:

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It is in the memories where your loved ones will live forever.

God bless you

Posted by Greg Reynolds at March 19, 2009 05:19 PM

Dear Stu,

My sympathies over the death of your mother. No matter how short or long they are with us, we are never prepared for their passing. May God bless you and your family.

Jo
OCA

Posted by Jo Freeman at March 19, 2009 09:31 AM

My deepest sympathies to Stuart Ashby. As colleagues at VDACS, we often talked about family members and the heritage of growing up in a rural area.

Posted by Evelyn A. Jez, Ph.D. at March 19, 2009 09:28 AM