MISSING YOU TERRIBLY  / LAVONDA WIGGINS (DAUGHTER)
I THOUGHT I WOULD BE STRONG ENOUGH TO COME ON THE WEBSITE AND SEE YOUR PICTURES AND HEAR THE MUSIC BUT I CANT. I'M SITTING CRYING SO HARD TRYING TO FINISH THIS MY HEART IS HURTING SO BAD I CANT GET OUT WHAT I FEEL. BUT I DO KNOW THIS I FEEL SO LOST I DONT HAVE YOUR ADVISE ON WHAT TO TELL ME TO DO WITH THE KIDS WHEN THEY GET SICK , ACT UP OR ASK A QUESTION I DONT HAVE THE ANSWER TO, OR WHAT TO TELL THEM WHEN THEY SEE ME JUST BREAK DOWN. THERE IS NO OTHER WHO CAN EVER TAKE YOUR PLACE!!!!!! I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU IF YOURE LOOKING DOWN ON ME OR WATCHING OVER ME PLEASE HELP EASE THE PAIN IN MY HEART. I LOVE YOU MAMA. Close

One Whole Year!  / Sylvia Sumpter (Niece)

Auntie-

February 13^th , 2006 made one full year that you have been gone! I am so amazed that I made it thus far. I did not see how I was going to make it through the days - and weeks without you - but God saw me through it all. His Grace was sufficient. I literally had to take it “One Day at a Time”! I am now able to talk about you without feeling down and crying. I am able to talk about the good times we have shared, the funny things you use to do, and about the words of wisdom you often bestowed upon us. I made 30 years old in Jan. and I really missed you then like never before. You were in my life for 29 years - and then you were gone. I always imagine you saying something about me when I turned 30! But, instead, I held a tribute to honor you - my hero! I missed you so much. My birthday just wasn’t the same - but God saw me through that day. I kept telling myself that “I must go on because Auntie would want me to. She would not want me mopping around- all sad- on a day that God saw fit to let me see another year of life”. Life has much more meaning to me know. One day you are here - tomorrow - you can be gone. So, I must make the best of everyday and live it just like it is my last day. Some folks might have forgotten all about you - but I will never forget you. Sometimes your voice or laugh just plays in my mind, and that keeps me going. I have been faced with some really tough times, especially right through here - but when I think of you - and seeing you again in heaven - I have such a renew fight and determination to make it through whatever comes my way.

Auntie, I am so happy you had a chance to meet Kyler. He is such a mess! He definitely has some “Webber” ways for sure. He walks all day and never, ever hardly sits down. You no doubt would tell him - “Boy, sit down for a little while”. When he smiles, you would have laughed because he looks just like “Uncle John”. You passed away when he was only 3 months old - so for him I will have to carry the memory of you. On the other hand, Tugga (Kenya, II) has not forgotten about you. On his last birthday, he said - “Where is Auntie? Then he said - oh I remember, she’s in heaven”. That hit me a bit! But, he is only four and still remembers that sick, or whatever, you always supported his birthday party. He always ask me if you are still in heaven - and just makes sure you are doing okay. I have to keep reminding him that you are gone to a much better place. Then, he says “I must be good to see Auntie again”! Heaven is for good people like Auntie! He is still the same. He keeps me on my toes. Of course, he thinks he always has the answer, but I just remind him that I am still the parent!

Well, Auntie, life is still going on for us here on earth - but it will never be the same without you. I know you are happy in heaven. No more pain, no more sorrows, no more suffering, no more worrying about tomorrow! I know are rooting for me and cheering me on. I can imagine you saying “Sylvia - kept taking it one day at a time”! That is what I plan on doing. One day at a time, has gotten me thus far. I will always love you.

“It might have appeared to go unnoticed, but I have it all here in my heart. Auntie, I want you to know the truth - I would be nothing without you. Did you ever know that you’re my hero? You are EVERYTHING I would like to be! I can fly higher than an Eagle, because you are the wind beneath my wings!”. Whenever I felt like I was falling, or feel like my wings just won’t fly high enough - you were always that extra strength that I needed. And now, you are gone. But, I feel your presence still there beside me carrying me through my hardest times….

Love Your Niece,

Sylvia

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Happy Birthday!!!  / Sylvia Sumpter (Niece)

Well Auntie!  Today is your birthday, except you are celebrating it in heaven.  I really miss you.  This is a hardddddddddd day for me.  I wish so much that you could be here celebrating this day with me. I never imagined this day would come, and I could not celebrate it with you.  I always imagined you being around, to see my children get grown, and that you will have a head full of gray hair.  Auntie, this was YOUR Day. This was a day set aside strictly just for you.  No matter what was going on; you came first!!  Money was not an issue.  “It was what can I get for you?”  You never really wanted much, but I made sure I gave you my best. This was just another day you would be showered with much love, cards, gifts; the whole nine yards.  Of course, you tried to cook us something, but in the end, we started making you sit a bit, and just relax.  We would bring over all the stuff we had for you, eat, sing happy birthday, and I would read the cards.  You sure did have a lot of stuff.  But, I would imagine so.  How could you not love someone that was so sweet, kind, and always had a word of encouragement to lift you up? Oh Auntie, I was in the store and passed by some cards that said “Happy Birthday to a Special Aunt” and the tears started flowing.  I was driving along the other day, and I heard that song “Did you ever know that you’re my hero?” More tears!  Tears, Tears, Tears just seem to keep flowing.   I feel like a well that is overflowing.  I need you.  My life is just not the same without you being here.  There is a void.  I feel it every day. Will I ever get over this hump?  I’m sure you would tell me YES, but it takes “One day at a time”!  I am trying to be strong, like you would want me to be.  I still believe that God never makes a mistake!  I am comforted knowing he did what was “best for you”.  Oh, you want to know a secret?  My dad has so many qualities like you.  God is still good to me. The other day, he said some words to me that reminded me do much of you. It was like I felt your very presence.  I am able to better appreciate those “qualities”.  I sure love him more and more like never before.  Well, Auntie, since you are gone on home; I have to ask you this question.  How is your first birthday in heaven?  I know for sure you would rather celebrate it up there and not down here with me – even knowing how much I love you so.  No doubt you would tell me this is the “Best Birthday Celebration” you have ever had.   Well, enjoy it.  I have lost some dear friends a few days ago.   One friend name was Jimmy Alison.   See him up there anywhere?  He loves to sing.  He is probably doing a lot of that up there.  Another dear friend was Sis. Gloria Williams.   She is probably shouting up there too.  Combine you all up there; I know it’s a wonderful place.  Well, rest on dear Auntie.  I am going to be alright.  I am living to all that I know because I want my mansion to be somewhere close by yours.   Happy Birthday!

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My deepest sympathy / Briggett Okocha (sister-in-law)
To my dear sister in the Lord, God richly blessed you when you  were with us. I really missed your loving smile and sweet spirit. Take care and see in the morning.  
 
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"Wind Beneath my Wings" / Sylvia Sumpter (Niece)

It must have been cold there in my shadow,
to never have sunlight on your face.
You were content to let me shine, that's your way.
You always walked a step behind.

So I was the one with all the glory,
while you were the one with all the strength.
A beautiful face without a name for so long.
A beautiful smile to hide the pain.

Did you ever know that you're my hero?
You're everything I wish I could be.
I could fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my wings.

It might have appeared to go unnoticed,
but I've got it all here in my heart.
I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it.
I would be nothing without you.

Did you ever know that you're my hero?
You're everything I wish I could be.
I could fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my wings.

Did I ever tell you you're my hero?
I can be all that I can be

I want you to know that you're my hero

God made you the wind beneath my wings

 
Thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings.

 

 

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One Day at a Time / Sylvia Sumpter (Niece/Friend)

Aunt Liz, this song carried you through many hard days, and now I find it carrying me.

 

“One day at time, Sweet Jesus, that’s all I’m asking from you. Just give the strength to do everything that I ought to do.  Yesterday’s gone, Sweet Jesus, and tomorrow may never be mind.  Lord for sake, help me take, One day a time.”

 

“I’m only human, I’m just a Woman, so Lord help me believe and trust in thee, and all that you say.  Show me the stairway that I have to climb - Lord for my sake; teach me to take, one day at time.”

 

“When I get weary, you’re always there.  You lead the way, both NIGHT and DAY my burdens to share.  And when the trials, start clouding my mind - Lord for my sake, teach me to take one day at time.”

 

It truly has taken me One day at a Time to get over the loss you of.  But, God has been there for me, and has sustained me.  

 

Who would have ever thought you would beat us all to heaven?  Well you did!  You make it!!!  I plan to continue to travel this race, and meet you on the other side.

 

I’m feeling better and better every day.  I will always miss you, my HERO!  Oh, but I have something… to REALLY Look forward.

 

I am sure you are having a good time up there.  IF we could see you now…we would not want you to leave such a perfect place!

 

Love you – Sylvia SUmpter

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gone but not forgotten / Linda Sandridge (sister in the Lord)
Sis. Lizzie,
Though your body is gone back to the earth
 and your spirit will be with the Lord
your memory is forever in everyones' heart
to think about and continually enjoy.

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Condolences / Linda Sandridge (sister in the Lord)
Hello to the Webber family.  May God be with you in your time of rejoicing and mourning.

LaVonda,  your place in my heart has never been lost.  You sre still special and will always be.  It is my prayer that you and your children keep up the legacy of being honest, loving, and full of life that your mom has lived in front of you. Close

I feel for you... / Sis. Tina Willis (Sister in the Lord)
I am deeply touched by your sorrow and you are in my thoughts every day… I know it must be very difficult to bear this loss, when her place in your lives was so great… but we serve a great high priest who is touched with your distress, and He is a ~master~ at filling the voids of our heart… What a stirring legacy that Sis. Liz has left as an example for the saints!… It has been a great loss to the family of God…but thank God that death was swallowed up in VICTORY! …Love you ~all~ and I’m praying much for you… Sis. Tina Close

We Will Not Forget / Debra Buffington (Sister in the Lord)
To Lavonda Wiggins, Bro Sylvester Webber and family members:

My mind goes back to those convert days when you were all young in the Lord.  I remember working those fields with Brother Johnson and Sister Liz and the Webbers were all there, laboring for the glory of God.  Those were very happy times and I will never forget them.  We never know what events time will bring to us, but thank God we can say like the song poet:
     "Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
      It is well, it is well, with my soul."
My heart is with your family in this time of bereavement.  I thank God that I had the privilege of knowing Sis. Liz.
Sister Debra Buffington
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We Will Not Forget / Debra Buffington (Sister in the Lord)
To Lavonda Wiggins, Bro Sylvester Webber and family members:

My mind goes back to those convert days when you were all young in the Lord.  I remember working those fields with Brother Johnson and Sister Liz and the Webbers were all there, laboring for the glory of God.  Those were very happy times and I will never forget them.  We never know what events time will bring to us, but thank God we can say like the song poet:
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A letter to GOD / Sylvia Sumpter (Niece/Friend)

Dear God,

 

 I know you never make a mistake!  Therefore, when you called my Dear Aunt Liz from Labor to Reward, you knew actually what you were doing.  You loved her better than me, and it was time for her to rest from all her pain and suffering.  I do not question that. This is about me…You promised that all things would work out for the “GOOD”, and that you would not put more on me than I could bear.  I believe your word, and I trust that you are going to bring me through this.  So, God, here I am before you. My heart feels like a big hole is in it, the size of a human’s fist.  I ache.  There's such a void in my life that I know only time can heal.  I miss her so much, and from time to time, I feel like I really need to hear her voice. Then from time to time, I ache to feel her love again. She showed such love towards me (spoiled me).  When I called: she answered’ HEY BABY!  Before we hung up our words were always: “I LOVE YOU!”  I miss my best friend.  Dear God, I just asked for a little more strength, when I feel so weak. As I go through the day, continue to let her words of wisdom guide me. Let me never forget the “old wise tales” she shared so often with me.  When I feel like I need her the most, put your loving arms about me. Lord, when I feel like I need to talk to her the most, I will come to you, and share all those concerns, secrets, thoughts that I once bestowed on my Dear Aunt. You see, God, you knew all this would happen, and you knew that I would need you like never before.  Lord, just like you loved Aunt Liz better than I could, then, I know you love me more than she could.  So, I will lean on you like never before, and we will get through this together.

 

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See you in the morning, Liz / Jerry &. Clara Rodgers (Bro. & Sister in Christ)
Liz, I (Jerry) hardly knew you before you left, but I know you a lot better now, and am looking forward to really getting to know you over there on the other shore of Jordan. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." (Psalm 116:15)  Clara knew you much better than I did, and loved you and prayed for you to the end. Surely the Lord saw what was ahead when He sent us this message recently through Pastor Eric Jones: "In God's Time."  I was God's time for Sis. Liz, and we can only say "Amen" and "Hallelujah" through our tears.  Liz, take your rest. We'll see you in the morning.
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MISSING YOU / EBONIE RUCKER (NIECE)
AUNTIE, 
   I HAVE TRIED AND TRIED TO STOP THE PAIN THAT IS IN MY HEART, BUT IT JUST KEEPS HURTING. MY MOTHER TELLS ME TO THINK OF ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES AND THAT SEEMS TO MAKE IT EVEN WORSE, BUT THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU MAKING IT TO GLORY HELPS ME SMILE THROUGH ALL OF MY TEARS.
AUNTIE I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU THIS MEMORIAL SITE HAS REALLY BEEN A BLESSING I KNOW YOU CAN'T BELIEVE HOW LOVED YOU ARE.  WELL YOU ARE A GREAT PERSON WHO DESERVES THE GOLDEN CROWN THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED.
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Greatful for you / Teba (niece)

Thinking about you Aunt Liz.  I would love to hear you laugh right now.  I am happy that you are no longer in pain and in a much better place even though I miss you.  I thank God for having a beautiful aunt like you. 

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A word of expression / Talisa Webber (Sister-in-law)

What a wonderful way to be able to express the love that we  have for you. Thank God for your wonderful nieces who have kept this site going. It brings me  great comfort in knowing that we can come to this site and read the encouraging words of others and to feel close to you. Karl is taking it day by day, he's not ready to come to the site, but soon he will. One more day, one more step, God is preparing us for Himself. What a blessing to know that. The word brings so much comfort to us during this time. I thank God for His word. I thank God for His love and I'm so thankful in knowing that right now, the Webber family is being consoled in the everloving arms of God as we try to make it during this difficult time. When people ask how we're doing, what can you say? We are blessed to have had such a strong woman in our family who has left such a legacy.

Rest on my dear sister-in-law.

Love,
Talisa

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Trying to let Go / Gillie Webber (Mother/Sisterin law)
Liz, you left for Glory on Feb. 13th and today is Feb.28th, my heart is still heavy, but God is blessing, thank God for his grace. I don't say God is blessing casually but with great honor to God because if it was not for the grace of God I don't know where I would be, especially the girls. And oh my Lord, the grace God has supplied to your brother Sylvester is unexplainable he has been strong through out this whole ordeal, he says over and over we have to be strong, Liz is in a better place!  Liz just a small report on the girls, Tiffiny is still carrying your memories, God has blessed her with great joy through her trials, Tonia still have sleepless nights, but she can't wait to meet you on the other side, Sylvia's children have been pretty sick, she miss you for your home remedies and your long phone conversations, Twinky seem to lately try to avoid the whole matter, but mention on today the tears she's cried and Mom Lee has suffered such a heart break through this, but God has helped her to regroup and just think of the goodness of God and realize you're where you want to be. And Liz through your departing, I've been truly tried but it's been for my good. God has encouraged me that even though your human
strength has left which was you, he is all I need God is almighty. Liz, you had me so spoiled, you were concerned about my every need, no there will never be another Liz, but I do have my loving husband, my beloved children and my Saviour Jesus Christ!  Liz this site will never end, so when I need to speak to you in spirit, I will write again.  Love you, Gillie         Close

Remembering Sis. Liz.... / Angie Buffington-Perkins (friend of family)

When I remember the old days when I used to hang out with Sylvia at the Webber's home, I think of Sis. Liz,  who lived next door. I think of her at the rear of the church where she worked as an usher every service. I think of how sweet and friendly she consistently was towards everyone. She truely had a good heart and was a role model for others.I know she means alot to many people, which was evident by the crowd that came to say "Goodbye".  Sis. Liz lives on and will be remembered.

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This website will go on 4 ever!!!! / Tiffiny, Latonia, Sylvia Cherylwanna &. Salisia (Nieces)

There were only three days left for this website to remain online.  We had to keep it!  Why? It has been a great help to us in so many ways.  We have been able to gather strength from the words expressed by friends and loved ones. Then on days when it seemed like “our hearts ached more than we could ever imagine…” we were able to come to this website and write just a small portion of how we were feeling each and every day.   So, do you see why we HAD to keep it?  There is really no way to even repay our Dear Aunt Liz for all that she has done for us. She was a strong woman, the backbone of our family.  Her prayers carried us through many storms, her words of wisdom walked us through many valleys, and she rejoiced when we made it to the top of the mountain.  We will ever be indebted to her. However, as we write these small tributes we will cherish our sweet, precious memories, and keep her legacy alive.

Thanks Auntie!

Tiffiny, Latonia, Sylvia, Cherylwanna & Salisia-

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