Dear Grandma...
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Dear Grandma...
Nephews Dear Grandma... I hope you are listening from the heaven's above, but I wish you didn't have to go. I guess you are saying, "Well, there's no more pain." I miss all the good times we had. I really miss you period. I really didn't want you to go, but I guess it is the best thing for you. It really broke my heart when I heard you were gone. You took care of me from 4 weeks to what I am now. I wish you could have been with me for more than 14 years. But I'm not going to complain because it could have been shorter; so I'm really blessed you were in my life. You were the closest person to me and my mother. So now for me and my mother, it is like losing a mother. You were everything...my heart, my life. I remember when I used to talk to you about stuff I couldn't talk about with any other person. Without you, it feels like I am nobody. I know if you were here, you would want me to live my life right. I remember when I used to sing to you; you always told me I had a beautiful voice. And I would laugh and have so much fun with you. My last words to you were, "I love you." If I had a say in this, I would have told Jesus to take me instead. I know we had a few bad times, but we always got over them. You were the first person that was like a mother to me. I really love you and wish you didn't have to pass away. I want you to go home and rest in peace grandma. Love always... Esther Scott Nieces God looked upon his garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering He knew you were in pain. He knew you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb So he closed your weary eyelids And whispered "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn't go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, SC 29203 Willie A. Tompkins, Director (803) 254-2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com rs. Ethel Williams Lloyd was born September 16, 1923 in Gadsden, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Anne Bell Smith Williams. Her farewell to this life on earth with the Lord was on Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Ethel was educated in the formal schools of lower Richland County and Booker T. Washington High School. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Randolph Lloyd, who preceded her in death. This union was blessed with much love, devotion and happiness before he went to be with the Lord. Her daughter, Ruby Thompson, and her devoted sister, Mrs. Pearl Scott also preceded her in death. Ethel worked as a Chef at Gantt Restaurant in Columbia, South Carolina and with Food Service at Fort Jackson until she retired at the age of 69. She was a lifelong resident of Richland County (living in both Gadsden and Columbia). Ethel was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and lived her faith each day in her deeds and kindness to others. Prelude Processional Scripture Readings Old Testament...............................Bishop Theodore Myers New Testament .............................. Minister Sarah Jackson Prayer of Comfort............................................... Elder Henry Jackson Song............................................................................... Mrs. Ruby Wilson Letter to Grandma ............................................... Ms. Tanisha Daniels Remarks ................................................................... Deacon James Scott Deacon Julius Murray Song................................................................Mrs. Deborah Carmichael Words of Comfort .......................................... Pastor Bernard Wilson Final Farewell ..................... Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Directors Musician ...................................................................... Pastor John Lakin Recessional She was loved by many, and she left a legacy of love that will be remembered by all who loved and knew her. May her soul rest in peace. Those left to cherish fond and precious memories of Ethel are her loving and devoted daughter, Kathryn (Daniel) Croft of New York City; her son, Leon Lloyd of Columbia, South Carolina; her foster daughter, trusted confidante and caregiver, Susanne Lakin of Columbia, South Carolina; a devoted and loving granddaughter, Ethel Marie Lloyd of Columbia, South Carolina; and her children Marquise and Malasia; her grandsons: Anthony (wife, Jasmina and their son Kevin) Thomas of Dallas, Texas, Brady Thomas of Columbia, South Carolina, and Craig Thompson of Dale City, Virginia; and a sweet, foster granddaughter, Esther Scott of Gadsden, South Carolina. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends, all of whom will miss her dearly, but rejoice for she is with the Lord. Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery 1129 Congaree Church Road Gadsden, South Carolina Immediately following the service, family and friends are invited to the repast at 4615 Sheraton Road in Columbia. The family of the late Ethel W. Lloyd wishes to express their sincere thanks for the many expressions of sympathy shown to them during their time of bereavement.