A candle was lit by Matthew Gonzalez on February 17, 2020 11:19 PM

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Dear grandma,
It’s been almost 4 years with out you. And I haven’t thought about it much in a year or two, but I looked up your name and this is where it brought me. So much has changed since you passed and I wish you could see me now. I just turned 17 last month. We went to Red Lobster just like you used to take me to every year for my birthday. I remember one day with you and grandpa you took me early so it could just be us 3, you told me not to tell mom haha. Growing up I don’t think I was as appreciative of our time together as I should have been. But being older looking back on it, I see now that I should have been. You were the best grandma anyone could have asked for. You babied me so much. You always tried your best to make me happy and put a smile on my face. I’ll never forget our time together. I think my favorite memory is us driving to Taco Bell just screaming Michael Jackson at the top of our lungs. I have so many good memories of us. I wish you could see how much I’ve changed in just 4 years. I’ve been making music for about 5 years now, I wasn’t into very much when you were still around. But when you passed it was more of a way to let my feelings out with out really having to talk to anyone. I love it to this day as a way of letting out emotions in my own way. I have a beautiful girlfriend I’ve been with for almost a year now. I love her. She reminds me so much of you haha. Dravens all moved out and in his own place now, he’s got a good job making good money and he’s happy. I know he would have loved to show you his accomplishments in life to because he has big things planned. We miss you very much. But tonight I was missing you just a little more than usual. I’m sad I have no good pictures of us together, or any videos of you, or any voicemails or anything like that. But that’s okay. I hope you’re having fun in heaven with great grandpa and grandma and your brother. I like to think you’re looking down on all of us, and still pushing me in the right direction even though I mess up sometimes. I know I’ll see you again one day, I just wanted to tell you that I love you and I miss you.

Forever in my thought,
Jr

A candle was lit by Wally on October 25, 2016 4:11 AM

Message from Liz Lewis & Family

So very sorry for your loss Jose & your children's too. I know how difficult it is to watch the one you love go through so much pain, and then pass away. We just went through that with our mom too, as I am sure Georgia filled you in on. Keep strong, and find comfort in knowing that she is now out of pain, and resting peacefully with our lord, and her parents surrounding her till you both can be together again.. Take care,

Liz Lewis & Family

A candle was lit by Tisha and Ryan Walden on May 10, 2016 8:03 PM

Expression of Sympathy

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A candle was lit by Liz Lewis & Family on May 9, 2016 10:56 AM

A candle was lit by Jennifer Chaney on May 9, 2016 9:44 AM

Message from Linda Mckenzie

Donna is/was a very special person. She always had a smile on her face and loved her grandbabies with all her heart. She also worked at K-Mart with me and our other friend Jennifer Chaney. A week before April 19th her and Jose stopped by my store and I could see she wasn't feeling very well and that's when she told me they found more cancer. For me my heart was broken and broken for her. She fought so hard. Then on April 19th Jennifer and I went to see her. We went shopping at the pottery barn and went to eat lunch at Cracker Barrel. We had a GREAT time. I bought each of us a glass stone. Mine and Jennifers said dream and hers had INSPIRE on it. Had no idea that would be our last time together. But am very thankful that we did. We all 3 were planning on going to the Covered Bridge this year in Rockville. Didn't quit make it but Donna Marie said that she will go with us to honor her mother. I thought that was so sweet. Donna we miss you very much and love you always. You are at peace now and no longer in pain so I have to take comfort in knowing that. I will see you someday. Continue to look down on the ones who love you and protect them.
Rest in peace my dear friend I will always love and miss you.

A candle was lit by Linda Mckenzie on May 9, 2016 8:16 AM

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A candle was lit by Lee Cloud on May 8, 2016 8:45 PM

Message from Shane Stephens

Donna Ruth Colon (Bewley) was mom to me. Over the past 3 years my relationship had gotten closer to her. We had a special relationship with each other. One amazing memory that we all share is the family trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida over the Thanksgiving holiday last year in 2015. This trip was specifically made so we could take mom to see the Harry Potter exhibit. She had such a happy and amazing time there with her grandchildren, Draven, Matthew, her husband Jose and her children Donna Marie, Jose II. We were so fortunate to be able to take that trip and share those special moments and time with her. We made some amazing lasting memories and I was so lucky to be a part of that. Mom excepted me into her family like her own son and I will never forget her kindness, her acceptance, her friendship, hospitality and most of all her love for me and my two boys. Mom was an amazing baker, especially cakes. Mom loved to bake Donna Marie, the boys and I, banana and strawberry cakes. She would go out of her way, just so we could have such a cake. Her last cake that she baked was a strawberry cake she baked especially for Donna Marie's 35th birthday. It was so good, I savored every bite and snuck a few more pieces when no one was looking. Mom's cakes never made it through the night!! For those who knew her well, you knew she was no non since, stubborn, brash, bull headed and ever other word along those lines. She made me laugh often though. We spoke Sunday on what her next steps were in the fight against cancer. She was a fighter!! In closing, mom loved Matthew, Draven, Donna Marie, Jose II and her husband so very much. Our last conversation was talking about Matthews baseball games that she was so excited to finally see.
I will forever cherish our memories mom. I am happy you are finally without pain and are up above looking down on us playing your endless puzzles. I will miss you so very much. Thank you for EVERYTHING you have done for me. I will continue to be here for your family as long as I draw breath, whenever they may need me. I LOVE YOU!

"Grief never ends...but it changes. It's a passage. Not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness. Nor a lack of faith...It is the price of LOVE."

Shane Stephens