Joyce Spradlin - Online Memorial Website

A Daughter's Promise

Source: A Daughter's Promise, Mother Death Poems http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/death/poetry.asp?poem=965#ixzz0q8HzoNyn

When God set the world in place,
when He hung the stars up in space,
when He made the land and the sea,
then He made you and me.

He sat back and saw all that was good,
He saw things to be as they should.
Just one more blessing He had in store;
He created a mother, but whatever for?

He knew a mother would have a special place
to shine His reflection on her child's face.
A mother will walk the extra mile
just to see her children smile.

She'll work her fingers to the bone
to make a house into a home.
A mother is there to teach and guide,
a mother will stay right by your side.

She'll be there through your pain and strife,
she'll stay constant in your life.
A mother will lend a helping hand
until you have the strength to stand.

She'll pick you up when you are down,
when you need a friend she'll stick around.
A mother is one who listens well,
will keep her word; will never tell.

A mother never pokes or pries
but stands quietly by your side,
giving you the strength you need,
encouraging you to succeed.

A mother is one who can be strong
when you need someone to lean on.
You're more than a mother to me;
a reflection of Him in your face I see,
a love that knows no boundaries.

I'm glad that you chose to be
all this and more to me.
You share a love that knows no end,
you're more than my mother,
you are my friend.

Am so very sorry to hear that Joyce has passed away. I did not get to see her often but I know she made my brother Roy very happy.  To my nephews I am so so sorry for your loss.  My heart goes out to you all.  Would love to see each of you and get to know you all a little better. My 2 sisters, Alesia and Amy and brother Chandus send their condolences also. You can contact us thru facebook Indianapolis, IN
I still have my mother cannot or do not want to think of her gone.  My heart is broken for all of you.  Love your Aunt Donna

It is with deep sadness that I learn of the death of my dear friend and co-worker of mine from 1986 when we worked together at Morton Terrace. I learned a lot from Joyce since I was not certified yet as an aide. When I had to hunt Joyce down and tell her a certain resident was deceased she showed me the proper way of handling things. She also was a great comfort to me when my step-son drowned at Glen Oak Park Lagoon in Peoria. I had already left Morton Terrace by the time my step-son passed. Everyone I had worked with signed a condolence card and mailed it to me. Her name was the one that was written the biggest.  My condolences are with Joyce's family in there time of need. I will be looking up to heaven and will see Joyce waving at us all.

What can you say about a sister who was nothing less than wonderful, loving and caring to all that she met.  She was a sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to a whole bunch of people.  She was like a piece of a puzzle and not just any piece, she was more than a corner piece, she was the piece in the middle that made it complete.  The puzzle that makes up the Hankins family will forever be incomplete, but the love that those of us have for each other will continue to hold us together .  Joyce had more love and compassion for everyone than most anyone.  She will forever live because I know she was a firm believer in our lord and Savior Jesus Christ and she will always be alive in my heart.

 

Richard

I have loved you for such alongtime. Your smile and gift of laughter made you a wonderful and loving person to be around. Will never forget all of the good times we shared. Thanks for leaving us with your legacy and some of the greatest children around! Peace & Godspeed

The Lord saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So He put his arms around you
and whispered, "Come with me"

With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer
And saw you fade away,
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
A beautiful smile at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove
He only takes the best.

It's lonesome here without you
We miss you so each day,
Our lives aren't the same
Since you went away.

When days are sad and lonely,
And everything goes wrong,
We seem to hear you whisper,
"Cheer up and carry on."

Each time we see your picture,
You seem to smile and say,
"Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping,
We'll meet again someday."

My condolence goes to that piece of my heart that died as well on june 2,2010 at 11:15 pm, which was also the very first part of my heart to feel true unconditional love,I LOVE YOU MOM AND I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God looked around his garden and he found an empty place. He then looked down upon this Earth, and saw your tired face.

 

He put his arms around you and lefted 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 also knew in Heaven you would never hurt again.

 

He saw that 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.

 

If tears could build a staircase, and memories a lane. We'd walk all the way to heaven, and bring you home again.

 

                      with all my love for my family and close friends to this wonderful woman.....R.I.P Joyce Spradlin