Bessie Jane Posey - Online Memorial Website

Bessie Posey
Lit on 02/02/2007
Lit by Annie Grindstaff
                                          I miss and love you so much Mom

Bessie Posey, a great lady, wife, and mom. Mom was born in Edinburgh, Indiana on September 23, 1932 and passed away on November 29, 2006 in Columbus, Indiana. 

She  married  Clifton Roy Posey (http://www.clifton-posey.memory-of.com/about.aspx)  on October 4, 1948.  They  have six children: Vickie Reynolds, Clifton Posey Jr, Patricia Rice, Lonnie Posey, Janice Wood, and Annie Grindstaff.  They have twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  Mom was someone that we all could confide in.    There was never one time that she would turn any of us away.  We have some wonderful memories of her that we hold dear to us within our hearts. 

Mom was one of a kind, she truly was I remember countless times we would sit at the dining room table and play cards or play yahtzee (moms favorite game).  She would win and she would get so tickled ..laugh and cut up ...but she hated to lose.

We loss one special person when we loss mom.  Mom had alot of health issues...diabetic, seizures, heart, blood pressure, stroke, I mean the list goes on and on..she was taking all kinds of medicines every day.  But the one thing that she couldn't take a medicine for is heart break.  When we lost dad I think that was when mom pretty much gave up .  They were married for almost 59 years.  I think she was over it she wanted to be with dad so bad. I think mom truly knew within her heart that she was going to go home cause she told me and my sister patty about two months before she went into the hospital.  She had said she was going home to be with her baby .  And well they buried mom on dads birthday Dec. 2.    Theres alot of people that is gonna miss her..but we also know that we will get to see mom and dad again in heaven!!  

Mom this is not goodbye this is a c-ya later ...I Love and Miss you soo much!! 

DEAR LORD,

YOU GAVE ME AN ANGEL FROM HEAVEN

WHO TENDED TO ME EVERY DAY

SHE SAW ME THROUGH TRIALS AND ERRORS

WATCHED AND PRAYED AS I WENT ON MY WAY

MY ANGEL PROTECTED ME ALWAYS

AND VIGILANT EVER WAS SHE

WHILE FASTING AND PRAYING FOR OTHERS

AND FAITHFULLY CALLING ON THEE

MY ANGEL FROM HEAVEN DID LOVE ME

I WAS BLESSED FROM THE DAY I WAS BORN

FOR THAT ANGEL WAS MY PRECIOUS MOTHER

AND NOW, HER DEPARTURE I MOURN

SO PLEASE FATHER GIVE HER THAT MANSION

SHE TALKED ABOUT TIME AFTER TIME

LET HER SING IN YOUR HEAVENLY CHOIR

AMONG ANGELS 'VOICES SUBLIME

PLEASE BLESS HER AND KEEP HER FOREVER

IN HEAVEN AWAY FROM ALL PAIN

AND HELP ME TO BE MUCH MORE LIKE HER

SO I CAN BE WITH HER AGAIN

AMEN

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was          
walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the
sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he
noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one
belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When
the last scene of his life flashed before him, he
looked back at the footprints in the sand. He
noticed that many times along the path of his life
there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed
that it happened at the very lowest and saddest
times in his life. This really bothered him and he
questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, You said that
once I decided to follow you, You'd walk with me all
the way. But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life, there is only one set
of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed
you most you would leave me." The Lord replied,
"My son, My precious child, I love you and I would
never leave you. During your times of trial and
suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it
was then that I Carried You."      

You were a precious gift from God above,
so much beauty, grace and love.
You touched our hearts in so many ways,
your smile so bright even on the bad days.
You heard God's whisper calling you home,
you didn't want to go and leave us alone.
You loved us so much, you held on tight,
till all the strength was gone and you could no longer fight.
He had called your name once before,
you knew you couldn't make him wait anymore.
So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted away,
knowing that with our love we will be together again some day.

To My Dearest Family:

Some things I'd like to say

but first of all to let you know

that I arrived okay

I'm writing this from Heaven

where I dwell with God above

where there's no more tears

or sadness there

is just eternal love

Please do not be unhappy

just because I'm out of sight

remember that I'm with you

every morning, noon and night

That day I had to leave you

when my life on Earth was through

God picked me up and hugged me

and He said I welcome you

It's good to have you back again

you were missed while you were gone

as for your dearest family

they'll be here later on

I need you here so badly

as part of My big plan

there's so much that we have to do

to help our mortal man

Then God gave me a list of things

He wished for me to do

and foremost on that list of mine

is to watch and care for you

And I will be beside you

every day and week and year

and when you're sad

I'm standing there

to wipe away the tear

And when you lie in bed at night

the days chores put to flight

God and I are closest to you

in the middle of the night

When you think of my life on Earth

and all those loving years

because you're only human

they are bound to bring you tears

But do not be afraid to cry

it does relieve the pain

remember there would be no flowers

unless there was some rain

I wish that I could tell you

of all that God has planned

but if I were to tell you

you wouldn't understand

But one thing is for certain

though my life on Earth is o're

I am closer to you now

than I ever was before

And to my very many friends

trust God knows what is best

I'm still not far away from you

I'm just beyond the crest

There are rocky roads ahead of you

and many hills to climb

but together we can do it

taking one day at a time

It was always my philosophy

and I'd like it for you too

that as you give unto the World

so the World will give to you

If you can help somebody

who is in sorrow or in pain

then you can say to God at night

my day was not in vain

And now I am contented

that my life it was worthwhile

knowing as I passed along the way

I made somebody smile

So if you meet somebody

who is down and feeling low

just lend a hand to pick him up

as on your way you go

When you are walking

down the street

and you've got me on your mind

I'm walking in your footsteps

only half a step behind

And when you feel the gentle breeze

or the wind upon your face

that's me giving you a great big hug

or just a soft embrace

And when it's time for you to go

from that body to be free

remember you're not going

you are coming here to me

And I will always love you

from that land way up above

Will be in touch again soon

P.S. God sends His Love

Wanted to wish you Happy Birthday in Heaven today mom ....!! We love and miss you so much!!  Not a day goes by that your not on my mind.  xoxoxoxoxoxox
Love ya
Annie Jo