In Loving Memory of Rebecca Lynette Sanders Townsel, Saturday, October 27, 2001, 10:00 a.m., Greater Love Ministries, 2101 Colonial Hills Drive, Southaven, Mississippi, Pastor S.E. Blount, Officiating

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Sleep on my child

Sleep on

You made me smile when I heard you cry

When the doctor gave you to me

Sleep on Becky

Sleep On

I was there when you said your first word

I was there to see you crawl

I was there to see you take your first step

I was there when you ran the 100 yard dash

I was there when you hit your 1st volleyball 1.
I was there when you walked across the stage

at Henry Ford High School

I was there when you walked across the stage

at Howard University to receive your

Associates and Masters degree.

I was there when you walked down the aisle

to holy matrimony to see the smiles on your

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face from ear to ear and hear the laughter.

But God saw fit for me not to be there to

protect you from hurt, harm and danger.

He felt it was time for you to come home to

be with Him

So Sleep on Becky, Sleep on

You are in God's hands now

He gave me 33 years ofhappiness with you.

So sleep on my Becky sleep on.

God is holding you in his hand now.

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Don't cry, Don't cry just smile, smile, smile. Please

don't say that I gave up. Just say that I gave in. Don't

say that I lost the battle, for it was God's war to lose

or win. Please don't say how good I was, but that I

gave my best. Just say I tried to do what's right, to

give the most I could, not do less.

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Please don't give me wings or halos, that's for God

to do. I want no more than I deserve no extras just my

due. Please don't give me flowers or talk in harsh

tones. Don't be concerned about me now. I'm well with

God, I've made it home.

Don't talk about what could have been, it's over and it's done, just see to all my family's needs. The battle has been won. When you draw a picture of me don't draw me as a saint. I've done some good, I've done some wrong.

So use all your paint, not just bright and light tones. Use some gray and dark, in fact, don't put me down on canvas, paint me in your heart. Remember all the good times, also remember all the bad too. Life isfull ofmany things some happy and some sad. But ifyou must do something, forgive me for my wrongs I've done, and with the love that's left, Thank God, Thank God for my soul is resting.

Thank God, Thank God for all who loved me; Thank God, Thank God who loved me Best!

So Smile, Smile, Smile that's all I ask for now.

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REBECCA LYNETTA SANDERS TOWNSEL (Becky) was born March 2, 1968 in Wilmington, Delaware to Mr. LeeVarn Sanders and Mrs. Alice Sanders Thomas.
She accepted Christ at the age of seven at First Baptist Institution in Detroit MI. She was a graduate of Henry Ford High School in Detroit, MI and Howard University in Washington, DC where she received her Masters Degree in Psychology. She was employed at St. John's Community Services in Alexandri~, VA.
Becky later moved to Memphis, Tennessee where she was united in Holy Matrimony to Terry Townsel. She was employed at Compass Coordinator, Inc. She was a member of Greater Love Ministries Church under the pastorage of Reverend S. E. Blount.
On October 15, 2001 the Lord called his angel home.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her loving husband, Terrence Townsel, one stepdaughter, Terrica Townsel. Her mother Alice Sanders Thomas, her father LeeVarn Sanders of Detroit MI, her stepfather S. T. Thomas, one sister, Rhonda Chene Sanders one niece, Jamie Sanders, both of Detroit, MI, her grandmother Brunetter Sanders of Frendale, MI; three aunts, Glennie Smith Hope of Riverside, CA, Willie Mae Smith of Detroit, MI, Mary Smith of Brewton, AL; three uncles, Edward, Beauford and Johnathan Smith all of Brewton, AL; two great aunts, Marion Reeves of Wilmington, DE and Dicy Walker ofFrendale, MI; three stepsisters, Jenice (Lloyd) Mays, Patricia and Felicia Thomas all of Memphis, TN and four stepbrothers; Spencer (Lovell) Thomas, Danny L. Thomas, Ray T~omas, and Timothy Thomas all of Memphis, TN., her mother-inlaw, Christine Townsel; her father-in-law, Jesse (Mary) Townsel, one brother-in-law, one sister-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, family and friends. Two close friends, Sonya and Dana of Washington, D.C.

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In M~mory of Our boving CVaught~r
Your life on this earth is now ended, Your troubles will be no more; You've now crossed over Beyond the distant shore. You've prayed your last prayer You sung your last song, You're through now giving up The right for the wrong.
You've paid the debt that each of us must pay, And now you can rest until that great judgement day.
And all of us will miss you, Heaven knows we will And the void that you have left no one else can fill. But we thank God for letting you remain with us for 33 years
And even though we are grateful, Parting still brings many tears. We have many pleasant memories to cherish from day to day. But we'll really miss the wisdom that you've shared along the way. The pains that wracked your body is now over And Jesus awaits to welcome you through heavens pearly doors The love and respect we've had for you Will always remain in our hearts. For whatever we have accomplished in this life,
You played a great big part, So sleep on my child,
God knew you deserved the rest Because when it came to you,
You were the best.
Alice, S. T. & Lee Varn

From childhood to adulthood you have always been my sister. Through the good times and the bad times you have always been my sister. Whether you were near orfar you have always been my sister. Becky no matter where you are, you will always be my sister, and I know that you will be watching over me and always within my heart. My sister, I will miss you dearly and I look forward to the day we meet again.
Love Your Sister,
Rhonda "Punee"
Eleven years of my life you have been my Auntie. Watching over me through the years loving me until the end. Auntie Becky you are always within my heart and you will be deeply missed and I Love You Very, 'Very Much.
Love Your Niece, Mie-Mie

The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in Spirit.
Psalms 34:18
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When it seemed that our loss was too great to bear, we looked up and our friends were there, with flowers and words written and spoken, with smiling faces and hearts open. You comforted us and shared our grief May God bless and keep you. Our gratitude cannot be adequately expressed with mere words, but they are the best that we have to offer in saying, "Thank You" for lifting the cloud and letting the sunshine through.
Townsel, Sanders and Thomas Family

Edward Smith Spencer Thomas Tony Thomas Hysiem Spencer

Johnathan Smith Lloyd Mays Earnest Thomas Danny Thomas

S. T. Thomas Leroy Banks

Greater Love Deacons Gemajor Randle Larry Wheeler
Roy Gibson

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