To Good and Dear Friends / Virgil,Sharon Gantt (Friends of family) Dawn,Joe,Michelle,Chris, and remainder of family. We have a long history of friendship to all the Whelchel family. I have known Joe and Shirley since before Kay was in McLish School. Shirley and Joe were so supportive of their children in school. They always wanted their children to have happy lives. Losing our parents is one of the most difficult losses we have to accept in this life, but they do live on in the children. The mannerisms and appearance of our parents seem to manifest themselves even more as we age. God places some really good people in our midst, and then he decides he needs them by his side. Such is the case with Shirley. She is looking out for all of you even now. May God Bless each and every one of you. Love from Sharon and Virgil Gantt
Dawn, I am so sorry / Breanne Hamm Dawn, i am so sorry
Dearest Dawn. / Jodie Maher (Dawn's friend) My dearest Dawn I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and all your family. love always Jodie
The Day God Took You Home/ Dawn (Daughter)
You never said I'm leaving You never said goodbye You were gone before I knew it, And only God knew why A million times I needed you, A million times I cried If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died In life I loved you dearly In death I love you still In my heart you hold a place, That no one could ever fill It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn't go alone For all my love went with you, The day God took you home.
Safely Home In Heaven / Dawn (Daughter)
"Home In Heaven" I'm safely home in Heaven, though I know you miss me so. The love I've always felt for you, within my heart still flows.
My spirit will remain with you every single day, appearing as a rainbow or an ocean wave at play.
I'm in the gentle rains that fall, and in the morning dew. All you see that's beautiful reflects my love for you.
I didn't mean to cause you pain, my time had simply come. The work that I was meant to do on earth had all been done.
I'm safely home in Heaven, where eternal peace is mine. And where, when God has called you, too, I'll be forever Thine.
Bobbie Williamson
And God Said..... / Dawn (Daughter)
And God said....
I said, "God, I hurt." And God said, I know." I said, "God, I cry a lot." And God said, "That is why I gave you tears." I said, "God, I am so depressed." That is why I gave you Sunshine." I said, "God, life is so hard." And God said, "That is why I gave you loved ones." I said, "God, my loved one died." And God said, "So did mine." I said, "God, it such a loss." And God said, "I saw my son nailed to a cross." I said, "God, but your loved one lives." And God said, "So does yours." I said, "God, where are they now?" And God said, "Mine is on My right and yours is in the Light." I said, "God, it hurts." and god said i know."
Dear Mom, / Dawn Tadlock (daughter) You were the best Mom and friend that any daughter could ever wish for. I could come to you for anything, and believe me...I did. I will never forget you or any of the beautiful lessons that you taught me growing up. I will continue to come to you for all of my problems. I know that you are right here beside me. I will never forget you and I will always love you.
I'm sorry for your loss.... / Kristy Knorr (friend)Read >>
I'm sorry for your loss.... / Kristy Knorr (friend)
You don't know me, but this is kinda ironic, I too have a daughter named Kay... her full name is Kayleigh Renae and my other daughter is Aubrey Lynn, I noticed the names you had said were Kay Lynn and Dawn Renee, I just thought it was a nice coincidence my kids have similar names.. God bless your family! Close
My condolences/ Jessie
Dawn, sorry to hear of the loss in your family. You have made a wonderful tribute to your mother and i am sure she is looking down and smiling! Close
To Shirley-My favorite Aunt!!/ Sherri Billings (niece)Read >>
To Shirley-My favorite Aunt!!/ Sherri Billings (niece)
I loved Shirley. I remember when I was younger-I would stay over at Shirley & Joe's house with my cousin Kay Lynn(their oldest Daughter). We would usually have tacos for dinner and I remember all of their dogs-They loved Shirley as much as she loved them! Shirley and Joe were always doing things for other people. I remember when they were overseas-they would send my Granny tapes and when all the rest of the family were together-we would all sit around and listen to them. It made us feel like we were with them-even if they were far away. I thought they were rich because they got to live in Japan and New York City. Places most people only dream about. And I remember all the Japanese dolls Shirley had-they were so pretty! Whenever I grew up and moved away after I got married-whenever I came back to Oklahoma to visit-I knew that there was a big hug waiting for me whenever I got to see Shirley or Joe. I wish that I could have seen Shirley more often-but living here in Arizona-it makes it hard to come home as much as I would like. But Shirley and Joe will always be my favorite Aunt and Uncle and I will never forget you Shirley-I know that you are up in heaven with Grandad and Kay Lynn playing your guitar and singing-Please don't forget that we love and miss you-Sherri Close
I visited with Shirley, at the hospital, the day before she passed away, and she talked about her love for Dawn and how Joe had been so good and faithful, to stay with her every minute that she was in the hospital. She was worried about him and wanted him to go home and rest. I remember so many good things about Shirley..The fun we had as teenagers, making divinity (that would not harder), taking trips to OKC, with her family to visit her Aunts, stopping at the side of the road to have a picnic ( cookies and potato chips)..Going shopping, for wigs to fool Joe and Cobb, when we were young brides..Lying in bed at night, when Joe was in the service, and talking about our future, as Sister-in-Laws, laughing and talking all night.. I remember how honored I was when she sang ''Daddy's Hands" at Dad's funeral (even though she was also grieving for "Papa Earl". I know they are watching out for each other now.. I always felt like Shirley was one of the most Spiritual people I had ever met. I have no doubt that she is in a good place now.. I am proud to say she was "MY SISTER"-IN-LAW". Rest in Peace, Shirley..You are Missed..
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