A candle was lit by Mary Bailey Edwards on April 30, 2018 9:03 PM

A candle was lit by Melody Karp and Family on May 6, 2017 11:07 AM

Message from Donna Andrade

Prayers are with the family. May she rest in peace.. Another Angel has gone home,

A candle was lit by Donna Andrade (Shanks) on May 4, 2017 3:57 PM

A candle was lit by Iesha Wheeler on May 4, 2017 11:52 AM

A candle was lit by Elizabeth Ulloa-Murray on May 4, 2017 11:16 AM

A candle was lit by Your ATLANTA FAMILY HEARTBROKEN on May 4, 2017 2:41 AM

Message from Cynthia (Cin-Cin) Blossomgame niece

Aunt Get they called you Candy for an reason. Sweet as pie gentle in heart, calm in speaking. You always had an way about you, to keep the peace. Saying if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all. I remember as a little girl you gave me my first collective dolls. You where in Spain with Uncle Larry. When I came over to your house. I saw that amazing dolls she was dressed in an Yellow and black dress and he the bull fighter was dressed in black. I was so amazed at there beauty. You gave them to me. I've had those dolls for along time until my adult life. You placed a smile on my face as well as my soul! That will forever live until we meet again. Kiss my Nana, Uncle Donald, cousin Cheryl, Aunt Irene, Uncle Ray, Uncle Billy, Uncle Arnold, Uncle Oscar, Aunt Dot, Aunt Phyllis and my little Big Brother Lo the Pro and many more that I haven't named.

You all are gone from the earth but you all are forever in our hearts! I thank God for giving you life and you being a part of our family. To my family I Love You all one by one each of you. My heart is in Beantown as you lay auntie to rest. Love on each other. Because today is not promised to any of us!

A candle was lit by Ronnie & Cynthia Blossomgame. of Atlanta Ga on May 4, 2017 2:18 AM

A candle was lit by Christina Torres on May 3, 2017 11:24 PM

A candle was lit by Juanda Alexander (Noiles) and Family on May 3, 2017 10:38 PM

A candle was lit by Shonna Alexander and Family on May 3, 2017 10:27 PM

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Rest in Paradise Auntie G! You now have your comfort. I love you!

A candle was lit by Shonna on May 3, 2017 10:22 PM

Message from Arrianna

May your beautiful soul Rest In Peace ❤️❤️

A candle was lit by Arrie on May 3, 2017 8:30 PM

A candle was lit by Joyce, sorry for your loss, my love and prayers are with you and your family on May 3, 2017 6:00 PM

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Debra Smith
68 Walnut ave
Norwood,MA 02062

Message from Carla Payne

To the family of Gretchen, my prayer are with you all. You have lost a gem "a diamond she was". I learned a lot from Ms. Gretchen during her time with the City of Boston.. I was a teenager and she was my first boss/supervisor. She was a great woman and I will never forgot the wisdom that I receive from her regarding work and personal matters. She is gone from this earth, but will never be forgot by me. She will always be in my heart! Rest In Peace, Lovely Lady

A candle was lit by Carla Payne on May 3, 2017 12:04 PM

A candle was lit by Larry Hester on May 3, 2017 10:56 AM

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We all were saddened to hear this news of our beloved sister, and my former wife who has transitioned into, "the Kingdom of Light." Gretchen and I have remained in contact but not having seen her in a long time, it is amazing, the depth of heart felt feelings that are resurrected by our "shared" memories.

With Gretchen, I was blessed with an extended family of Children, though biologically we had none. David, Kim, Debbie, *Troy, Deric, Wendy, Lloyd, Fred, Dina, Sonyia and *Daryl. I'm counting down in the hope to see you, once again. I too share the thoughts that many so eloquently stated about Gretchen Laurice Johnson-Hester. Yes our hearts are again saddened by a loss yet bolstered by the fact that knowingly we have crossed each's paths and have had some impact on a life worth mentioning that was destined and started decades ago.

Not being situated in Boston and hearing of yet another fallen can at times be overwhelming. To all of you my brothers and sisters you all are remembered too as I send up a prayer for my departed Gretchen and those within our circle that preceded her. Let's unite as a body, cast aside our differences let's make Gretchen's blessed life not be in vain. Your sisters-in-law: Shirley, Reese and Yvonne also have been truly Blessed as "family"

Be not afraid for as is said in the 23rd Psalms as you have been led up Yonder to the Mansion with many rooms, preparing for us. To the entire collection of family and friends, near and far there are heavy hearts no doubt. Prayers for the entire family and us all, as God called home one of our precious angels. Rest assured that there were no "Change of Plans" I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that I planned many times to come to you (Romans 1:13).

Like Paul we may have disappointments about plans gone a rye, but rest assured our imperfect plans are perfect with God. God’s timing and methods are not always the ones of our choosing, but they are always perfect. Eternal God, You hold today and all my tomorrows in Your hands. I confess I don’t understand when You say “no” or “not yet.” But I trust You to perform Your perfect work in my life at just the right time.

Making the call for a home gathering rather than a home going which is to be on our terms almost paramount and more sooner than later, as seemingly we have more years behind us that are before us. May God bless you. An individual has not started living until he/she can rise above the narrow confines of his/her individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. Choose you this day whom ye will serve; and you with my heartfelt feelings are reminded "But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Josh. 24:2, 15).

Larry Hester

A candle was lit by Larry Hester on May 3, 2017 10:54 AM

Message from Laura Oneil

I can say that I've had pleasur of meeting Aunt Gretchen when i was in my early teens she was one of my Dearest Friends Mother's sister my heart goes out your whole family i send my deepest
Concondoleleces to your whole Family

A candle was lit by Laura Oneil on May 3, 2017 1:13 AM

A candle was lit by Lsurs O'Neil 4 on May 3, 2017 1:06 AM

Message from Barbara Bruce

Elaine keeping you & the family in prayer 🙏 condolences to all love

Barbara Bruce & Family

A candle was lit by Carolyn Porter - Raleigh North Carolina on May 2, 2017 9:46 PM

Message from Deacon John and Deaconess Elaine Maddox of Morning Start Baptist Church, Mattapan, MA

May the concern and sympathy of those who care help you through this difficult time.
Thinking of You, even though we cannot be with you during this time.
"Prayer is an acknowledgment of our need for God."

A candle was lit by Elaine Gran sister on May 2, 2017 7:16 PM

A candle was lit by D, Mary, Little D, Zach, Moriah, Mika on May 2, 2017 5:36 PM

Message from INA MOORE - SPRINGFIELD, OH

Praying that God will keep His Arms wrapped around Candy's Family during this time of bereavement. So glad that I was able to make her acquaintance thru my Brother, Terry A. Davis during his time here on earth. They are both rejoicing in Heaven now! May God give you all Peace!

A candle was lit by Tee tee on May 2, 2017 1:40 PM

A candle was lit by INA MOORE - SPRINGFIELD, OH - SISTER OF T. DAVIS on May 2, 2017 1:38 PM

A candle was lit by The Family of the late Terry A.Davis R.I.H - Puffy & Sissy on May 2, 2017 12:55 PM

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Our condolences to the Family of Candy, We are so blessed to have had Candy as a part of our family through our brother Terry A. Davis R.I.P Candy was the most sweetest person and always smiling so I know she is smiling down from Heaven and praising her family for being there for her and especially you Kim you have been her rock and Eliane and the rest of the family our prayers are with you. Gretchen L(Candy) R.I.H

A candle was lit by From the family of the late Terry A. Davis R.I.H on May 2, 2017 12:24 PM

A candle was lit by Puffy & Sissy on May 2, 2017 12:19 PM

Message from Stacey Ewing

Sending my condolences to the entire family, Auntie was my family too, and I will miss her very much and little light in the world has dimmed, but her sprite remains bright in my heart!

A candle was lit by Shanin C on May 2, 2017 11:45 AM

Message from Shanin Camp (a Noiles)

Dear Auntie, Rest Easy, I'll see you When i Get There. I Won't miss Your Beautiful Face , Because you look like My Nana. Ma Kendall.

A candle was lit by Stacey on May 2, 2017 11:42 AM

Message from Dina aka Wing

Your unconditional love for all of us will be sorely missed but your spirit that fills our hearts will live on for eternity. I thank God for you.. and now another angel to keep and watch over us. Rest in heavenly peace auntie.

A candle was lit by Dina Allen on May 2, 2017 9:14 AM

Message from Deborah wicker

Sending condolences to my mother Elaine Grant and her sisters and brothers sorry for the loss of our beautiful love one she will be missed she is definitely loved Rest In Paradise our beautiful 👼 angel

A candle was lit by Deborah wicker on May 2, 2017 8:22 AM

A candle was lit by Kimmie on May 2, 2017 8:12 AM