Lavita Corley Obituary

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Little Sister ... your words were beautiful and heartfelt, and they brought tears to my eyes. I too had a very difficult day yesterday, as I was overcome with sadness. One would think that it would get easier, as time goes on ... but with me, that's just not the case. Everything about our Mom made a permanent positive impact on my life. I was going to say "not a day...", but the truth is, not a moment has gone by, since Mom went to Heaven, that I don't think about her. She was the kind of person that I pattern my life after, and long to be like.
To Mom: I will never stop loving you, and I will never stop missing you. I still cry for you, wishing I could still see you, hear your voice, and be with you. I'm doing well, but I'm confident you already know that. But I am anxiously awaiting for the day when I get to join you and Dad and Jimmie in Heaven. That's what keeps me going, Mom. Though I talk to Him many times each day, please say hello to Jesus for me. Thanks Mom.

Mom
I wish I could go back to 2009. I would have told you "I love You" more...I would have spent tons and tons of time with you each and every day. I truly miss you and wish that I could still hear your voice and see your face. You really had a huge impact on me and on Brandy and Virgil....we all miss you and hate that you aren't here with us. I know without a doubt we will see you again...but for today I wish you were here with us or we could come visit you in Heaven. Love you Mom

Mom
Today would have been your 89th Birthday here on earth.....oh how I wish you were here to celebrate it with us. It just doesn't get any easier...I still love and miss you like it was yesterday. I think about each and every day and just wish I was on my way out to Buckeye to see you and spend the day. Happy Birthday Mom....you were truly the best mom ever!!!

Dearest Mom ~ I want to echo the very same emotions, feelings, and sentiment that Jill just expressed to you. God knows our hearts, and God knows our thoughts, feelings and emotions ... and since all things have been revealed to you, there in Heaven, I don't have to tell you how very much we love you and miss you ... you already know. Only God knows the exact time we will arrive in Heaven, to be with you once again, for all of eternity ... but I hope to see you soon. Until that glorious day comes, I will keep on keeping on, fighting the good fight, with all the good that you instilled within me. Please give Jesus, Dad, Jimmie, and all my relatives a big hug for me.

I love you,
Ronnie

Tonight, June 3rd was my last night with you 5 years ago...as you went to heaven on June 4th. Mom, I've never stopped loving you and I've never stopped missing you. Life has not been the same since you've been gone....life as I knew it...changed on June 4th. I wish everyday that I could just be with you again..and see your smiling face....one day...one day...I will see you again. I love you Mom!!

I wish Heaven had visiting hours...because I would for sure come see you....daily!!! Mom, I really love and miss you. Today, would have been your 88 Birthday. Happy Birthday......I'm thinking of you like I do every single day. Love ya!!!

So today, February 5th would have been your 87th Birthday here on earth. I would have loved to get you an Ice Cream Cake, some flowers and a Balloon and sing Happy Birthday to you. We all miss you here on earth. We all miss your sweet and loving way of making all of us feel welcomed and loved. I just know that you are having the time of your life up there in Heaven with all of your family and friends that are there with you. Tell everyone I said Hi and I can't wait to see everyone. I love you so much Mom, I just wish I could hear your voice again.

Today would have been yours and Dads 66th Wedding Anniversary. I wish so much that you both were here and we could go out to Dinner and celebrate your big day. I know though, that you are celebrating it in Heaven. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of both of you and wish that I could see you or talk to you on the phone. We all love and miss you greatly.

Mom
Today is the Birthday or Anniversary of the day that you went home to be with the lord and the family that went to be with the lord before you. We miss you very much, as usual, and love you like you wouldn't believe. I know one day I will get to see you again and that is what help keep a smile on my face. Say hi to dad for me and say hi to Jim....and let them know I love them and miss them to. I love you so much mom.

To the best Mother a girl could ever ask for. Here is another Mother's day that I don't get to see your beautiful face in person, but I sure see you in my mind and you are always in my heart. I love you lots and miss you bunches. Happy Mothers Day Mom.

Mom
I don't know if this is going to appear twice...but if it does, oh well, you can never have too many birthday wishes. I love you so much and miss you a lot. I think about you all the time. Each day that passes I realize just how important you were in my life and how close to perfect you were...let me just say...in my eyes you were 500% perfect. I hope you have the best birthday ever!!!!

Just wanted to send Anniversay Wishes to you and Dad. We love you so much and wich you both were here with us but we all know you are having the best time and are surrounded by your family and friends that have gone on to heaven. I hope you and dad are sitting down to the most awesome buffet that Heaven has to offer. We love you and miss you.

Missing you a little bit today....actually missing you a lot. What I would give to see your sweet face and hear your voice again. Things just haven't been the same since you left. I love you so much Mom and I know one day I'll get to see you again.

In regards to Jill's messege mom, as I have heard you say many times, "Ditto" Love and miss you mom, Bobby

Today, February 5th, 2011 you would have been 85 years old. I hope you are having the bestest birthday ever in heaven. There isn't a day that goes by that you are not on my mind. I miss you so much and find myself ready to dial your number all the time. I wish I could hear your sweet voice again. I love you Mom....you really were the best mom anyone could have ever had. Say hi to dad and tell him I miss him bunches.

Jill

Hey Mom....I just wanted to wish you and Dad a Happy Anniversary. We sure love and miss you both but know that you are having the bestest time where you are. I put a message on Dads page telling him that I wish we could take you both to his favorite Buffet but I know you are both sitting down at the best Buffet right now. I love you so much.

Dearest Mom,

Well, today marks the 1-year anniversary of your homegoing ... but also the homecoming for all your loved ones that had gone on before you, and were anxiously awaiting your arrival. Oh my, what a homecoming it must have been. What joy, what peace, perfect peace, you must be experiencing. I'm a bit jealous, but you and God know I still have work to do down here, before He'll let me come home. Like all of us, there has not been a day gone by since you left us that I have not missed you. How could I not miss you ... you made such an impact on my life, and I'm sure while you were here that you didn't fully realize how vitally important you were to me. I tried to tell you in many ways, as we all did, but even we couldn't fully express it, no matter how hard we tried. Oh sure, I have had many 'heroes' that have come and gone in my life, at different times in my life. But without a doubt or hesitation do I say this; Not only were you the greatest woman I have ever known, Mom, you were the greatest person I have ever known, or will ever know. In my eyes, and in my heart, you were right below God. You were an amazing Saint to all who knew and loved you, and I believe you were like an angel, here to care for, watch over, and look out for our best interests, and to demonstrate what unconditional love really is. You were, and still are to this day, the greatest influence on my life. I don't look for that to change any in the future either. I will close this out for now with these words, and this thought, with tear stained eyes: "I Love You, Mom ... and I miss you, I will always miss you" !! Again, see you in heaven, and please save me a seat at the table.

Ronnie

Mom
Here I am once again,thinking about you..like I do every single day. It's been almost one year since God took you home. I know you are having the time of your life...you, Dad and Jim, but I still miss you like crazy. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you through out the day. I miss seeing you. I miss talking to you on the phone. I miss your interactions with Dad when you give him that look and you say "Bill" in that way that gets him back on track. I want you to know that I loved you so much and I really felt that you were the best Mother a kid could have had. You were a breath of fresh air. You provided me with the most amazing childhoood ever. I have no complaints at all. It's going to be a great day when I get to see you again. You were the best Grandma to both Virgil and Brandy, they loved you like a second Mom and you made them feel special. All of your Great Grandkids loved you and looked up to you. You were truely one wonderful lady. I miss you so much. I love you Mom.

Jill

Hi Grandma,

This is our first Mother's Day without you. We put flowers on your gravesite. Hope you liked them. Would've been better to hand them to you directly and see you smile, but I'm sure you did smile as you always loved receiving flowers. I'm sure Grandpa is making this day special for you as well. I found a letter he wrote to you from the 80's. He loved you very much, no matter the trials and tribulations you went through together. I love you and miss you more than words could ever say. Happy Mother's Day!!! Can't wait to see you and Grandpa again. XOXO

Happy Mother's Day, to our Mom, our Grandma, and our Great-Grandma

My Dearest Mom,
Well, tomorrow is Mother's Day, and for all of us down here that knew you and loved you ... this will be the first time in our lives that we won't be spending that day with you. Mom, I'm not trying to unload a heavy heart on you, but you have to know how very much we miss you ... not just on Mother's Day, but every day of our lives. It's a bittersweet emotion, as we rejoice that you are finally home in Heaven, but at the same time we have sadness that we don't have our Mom (and Grandma to others) to be a Mom to us. Rest assured that we don't let the sadness outweigh the rejoicing and celebration of your life and who you were to all of us. I hold my head up high because you were my Mother. I remember over the years how I would make the trip from Colorado Springs to Phoenix each Mother's Day, to share in that special day with the family, and to be with you and Dad once again. And I also remember just how hot it would be already there in Phoenix, and then I would tell you all: "Well, see you in the Fall." LOL Mom, of course I will be in church tomorrow, and like most all churches, it will be a Mother's Day service, which I more than likely will shed some tears ... but, there is always a box of kleenex close by. I still love you, Mom, and I always will. I know I've asked you this before, but "how's Heaven?" I can't wait to see it, I can't wait to see you and Dad and Jimmy and everyone else .... but I am sooooooooo ready and anxious to see Jesus !!! Save me a seat at the table ... I have a feeling it shouldn't be too much longer.
Ronnie

Mom
Hey Mom....it's been a little harder this week because Mothers Day is coming up and I don't get to spend it with you...I'm really missing you a lot. The kids are going to come over so that will be nice. I hope dad is behaving himself up there...he's such a character. Please keep watching over all of us.....we need it still. Love you lots!!!
Jill

Hi Grandma,

It was sad this year not getting to share our birthdays together. I thought about you on mine and all day on yours. You always told me each year that I was your birthday present because I came home from the hospital on February 5th. I miss you so much. Your advice was always there and appreciated even though I didn't always take it, I knew you'd listen and be supportive. I don't have that anymore, but I find myself talking to myself (you) while driving. I hope you hear me. My life is a bit confusing and complicated right now and I hope you're continuing to watch over. It's hard to follow your head and heart when you get so many different opinions from everywhere (people who just don't know). I've decided to listen to that little voice inside and block out the rest. I love you so much. Please keep listening because I'm going to keep talking to ya. Take care and keep Grandpa in line. :o)

Hey Mom...I sent you a message yesterday on your Birthday as well as posted one to Dad but for some reason my Birthday message to you didn't show up....weird. Well I hope your Birthday was the Best. Did you get the Balloon I sent you with a little note? I love and miss you very much. Tell Dad and Jim I said Hi.

HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY!! Wish we could have all gotten together to help you celebrate it down here again. We miss you lots! I know your having an awesome celebration up there, and I know you do everyday. It's got to be amazing up there, and I'm so excited for you! I know one day, I'll be there with you and everyone else thats there will get to be worshipping together with us everyday. Its going to be amazing! We love you Grandma!

Well Mom, here it is again ... February 5th, and that only means one thing ... yes, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Although while you were here on earth, I didn't get to spend many birthdays with you, as I was in CO and you were in AZ. But I do know that those family members, that were there in Phoenix with you, always made sure and recognized this very special day, and shared their gratitude that you were in their lives, and how very much you were loved. Well, things haven't changed much, even if you did go home to be with the Lord. We all still are very thankful that you are in our lives, even though now you reside in our hearts, and in our memories. And forever there you will remain. You are still very much thought of, and loved, and missed. The man I am today, is due largely to the role you played in my life. You never, ever, gave me the wrong advice, or the wrong information about anything. As for me, I believe you were God's special handiwork, and the perfect role model for any of us. But look at you now! Wow! You are truly perfect now, and have been made whole and complete ... your heavenly body, in your heavenly home. My, my, my ... I think I'm just a little bit jealous. Anyway, I don't know too much about what all really goes on up in Paradise, just what the Bible has told us, just enough to know that is where I long to be, and where I will be one glad day. But, if you do have some sort of birthday celebration for your heavenly birth ... let me join in and say once again ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM !!! I love you -- Ronnie

Hey Mom...just thought I would check in on you and let you know I love you and miss you so much. I just checked in with Dad to. We all really miss you and Dad a lot but we all know that you two are having the time of your lives right now....is dad behaving himself?? Please let Jim know I love him and miss him too and we keep in contact with Jenny and Jeramy as much as possible... Love you and miss you lots. I'll be thinking about you all as usual.

Hi Mom,

It's been several month's since I have written in your guestbook, but that doesn't mean I've forgotten about you. There has not been a day gone by since you left us that I have not thought of you. And I can't even begin to describe how very much I miss you. The mere fact that you have made it to your heavenly home makes me rejoice. And then there's the reality that those of us that are still battling it out with life, those of us whose lives you touched so dearly while you were here, miss you so terribly much. For me, for all the others, there will never be another quite like you. The void that you left in me upon your departure, God has filled that up with His Perfect Peace and Comfort, until we are once again reunited. I praise Him for that! Mom, I think all of us did a pretty good job of watching after Dad since June 4th, and he always tried to tell us how better he was getting as time went on. But Mom, I knew better. You and I both knew that he would never be the same if God called you home first. Well, you know firsthand that his battle is now over, as I'm sure you were part of the contingent of greeters, there to welcome him home. Boy do I wish I could have seen that sight, that event when he first saw you. And I don't have to tell you that he is now the happiest he has ever been in his life. How's heaven been so far? More than you could have ever imagined, huh! Oh, I don't think I've mentioned this before, but I got a little puppy last Spring. She's a Bichon Frise, and I named her Sweet Baby Grace, but I call her Gracie. I love you Mom, always have, always will. Say hello, and give my love to Dad, and Jimmy, and all the others who are waiting on me. I'm sure I won't be long, as I have this feeling that one day, and one day very soon, God is going to say "That's it ... that's enough ... Go get my children!" So, save me a seat at the table, please, I'll be coming home. In the meanwhile Mom, I'll keep pressing toward the mark, living my life for Him, and trying my best to tell others of His saving power. See 'ya soon.

Ronnie

Aunt Lavita was my mothers favorite sister. They were so close. They would talk on the phone for hours at a time though separated by thousands of miles. They felt each others pain and joy in life and are celebrating eternity together in death. I will miss my aunt Lavita.

Grandma, I wanted you to know we are still thinking about you, and still miss you like crazy. I can only imagine being there, walking with Jesus. I can also imagine how exciting the reunion you had with Grandpa was. I know that you two are in an amazing place, and although it will take a while, I look forward to seeing both of you again.

Mom, it's been a little bit since I logged into your guestbook. I miss you like crazy......and now I miss dad. I know you were there to meet him when God called him home. I don't know what I'm going to do with out the both of you...but I'm so happy that you and dad are with each other once again. He really missed you mom.

Mom
Well, it's the 4th of July and so different not having you physically here. I know you are with me though because I do feel you. Thursday at work, was a little tough...I wanted to call you on the phone so bad but couldn't. It's still so fresh but yet I know that in time it won't hurt so bad. Betsy brought over the Shadow Box she made for me and it is so awesome...it gave me the idea of doing a scrap book. I can't wait to get started on it. I love you so much and miss you.

Hi Mom,

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. And every thought, is filled with precious memories of the woman I was honored to call my mother. I just know that you are having the time of your life. Not that you weren't happy down here with us, but I have always known that you were always thinking of heaven, and reuniting with loved ones that had gone on before. Oh, what a blessed reunion that must be. How's it like ... singing with angels?? Is Jim happier, now that his battle down here is over? My goodness, how Grandma and Grandpa must have been happy to see you! Everything down here is going as well as can be expected. Donna is still absent in my life, and oh how I do miss her, and the boys. I'm praying for a miracle, Mom, and I'm trusting on God for the outcome. I am assured that I am safe in His arms, and He wants nothing but the best for His children. I'll be OK, and I'll keep on believing on Him, putting all my trust and faith in Him, but I could sure use a little help from you, now that you have an inside connection. Dad sure does miss you, and not just me, but everyone is calling him and taking real good care of him. Please ask God to help with his loneliness though, and to fill the void you left behind with happiness, peace and contentment ... and to not give up. I'll do the best I can to help carry him through this. Well, I'll let you get back to the business of singing, rejoicing, and enjoying eternity. I know heaven is sweeter with you there, because I know how much sweeter you made it for all of us here. I love you, Mom. I will carry on with the ways in which you raised me, I promise.

Ronnie

Mom
Thinking about you, as usual, today. I wish I could see your smiling face again. How is Jim doing? How's Grandma and Grandpa? Dad will be over again this weekend. He's enjoying going to church with Brandy. We are all going to the Fireworks and then help Virgil celebrate his Birthday.

Love you and Miss you lots
Jill

Mom
I thought about you today as I made Pickled Eggs. I remember the time that you and I made them together many years ago. They were so good and I think I ate all of them within two weeks or less. Dad is going to come in town tomorrow and will be staying at my house. We all miss you, but we know that you are with your loved one's and we know you are without pain and suffering. I love you so much!!!

Jill

Dear Uncle Bill and all,

I was sorry to hear of Aunt Lavita's passing but I understand that she had been suffering as of late. I have such fond memories of getting together with the Corleys at the Holidays. I think Mom Corley was at her happiest when we were all together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tim

Dearest Tina,

It's amazing how God works in such mysterious ways. Our Angels must be working very hard to keep us connected. I sent my first e-mail because I did sense something was going on with your Grandmother. However, I didn't want to be outright blunt. I knew either she had passed, or it would soon happen. When I got the auto-reply that you were out of the office... " I KNEW "... I JUST KNEW !!!

I am so happy for your Grandmother. She has the comfort and peace she so richly has earned. My prayers are with you, my dear friend, but find comfort in the wonderful memories she left, not just in your mind... but, deep within your heart. Tears will wash away the sadness so we can see beyond this fragile earthly existence into the truth and light of God's reality. Grieve with your family... but, remember your sweet, dear Grandmother not as she was, but as she is now. Think of the joy in God's eyes when he greeted her !!!!!

Love and Friendship, Always.
Ramona

Becky and Corley family,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
love leaves a memory no one can steal.
My deepest condolences.

grandma i watched you as you went down under the ground today i wish you were still here man you were the life in me.when i would tell you my dreams and wishes you would smile and tell me that if you believe it that it will really happened.grandma before we left the hospital that last night we all got to see you i whispered into your ear don't stop breathing and you know i had faith in you no wait i still do.everone is happy for you now that you arent suffering anymore but you know if i could have just one more day with you i would take that for grantet i will pray to you and will dream about you.i talked to nanny and she said that she was happy that you are going home.i will miss you both i love you soooooooooooooooo much good night sweet dreams

Dear Uncle Bill, Ron, Becky, Bob and Jill,

To let you know that each of you have been in my thoughts and prayers today . . Nancy

Nancy

Dear Corley Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I was sorry to hear of your mother's passing. As you comprehend this loss let yourselves cry, knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. Like a bird singing in the rain, let cherished memories survive in times of sorrow.

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy,

Margie, Anna, and Debbie send you all our love and prayers. Though I know LaVita had more than her fair share of pain I can't ever remember hearing her complain. She always wore a gentle loving smile and had amazing strength. Her goodness is rewarded as she is watching over all of you from Heaven. I wish we could be there to celebrate her life with you. God Bless

We would like to express our deepest sympathy.Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you.May God be ever in your presence in this hour of need.
Sincerely,
Danny& Alice Overholt

Dear Uncle Bill and Cousins:
I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Lavita but I'm sure if we could see her now she would be skipping down the streets of gold. She was the perfect reflection of Jesus and such an example to all who knew her. She reminded me of Grandma Edythe. They were so much a like... so gracious and loving. I'm sure Grandma was there to meet her when she arrived. I'm sorry for your loss but in the same respect, I'm so happy she is with her Savior and living forever without pain. We will see her soon! Love to all of you,

Grandma,
I love you so much! It's going to be rough without you. You have ALWAYS been there for me when I needed you. I take comfort in the fact that now you are in a perfect body, free from any pain. You are in a perfect House with the loved ones who have been waiting for you. You are with God. For these things, I am happy for you, but I miss you so much. Because of you Grandma, I am the person I am today. You are the world to me. I love you Grandma.

Grandma,
Well the last time we talked, it was about where we would go (if I could sneek you out the window of the hospital) and now you are free to go anywhere. I have always cherished you to no end and you are God's perfect example. I know no one is absolutely perfect but you are the closest that I've ever known. You always kept a watchful eye out for me when I was little and into my adult life. I love you more than words can express and I will miss you tremendously. You taught me a lot and I will always be greatful for you and our time together. Please tell Uncle Jim and Chardel that I miss and love them both so much. I love you!

Mom,
I knew this day would eventually arrive, although we are never truly prepared for it, emotionally, and spiritually. I can honestly say that I am the man I am today, because of you, Mom. To me, you were the perfect mother, a mother that made sure that her children were brought up in the way that God instructed. Looking back over my life, I can honestly say that you were the sweetest, kindest, most honest person I have ever known. I have special memories of our times together, helping you in the kitchen, helping you around the house, running errands for you on my bicycle, sitting next to you on the piano bench listening to you play and sing about Jesus, and so many more. You possessed the biggest and the greatest heart in any person I have ever known. Of course I will miss you, more than I could ever describe. But do know this, in life and in your passing, I loved you with all my heart, and I always will. Our time apart will be but for a short time, in the big scheme of things. We will reunite one day, and what a homecoming that will be for me. Send my very best to all my loved ones that have been there waiting for you. Mom, I promise you, and God will confirm this ... I will live my life in a way that will be pleasing to God, and in a way that you will be proud of. We'll all be keeping a close watch on your groom of 62+ years, until God calls him home with you. I love you Mom, and thanks for always believing in me.

To Jill,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Dear Uncle Bill and family. I know this is a difficult time losing someone so dear as Aunt Lavita. What a Godly woman she was and a perfect example for any of us to follow. She has always been so loving and caring for others before herself, and she truly was a Proverbs 31 woman that the Bible speaks of and "her children will rise up and call her blessed". I am happy for her as I know she is at home with the Lord and many members of her family and free of pain. She fought a courageous battle for many years, but never complained and always had a smile on her face. Our loss is heaven's gain. God bless you all as you go through this time of mourning, but know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
"Our family chain is broken and nothing is the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again"! We love you.

Jill and Corley family. My prayers are with you and you family. She is with the father. She is happy and not in pain. The lord never puts on you more that you can bear.

Jill, Brandy, Virgil and the Corley family
Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. No bond is as great as that of parent and child. May the love friends and family carry you through your grief. You our in our thoughts and prayers.

Jill and family i am truly sorry for four your lost.Your mom was a great wife mother grandmother and friend to me.She will be missed my everyone that got to know her. She touch every body's lives that she was around.I will miss here very much.She is in heaven with God.Jill i will keep you and your family in my prayers.Tom

Jill, Virgil, Brandy and the Corley family You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that as a family you will find the strength to deal with such a loss. Your Mother and Grandmother sounds like a truly wonderful women. She is now an angel watching over all of you.

Grandma
I think you and I have always been open with one another and very close, so I know most of what I'm about to say should come as no surprise. I love you to the moon and back. You raised me as if I were your own and loved me with all you had, for that I am eternally grateful. When my mom, Virgil, and I needed help- He sent us an angel. I love you Gamma!!!! I miss you bunches!I know I can't talk to you on the phone anymore, but be sure to keep listening because I may need to confide in you from time to time. XOXOXO

Love you so very much Grandma. I know you are in a perfect body now. Please give my dad a hug.

Love,
Your Granddaughter Jen

Bob,
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you.

Mom
I'm really going to miss you but I do realize that you are in a much better place. You now have a perfect body and you are without pain. Please say hello to Jimmy for me and to Grandpa and Grandma Hopper and to Grandma Corley. I will love you forever.

Jill Reagan

My thoughts and prayers go with you, Jill and your family. I always found your Mother to be a kind and caring person. We know she is in a better place but I know your loss is difficult to bear. Your friend.