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Mariann Lovelady

I am deeply blessed to have known a woman named Mariann Lovelady. She spoke at our church several years ago (she was a member already) about her difficult life and bad choices...but how she came to know God and His love and forgiveness. A few years after we became friends - you could not be a mere acquaintance with Mariann! :o) - she was diagnosed with cancer. She lived and breathed God's grace and mercy every moment of every day. Last night she passed away. I am so thankful that she is no longer suffering. She and I will meet again one wonderful day and I will give her a big hug - and get one tremendous hug from her.

My life is not the same since you touched my life, dear friend. You were strong with God's truths and you were salt and light for Him. I love you, Mariann...and I look forward to telling you that again in person one day.

Friends, please pray for her husband, Terry, and the family and friends that are without doubt grieving the loss of this amazing friend and woman. She touched many people, however there are many lost souls around her that need to know what she knew. Pray for peace and strength and salvation for all of them. Thank you so much...

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Yolanda said…
Amen, and what a blessing that she touched your life as well.

Lovingly,
Yolanda
August 12, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Elizabeth Mahlou said…
What a wonderful person she was to finish her life in such humility and grace. May we all finish in like manner. She has set an example, I am sure, for many who knew her.
August 14, 2009 at 9:54 PM
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