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Kendra Calico posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2023
May thee oh Lord be thou footsteps along the valley of this loss
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Linda Nicholson lit a candle
Monday, August 1, 2022
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Condolences to the Winfrey Family. I met Mr. Winfrey's mom and dad years ago. Had known Trent before then. Every family member I met after that mirrored cousin Beatrice and her husbands kindness. Have kept in touch with Marvie over the years. Was sorry to hear about this recent loss. ~May peace and understanding, Give you strength and courage, too, and may the hours and days ahead, hold a new hope for you. For the sorrow that is yours today, will pass away; and then, you'll find the sun of happiness will shine for you again.~ May he rest in peace.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Hello Ms.Oprah and Family. I'm sorry for the loss of your Pops, Mr.Winfrey. He was 'My Friend, and my Pops, Mr Sams' partner@ the 'Waffle House/Trinity Ln' all the time, for many yrs .,.there alone with Rev.Shannon asking for donations to his Church,, quickly yet hurrytely. He's funny to me, with good character.,my Pops and Mr.Winfrey just smiled as they continued eating their'Breasfast Bowls', with eggs and coffee, many cups. Also, it's my Pops Birthday today(83). I love him 'Sooo Much'. As a
member of Roger Heights all my life, l grew up with the Winfrey Family. You know, I'll always cherish those memories Forever! He knew me as; Sams' girl, Robin,..l just 'PRAY'. ..He was 'My Friend. ...
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Laura a. Marsh posted a condolence
Monday, July 18, 2022
The Vernon winfrey Family, May you be blessed with the peace of GOD. God Bless
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Dr. Sandra Nixon Tynes lit a candle
Saturday, July 16, 2022
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May the God of all peace and comfort nurture the family in the hours, days, and weeks ahead.
Love does NOT die because God is LOVE!
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C. Johnson posted a condolence
Friday, July 15, 2022
Mr. Winfrey raised, taught and shaped the woman that we, regardless of race, admired, respected and trusted. That woman then introduced us to a man who gained instant and widespread popularity because of her confidence in him, and we trusted her judgement enough to vote that man into office as our first Black president. I am grateful to Mr. Vernon Winfrey and he will be missed.
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Susan Martin posted a condolence
Friday, July 15, 2022
Dear Oprah,
Your dad was a gift to everyone he met. You are a beautiful reflection of him. May God continue to bless your family.
Respectfully,
Susan Martin
Adairsville, GA
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Alice Nunn lit a candle
Friday, July 15, 2022
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I remember Mr. Winfrey very fondly. He was an awesome person. Always very friendly and kind and supportive in the community. Always gave to my church during our fund raisers. Just a good person and he will be missed. Rest well Mr. Winfrey! You were loved!
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Sammy Allen posted a condolence
Friday, July 15, 2022
Well done, Mr. Winfrey. Take your rest. Your race is won. The long day is over. Rest Now
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Mr. Mrs. Southall & family posted a condolence
Friday, July 15, 2022
Condolences go out to the family
Deacon Mr. Mrs. Southall & family
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Debbie H. Ramseur posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, July 15, 2022
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I would like to offer my condolences in the passing of Vernon my friend Winfrey. He was a friend to me he was my model when I took my state boards to become a master Barber this was back in 1991 I was one of two female barbers in Chattanooga Tennessee at that time and I just retired January 29th of this year I had a very successful career under his guidance I also had the opportunity to work side-by-side with him and his barber shop I heard a lot of jokes I heard a lot of lies and I had a lot of fun. To everything there is a season! His wisdom and the stories he told will live on in me forever.
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Jerry & PatMcgowan lit a candle
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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RIP MR. VERNON WINFREY
YOU WAS A VERY NICE
MAN TO BE AROUND.
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Melvin and Janice Holt lit a candle
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Brenda liggett lit a candle
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Sending my condolences to the Winfrey family of Mr. Vernon Winfrey who has transition to be with our Father God who's everywhere including right with Mr. Winfrey when he received his Wings. Mr. Winfrey I truly met on my job at Shonèýs Big Boy back in the day and was still working when they took the Big Boy away. Mr. Winfrey was a heart steering person. He didn't make you feel any smaller than him for which I loved. He let me know on Sunday's that he and the wife came in cause they love the hard work I put in cleanliness and the up keep of fresh items for the salad bar and the soups. Stocking and freshness and being clean. Such a loving and inspiring person. I left and went unto the State to work but I would go by sometime and check on Mr. Winfrey at the barber shop. And when he got the makeover at his shop I than seen him a couple more times till I couldn't get there anymore. I'll always remember him. People like him who touch my life like he did just by his humbleness and lovingattitude was great for me. Thank you Mr Vernon Winfrey, for you forfield what was needed during that time. May God give the family the peace and strength needed in times like these , knowing that he's in no more pain and suffering. He's at peace. God bless you all. In Jesus name.
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Carmela Ezell posted a condolence
Thursday, July 14, 2022
On Behalf of the Late "Councilman Mansfield Douglas III" and his late wife "Mrs. Barbara Jean Douglas" whom were great friends, admirers and co-councilmember of Mr. Winfrey, affectionately known as "Vernon", we The Douglas Family, Karen, Renee (Tyrone Ezell) would like to extend our heartfelt Sympathy, Love and Condolences to the family of Mr. Winfrey. Rest in Heavenly Peace.
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Yafet purchased flowers
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Yafet planted a tree in memory of Vernon Winfrey
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Anonymous purchased flowers
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Dear Winfrey Family, we are thinking of you all & sending infinite love. Thank you for sharing Mr. Winfrey with all of us. Love, Paolo & Patrick
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Bennie Perkins lit a candle
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Mr. Winfrey,
I met you at 'Old Timers' some years ago while you were there eating a fish plate with a friend when I noticed you there I ordered my plate and sat down at a table adjacent to and your friend. I said hello to you and we three talked as we ate out meals at that point I recognized you to be a down to earth person, a person worthy of my respect. I enjoyed our meeting and conversation also my meal, I am sadden to hear of your passing, I pray for your surviving family members just rest in the comfort of God's grace and goodness to carry you through this moment in time, to heal hearts of sorrow and grief.
Bennie Perkins
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Frank & Tina Walker lit a candle
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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To the Winfrey Family:
My family offers condolences in the loss of Mr Vernon Winfrey. He was a barber, church member, encourager, and friend to us for many years. I, personally will remember the way he greeted me with a smile and a hug and the way he offered a word of inspiration to our children when he saw them. We are grateful to have known him. We will miss him dearly. May God comfort you and give you peace …
God bless you,
Frank & Tina Walker & Family
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Shirley Webb lit a candle
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still Missed and very Dear.
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Shakema Onias & Family planted a tree in memory of Vernon Winfrey
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Torye Lee lit a candle
Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Condolences to the family, praying peace during your time of mourning. The Lee Family.
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J. Edward Griffin purchased flowers
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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To Oprah, Thomas and the rest of the Winfrey Family You have my deepest sympathies and I pray you will find joy in your hearts as you remember love.
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John Griffn posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
I pray love and light will shine abundant on the Winfrey Family as they remember a life well lived. I wasn't given the pleasure to meet this man but I have heard so much of his kindness and warmth. I have seen his determination to make young people have a better chance at succeeding and most of all I have witnessed the benevolent breath he breathed into a young girl named Oprah who came down from Milwaukee needing a boost of awakening early in life. This journey culminated with the dynamic figure we have before us today.
I love the fact that everyone who met this man seems to have been made a better person for it. I sent a copy of a self published book I wrote one time to him to read and I believe he was able to at least get his hands on the envelope. He didn't send it back and I thank him for that because that showed me that he wanted me to know it was well recieved.
To all of the Winfrey Family you have my deepest sympathies all the way from Texas
J. Edward Griffin Longview, TX
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Sharon Lewis posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
My deepest condolences to Oprah and family. I remember meeting Mr. Winfrey when l took my mom Charlotte Aline Lewis who went to Nashville Christian Institute back in the day to buy an ad for the class reunion. I believe that year they were going to Tuskegee to Dr. Fred Gray's home and he told my mom he would pay for the bus as well. Mr. Winfrey contributed so much to Nashville. Thank you Oprah for sharing your dad with us. R.I.P Mr. Winfrey.
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Ruth Mitchell posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Mr. Winfrey always had a warm, infectious SMILE and welcoming Spirit!! He will be missed but never forgotten!! With deepest Sympathy, Ruth Mitchell
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Laura Curry Becher posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Prayers for God's blessings, strength, healing and comfort during this time of loss of such a wonderful, caring and kind gentleman and staple of our little neighborhood ..Thank you Mr Winfrey and may you fly high with the heavenly Father! Love to you all!
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Felicia Hines posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
To Oprah & Thomas And The Entire Family You Have My Deepest Sympathy. May God Mend Your Broken Hearts. Praying For Strength. He Was Such A Great Man. We Love Him , But God Love Him Best! Rest In Heaven Mr. Winfrey
Blesing
Felicia Hines( South Nashville Edgehill)
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Emma Jean Pearson purchased flowers
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Emma Jean Pearson
purchased the Freedom and planted a memorial tree for the family of Vernon Winfrey.
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Oprah and Family. I wish you Peace in your Heart, Mind and Soul. May God be with you through the loss of your Beloved Father.
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Emma Jean Pearson planted a tree in memory of Vernon Winfrey
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Oprah and Family. I wish you Peace in your Heart, Mind and Soul. May God be with you through the loss of your Beloved Father. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Ms. Pearson lit a candle
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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To the Winfrey Family
Mr.Winfrey was a Kind and Generous Man. I have known him since I was a child. The Legacy he leaves behind is Undeniable. He helped a lot of Families in our small neighborhood on North 5th where I grew up. He was the only Business Store Owner that I knew of that would let his Customers run a Tab on Food or Whatever they needed with just their Word on Paying him back with no Hesitation. There was no Contract needed. He kept a little tin box on the counter with index cards in it with your total. He didn’t stop there he ran for Councilman of our 5th District and helped encourage People that had never Voted to Register and have a Voice about who would Represent their Community and he won without a doubt to even further his Generosity for our Neighborhood.Even after that he remained Humble and never changed regardless of his Financial Status. He was always a Stern but Clearly Soft Spoken Man. He will be Greatly Missed by all whom Truly knew him. May his Soul Rest In Peace.
Emma Jean Pearson
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Sondra K Muirhead lit a candle
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Mr. Winfrey was a nice man. He loved to purchased my cookies, when I'd go and sell them in his shop.
I'm praying for the family.
Mr. Winfrey will be missed.
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NRND purchased flowers
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Sandra Pritchard posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
My most heartfelt sympathy to Marvie. Christine. Kate and all of the Winfrey family during these hours of bereavement. Sorry I can't be there as I so desire, but know that your loss is my loss also. Having roomed with Bee Girl (who would fondly introduce me as
her sixth daughter) and Elmore for 12 years, I cant help but feel this loss because it was living with them, and the interactions with all of you: Vertis, Trent, Vernon. Christine, Earline. Marvie and Kate that I learned to hug and show love for family. Your brother, "Teter" as we all called him, will be sorely missed by many, but most of all by you sisters. I witnessed the close bond. But know that you too were the apples of his eye. My prayer is that you find solace and peace, and know that I'm with you in spirit. Stay strong and remember God makes no mistakes. All My Love, Miss Sandy
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Ernest Harris posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Vernon was my brother-in-law and our family truly adored him. He loved to play checkers and although he could beat me, he was no match for my brother. They could play for hours. He spent many Thanksgivings at my house and neighbors would drive by to try and get a glimpse of him. He was so kind and unpretentious and very wise. Maybe Vernon and Woodbury will meet on the checkerboard in heaven.
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Patricia Daniels lit a candle
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Michelle Watts and Anthony Berry purchased flowers
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Michelle Watts and Anthony Berry
purchased the Tropical Dish Garden with Fresh Flowers and planted a memorial tree for the family of Vernon Winfrey.
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From the Houston Tx Winfrey Family We are sending our love to our beloved family of Uncle Vernon. Marvin Michelle Anthony Marie Janet Nate and others
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Michelle Watts and Anthony Berry planted a tree in memory of Vernon Winfrey
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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From the Houston Tx Winfrey Family We are sending our love to our beloved family of Uncle Vernon. Marvin Michelle Anthony Marie Janet Nate and others Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Kathy Ann Leslie posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family. I grew up in East Nashville and am proud to say that I have known him all my life. I am so very grateful for his legacy. He was known as the man and still is the man. Mr. Winfrey is his name. His life is bigger now. It does not matter the age when a parent dies, it still hurts. Just remember to breathe every day.
My prayers and comfort,
Kathy A. Leslie
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Love, Tierra Smith and Rhonesia Dennard purchased flowers
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Love, Tierra Smith and Rhonesia Dennard
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Love, Tierra Smith and Rhonesia Dennard planted a tree in memory of Vernon Winfrey
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Katrinia Frierson purchased flowers
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Katrinia Frierson
purchased the Secret Garden and planted a memorial tree for the family of Vernon Winfrey.
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The love in your family flows strong and deep, leaving memories to treasure and keep. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
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Katrinia Frierson planted a tree in memory of Vernon Winfrey
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Camilla and Wallid Taylor planted a tree in memory of Vernon Winfrey
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Nita Armstrong posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
To my Winfrey Family. I'm sending my prayers to Oprah and family in loss of our love one Uncle Veron. I am so glad I got a chance to meet him at four of the reunions. Uncle Veron had a lot of stories to tell and I enjoyed everyone of them. I am truly going to miss him at the reunions. My prayers are with you Oprah and family. The entire Winfrey family. Love ❤️ Nita Winfrey Armstrong
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Gerald & Debbie Frank purchased flowers
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Gerald & Debbie Frank
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Our warmest condolences to the Winfrey family. We will treasure the fond memories of our moments with Mr. Winfrey!
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Joan Winfrey-Davis lit a candle
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Vernon never meet a stranger. He was kind hearted and loved to argue with me about the origins of the Winfrey’s. I visited him when in Nashville from Memphis and was alway late getting back on the road . We would talk and talk. I will never forget the kindness and christian sprit of Vernon and I have to include sweet sweet Judy.
Rest In Heaven Vernon
Gone but always remembered,
Joan Winfrey-Davis
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Jada Patrice Green posted a condolence
Monday, July 11, 2022
Ms. Oprah
I am really sorry to hear about your loss. I'm sending you and the entire Winfrey family my prayers for perseverance at this trying time.
Love
Jada Patrice Green
(Washington, DC)
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Fannie Bean lit a candle
Monday, July 11, 2022
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Sending Prayers and Condolences to the family of Mr.Vernon Winfrey.
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Winnie Lassiter posted a condolence
Monday, July 11, 2022
Mr. Winfrey was an exceptional man. In the 80's, my sister would take my young son to his barbershop. He would cut his hair for free, then give him money for a coke. I will never forget his kindness. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family. Fly high Mr. Winfrey!
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Etha Smith lit a candle
Monday, July 11, 2022
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Dera Dowell lit a candle
Monday, July 11, 2022
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Sarah Westmoreland lit a candle
Monday, July 11, 2022
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Bessie Marshall lit a candle
Monday, July 11, 2022
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My condolences to the family. Mr. Winfrey was a good and kind man. He would cut my hair and my friend’s hair until I found a closer shop in Madison. Very wise!
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Paolo Presta & Patrick Thomassie purchased flowers
Monday, July 11, 2022
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Paolo Presta & Patrick Thomassie
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Dear Winfrey Family, we are thinking of you all & sending infinite love. Thank you for sharing Mr. Winfrey with all of us. Love, Paolo & Patrick
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Dr. Daphne Ferguson-Young planted a tree in memory of Vernon Winfrey
Monday, July 11, 2022
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Sharon gladneyj lit a candle
Sunday, July 10, 2022
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Michael McClanahan lit a candle
Sunday, July 10, 2022
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To the family of such a influential man of faith,
Tho I’ve only met him once, it’s a pleasure to have met this man, I was needing a hair cut and I asked my father to take me to Vernon’s barber shop when I did I felt at home, mr. Vernon was a jokester but a friendly man, may God bless Oprah and her brother as they remember such a wonderful fellow Christian man,
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Sunday, July 10, 2022
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Sunday, July 10, 2022
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