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Phyllis Gaddie posted a condolence
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Sister Helen was such an inspiration to me as I know she was to your family. I know you will miss her. My condolence to you all.
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Terry and Rene' Wilbanks posted a condolence
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Sending our condolences to your family on the passing of such a great lady.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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David & Crystal Johnston posted a condolence
Sunday, May 31, 2009
We shall always remember the strength and vigor that Sis. Cole displayed in her singing and ministry. What a joy to be in a service where she was.
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H. Ray Perry posted a condolence
Saturday, May 30, 2009
I came to know Helen Anderson when her and her husband Gus came to Louisville to take a Church. I was a 19 year old boy and a friend called and said "Ray you got to go to church tonight the new preacher has got a couple of beautiful daughters". I went, and when I laid eyes of Helen's daughter Karen who was only 16 I told my friend "I'm going to marry that girl.". Don't ask me how I had the confidence to think such a thing but I thought it and I did it 2 yrs later. After being run out of the house more than once, forbidden to speak to her, while she was taken every where, and every single Evangelist in the country brought in to match her up with. I was the winner.
I always felt that Helen had a soft spot way down deep in her heart for me though and kept pursuing the girl of my dreams. We dated only 10 months out of 2 years thanks then Mickey my brother-in-law called and said "Gus, I'm bringing Madelyn a ring". and because of that cal I immediately got a call from her Bro. Anderson, and he said 'Ray go get Karen a ring' (this was because according to the Greek culture the oldest daughter had to get married first), Thank you Mickey
When I got married to the girl of my dreams I can truly say Helen and Gus became t he Mother and Father that I never had.
They became my mentors and as I worked along beside them I watched her honor God first and her husband next. This was a family like I had never known before, Loving, Caring, and genuine Christians .
It wasn't long until we gave her first grand daughter Suzanne, then Jonathan, then Julie. Then Helen said it you don't stop having these kids I'm going to ship you off to Africa. I got scared and didn't have any more. !!!!
Oh and that part that Karen said about the way she honored her husband, that was passed down to her daughter's THANK YOU HELEN. I didn't know what to think when the food was passed first to me that Karen and Madelyn had been strictly brought up that the "Husbandman was to be first partakers of the Fruit. I don't know if this was attributed to Karen's father or mother but which ever one it was it works for me.
After my father-in-law passed away, she was the Matriarch, and even though she traveled every where for long periods of time and we would be ministering all over the world for weeks and months at a time and we were going on with our own ministries by that time when she returned back home to our family she picked up being THE QUEEN as if she had never been gone. She was a lways the focus for us at every family gathering whether Christmas, Thanksgiving, or her Birthday, if she was in the country she was the star of the show for our family. I'm going to miss that part desperately, because for me and my 2 brothers Elliott and Paul she wasn't only the Anderson children's mother she was our mother too.
Working for God was her calling the saints of Louisville and Parkersburg can tell you when it came to building or remodeling churches she worked like a man to make the Kingdom of God a more beautiful place all the while helping her husband pastor thriving churches, lead choirs, witness God filling thousands of people receive salvation.
So much more could be said about my beloved mother-in-law but time nor space could ever contain what she meant to me.
Thanks Helen you will be greatly missed.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Saturday, May 30, 2009
GOD GAVE A SONG IN THE IMBODIMENT OF HELEN ANDERSON COLE
From my earliest remembrance our home was always filled with music. She was always singing. We started off with an upright piano that she didn't play but taught us girls to play, By the time Mike came along we had moved up in the world and could afford a smaller Spinet Piano. She called every thing outside the straight chords (minors) and it was up to us to figure out by ear what notes that consisted of. She would say if you make a mistake just keep the rhythm going and they will never know it was wrong. All of us took piano lessons but Mother was the one who really taught us how to play. And, I found out that rhythm thing really worked you can fake people out if you just keep the rhythm going. She was the worship leader before they even had a title for it. She sang solo's had trio's lead choirs with songs like.
Amazing Grace was the first solo song I remember her singing.
Little Curly Head
That Little Girl of mine & 2 little Orphan's (Daddy loved for her to sing these songs to Madelyn because the melody was so sweet it always made Madelyn cry that's one thing I remember that she doesn't) Madelyn is our families memory bank.
She recorded and sang "When all of God's Children Get home" (written by her Uncle Virgil M.)
I Woke Up This Morning Feelin Fine with the Beale sisters
She sang The Lord will make a Way
She dedicated a song to 2 very sick ladies in the hospital here in Louisville announcing with gusto "Goodbye World Goodbye"
She would also sing Ditty's that her grandfather taught her. She led the MS state camp choir where one night someone count that we sang "Jesus in The Name" 41 times. I don't know who was counting but I have never figures out why they weren't dancing and running the aisles like everyone else was doing.
She sang I'm a Child of the King and told all the story lines that went with it.
This is the Day, You can Make It, All the Way my Savior Leads me were sine others that she sang, of course the list is endless. But I must move quickly along
Then I never remember living in a messy house. She maybe had us up at midnight cleaning and dusting (evidently she never knew about "Child Labor laws.") But with our help we always lived in a clean house.
She honored her husband, none of us ever remember him doing a dish, touching the laundry, or hanging up his clothes.
Mother had a tremendous prayer life. But it wasn't at 6am it wasn't for an hour at a time it was anytime she felt like it, which to tell you the truth she just had a running dialogue going on with God pretty much all the time. Some times we would just be riding along and she would say "Thank you Jesus, Praise the Lord, or Glory to God" or she do what she called it "Stormin the Fort" and that she did, then there were times she didn't have time to do anything but scream out at the Top of her lungs "JESUS" and that always got God's attention including every one else's. Thru her prayers we found our car that had been stolen. One time we were caught a bad storm on a lake in MI she was sure going to get sucked under Lillie pads where her and my Uncle Jay were fishing she wailed, travailed cried out so loud that my Uncle Jay said "Helen if the storm didn't scare you your praying would" then on a dark highway in MO Hoodlums surrounded our car while we were sleeping I'm sure they were much more frigh tened than we were when she started "Pleading the Blood of Jesus" to the top of her lungs, It didn't matter where it was, on airplanes, when she passed a policeman in IN going 90 mph, when her purse was stolen in Marshall MI with $5,000.00 in it, in the midst of a Tribal war in New Guinea" Crossing flooded Rivers in Asia, The miracles are numerous because of her prayers
She was so intuitive that there was many a time that thoughts would come into my mind and I would get them out real quick or she would tell me what I was thinking, that was real scary.
She did very funny things and then didn't mind if you laughed at her because she would probably be the one to laugh first. So our home wa
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Regina Smith posted a condolence
Friday, May 29, 2009
What a wonderful lady she was. I know she has left a great legacy with each one of us she knew.
May the Lord be with each one of you during this time and give you great comfort in knowing where she is waiting for us all!!
Regina (Little) Smith
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David and Niocha Francis posted a condolence
Friday, May 29, 2009
Sorry to hear of the passing of Dear Sister Cole. We have very fond memories of her on her many visits to London in past years. On those occasions she was indeed a blessing.
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Dr. Michael and Margie Smith posted a condolence
Friday, May 29, 2009
When we moved to Russellville, AR thirty plus years ago we had the privilege of meeting the Shields/Anderson family. Their style of worship and praise would fill the church and draw people to Christ. Bro. Shields is a powerful man of God with a wonderful helpmate in Madelyn. The talent level was tremendous, but then we met Sis Cole. WOW!!! Her desire to reach the masses through song and word was effective and powerful. It was clear that the entire family is blessed with ability and a strong love for the lord. It was such a blessing to have had the opportunity to a friend of Sis. Cole.
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Sis Debbi Davis posted a condolence
Friday, May 29, 2009
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Sis Anderson-Cole will be dearly missed. What a legacy she has left behind. We will see ya soon Sis Anderson-Cole.
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Helen Cook (nee Oliver) posted a condolence
Friday, May 29, 2009
What a wonderful lady!!! I remember times of rejoicing and celebration with her here in Australia and visiting her in the USA. She was an inspiration and a great comfort to me in difficult times, she will be missed, but what Vitory she has. She is where we all want to be
Helen Cook, Sydney Australia
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Joy Fleetwood...and the Ison Family.. posted a condolence
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Upon hearing the news of your loss..my earliest memories came flooding back.
The Bloomington Gospel Tabernacle..Feast of Pentecost ...Sis
Helen Anderson would sing "When All of God's Children Get Home"...Now her song so many years ago has become a reality for her. To Karen, Madelyn and Mike...May God Comfort you and keep you. You are all in our prayers.
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RIchard and Margaret Carver missionaries Papua New Guinea posted a condolence
Thursday, May 28, 2009
The family of Richard Carver as well as the church in Papua New Guinea, send our heartfelt condolences at the passing of Sister Helen Cole. She inspired and encouraged us all. With us she faced some very difficult times in Papua New Guinea, but her strength and determination was solid. She never wavered from the task! We will remember our last visit with her in 2007 with fond memories of a life lived to the full! Rest in peace Sister Cole. You have gone to a great reward!
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Richard, Claudia & Nassif family posted a condolence
Thursday, May 28, 2009
We would like to send our condolences to the family on the loss of such a great lady of God, who was deeply loved by many.
We will greatly miss her and we mourn her loss, but we are joyful in knowing that she has victory in death going on to receive her much deserved reward in heaven.
She touched many lives in Australia, with her ministry and love. I was one of the football players, in Sydney at Bro. Slack's church, that was won to the Lord under her ministry, this in turn started a revival in Sydney.
We are so thankful and blessed to have known such a great Lady, and to have been ministered to due to her love and devotion for the Lord Jesus Christ and His Great Commission.
Our loss is heaven's gain.
God bless you.
Richard, Claudia, Joseph, Priscilla and Elijah Nassif.
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Steve Weaver posted a condolence
Thursday, May 28, 2009
I was very sorry to hear about Sis.Cole's passing. I know that the great lady she was is in a better place and is rejoicing with our creator. Please make sure to let Bro. & Sis Perry know that I am thinking about them and will say prayers for them for strength during this time. This family has always been good to me over the years and I am very grateful for that. I have made many mistakes in life but you have never judged me or made light of things I have gone through. As we learn from our mistakes and continue to believe in God I know the He is always there for me. Thank you all for being my friend and keeping me in your prayers. I am sorry also that I was unable to make the funeral, but I was scheduled to work and was unable to change my schedule due to the holiday week.
Stevie Weaver
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Joe and Bev Lawrence posted a condolence
Thursday, May 28, 2009
To a great lady who ministered in song to many people. We loved her and will miss her. Condolences to the family.
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Hugh and Patty Twyman posted a condolence
Thursday, May 28, 2009
We mourn the loss of a precious lady, bold minister, gifted singer, fun-loving saint of God. She has impacted our lives and the lives of our children. It has been a privilege to know her and to hear her preach. More than once her sermon has contained an answer from God for us. We are lifting her family up in prayer. We will miss her. Jesus will be your ever present help in the time of need. We love you all. Bro. and Sis. Twyman, Sr.
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Billie Singleton posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
What an honour to have known this great lady. There will never be another like her.
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Rob and Heather Taylor (Australia) posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Sis Cole will truly be missed. Her ability to love people was amazing and wonderful. We had the privilege of taking her to the War Memorial here in Canberra. As she took a walk down memory lane, she started to cry for all those young boys who lost their lives in the name of freedom. Yet she gave her life to see many, many people set free. Sis Cole has a very special place in our hearts and we will always remember her for the gracious, warm and loving Christian woman that she was. We love her very much.
Our tears and our thoughts are with her family and we will be praying for you as you grieve your loss.
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Kent and Angela Ritter posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
What a true inspiration! I didn't have a personal relationship with Sis. Anderson to know the extent of her influence. The entire family is a blessing to Pentecost! Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you both celebrate and mourn the loss of this wonderful woman.
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Beth (Gann) Seebaugh, Parkersburg, WV posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sis. Cole was a beautiful women and will be missed greatly. She leaves a wonderful legacy for all that knew her. I was raised in the church that her and Bro. J.C. Cole pastored. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Cindy Horvath posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
My sympathies are with all the family of Sis. Cole...but we all know she is singing, shouting and dancing on those golden streets of glory! My life was touched by this wonderful lady and her words of wisdom never forgotten.
Love, Cindy Horvath, St. Louis, MO
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Dennis And Debbie Mostyn posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Our condolences to the Anderson/ Cole families, and to their many tributaries. You can be so proud of Sister Cole, knowing that she was an encourager of many. She certainly inspired worship wherever she went. It is not likely any of us will ever encounter anyone quite like her again. What a blessing it has been to know her, and to know that we will see her again!
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Faye Middleton posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
It was such an honor to know such a wonderful Lady of God, because she was a true Lady who loved the Lord with all her heart, and who touched my life in so many wonderful ways. I will always remember the wonderful times we had in Russellville, AR. Sister Shields you and your children & grandchildren are a truly great example your mother set and taught her family. I will miss her greatly.
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BRO.Damon&Cheryl Cooper posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
We will always remember you Love always, Bro. & Sis. Cooper Houston,Tex.
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Brenda Lee Hartzell posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
What a Wonderful Woman of God !!! She has blessed many people and her spirit will live on...!!! Thanks for giving so we can be blessed,,,she will be missed !!!
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Catherine Chambers posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I have many fond memories of this fine lady. My prayers are with the family as they mourn her passing. We all look forward to that "glad reunion day." God bless you all!
Catherine Chambers
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Rev. Othon & Sue Sarantos posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sister Cole's visits to Australia were eagerly anticipated and we were never disappointed! Her ministry was one of a kind and we loved her dearly. She was one very special, ordinary lady whom God used in an extra-ordinary way - an inspiration to all of us.
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Jonathan and Melanie Downs (Australia) posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sis Cole was an inspiration to all of us here in Australia. She was a true encourager. I will never forget all the times she encouraged me as a child while i was learning the piano. She always told me "Jonathan, your going to be a preacher". Today i am a preacher and a piano player. I distinctly remember her telling me "Jonathan, you keep on playing that piano like a man - there are too many sissies playing the piano in churches these days". That was Sis Cole! And we love her!
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Robbin Metz Wilson posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sis.Shields,I will always cherish the memories of Sis Cole in Pakersburg WV and Russellville AR.
What a wonderful woman she was. I will never forget the smell of her perfume. I could not wait to hug her each time I saw her.
I love you Sis. Shields
Robbin Metz Wilson
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Steve Willeford posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We are thankful that the life and ministry of Sis. Cole is a part of the heritage of Apostolic Pentecostal Church.
Steve & Becky Willeford and
The Apostolic Pentecostal Church Family,
St. Louis, Mo.
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Randy & Kimberly Ward posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sis. Anderson-Cole was as dear to me as anyone I'd ever encountered. My only regret is that she never got to meet my wonderful husband, because of her testimony and stedfast faith she played a great part in my prayers being answered. We will miss you...see you soon...
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Marian Wagner Johnson posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sis.Cole, Lamar and I loved you so much.I will never forget the trip I made with you to the UPC 3rd World Fellowship Conference in Manila, Philippines in 1985.I carried your packages until I was about to drop!! You were the greatest!!!Much love! Marian Wagner Johnson
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Jeanie Roemer posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Upon hearing of the passing of Sis. Cole I have thought over and over of how a legend has lived amongst us, and made such a difference on so many lives. There have fewer than five people who have had such a degree of influence on my life as to shape who I am today, and one of those has been Helen Anderson Cole. Other than my own mother making sure I started piano lessons at age five, the other main person responsible for my music career and successes has been Sis. Cole. From my earliest memories she would look me in the eye and say "can't never did anything" and she refused to let me off the hook when I was eleven years old and didn't feel ready to be the pianist for our church. Really I wasn't ready, but all the good piano players left to evangelize, start churches, married preachers and the only one left was little Jeanie Rigney who actually could only play in three keys, and not very well at first. Every time I saw her over the last 30 years she would say "I taught this girl everything she knows about playing the piano." In spite of the fact that she couldn't actually play, she knew what sounded right and what wasn't right and she made sure I quickly acquired the skills I would need to carry the music in our Louisville church. I think one of the other things I gained from her was my social skills and the ability to be confident whether I'm at a fancy ball in Dallas with millionaires or one-on-one with wealthy clients, or talking to the homeless. Indeed, I love to be the center of attention, the bigger the audience the better, and if you knew her at all you know that trait is straight from her handbook. Because of her I pursued a career in music, and as a result of her pushing me, my own children are all very actively involved in music with music degrees from prestigious universities and currently directing music programs. She also taught me to listen to the Spirit and be in tune with what most other people don't hear because they don't listen. I recall her many stories she told me as I was growing up, and I'll never forget the time we were all working around the church at 4th & M, on an off-night (not very many of those "off-nights!") and she and I both heard someone call loudly "Helen"... she said "Gus, who was that? It sounded like Bro. Branding!" He didn't hear it, my parents didn't hear it, but I heard the man's voice call her name at the same time. We found out a few hours later that was the moment when Harry Branding died and had called out her name from several hundred miles from where we were. I grew up with those stories of faith, of winning against all odds, of determination, of succeeding at everything, and to this day I never, ever give up. I always win (at whatever I want to win at!) and I have the confidence to believe that I can do anything because Helen Anderson Cole told me I could do anything and wouldn't settle for less than the very best. She will live on in my heart and I'll always have nothing but feelings of great love and appreciation for the difference she has made in my life and the lives of my children. Jeanie (Rigney) Roemer 5/26/09
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David K. Bernard posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your mother was loved around the world and will be missed.
Sincerely in Christ,
David K. Bernard
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Donald and Ruby McKellar posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Bro. Mike and Sis Kris Anderson,Sis Karen and Bro Ray Perry. I know it is such a great loss, but I can see her singing on the hills of glory. I alwats wanted to sing like her with so much annoiting.and that is what it takes you will be in our prayers Donald and Ruby McKellar
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Josephine Rigney posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Our Dear SIs.Cole will never be forgotten.She has touched so many lives along her way. I knoww she will have many stars in her crown.She was a blessing to me and my family. She was like a second mother to me and helped guide me in raising my three children,Jeanie,Randy and Teresa.She helped to make them in to the wonderful people they are today. Thank God she stood for the right. I will always be gratiful for her and Bro. Anderson as my Pastor and friend.
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Steve Johnson posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Dear Family
I remember this great woman of God teaching and leading the choir at WV Camp Meeting for most of my teen years. And quite often doing a little preaching too while she had us there. I just spoke of her last week.
You the family and the earthly body of Christ has suffered a terrible loss this week. But one valliant soldier has earned her right to proclaim,
I have fought a good fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith:
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: 2Ti 4:7-9
May we all join her soon at His coming, and may the peace of God comfort you in the interim.
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Keena & Gus Shields posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Granny~in the time you spent here you touched so many lives, including ours. You have set such a wonderful example of what a true woman of God should be. We have so many wonderful memories of you that we will cherish forever. We know you are in a better place now. We love and miss you.
~Keena & Gus Shields
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Paul & Ruth Ann (Yankee) Shaw posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sis. Helen has Graduated. We have known her for many years and enjoyed her singing so much over the years, she was no doubt one of the greatest. Wish we could come to the Celebration Service. Paul & Ruth Ann Shaw, Raytown MO.
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Rev. S. G. Sappleton Calvary Temple, London- England posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
A valiant soldier of Jesus Christ, your memories of a life lived and your ministry will remain with us.
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Larry and Darlene Stokley posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sis. Cole was a GREAT LADY. I will always remember her teaching in one of our ladies prayer meetings about keeping your mind on good thoughts. She inspired me in many many ways. I always loved her singing. My favorite song was THE LORD WILL MAKE A WAY SOMEHOW. Some day I will see her again. We love all the families.
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D. E. Haymon, Sr. posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Her hand was ever "In the winding chain...baptized in Jesus' Name...born again, free from sin!" As Marilyn Gazowsky directed a long ago UPC general conference choir, Sister Helen's anointed voice was featured, belting out the strains of her own personal testimony: "I've been Born Again." I was there; I sang in that choir; I became acquainted with one of the greatest matriarchs in our pentecostal heritage! Blessings to all, D.E. Haymon, Sr. Denver, Colorado
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Bro. & Sis Warren Sword posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
we are praying for you and your family. we love you.
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Sue Bailey posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
So saddened by the news of Sis. Cole. What a great lady. There are so many fond memories of our days at the Parkersburg Church. One of my favorites is of her and Bill singing on Sunday mornings. She only wanted him "specifically" to sing with her, and he loved it! They are rejoicing now I know. Heaven....our Savior is there, our loved ones are there. Heaven "IS" our home, and we are on our way. Much love and prayers, Sis. Sue Bailey & family
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Paulette Shaw Ready posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
To Sis Helen: You made it! Please tell all my loved ones there hello for me. Ya'll are probably already having an awesome praise gathering. Thank you so much for ALL you ever did! You did awesome passing a wonderful heritage to your family. Thank you for being a wonderful long time friend of my Grandma Gazowsky. She loves you dearly.
To Sis Helen's Family: You have a wonderful lady to honor and remember. Thank you for sharing her with the world. I know it is hard for those of us left behind. Just remember that one day we'll all be together in heaven. In the mean time, we are praying for all of you that God will send His comfort and peace and love to you!!!
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Wanda Wills (Burkhead) posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I have so many Wonderful Memories of Sis Anderson. I have shared many of them with the people I waited on for many years. Most especially her beautiful voice. She will live in my Heart forever.
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Andy, Angie, Myles & Mason McDonald posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Our love and prayers go out to ALL the family of this wonderful woman. She was such a blessing and touched so many throughout her ministry!
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Raymond Windsor posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Pastor Anderson
I greet you in this time of sorrow in the lovely name of Jesus Christ
you were my father in law's pastor Bill Bailey sister Bailey sends her love and prayers to you and your family
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Jim and Wanda Fielder posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Our prayers and sympathy are with you.
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Curtis & Priscilla Spears & Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
May 26th, 2009
To: Mike, Kris, Karen, Ray, Madelyn, Mickey, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren….
We stand together with the countless number who gather to honor Sis. Helen Anderson Cole, an icon in Pentecost, in family and in community, who exampled steadfastness to truth, zealousness for Christianity and passion for God. She broke the glass ceiling long before its existence was admitted, and soared far beyond the norm in her personal achievements and spiritual accomplishments. Earth's loss can never be replaced, and heavens addition can never be richer. May all her family and friends be enriched by the spiritual endowment Aunt Helen left for everyone whose life was touched by this great Christian lady.
Aunt Helen always made our life exciting. As a child we loved going to her house because she made us all feel welcome and the children were important to her. Her and Uncle Gus would drop everything and we would sit around talking and visiting. She instilled confidence in all children. She would take a great interest in you. She was an encourager. I remember when she would come to our house we could sit and listen to her for hours tell us about her travels. We felt like we could never do anything like that but she let us know that we absolutely could. One time she held at 3 week revival at my Mom and Dad's church. That was a great time for our family and the church because she was always so much fun to be around and happy with so much to give. My husband Curtis mentioned how she was always upbeat no matter what situation was in her life. She had a tremendous confidence in God. We loved Aunt Helen she will always be a great influence that helped shaped our lives.
You are in our thoughts and prayers…
Curtis and Priscilla Spears & Family
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Sheree Linville posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I will always remember the impact Sis. Cole had on my music ministry! I can still hear her voice ringing out "Don't Give Up on the Brink of a Miracle"! What an honor to have been a part of Christ Apostolic Church (Pastor H.Ray and Karen Perry)and have the privilege of meeting Sis. Cole! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
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Curtis & Priscilla Spears & Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
We stand together with the countless number who gather to honor Sis. Helen Anderson Cole, an icon in Pentecost, in family and community, who exampled steadfastness to truth, zealousness for Christianity and passion for God. May all her family and friends be enriched by the spiritual endowment Aunt Helen left for everyone whose life was touched by this great lady.
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Roger McLain posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I am so sorry for your lost amd am glad that Sis. Cole has gone on to her reward. She will be missed greatly.
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Pastor Bill & Robyn Morris posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
We are saddened at Sis Cole's passing but rejoicing as She Has Made It! Sis Cole (as we knew her) was a blessing to us in the 1980s and 1990s on her visits to Australia when we were new in the Lord. We loved her and fondly remember her gift of song, especially "You Can Make It".
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Ringa HeiHei posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Dear Brother Mike and Sister Chris and the Family,
Though sadness has come it is like a cloud the higher it rises the brighter it gets so are our memories of such a WONDERFUL LADY who put the names of many a soul down here in the South Pacific New Zealand into the LAMBS BOOK OF LlFE
Love you very much
The HeiHei's
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Many condolences from around the WORLD!
To Mike, Karen, Madeline, Kris, Mickey and Ray and all the grandchildren and greatgrandchildren:
Your mother Helen has been in the Anderson family for 70 years. She has had a remarkable career in the ministry.
She was a Singing Evangelist ,before she married my brother Rev. Gus Anderson, at the age of eighteen.
She was a woman of many talents. Singing, speaker, author. I accompanied her on the piano in some of her
and Brother Anderson's revivals. She and Gus raised you children in the church teaching you to sing and take
part in church. After Brother Anderson's death , she traveled singing and preaching for a short time before marrying
Brother J.C.Cole. She traveled with Brother Cole singing and preaching and made Eleven trips to Australia . After his
death , she continues her travels for many years. She truly dedicated her life to the true church of those that
baptize in Jesus Name and believe in the Holy Ghost speaking with others Tongues. Only God knows how many
lives have been touched by her ministry. She was a great hostess and a very colorful person. She will be greatly
missed. To Mike, Karen , Madeline and the many grand and great grand children , you had a mother and grandmother
to be proud of.
Love,
Aunt June and Uncle Howard Davis
Howard H. Davis
To All the Anderson Family with my sincerest feelings,
Though I am writing you to tell you how sorry I am for your loss...I am much more impressed, with such a drive of emotion, to say what a wonderful day this really is! Yes, you have loss one of the dearest people in your lives, but please don't look at it that way. We are human and can't help to look through the eyes of the carnal man which makes our hearts ache…still the facts are these;
Eighty some years ago a little girl full of life and talent came into this world to fulfill her destiny and bring joy to those who surrounded her through her love, kind words & an anointed voice from which mocked the sound of a trumpet! What a day of celebration then and what a day to celebrate even now! A day set aside many years ago that marked a special birthday has become even more precious now....the day she went HOME. The most priceless gift has come your way...not marking an end of a live, for a dear Mother we all shared apart of, but marking the day she received her reward! A reward placed into such worthy hands. A reward sought after for so many long enduring years.
The years of hard work and keeping the commandments of God in all that she under took. Suffering loss twice herself yet continuing the race that was set before her. Willing to do and go anywhere at anytime, finances nor age could stop her! The countless souls she won to the Lord, while others looked on with intimidation and great hesitation…needless to say, these same people stood in amazement of how she, armed with only a kind word and a caring Mother's touch, could melt the heart of the toughest gangster or show love to a fragile, lonely homeless person. With her charm and faith and a laugh, as contagious as the common cold, innumerable souls were reborn into the most wonderful family of God as their names were written in the Lamb's Book of Life.
What a heritage has been left with you all. The love of a Mother that you have taken cherished, neutered and passed onto your children and the grand-daughters and sons for generations to come...you all have such a unique part of Mother/Granny in you. She will never die, a part of her will remain in each of you...what a blessing!
As I look at each of her children… in you she gave apart of herself, apart that will live on through the passing down from generation to generation. Sis. Perry; she gave her talent and strong voice that rings with a distinction that no one could match. In Sis. Madeline Shields; she gave her soft touch yet her push to get things done no matter it's obstacles which proves the true strength which she held within. Bro. Anderson; we have always seen you as a product of the tower like strength your D
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David & Bobbi Morehead posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I love you, Sis. Helen. You are one of the Heroines of Pentecost. You will be greatly missed. Enjoy Jesus- we will see you soon!
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Leonardo and Laurie Rivera posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sis Helen -
We love you so much, thank you for all that you taught us. You were so wise, so powerful, such a wonderful woman of God.
You will be missed.
Leonardo, Laurie, Lindsay and Justin Rivera
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John W Downs posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Words cannot express the impact that Sister Helen Anderson-Cole's many visits to Australia had on the church. Her ministry in song and exhortation was wonderfully anointed and resulted in many many souls being saved as she travelled from one side of our nation to the other. To the pastors she was a mother through some of our most difficult years. To all she met she was a lover of their soul drawing them to Jesus.
To the family of our dear Sister, the United Pentecostal Church of Australia sends their sincere love and condolences. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful woman with us.
John W Downs (General Superintendent of the UPCA)
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Bro and Sis Anderson,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Sis Cole!
My very first memory of Sis Cole is when I was a little girl I had not met her yet but I found she was coming to Parkersburg and was to marry Bro Cole.
The biggest thing I remember was the atmosphere in our church and how it changed. It seemed that our church and Bro Cole had been in Mourning for a long time and even when things got back to what would be normal everyday living there was just something missing. I could have never put it in words as a little girl but now I know what I felt. Now there was excitement and happiness in the air the atmosphere had changed!!! Sis Cole Changed everything!! Things happened when she was around you just never knew what! I can truly say that every life in the Parkersburg Church was better for knowing her! I remember service after service when we were in the Building Project that she would call on her "BOYS" Leroy Sexton, my Dad (Charlie Bayer), Kenny Sexton, and Jr Sexton to give, I know for a fact that many times they gave all they had and did not think about the next day how things would be met....I think they would have done anything for her and a lot of times did. I also remember her love for Children, music and singing, if there were 5 or 500 people there was going to be a choir of some kind, and always some type of music being played, it did not matter if you did not know how to play just pick it and and play it!! I am so glad I was raised in church during those years. She taught us all how to "LOVE" people to Christ!
She has changed lives of people from small towns and villages to big cities and even countries all over the world!! This world is a better place for having known her. I loved working for her and even traveling with her a few times.
I love your family and all of you are in my prayers, my heart also goes out to Julie, as a "Grandma's Girl" myself with my Grandma Mackey I understand the loss, and appreciate all she did to help Sis Cole these last few years...
I truly loved Sis Cole and will miss her greatly!
Love and Prayers,
James, Brenda, Jessica and Morganne
James & Brenda Pearey
Dear Br Anderson and family
We greet you at this sad time in Jesus' name. You are all in our prayers as you deal with the great sorrow of the loss of your precious Mother.
Sister Cole was a very great lady. To you a wonderful Mother who was so proud of her family. She spoke of you all so much and showed us pictures ...so much so that in the end we not only felt 'part of the family' but also that we knew you all personally. She always conveyed the fact that hers was the most talented wonderful family in the world.
To us she was a light in a dark place. She came to us personally at a very dark time in our lives and helped us through much heartache.
To the Australian church she was the catalyst that God used to 'start things rolling' in this land so opposed to the truth of God's Word.
Dear Brother, I can't find the right words to say how much we loved and revered this wonderful lady. She will be sorely missed right around the world.
Our hearts are with you at this time.
Bev & Geoff Holden Australia.
My Helen Anderson
God shapes our life for our future
In the most beautiful way with
Someone we meet unexpected
To scatter flowers for us day to day.
At 17, I had finished High School
And was visiting in Arkansas
And there was to be a great rally
So we hurried there and it was Helen I saw.
She was 18, on her honeymoon
For she had just married Gus
As Helen Anderson stepped to the mike
I heard the greatest singer in Pentecost
And meet her I must.
She walked to the pulpit and began to lift her voice
Singing 'Amazing Grace'
And it filled that Brush Arbor meeting
Then we both knew we must meet face to face.
70 years have past
And always she made the heavens ring
But we got together when good things happened
For being happy in God was our thing.
Helen, tell everybody you meet
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Bishop Leroy and Sis Olive Francis posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
For a life that has been a great influence on so many, we give God thanks. For the priviledge of knowing such a wonderful woman of God, we give God thanks.
Bishop Leroy Francis
General Superintendent
UPC GB&I
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John, Julianna, Alex, and Madelyn LoPorto posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Granny -
Where do I begin? You are truly an inspiration, not only to me, but also to my family as well as the world. I can hear your beautiful voice singing "Goodbye World Goodbye" as the heavenly hosts took you home to meet your Savior.
Your spirit will live on through the legacy you taught us and instilled in us so deeply and I hope to instill in my children just as strongly as you did.
We love you and will miss you so much!
Love with all my heart!!!
Julianna, John, Alex, and Madelyn
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Michael & Rebecca Wallace posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
A woman after God's own heart. Such faith, such a walk. Having laughed with her, sang with her, praised God with her, was then and always be such an honor. We will miss her, but will meet again one day. Love, Mike and Becky Wallace
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Lindel Anderson posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Only time and eternity will reveal the throngs of people that were touched by the ministry of Helen Anderson Cole. I am thankful that God allowed her to become an influence in my music ministry while I was at a very young age. As a child, two of her LPs were in the small collection of records that belonged to my family. It would be impossible to know the number of times that I played those records. In recent years, it was my privilege to accompany her at Calvary Tabernacle in Indianapolis. I loved to hear her sing the song that she is singing in heaven now, "I've told all my troubles goodbye...Now don't you weep for me when I'm gone...Goodbye World, Goodbye!"
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The Williams Family posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sis. Helen Cole will always be remembered by our family as a kind and loving woman of God. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. Even though she will be be missed terribly, we know she is rejoicing with the angels singing and praising God!
We love you Sis. Cole!
Your Christ Church Family!
(Pastors Mike & Kris Anderson - Houston, TX)
Bro. & Sis. Lee Roy & Mary Williams
Rebekah, Richard & Caitlyn Peterson
Mike, Dorothy & LeRoy Kirk
Liz & Mary Johnson
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Rev. & Mrs. Scotty Teets posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Dear Madelyn,Karen and Mike:
May God give you peace at this time. Helen was a dynamic personality and we will always remember her singing and other talents. We love you all!
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Fred H. and Amber (Stallard) Kitchen posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Helen Cole, the Cole and Anderson family have made great contributions to many in West Virginia. She personally impacted my life and the lives of many others and has left us with many fond memories. Memories from her years in Parkersburg and her contributions to the youth of West Virginia via leading the Youth Camp Choirs in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. She will be sadly missed however her contributions have been an enormous investment into the kingdom around the world and will live on for many years to come. Julie, Mike and Kris you guys are in our thoughts and prayers here in West Virginia. Fred and Amber (Stallard) Kitchen - The Kitchen Family
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Joel Hammond posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Pastor Anderson,
We are so sorry for your loss. Be sure our prayers are with you and your family.
Joel, Melony and the boys.
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Betty Strawcutter posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
One of the advantages of growing up in the church that I did was getting to know many relatives of the Starr Family. One such relative was Sis. Helen Anderson-Cole. I loved it when she made an appearance at our church. She always had an elegant wrap around her shoulders and greeted everyone with a smile. Then she would sing, and fill the house with praise. What a voice! She fought the Good Fight, and ran the race well. May her soul rest in peace.
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Trent and Bethani Head posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Granny Helen,
You will be greatly missed, but we know you are in the most wonderful place. We love you! You will forever be remembered! You've touched so many lives. I'm proud to say you're my great grandma!
Trent and Bethani
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Marietta Green (McCLure) posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
To: The FAMILY,
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL LADY AND SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
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Jeanna Macey posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Sis. Cole, a great lady. Our prayers are with all of the family. Bro. Mike Anderson, we are praying for you and your family during this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Sis. Jeanna Macey
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Barbie Cottrell, Parkersburg, WV posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
As we walk this path called "life", we come into contact with many people along the way. Most are mere acquaintances, some become dear friends that you keep close to your heart always. A few...well, they impact your life in such a way that you have been changed forever. Such is the life of Sis. Helen Anderson Cole. It is an honor and a privilege to have known this great lady. Our loss this day is definitely Heaven's gain.
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Tom & Sara Copple posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Aunt Helen will be missed. Such a special Auntie. She was rich in family & relationships. I am very glad we were there during her last days this past week... we were all able to show her our love and be with many family members celebrating her life, music and memories. We remember all the good times and are thankful for God's many blessings.
Love, Tom & Sara Copple
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Marcia Starr Ballestero posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Aunt Helen was a wonderful Aunt. She Loved Her service to the Lord Jesus and she was a Encourager...always uplifting. As a niece I felt so loved by her always and she could make you feel so loved and important. Her memory will live on in my mind and I felt priviledged to spend some of her last moments with her. Love, Marcia
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Lou Crook posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Her choir members have greeted her at the gate and her boys are now in choir practice again. Bro. Bailey has laid down his hammer, Leroy and Jr., and of course Charlie have all been warming up their vocal cords anticpating her arrival. I can almost hear them singing now.
Our prayers are with you all. Bro. and Sis. David Johnston (Crystal) from the 1st UPC of Ravenswood send their love and prayers also.
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Ron Macey posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
To Bro. Michael Anderson and Family,
Jeanna and I were sadden by the passing of your Mother, though we know she has spent her life preparing for her journey, and she has made it in. Know that you are daily in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron Macey
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Robert & Mildred McCloud posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
We regret your loss but she's up there leading the choir.
Robert & Mildred
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Dorothy Wagner posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
She was a great Lady and deservers much honor.
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Sheri (Ritter) Beard posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
On behalf of the Ritter family, I would like to extend our deepest sympathy at this time of loss. Sis. Helen will forever hold a special place in the hearts of our family, as she is the match-maker who introduced my parents, Rev. Dan Ritter and the late Rosanne (Baxter) Ritter. Great will be her reward in heaven!
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Pastor Douglas & Pamela White posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
With our deepest sympathy to some of the greatest people on Earth. Her kind smile and electric personality was one to remember for the ages.
You folks have already been in our prayers... and the memory of this great lady will be our hearts. Our love to you all.
Pastor & Mrs. Douglas D. White
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Joe and Sue Renforth posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
So Sorry to hear of Sister Cole's passing. We came to know her in Parkersburg, WV. I loved to hear her sing "I'll Fly Away". She also taught me the importance of developing character. I loved her decorating style and flair for fashion. I am sure she will want to redecorated the throne room. Love and prayers to the family.
Sue
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mark Grisham posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sweet singer of Israel . A delightful
hand-maiden of the Lord.
A joyful spirit. Raw Enthusiam. Love
Boundless energy. A true minister
of Jesus Christ. She touched her
world and so many lives were changed.
Helen's enormous talent was equalled
a rich annoiting. When Life Broke her
--pure Jesus floowed through the her
vessel....A glorious legacy is shining through the faces of her wonderful family....
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Elton D and Loretta A Bernard posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Her ministry was uplifting,inspirational and a 'resource' for us while in Korea
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Elvis and Joyce Hampton posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
What a wonderful heritage that has been left for the children and grandchildren. Thanks for all the great singing and preaching. May God bless and keep all your family.
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Bill,Debbie,Bj,DeAnn,Aaron,Tiffaney,Fluharty & Tod & Helena Russell,& All our Grandchildren posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sorry we couldn't be there,We would have really liked to have come.She was really special to all of us,& we will greatly miss her.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the familey.
The Fluharty Familey,
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Rev. & Mrs. Jeffrey Smith posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Sis. Darlyene Westberg & Marjorie posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
She was a great lady. I remember when She and Bro. Anderson held revivals at Gulfgate Pentecostal church years ago. I love to hear her sing then. What a warrior-gone on to her reward.
Love amd Prayers,
Aunt Darlyene & Marjorie
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Steve and Evelyn Drury posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Helen was a dear friend of not only Evelyn and me but our children, James, Stephenie and Mendy ... as well as our extended family of TCM children and Abundant Life Tabernacle church family. She preached many revivals over the years and made a great impact on the lives of the saints and children we pastored. We love Helen and will miss her deeply. We are in Arizona and don't arrive in St. Louis until tomorrow afternoon late so we won't be able to attend the services. But our love and prayers are with the family.
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Marjorie (Broyles) Kinnee posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Remembering your mother's ministry in the Royal Oak Church. I remember from my childhood days how she often sang with our choir. One song stands out in my memory... "You Must Be, Don't You See You've Got to Be Born Again!" She and your dad were a great blessing whenever they came.
Many years later, she came to Detroit and ministered at New Life Apostolic (Bro. Charles Grisham). What a joy it was to renew the acquaintance and hear her sing... "Don't Give Up On the Brink of a Miracle!"
We see in her that a life lived for Jesus is never lived in vain. May all the generations and lives she touched rise up and call her blessed!
Sis. Marjorie Kinnee
Rochester, Michigan
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Karen Pfeiffer posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sis Cole will truly be missed but God will comfort are hearts till we see her again. You all are in my prayers today and I will continue to mention your names for the weeks to come. God is so good. God bless and keep you.
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Bro. & Sister James Duvall posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sister Cole was so very faithful to Him... and Jesus was faithful to her. May the presence and peace of God be with you and your family.
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Mark Hopper posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Granny you were an inspiration to all of us. Your influence in my life will have a lasting effect on me as long as I live. Your joy and laughter will always be a memory that I will cherish. I love you Granny.BF
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Mike & Donna Bond posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sis. Cole has Blessed many and has always been an inspiration to all.
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P hil & Pam McCloud posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2009
To the Perry Family, Shields Family & Anderson Family:
Today there is "Shouting on the Hills of Glory" as a wonderful, awesome lady went sweeping thru the gates. I recall her often singing "When all of God's Children get home". She has made it home! What a tremendous inspiration she was to thousands of people. Mourn her for a short time then join her shouting on the streets of gold. What a legacy you all have!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you prepare for this final home going. I know it will be a wonderful service. We love you all dearly.
Phil & Pam McCloud
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