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Post by PBAHoFer on Sept 12, 2004 20:18:52 GMT -5
Service information for Melissa Vinton:
Levingston Funeral Home 5601 39th Street Groves, TX
Visitation: Monday, September 13, 2004 6:00 - 9:00 pm with a prayer @ 7:00 pm
Service: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 11:00 am @ the Funeral Home Chapel
Driving Directions:
Take I-10 east toward Beaumont @ Winnie, Take Hwy. 73 East toward Port Arthur Take 39th Street exit and turn left on 39th. Funeral Home is located @ 39th and Hwy 73. Approximately 1 1/2 hour drive from Pasadena area.
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Post by hitman on Sept 13, 2004 8:33:47 GMT -5
Me and my family's thoughts and prayers are with BoBo and the Vintons and the Savant family. I think about how long I knew Melisa and I think back to meeting up with Scottie and Bobby and Duck when we were Jr's bowlers, they introduced me to there little sister. Remember her giving me a rough time because I bowled at Meadowcreek and NOT Mimosa. So many things I remember, her smile..she was always laughing and joking. And yes...remember all those nights playing poker at the house on S. Houston. She was always so fun to be around. I try to think what I want to say..but feel the words are hard to find. I do rememeber going to get my hair cut by her for awhile at the foley's store and her giving be a hard time about the certian girl I was dating, and she was right that she was wrong for me. Anyway..could ramble on and on... I know I cannot ease what the family's are feeling, but family is the best thing to have around in tough times and leaning on them is a great luxury to get everybody thru. I will be thinking of you guys and keep you all in my prayers.
James Hickey
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Post by MrPerfect on Sept 13, 2004 8:46:37 GMT -5
My deepest and heart felt condolences go out to Bobo and the Savant family. Missy bowled on our D & D league 2 or 3 years ago with me, Gary, Jack. & Eddie B. We needed a female bowler for our team and when we were able to get Missy on our team we were excited. We had a wonderful time and many laughs and they will never be forgotten. I remember going over to the Savants as well with James Hoy, Kris Boudny and others in my mid to early 20's playing cards with Bobby and Scott to the wee hours of the morning and Missy getting on Bobby and Scott's nerves when we played cards when she was up that late. It's very hard to beleive she has been taken away from us at such a young age. I was not as close to Missy as others here on the Forum as she got older but have always known her to be a wonderful, caring, selfless person and a great mom. May God be with your family and friends in this time of sorrow.......
Sincerely, Jeff Clark
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Post by WineUdotKing on Sept 13, 2004 8:59:10 GMT -5
I want to pass on my condolences to both families. I have known Missy and Bobo since they were kids. The bowling, poker games, more bowling, swimming parties at Bobo's with the Savant's and Jones'. We had a ton of blasts. Unfortunately when they moved to New Braunfels, I lost touch with them except for a couple of sightings at Diamond. I will always remember her smile. I'm terrible with words, but I don't think the dictionary has enough good words that could define Missy. She was everything you could ask for in a person/friend. Bobo, keep your head high and take care of those kids. You have a huge family right here in the bowling community.
Your friend always,
Kris Boudny
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Post by cinnamon2003 on Sept 13, 2004 10:40:06 GMT -5
I had the priviledge of meeting Berdie a few years ago when I was bowling the women's league at Armadillo II. I enjoyed her smile, and especially the days we had a party and Berdie would cook.
I then met Missy and BoBo when they relocated back to Houston. I had heard many stories of them from their friends in Houston. Stories of fun and exciting times. Stories of trips and bowling. It was fun to finally put a name with a face and begin to experience my own fun with Missy. Missy always made me smile, she always hugged me, and she always encouraged me. She always listened to me and never judged me. She opened her heart to me. She was a loving mother and spouse, she wanted the best for Jacob and Shelby.
Missy, thanks for all the smiles, the laughs, the encouragement. You will be dearly missed. I appreciate the sacrifice you made for your family. I admire the struggles you made it through. You are a strong person, one to be admired and honored. Thanks for sharing your heart and family with me. I will pray for your loved ones always. We will remind your kids of who you were, what you have meant to all of us. We will share our great memories with them. You will always have a place in my heart and mind. I will never forget you.
My prayers and thoughts are with the Vinton and Savant families.
Cindy Harney
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Post by istink on Sept 13, 2004 12:06:47 GMT -5
As it has been said before, words cannot express the deep sorrow my family feels for this loss. Our condolences go to the entire Savant & Vinton families. We were privileged to know Missy for quite a while & grew to know her as wonderful person with a great sense of humor & huge smile. She was so funny I will always remember her laugh. Missy, we will miss you dearly!
The Wendell family
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Post by windim on Sept 13, 2004 18:06:23 GMT -5
I am so sad to hear about Missy. We were long time friends, right out of high school. Recently, we had grown apart, but still remained friends. I have her to thank for introducing me to my husband Mike. I can't think of anyone who I owe so much to than Missy. I keep playing memories of our great times together over in my head. The memory that stands out the most about Missy is her infectious smile. I will truly miss her and please let her family know that they are in our prayers. I don't understand why she had to leave, but I know she is watching and smiling at us all. Love, Windi (Pitts) Martin
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Post by WineUdotKing on Sept 14, 2004 11:26:07 GMT -5
I went to the visitation/prayer service last night. The place was full of flower baskets and sprays everywhere. The prayer service was great. They also had a video tribute to Missy that brought alot of tears to all who watched it. It was a beautiful tribute of memories. It was nice to see the Savant and Vinton families again along with others I haven't seen in a while. It's been along time. I just wish it could have been for a different reason.
Kris
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Post by thedoctor on Sept 15, 2004 15:51:44 GMT -5
We too would like to send our condolences to the Vinton and Savant Families as well. I knew Missy and Bobo from working with him at Spencer (Fairlanes) many years ago. And it is true, there are not enough words to describe Missy. She was a wonderful person to be around. Her smile was very contagious. We were not close, but I did consider them my friends. Missy you will be missed very much!!!!!!! To both Families, you will be in our Thoughts and Prayers in this very difficult time.
Sincerely, Darren and Michele (Mueller) Reeves
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Post by SpecialK on Sept 16, 2004 21:47:31 GMT -5
I have tried multiple times to post this but have yet to be able to finish, so here I go again. Although most of you knew Missy long before I did, she was, is, and will always be my best friend. We too had many great party's with Bo and Missy and there was never a dull moment. You are all right and there are not enough words to describe what a wonderful person she was. To Bo, Jacob, Shelby, and the rest of the family we love you and are here for you.
Kathy
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Post by rjj on Sept 19, 2004 10:28:12 GMT -5
SpecialK (Kathy) was Missy's best friend, and looking back over the history of Missy, Kathy was the best friend Missy ever had. I am sorry for Kathy and Rusty's loss just like the family. We all have talked about our friendships with Missy and Bo, but that was previous times. In current times, the last 5 yrs, and especially the last 18 months through Missy's terrible illness, Kathy, Rusty, Paula and Mike Donahue have been their best and truest friends, and they all 4 feel a great loss. We are sorry for them also. They all four took care of Missy and the kids, because Bo had to work as sole provider for the family. Paula and Mike took wonderful care of Missy and their home, and living next door, Paula was a presence every single day for Missy, and gave Berdie comfort as Berdie altered her lifestyle to help. These 4 people are examples of what true true friends are and do for each other. How many people in our lives would we be willing to do that for? If you can say one, you are blessed. God will bless these 4 people for all they did and were to Missy - especially at the hardest time of Missy's life.
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Post by XBOM on Sept 19, 2004 11:45:00 GMT -5
Everyone is right imo about Kathy being Missy's best friend. Everyone needs a best friend who will be there for them no matter what they say or do in their life, alway's there in times of crisis. I wonder who will step up to the plate when I need a best friend?....... bom
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Post by steakdinner on Sept 19, 2004 23:37:02 GMT -5
Having that best friend that you know will always be there no matter what is hard to find, in crisis is when you find out those true friends I can say I honestly have about 2 to 3 I can count on, with my mother at the top of that list. Bom you would be suprised you have those people that would do that for you as well you just may not see it until you need it. Missy really meant alot to me I feel bad that I couldnt be there for her and her family as much as I wanted to be but I am thankful to those that were able to be. I hope that Bo and the family know that it wasnt because we didnt care.
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Post by rjj on Sept 20, 2004 9:12:01 GMT -5
Bo absolutely knows those of us who were close to them, and what we could do to help. We all prayed and thought about her constantly, and if he had asked, any of us would have done anything on demand. People have their own problems, and their own families to take care of, and many of us have problems others are not even aware of. Bo and Missy's family know this better than anyone. Paula and Mike lived next door, making helping that much easier, and I am sure they did nothing lots of us wouldn't have done, I was just saying thanks for the the fact that they were the ones who did it. You do lean on those who are able to help in crisis, which is usually your family and a very few close friends. We are all lucky to have that support in our lives.
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Post by Patsy on Sept 22, 2004 8:49:31 GMT -5
To All Of Missy's Family
It is a very hard thing to deal with, when you have lost a loved one and close friend. God does things for a reason, no matter how terrible it seems. Missy's life has made all of us stronger weither we believe or not. It has brought old friends close again.
Missy will never really leave us. I thank Missy and Bobo for being a part of my life and my family's for so many years... I will always remember her smiling face and wonderful laugh..
Patsy Martin
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