26 June 2017

In Loving Memory



Carol Michelle Dellinger, wife and mother of five slipped from this world on Sunday, June 25th.

Carol was born in Radford Virginia, December 1970. The daughter of Margaret Ann Bain and Daniel Ray Lytton. Sister to her younger brother, Jason Lytton. She attended Auburn High School in Riner Virginia where I, her loving husband, met her in 1988. I knew then as I know now, she is and always shall be the absolute love of my life.

Carol would become the mother of five. Daughter Chaviely Grace Dellinger in December of 1994, son Remington Cain Dellinger in August 1996, son Riley James Dellinger June 1999, daughter Rayne Anna-Lise Dellinger December 2001 and son Caiden McKinley Dellinger in February of 2011.

The most important thing in the world to Carol was her family. She cared for us in all things in all ways. She was also an avid reader whose book collection was ever growing, she was an artist and made jewelry as well as painted, she had a passion for the collecting of dolls, a whole room in our home dedicated to them. Ever faithful, she kept God in our lives and her own.

Carol, my sweet Carolly Carolly, was my life. My rock, she was my reason for being. She was my rudder and her, more than I, kept us afloat upon the seas of life. She colored pictures for me and wrote to me in my darkest hours, she rarely asked for anything and though I gave everything, she was happiest with her family, it was all she ever truly needed. She was the best wife and mother I and my children could have asked for.

Our nearly 30 years together was filled with the joys and toils of life but ever through what came, Carol was there for our children and me. I shall forever be grateful, for everything.

We miss you. I miss you, so terribly much.

Carol is survived by her children, Chaviely, Remington, Riley, Rayne, Caiden and her husband Jim. Also by her father Daniel and her brother Jason as well as many others who loved her immensely.

All is ash.

I cannot breathe.





20 comments:

  1. So sorry for your loss. Stay strong in this difficult time and may you find some solace in the wilderness. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  2. I am deeply sorry and cannot find the words to express my sympathy. Sending love and hugs, and praying that you get through this. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or the kids.

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  3. If all of us who know you through your writing could each take away a small piece of your loss and grief and bear it for you, I know that we would. I am so sorry for your loss...

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  4. Very sorry for your loss. Your work here has kept me coming for years and you have my deepest condolences and know that "strangers" are thinking of you and wishing to help if they can.

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  5. I read your posts for quite a while now and don't usually comment on them. But this post hit me straight in the face. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences for you and your family, friends and everyone close to you. I will pray for you and your loved ones.

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  6. Jim, I'm very sorry for your & your children's loss. My heartfelt condolences to your family, have strength in this time of grief.

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  8. Your family is in my family's prayers.
    Ar do ghrá, bless Dia di anam.

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  9. So sorry for what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Peace be with you all.

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  10. My condolences, the spirit of your wife is in you, the best gift that has given you is able to make you better person, the way to her, is to make other people happy ... thanks for your blog ...

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  11. So sorry for your loss Jim. You and your family will continue to be in our prayers. May God watch over you and yours and may you find peace and confort in this time of need brother

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  12. Jim so sorry to hear about your wife. Email me your number when you get a chance. Jeffpulkrabek@yahoo.com

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  13. Jim,

    Been thinking and praying for you and your family. Please reach out if there is any way I can help.

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  14. My heart goes out to you and your children. I sent a message at the other place.

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    brionic

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  15. Jim..... Only now did I learn of your loss. Words are futile, I know.
    I just hope you and your family will find some way to cope with this.
    Strength brother.....

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  16. Jim, I enjoyed your website over the years and have always appreciated you opening up and sharing a part of your life to others. I am so sorry you have had to share this and I can only tell you that you are loved and God in heaven is smiling on Carol and you will see her again. Keep strong for her, hug your children for her and you, and may God bless and protect and heal you and your children. Have courage and know that Carol smiles with you and asks God in heaven to watch over you.

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  17. Thank you all for your thoughts and condolences.

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  18. Jim -
    No words can express my sincerest condolences on your loss. I pray for your and your children as you support and love each other through this terrible time. Be strong for your children you are now their rock. Live your life as Carol would have wanted you to, she is with you and watching over you and your children. God Bless.

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