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This memorial website was created in loving memory of our Mother Zeola May Webb-Shupe daughter of the late Reese & Osa (Reedy) Webb. She was born in Richmond, VA on April 13th 1921 and passed away in Newark, DE on January 30th 2011 at the age of 89. She married Raymond S. Shupe at Elkton, MD on November 12th 1938. They lived in Maryland, Pennsylvania and settled down in the New Castle County Delaware area during the early 1950's. During their 36 years of marriage, they had 6 children; Gloria, John-Reese, Connie, Raymond-David, Linda & Mark. Together we lost our Dad in 1974 and our brother, Dave in 2003. Without our Dad, Mother bravely devoted her next 36 years to her family. She remained active and enjoyed relatively good health in the pleasure & comfort of her own home until God called her home. She is survived by 5 children, 20 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Edith & Thelma and brother, Victor as well as numerous extended family & friends. I am certain that losing Mother shall be one of the most difficult losses of all. Our 'Mom' was undoubtedly one of a kind, she was loved dearly and shall be greatly missed. Simply imagining her reunion with; our Dad, our brother Dave, her grandchildren; Dawn, Laurie & Little David, our grandparents and our uncles; Clyde, Homer, Hubert & Dennis shall make our hearts smile until we join them and you Mom, we shall cherish your memory forever.




Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday Mom!
April 13th
love and miss you!



















Message from Heaven
I have not turned my back on you, So there is no need to cry. I am watching you from Heaven, Just beyond the morning sky. I have seen you almost fall apart, When you could barely stand, I asked the Lord to comfort you, And I watched him take your hand. He told me you were in more pain, Than I could ever be. He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard, Then gave your hand to me. Although you may not feel my touch, Or see me by your side, I've whispered that I love you, While I wiped each tear you cried.
* Author Unknown *































  
















Happy 90th Birthday Mom
April 13th





Mom, we are sending all of our love & wishes for a very Happy 90th Birthday but your 1st in Heaven. We wish so very much we could celebrate this special birthday with you. We know that you are celebrating this special birthday with; grand-mom & grand-pop Webb, your brothers; Uncle Clyde, Uncle Hubert, Uncle Homer & Uncle Dennis along with your husband, our Dad, our brother Dave & Little David, Dawn & Laurie and they are right there with you. One day soon we shall all be reunited together again and we dream of that day. You are always in our thoughts and prayers, we carry you with us in our hearts everyday. You are truly loved and sorely missed as you shall remain in our hearts forever.


♥ MOTHER ♥
God took the fragrance of a flower, The majesty of a tree, The gentleness of morning dew, The calm of a quiet sea, The beauty of a twilight hour, The soul of a starry night The laughter of the rippling brook, The grace of a bird in flight, Then God fashioned from these things A creation like no other, And when His masterpiece was through, He called it simply...MOTHER. ~authour unknown~

 


Birthdays In Heaven
Birthdays in heaven are a wonderful site Where generations of family once again unite. Nothing on earth can ever compare to the sounds of the angels singing "Happy Birthday My Dear!"
We gather together with our family and friends And circle the world with love once again. We know that you miss us and we want you to know that birthdays up here are not much different than below.
For we have cake with candles and one wish we always make That your heart will know love and will never again ache. So tonight go outside and count the stars in the sky for as I blow out my candles they will flicker up high.
And as this is happening you'll know deep in your heart That Heaven and Earth aren't really that far apart!
~author unknown~




























  














THINK OF ME by Joy Curnutt Think of Me
Think of me and know I am with you, Think of me and smile. Think of me and know that our parting Is only for a while.
On the days that you feel so desperate To see my smiling face, Just believe in your heart I am with you And that I'm in a beautiful place.
So think of me and remember, All the memories in your heart, And believe and know that this is true, We are never really apart.













  






  
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Mother Was also an avid Philadelphia Phillies Fan & Cheerleader!
She surely loved those Phillies!














A Mother's Love
A Mother's love is something That no one can explain, It is made of deep devotion And of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish And enduring come what may For nothing can destroy it Or take that love away . . .
It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, And it never fails or falters even though the heart is breaking . . .
It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns, And it glows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems . . .
It is far beyond defining, it defies all explanation, And it still remains a secret like the mysteries of creation . . .
A many splendored miracle man cannot understand And another wondrous evidence of God's tender guiding hand.
~ Helen Steiner Rice ~


  



















The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak And pain should keep me from my sleep, Then will you do what must be done, For this -- the last battle -- can't be won. You will be sad I understand, But don't let grief then stay your hand, For on this day, more than the rest, Your love and friendship must stand the test. We have had so many happy years, You wouldn't want me to suffer so. When the time comes, please, let me go. Take me to where to my needs they'll tend, Only, stay with me till the end And hold me firm and speak to me Until my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will agree It is a kindness you do to me. Although my hand its last has waved, From pain and suffering I have been saved. Don't grieve that it must be you Who has to decide this thing to do; We've been so close -- we two -- these years, Don't let your heart hold any tears.
~Unknown~
A world beyond this earthly home There dwells another place A point beyond the moon and stars And somewhere lost in space.
A place where heavenly angels sing With flowing robes of white A place amongst the rainbows And radiant beams of light.
A place where peace and love is found Before the throne of God A place where splendid streets are paved And saintly prophets trod.
A place where darkness never comes Where everything is new A place that glows with holy light And shines the whole day through.
A place that has no tears to dry There is no hurt or pain A place for us to praise our Lord And never die again.
A place that boasts of mansions high Mine eyes will soon behold A place where Jesus calls to me And waits on streets of gold.
Written By: Marilyn Ferguson









Message from Heaven
I have not turned my back on you, So there is no need to cry, I am watching you from Heaven, Just beyond the morning sky; I have seen you almost fall apart, When you could barely stand, I asked the Lord to comfort you, And I watched him take your hand. He told me you were in more pain, Than I could ever be, He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard, Then gave your hand to me; Although you may not feel my touch; Or see me by your side, I've whispered that I love you, While I wiped each tear you cried. ~Author Unknown~







Dear Mom in Heaven
I sit here and ponder how very much I'd like to talk with you today There are so many things that we didn't get to say. I know how much you care for me And you know how much I care for you, And each time I think of you I know you'll miss me too.
An angel came and took you by the hand, and said Your place was ready in Heaven, far above.
You had to leave behind,
all of those you dearly loved. You had so much to live for,
you still had so much to do.... It still seems impossible that God was taking you. And though your life on earth is past,
in Heaven starts anew You'll live for all eternity, as God has promised you. And though you walked through Heaven's gate We are never far apart For every time I think of you, You're right here, deep with-in my heart. ~unknown~




















  


































































Whispers From Heaven
They say that life is fleeting I know that this is true I left this world so quickly With no goodbye to you.
I know how much you miss me Your tears fall ever light The pillow where you lay your head Is wet with them at night.
I know your heart is hurting The words we left, unsaid I love you's, left unspoken Are spinning in your head.
The strength that I have carried That served to make you whole Remains to make you stronger Within your grieving soul.
For you see, while you were weeping On the day I passed away At the gravesite near the flowers Where my loved ones knelt to pray.
An angel came to see me She took me by the hand She led me to a kingdom In a very distant land.
As I look down from heaven And see you standing there Your heart so ever burdened With more grief than it can bear.
I long to bring you comfort I long to give you peace I long to hold you closely Cause all your tears to cease.
The joy I've found in heaven Goes far beyond compare The love that's so elusive Can be found here everywhere.
The light is softly shining There's no storm clouds here or rain There's no teardrops found in heaven There's no suffering, there's no pain.
You needn't be so troubled Stay close to God and pray That someday we'll be together One bright and glorious day.
So my love, you shouldn't question My dear you need not cry I've gone to be with Jesus I really didn't die.
©2004 Marilyn Ferguson




































While Waiting For Thee
by Sharon A. Bryington
Don't weep at my grave For I am not there, I've a date with a butterfly To dance on the air. If I'm missed, find a flower, I'll be there too, Sniffing it's fragrance Right next to you.
Don't be sad When you remember me, For I'm singing in the sunshine, Wild and free, Flirting with the lighting, Playing tag with the wind, Chasing the thunder Time and again, Soaring with the eagle, Swimming in the sea, Enjoying all of nature While I'm waiting for thee.





  









Mom & Dad 1938 

Mom & Dad Early Years 
'they look like Bonnie & Clyde'



Mom & Dad photo taken 1974 









photo taken in 1974
Raymond S. Shupe
Our Dad
10/27/1915-11/29/1974





Our Mom photo taken 1974
Zeola W Shupe
4/13/1921-1/30/2011



FAMILY
I ran into a stranger as he passed by, "Oh excuse me please" was my reply. He said, "Please excuse me too; I wasn't watching for you." We were very polite, this stranger and I. We went on our way and we said good-bye. But at home a different story is told, How we treat our loved ones, young and old. Later that day, cooking the evening meal, My son stood beside me very still. When I turned, I nearly knocked him down. "Move out of the way," I said with a frown. He walked away, his little heart broken. I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken. While I lay awake in bed, God's still small voice came to me and said, "While dealing with a stranger, common courtesy you use, but the family you love, you seem to abuse. Go and look on the kitchen floor, You'll find some flowers there by the door. Those are the flowers he brought for you. He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue. He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise, you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes." By this time, I felt very small, And now my tears began to fall. I quietly went and knelt by his bed; "Wake up, little one, wake up," I said. "Are these the flowers you picked for me?" He smiled, "I found 'em, out by the tree. I picked 'em because they're pretty like you. I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue." I said, "Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today; I shouldn't have yelled at you that way." He said, "Oh, Mom, that's okay. I love you anyway." I said, "Son, I love you too, and I do like the flowers, especially the blue."



FAMILY Are you aware that if we died tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family we left behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than into our own family, an unwise investment indeed, don't you think? So what is behind the story? Do you know what the word FAMILY means? FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU




YOU NEVER SAID GOODBYE ~Unknown~ You Never Said Goodbye
You never said I'm leaving You never said goodbye. You were gone before I knew it, And only God knew why.
A million times I needed you, A million times I cried. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, That no one could ever fill.
It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn't go alone For part of me went with you, The day God took you home.



































As I sit here thinking,
of life and all it’s glory,
I look toward God,
as He tells me the story.
 “My child I did not promise you,
life without some pain.
Always have your faith in Me,
someday I shall explain”.
 Some days I feel so lonely,
so lost and so upset,
But then I fold my hands in prayer;
let God do all the rest.
 And sure enough, before days end,
He speaks to me again,
“It’s okay to cry my child,
for tears are just like rain.”
 I know that rain make flowers grow,
Then comes the sun, with a beautiful rainbow.
Another part of God’s creation,
Brought to all and every nation.
 Then I see a butterfly,
and things seem so much better.
I know it’s another message from God,
as if He wrote me a letter.
 Sometimes we do not realize,
God speaks in many ways,
But you must put your trust in Him,
and always remember to pray.
 So when you feel confused and lost,
and tears fall down your face,
Only God in His infinite Wisdom,
With His love, He will embrace.







Here I Am In Heaven
Here I am in heaven Just beyond the stars Where I went on before you It truly is not far
It glistens up in heaven Such a wondrous sight I'm surrounded by it's beauty Caressed by it's white light
Everything just sparkles A smile everywhere Everyone is happy ... No one has a care
Someday you'll come and join me Within the golden light I will be here waiting... When your spirit takes it's flight
Be patient don't be hurried There is more for you to do Believe me when I tell you I know this to be true
I realize it's difficult For those we leave behind A heart so badly broken Life can feel so unkind
I am here to help remind you Every moment of your day That I am still around you I am not so far away
In loving memory of Joey and his heavenly buddies Lyndie Sorenson © November 2007




Heaven
Blue skies are forever Sprinkle in a bit of rain Colors of the rainbow In this Heavenly terrain
Happiness abounds here True peace, tranquility A place to find our loved ones... Free from disability
A magical place Where snowflakes drift like stars Ascending from this Earthly plane To leave our Earthly scars
Free to soar the universe To be one within the light Every question has an answer As our soul now takes full flight
As we leave our earthly body Our soul transcends up toward the sky Where we find our precious children And to Earth we say goodbye
Our journey has now ended Sweet serenity, peace of mind Home from where we started Leaving sorrow all behind
In loving memory of Joey and his heavenly buddies Lyndie Sorenson ©copyright 2007











  



























The Dash
Author Linda Ellis
I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time that she spent alive on earth... and now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own; the cars....the house...the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard... are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left. (You could be at "dash midrange.")
If we could just slow down enough to consider what's true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect, and more often wear a smile... remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy's being read with your life's actions to rehash... would you be proud of the things they say about how you spend your dash?





  
 





























If I Had Only Known
If I had only known It was the last walk in the rain I'd keep you out for hours in the storm I would hold your hand Like a life line to my heart Underneath the thunder we'd be warm If I had only known It was our last walk in the rain
If I had only known I'd never hear your voice again I'd memorize each thing you ever said And on those lonely nights I could think of them once more Keep your words alive inside my head If I had only known I'd never hear your voice again
You were the treasure in my hand You were the one who always stood beside me So unaware I foolishly believed That you would always be there But then there came a day And I turned my head and you slipped away
If I had only known It was my last night by your side I'd pray a miracle would stop the dawn And when you'd smile at me I would look into your eyes And make sure you know my love For you goes on and on If I had only known If I had only known The love I would've shown If I had only known ~Lyrics by Reba McEntyre~
















































  










KEEP MY MEMORY by Allison Chambers Coxsey Keep My Memory
Keep my memory with you, For memories never die; I will be there with you, When you look across the sky.
I will be there in the clouds, In the birds that fill the air; In the beauty of a fragrant rose, You will find my memory there.
You will feel me in the tenderness, Of a tiny baby's touch; You will hear me if you listen, In the twilight's gentle hush.
When your hearts are heavy, And you feel that you are alone; Just reach down deep inside of you, For your heart is now my home.
I will always be with you, I will never go away; For I will live on in your hearts, Forever and a day.




Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there were one set of footprints.
This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints.
So I said to the Lord, “You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there have only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?”
The Lord replied, “The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand, is when I carried you.”
~Mary Stevenson~




















The poem below was set to music by Hank Williams, Sr in a song named Beyond the Sunset and our Dad always loved it. He played as he remembered his Mother and often sang it to our Mother. Since you went 1st Dad, I know that you waited for Mom, met her and helped her cross over.
Ray & Zee together again always & forever.

Should You Go First
Should you go first and I remain to walk the road alone, I'll live in memories garden dear, with happy days we've known.
In spring I'll wait for roses red, when faded, the lilacs blue. In early fall when brown leaves fall, I'll catch a glimpse of you.
Should you go first and I remain, for battle to be fought. Each thing you've touched along the way will be a hallowed spot.
I'll hear your voice, I'll see your smile, though blindly I may grope, The memory of your helping hand will buoy me on with hope.
Should you go first and I remain, one thing I'll have you do: Walk slowly down that long long path, for soon I'll follow you.
I want to know each step you take, so I may take the same. For someday down that lonely road you'll hear me call your name.
~A.K. Rowswell~


The Next Place That I Go
The next place that I go... will be as peaceful and familiar as a sleepy summer Sunday and a sweet, untroubled mind.
And yet... it won't be anything like any place I've ever been... or seen... or even dreamed of in the place I leave behind.
I won't know where I'm going, and I won't know where I've been as I tumble through the always and look back toward the when.
I'll glide beyond the rainbows. I'll drift above the sky. I'll fly into the wonder, without ever wondering why.
I won't remember getting there. Somehow I'll just arrive. But I'll know that I belong there and will feel much more alive than I have ever felt before. I will be absolutely free of the things that I held onto that were holding onto me.
The next place that I go will be so quiet and so still... That the whispered song of sweet belonging will rise up to fill the listening sky with joyful silence, and with unheard harmonies of music made by no one playing, like a hush upon a breeze.
There will be no room for darkness in that place of living light, Where an ever-dawning morning pushes back the dying night. The very air will fill with brilliance, as the brightly shining sun... And the moon and half a million stars are married into one.
I will finally be perfect. I will be without a flaw.
I will travel empty-handed. There is not a single thing I have collected in my life that I would ever want to bring... except.... the love of those who loved me, and the warmth of those who cared. The happiness and memories and magic that we shared.
Though I will know the joy of solitude.... I'll never be alone.
I'll be embraced by all the family and friends I've ever known. Although I might not see their faces, all our hearts will beat as one, And the circle of our spirits will shine brighter than the sun.
All these good things will go with me. They will make my spirit glow. And that light will shine Forever... in the next place that I go.
~Warren Hanson~

"We shall find peace. We shall hear the angels sing. We shall see the see the sky sparkling with diamonds."
The Waterbug Story
Down below the surface of a quiet pond lived a little colony of waterbugs. They were a happy colony, living far away from the sun. For many months they were very busy, scurrying over the soft mud on the bottom of the pond.
They did notice that every once in a while one of their colony seemed to lose interest in going about with its friends. Clinging to the stem of a pond lily, it gradually moved out of sight and was seen no more.
"Look"! said one of the water bugs to another, "One of our colony is climbing up the lily stalk. Where do you think she's going"? Up, up, up it slowly went...Even as they watched, the water bug disappeared from sight. Its friends waited and waited but it didn't return....
"Thats funny"! said one water bug to another..."Wasn't she happy here"? asked a second..."Where do you suppose she went"? wondered a third...No one had an answer. They were greatly puzzled.
Finally, one of the water bugs gathered its friends together. "I have an idea. The next one of us who climbs up the lily stalk must promise to come back and tell us where he or she went and why". "We promise" they said solemnly.
One spring day not long after the very water bug who had suggested the plan found himself climbing up the lily stalk. Up, up, up he went. Before he knew what was happening, he had broken through the surface of the water and fallen into the broad and free lily pad above.
When he awoke, he looked about with surprise. He couldn't believe what he saw. A startling change had come over his old body. His movement revealed four silver wings and a long tail.
Even as he struggled, he felt an impulse to move his wings...The warmth of the sun soon dried the moisture from his new body. He moved his wings again and suddenly found himself above the water.
He had become a dragonfly. Swooping and dipping in great curves, he flew through the air. He felt exhilarated in the new atmosphere.
By and by the new dragonfly landed happily on a lily pad to rest. Then it was that he chanced to look below to the bottom of the pond. Why, he was right above his old friends, the water bugs! There they were scurrying around, just as he had been doing some time before.
Then the dragonfly remembered the promise, without thinking, the dragonfly darted down. Suddenly he hit the surface of the water and bounced away. Now that he was a dragonfly, he could no longer go into the water....
"I can't return"! he said in dismay. "At least I tried. But I can't keep my promise. Even if I could go back, not one of the water bugs would know me in my new body. I guess I'll just have to wait until they become dragonflies too. Then they'll understand what has happened to me, and where I went".
And the dragonfly winged off happily into its wonderful new world of sun and air.....
~Written by D. Stickney~







A Fallen Limb
A limb has fallen from the family tree I hear a voice that whispers "Grieve not for me."
Remember the best times, the laughter, the songs, The good I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I am counting on you. Keep on smiling, the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest Remembering all...how I was truly blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don't stare at the wall.
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin, Until that fine day, we're together again. ~Author Unknown~
A Heart Of Gold Stopped Beating
A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove, he only takes the best. God knew you had to leave us, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day he took you home. To some you are forgotten, to others just part of the past, but to us who loved and lost you, your memory will last ~Author Unknown~





Together we will journey To that land up in the sky Where the flame does burn eternal And the soul does never die.
Where the harps are gently playing As a host of angels sing Where the road is paved with diamonds And the golden bells do ring.
Where the path is set before us Shining brightly as the sun We will see the face of Jesus When our final race is run.
Where the peace flows like a river Winding through the streets of gold We will dine with priests and prophets When the key to life, we hold.
Where the flame does burn eternal In that sacred Promised Land Where God holds the gift of freedom In the cleft of His right hand.
Where we'll see the face of loved ones Long before us, gone away What a day of sweet rejoicing When we meet again someday.
Where we'll gather at the river In our home up in the sky Where the peace flows like a fountain And the soul does never die.
~unknown~












The Arms of GOD and God said....
I said, God I hurt... And, God said, I know I said, God I cry a lot And God said, That is why I give you tears- THE EYES MUST RAIN SO THE SOUL CAN GROW. I said, Life is so hard And God said, That is why I gave you loved ones I said, But my loved one died... And God said, So did mine I said, it is such a loss And God said, I saw mine nailed to a cross! I said, But your loved one lives! And God said, So does yours! I said, Where are they now? And God said, Mine is by my side and Yours is in my arms!
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Light a Candle
Light a candle for those we mourn Into a new life they have been born. Do not look for them at the gravesite. They are somewhere else radiating their beautiful light. They have gone to a new world where there is no darkness, no pain. Their light and essence will always remain. Light a candle for those who have left this mortal place. They are free to travel through time and space. When we think of them, they are near. When we sit in a beautiful garden. Their voices we hear. When we listen to a divine symphony, We close our eyes, their faces we see. Light a candle for they have not really gone. With each flickering flame, in your hearts they are now where they always belong.



















Other links for Mother;
Zeola May Webb-Shupe
4/13/1921-1/30/2011
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/delawareonline/obituary.aspx?n=zeola-may-webb-shupe&pid=148280933&fhid=6217 & guestbook
http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/delawareonline/guestbook.aspx?n=zeola-shupe&pid=148280933&cid=full

Please take a few extra minutes to visit our brother Dave's Memorial
Site Raymond "Dave" Shupe, Sr
9/9/1944-11/9/2003
http://dave-shupe.memory-of.com/
you are also invited to visit Mother's grand-
daughters memorial websites too;
Dawn Marie Walden
11/9/1971-7/9/1989
http://dawn-marie-walden.memory-of.com/
and Laurie Rae Walden
10/27/1975-1/19/2006
http://laurie-rae-walden.memory-of.com/
please light a candle in their memory too
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