Maree's Funeral

     On July 1, 2011, we held a memorial service for our sweet angel, Maree.  It was at her graveside in Cloverdale Cemetery on a beautiful summer morning.  We only invited our family because even just with only immediate family there were still over 60 people.  We had a beautiful white dress and bonnet made for Maree to wear, and she looked like an angel.

Maree Rose Clark

The kids had made bracelets for Maree, and this was the one her sister, Taylie had made for her.  I had painted her little fingernails pink while we were in the hospital together.

This was the program we followed.

Needless to say, this was a painful experience for our family.

I held our baby for the service, and hoped somehow I wouldn't have to let go.

My brother, J.R., was the first speaker.

Taylor's mother, Coleen, also spoke.

Taylor did a wonderful job relating his thoughts and feelings.

Our children sang, "Families Can Be Together Forever"

Taylor's dad, JayDee, gave the closing remarks.

This picture of Taylie portrays how we all felt.

Our family had made a special quilt for Maree with messages from each of us on it to place in her casket.

Tylor's square

Coleton's square

Taylie's square

My square

Taylor's square

Ray's square

T.J.'s square

Jaymon's square

This square made everyone cry.

Holding an angel

One last kiss

Closing the casket

We bought balloons for all the cousins to release after the funeral.

It was beautiful to see the balloons go into the blue sky, and we all felt our sorrow lift with them (even if only for a moment).

I don't think our little Ray really understood what was happening.

My family

Taylor's family

Our family will never be the same, but hopefully we will be better for knowing and feeling the spirit of someone as special as Maree.  We will never forget her!