Don’t grieve for me, I’m free,
I’m following the path God has laid, you see.
I took his hand when I heard his Call
I turned around and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found the peace on a sunny day,
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A family shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,
Good family, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee.
God wanted me now; I’m free.
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Our daughter, Karen Elizabeth Hooks, was born on March 16, 1973
at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.
She passed away suddenly on September 1, 2013 at the same Hospital.
She is survived by her Mom and Dad; Wayne and Gail Hooks
and her younger brother; Adam Hooks.
She leaves to mourn many relatives, friends and neighbours.
She is now rejoicing with the Lord!
