Aaron - Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.  Ali was the newest member of the Walla family and she embraced all of us with warmth, love and affection.  Her smile lit up a room. Ali will be missed by all of us.  We are here for you.  Love, Uncle John and Aunt Rosemary

Aaron, I can't express words. Ali was such a great lady. I'm sorry for your loss of a great soulmate. Love you
Aunt Nancy

I am so sorry. Words can't express the sadness I feel for you Aaron.
Please except Rachelle and my greatest condolences.
Noah

Although I only saw Alison perform once in New Orleans, she impressed me with her talent, her sense of fun and her kindness to our group who saw The Bonoffs at the Old Opera House. She spent time talking with us and we could tell she loved what she was doing. She is a light gone too soon from this world. My sympathies to all who love her and are heart broken...

Aaron, It seems like a minute ago that we attended you and Ali's wedding.
I cannot imagine the pain you and Ali's family are feeling.  Our hearts are breaking for you. She was too young.  Stay strong, your faith and family will hold you up.

There are no words. Just sending love to you, Aaron.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

We met Ali, as many did, in New Orleans where she marveled us with her talent, energy, joy, and beauty.  We went to see her and the boys play upon every return to New Orleans.  And we always came away with a smile and new cherished memories.  We grieve with her husband and family at the loss of such a radiant presence.  And we join others in praying for Ali and her family, that God's love and strength is close at hand, surrounding you, and giving you peace.  She will always have a place in our hearts.  And with God's grace, we'll all see her again, some brighter day.  With all our love,  Scott & Amy Grinna

Aaron, I feel like I've met Ali.   Through your dad.  My heartfelt sympathies go to all of your family.   Thinking of you....Jenny

She was so loved and will be so missed. Her light shined bright and she touched so many lives.  Much love and healing to your Family in this time of sadness. Judy Davis and Family

Aaron, I feel truly blessed to have been able to spend time with you and Ali this summer. I really got to know Ali and I missed you both so much when you left. The love you two had for each other reminds me of how grandpa and I were. My door is always open for you. I love you.

Tiny Angels
 Tiny Angels rest your wings
 sit with me for awhile.
 How I long to hold your hand,
 And see your tender smile.
 Tiny Angel, look at me,
 I want this image clear....
 That I will forget your precious face
 Is my biggest fear.
 Tiny Angel can you tell me,
 Why you have gone away?
 You weren't here for very long....
 Why is it, you couldn't stay?
 Tiny Angel shook his head,
 "These things I do not know....
 But I do know that you love me,
 And that I love you so".

 Author Unknown 

All Our Love to the Corbin family

May you always find peace in your memories of Ali!!!! She was amazing in so many ways!!!!!

Please accept Lynne and I's deepest condolences.  We remember Ali as a bright, talented, and extremely vibrant young woman.  We are glad we had the experience to know her and call her friend.  Please do not hesitate to call upon Lynne and I if you all need anything.  May God continue to watch over and comfort the entire family and bless the future.  With all love and respect

To the Corbin Family, we wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and all of the loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Please know that we are here for you and our thoughts and prayers are with you always. ~ Love the Tschida Family.

Rest in peace sweet Alison Leigh. Your beautiful smile, infectious laughter and devoted friendship will forever be cherished. XO

Jan, Skip and Chris -
May God's arms wrap you in warmth and peace in this difficult time.  Your dear daughter/sister was such a beautiful person.  It makes me smile to think she's playing the washboard as the angels above sing.

Jan, Nelson, and Chris our hearts are so saddened by Ali's passing. She was a very special child.  Ali and Adrienne were the two "blondes" signing up for t-ball together at Ft Knox. That was quite an experience for them and us as the parents. We have wonderful memories of our time spent with your family. After reading all the tributes to Ali from all her friends in New Orleans and all over the country, I realize what an awesome and talented woman she became. 

Love and Prayers

She was such a vibrant and talented woman. She will be sorely missed. God bless her and family.

I am truly saddened by Ali's passing. She was such an upbeat soul. May God comfort and bless the family.

Ali although it has been a long time, I will always remember your bright smile and for being one of Robins BFF's...May God comfort your family until you are together again!!

Aaron, we are so sorry about Ali's passing. We are thinking of you and sending mental hugs and support. We only met Ali a few times, but she was clearly a beautiful, funny, smart woman who loved you and made you happy. You two brought the best out in each other. We can't begin to imagine your loss. We love you and wish we could make this better.

We only knew Alison for a short time, we met her at the Opera House, always such a joy to watch and listen too, such a bubbly, sweet girl. Her smile lit up the whole place, every time people would come to visit us we would take them to see her.  My 74 yr. old brother met her and that's all he could talk about and on his birthday we called him and Alison sang happy birthday to him. After she left to be with family every time we saw Janson we would ask about Alison...he always said the same thing, that she was happy.
Alison will never be forgotten, she left her mark on our hearts.
Pat and Debbie Vinson (NOLA)

Ali was a true joy. She lifted me up during a very low time in my life, and she became more than just a  member of the bonoffs to me. We kept in touch and talked, and I became her Texas mama. I know the loss I feel knowing she is gone, but I can not even begin to imagine the loss the family must feel. If there is any comfort I can offer, it is that she will be forever remembered through her music, her friends, her personality, and her smile.

Even though distance kept us from seeing Ali very often, we were so happy to have Ali as a part of our family!  What a gift it was to see that beautiful smile, fun loving spirit and sweetness. To top it off, the love Aaron and Ali have for each other was all over their faces. (Grandma) Baubie Joyce, always talked about that.) That love will always be there.. We will always remember Ali..so beautiful inside and out..Our love to the whole family...Aunt Nancy and Uncle Julian and family

The world truly lost an original . Prays for your family and happy memories . You will be missed

'Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come." (Proverbs 31:25)  Alison saw the positives in all aspects of life.  She was not easily discouraged and uplifted the hearts of many.

Into Your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust Ali. In this life, You embraced her with Your tender love; deliver her now from every evil and bid her eternal rest.


Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
 Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Take wing, Girl and touch the face of God...

My heart goes out to the Corbin family. Keeping the family in my prayers.

Dear Skip, Jan & Chris,
Lord, I come to you now for the Corbin Family. I ask that you provide strength &
comfort in their time of grief. My heart
hurts for them, but I can't imagine how hard this must be for them. I pray that you will guide them thru this difficult time. Amen

I will always remenber Alison's pretty smile and how much she looked like her Mom.
Sincere Sympathy,
                  The Gagliano Family

May the happy memories of your precious Ali replace the sadness in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I, like many people who are processing all of this met Ali thru her washboard playing at The Old Opera House. The first time I saw her playing, I was with my wife and we just marveled and laughed because Ali looked like she was having soooooo much fun playing music and being up on stage. Her smile and attitude were totally infectious and people could not help but to be drawn to her. I visited N.O. many times and would make it a point to make sure I stopped by to see the Bonoffs, but especially Ali play. I was fortunate enough to have had a few conversations with her, in person and we became friends exchanging email and FB messages. She had a natural way of making people, even those that she had just met, feel like they had been lifelong friends. I hadn't chatted with her since she left N.O. to be closer to her family and often wondered what she was up to. My heart truly sank yesterday when I heard that she had passed. It is clear that Ali impacted thousands of lives thru her music and her beautiful personality. How many of us can say that? Everyone who has ever come into contact with her is grieving with the family now. My prayers go out to the entire Corbin family. Even though you are sad right now and searching for answers, you should all be proud of the wonderful person that you raised.

ALI, words can not express the joy that you brought to me and robin everytime that we saw you. You will be truly missed and your memory will carry on for many years to come for alot of peoples lives that you have touched. To Nelson, Jane,and Chris we are sorry for your the passing of your beautiful daughter, loving sister and friend, during this time our prayers are with you. Robin and James Matthews

Ali, you were loved by so many! I loved watching you perform. Your smile always lit up the room no matter where you were. Im going to miss your smile & your spunk! You were an amazingly awesome women. I so enjoyed the times we spent together. You will be greatly missed! Love you honey!!!

After reading so many great entries in this guest book, I'm now envious that I never had the opportunity to meet you in person, something that I truly looked forward to in the days ahead.  My heart is broken for my brother-in-arms Aaron and your entire family.  You were enormously loved.

Gone but not forgotten. See you on the other side. Utt Family

My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Alison was the sweetest, most kind soul. May God Bless you all

It is so hard to believe that our Ali-cat is gone.  Ali, you were such a beautiful, bright, happy person.  I remember growing up together at Parkton Elementary and all the fun we had as kids.  It has been a while since we have seen each other, but your smile and kindness has left an impression on my life.  Rest easy dear friend and I hope to see you again one day.

It breaks my heart to have to say goodbye. Ali, you were a beautiful woman inside and outside. Your spirit will live on and on. You were the caretaker of many and brought so much life to everyone you came in contact with. I will always have my memories of you as you were growing up. I think of all the fun times we had swimming and deciding what flavor of snow cones we would have after we had worked out.  You brought a smile to my face when I would hear you sing with Anita and it didn't matter where you would sing. You would sing in the grocery store, back seat of the car or just anywhere. You loved to laugh and you were such a good stories teller. I am blessed to have had you in my life. You were a part our family and always will be. With great sadness and love in my heart, my prayers go out to your mom, dad, brother, family and friends. Everything time I walk on the beach I will remember all the good times we had. You hold a special place in my heart…

You don't know me, but I know of you.  I am Lynn's mother and she spoke of you often.  I know she loves you and will miss you dearly.  May The Lord cradle you in his loving arms forever.

I have no words  to comfort anyone at this time
 Beautiful Ali, just know you were loved by so many. Your smile, your laugh and your love for life is going to be missed by so many.  May we meet again and share the laughter and smiles that you brought to so many.  RIP Ali, Heaven's Newest Angel.

One of the best times I had with Ali White you are going to be truly missed by many many people....... I enjoyed every minute working with you..... Listening to you play everyday at work........... You always had a way to make someone smile............ going to miss you Ali White

You were such a sweet person.  You were so good to leave New Orleans to take care of your brother.  I am so glad that I got to meet you and see you perform.  I am happy that I have the CD of the Bonoffs that you were on.  Praying for your family.  RIP, sweet, beautiful, talented Alison.  Wendy Roebuck, Amory, MS

I Love you Alison, from the first moment i laid eyes on you 30 something years ago. I thought of you thru the years, when I did it lit up my life, and I would smile.And I know, once my sorrow subsides, I will still think of you and smile.In the Vision of Adornment fit for Heaven, and the Angels ministering to your needs.

Skip, Jan and Chris you will all be in our thoughts and prayers tomorrow that the Lord will give you strength and peace.  "And 
He will raise you up on eagles wings, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hands". Rest in peace Ali. Love, Aunt Maryann Uncle Glyn Guidry and Family

My darling Alison.....you were and always will be a beacon of light and love to all who knew you. I remember that beautiful, bright smile and infectious personality and I will always hold dear in my heart the precious times that I spent with you. May your light be a bright shining star to guide all of us in the path of your boundless love.

Ali baby, I will forever miss you.  You were such a vibrant, caring, and happy person, and apparently thats what heaven needed. You have given me so many memories and they will always be with me, as will you. 
 
I love you.

My deepest condolences go out to the Corbin family.

Let this candle represnt the brightness of your smile & the light in your eyes. You are missed more than can be expressed by words. To Alison's family...my heart bleeds for your loss. I knew her, I love her, and she always made me feel like a friend from day 1. Light up the sky with your brightness baby girl...& let your love shine down on us all.

I am really sorry to hear about Alisons passing.I knew her from playing music at the Old Opera House on Bourbon St.you will sadly missed.I was glad to know her as a friend.I loved her music and her singing.

There are no words for this...my heart just breaks for you all. Jan, I love you and am here for you always.

Ali , the moment I met you I knew that you were a natural. You and Aaron a perfect match. Love GMA LIL

There are no words to describe the lost of a beautiful woman Ali Cat. She will be missed dearly each and everyday that goes by. She was a wonderful woman filled with so much love and fun in her life. We have all gain a precious angel that will be watching over us everyday. We love you Ali Cat. Also, to the Corbin's my prayers and heart goes out to you all. we love you guys very much....                         Steve and Tonia Rivers (Aberdeen, NC)

Hi Allison, we meet only once....but I have told the story many times to anyone who was going to NOLA or had been.   I had sent your Dad a pic of a street sign, he knew exactly where I was and told meet where to go.  I found the Opera House and like he said there would be a girl on stage with a band, playing zydeco music...that was you.  Thank you for taking the day to show us around and where to go for great food off the beaten path.  You have such an infectious smile that lights up any room!   Returning to NOLA will be even more special next time.  You will be missed but never forgotten.

Ali was very beautiful inside and out. Gone too soon. Very talented and always was smiling.Just remember that this is just goodbye for now..........

I'm having a hard time grasping that you are not here. I will keep our childhood memories and friendship close to my heart. I'm going to miss you my dear Ali-cat. Love Always !

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." 

Knowing you was and always will be one of delights of our lives. You will be missed.

Filled with sadness hearing of the loss of Alison. We so enjoyed seeing her in New Orleans. She filled our hearts with Joy. We will never forget her lively spirit.

Alison the world has lost such a wonderful person and a brilliant mind but in the end it is Heavens gain, we will meet again someday. The Huggins family extends its deepest sympathies.

Although saddened by her passing, we can find comfort in the joyful memory of an always sweet and caring individual. Rest peacefully Ali.

God Bless the Corbin family.

To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die.

There are no words to describe the sadness of this loss. Ali, you will be so greatly missed. All of your New Orleans family love you & will miss you terribly. Our hearts & prayers go out to the Corbin family in this sad, sad time. I hope there's zydeco in heaven!

Sending heartfelt prayers of comfort and strength to the entire Corbin and Walla family. Alison you will forever be in our hearts shining ever so bright with your beautiful smile and wonderful fun filled spirit. Love ya and may you rest in peace

As you say goodbye to a daughter, sister, cousin and friend. I am heartbroken that I am unable to be there with you. To Ali: You are a light and love for your Parents, that light will continue to shine in this world. We will all do our part to keep your memory and fun loving Spirit alive. The memory of your life and love will be passed down to the children who will come in the future. Rest easy, Ali we are all here to pick up the torch and carry on. May God Bless and keep the Corbin family. Love, Meggie Warren

I struggle to find words to describe how Ali touched my life. She was a dear friend .  Her memory will live on in my heart always. Love you Ali Cat.

I'm heartbroken. Alison was a beautiful soul. Always smiling and making everyone around her smile. She will truly be missed.

Mona Mascarella ( New Orleans, La)

Hey girl Hey!!!!! Your smile and love will live in my heart forever. I can still feel your energy in my soul. I imagine your peace now is like that feeling you get when you jump outta that plane. Total peace and beauty. I'm so grateful for every memory I have of you. We will celebrate your life forever. Looking forward to laughing again with you. Xoxoxo

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Alison. She was a sweet, nice and caring person that always greeted you with a genuine smile. May the memories you shared forever be engraved in your hearts. May God grant all of you peace and strength during this hour and may God's blessings continue to flow to you.

Teresa & Thomas King

Alison was a very beautiful and talented young lady.  I'm grateful for the few brief that I saw her and spoke to her.

May the love of friends and family carry you through the grief of your tragic loss.  Wishing you comfort and peace.

It is difficult to express such a profound loss; yet alone come to terms with the departure of someone so dear. Ali will forever remain in my heart; where she has always been. Jan, Nelson, and Chris my love is with you; as always.

I remember Alison's smile and laughter.   My thoughts are with the Walla family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

All my love and prayers to the Walla family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in being together. Hugs to you, Albert and Jill.

We have fond memories of Ali, on visits to NC. God be with you all.
Cyril & Ronna Jordan, Friendship NY

It is with heavy hearts the we pass on our sincere condolences to the Corbin Family.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you duing this difficult time.

There are no words, but my prayers are with you and your entire family. To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die. Rest in peace eternally sweet girl. Xo.

My heart goes out to your family in your loss.  We're keeping the Walla family in our prayers.
Tom Halloran

Ali brought so much to our family from the moment she came into our lives.  Ali and Aaron had so much love for each other and it was obvious to anyone who saw them.  We are thinking of you all with sadness and love.  Micki, Jeff and family, and Baubie Joyce

As a member of the Bonoffs, Ali gave a lot of joy to so many with her smile, personailty, energy, and talent. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. I'll always remember her. Rest in peace, sweet girl.

Sending lots of love to the entire Walla Family at this extremely difficult time. Laurie, Dan, Katie, and Alex Hennen

You will missed Ali. You were such a fun, bright, talented and happy person to know.

Love and support to the entire Walla family!

It is with the sincerest of condolences that I write this today.  Ali was a smart, funny, beautiful woman who brightened everyone's lives by just being near them.  I can only imagine how difficult this time is, but know your family is in our thoughts and hearts.   Keith & Abbey Bishop

To my precious Alison, I don't know how I'll ever live without you. You have been the light of my life and will be forever. I miss you. I love you. Your DAD

I cannot believe you are gone. Your spirit and laughter will always be in my heart. Rest In Peace dear friend and I love you

It is with great sorrow that we have to even send our condolences for our "Ali Girl". Always so full of life, a spark that has been extinguished way too soon. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Corbin family during this most grievous of times. With all the love in our hearts we say "See you later", Love from Max and Colleen Klinger (Stafford, VA)

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Alison Leigh Walla

April 8, 1980 – October 13, 2013

Reeves Funeral Home

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