Charlene Elam

The love you gave, the tenderness,

The gentle touch, the loving smile,

The way you made life worthwhile.

You were a wife, a mother dear,

A treasured soul we held so near.

You filled our lives with warmth and grace,

And made our house a loving place.

You gave your heart in all you did,

With love that never once was hid.

You offered comfort, strength, and care,

And showed us love was always there.

As wife, you stood through joy and sorrow,

Giving hope for each tomorrow.

As mother, you were our guiding light,

Our source of courage through the night.

Your arms were home, your voice was peace,

Your love brought worries sweet release.

You taught us lessons words cannot say,

To love, to give, to find our way.

You showed us how to stand up tall,

And that true love outlasts it all.

Though Heaven called you home one day,

And we were left to find our way,

Your love remains in all we do,

In every memory, every thought of you.

We see your kindness in the things we share,

We feel your presence everywhere.

In quiet moments, soft and still,

Your love surrounds us, always will.

The tears we shed are proof of love,

A bond no distance can remove.

For though we cannot see your face,

Our hearts still hold your warm embrace.

You may be gone from earthly sight,

But you remain our guiding light.

No passing years can make us part,

For you are woven through each heart.

And when we gather, as families do,

We'll share the stories that remind us of you.

We'll laugh through tears and speak your name,

For love like yours will never change.

Rest peacefully, dear wife and mother,

Beloved beyond all words to uncover.

Until the day we're reunited above,

We'll carry you forever in our hearts and love.