Tomorrow is your two year anniversary of going to heaven. I miss you but know you are always with me. Please help me to be the person you wanted me to be.i love you....Jenny

Jenny, I miss my mom too. With her baby brother dying last week it has been emotional , but I know they are together and happy and healthy, so life goes on and we will always miss them but look forward to joining them some day in our ever lasting life. Love you Jenny.

Mom I have missed seeing your smile every single day since you left but I do know that you will always be with me. I think about all the fun times we had together and all the times we laughed our heads off over something silly. I wish I could hug you again.  Love and miss you forever.

Sandy

It's almost two years since you joined your family in heaven...still miss you terribly ...think of you all the time....please watch over my family and lead us in the right direction if possible...I love you.... Jenny

My little sister beat me to this book....that's okay. We both miss and love you very much. I put some fresh flowers on your site today.. They looked holiday like. The cemetery was busy with people remembering their loved ones. Please stay close and celebrate with us. I love you and know that the brightest star at night is you looking down on me.... Jenny

Well Christmas is getting close and everyday I think of you and how much you loved shipping with the girls when they were little.  You are very close to me I know cause I feel you near me. So we will have a great Christmas together in our hearts forever.  Miss and love you more.
Sandy

Thinking of you often...I'm happy you are watching over us. I miss you very much and love you more.

Happy Birthday MOM. I so wish you were here to celebrate and we could all be together again. We misss you so very much and you are always in our hearts and thoughts.  We will miss you forever.

Sandy

Hi Mom, tomorrow is your birthday...so happy birthday. I miss you very much..
love, jenny

I can not beleive it has been a year since you went to be with God.  It feels like it's only been a very short time.  I feel you with me everyday and I know that you feel how much you are loved.  Our hearts miss you more than ever.  I so wish you were still here laughing and having fun, watching the birds and the cats playing in the back yard. You always loved this time of year. I will miss you untill the time I join you in the place of ultimate love and joy.

It will be a year this week since you went to heaven...I miss you very much and find you in the sky with every star! Please look over me and my family as you alway did before. Thank you for being my Mom and sharing your life with me and your grandchildren....I love you!

Hi mom....still missing you very much....has been a very trying year for me....stay close please. I love you,

Hi,Mom...it's Thanksgiving and you are not here. I miss you terribly and keep your memory close to me. Hopefully you are watching over all of us and helping us to go on.I love you and miss your voice every day.Jenny

She will always be with you to console and comfort you. She is now your guardian angel ;o) Peace Girlfriend!

I miss you more each day...please let me know you are near!I need you very much.....times are trouble some I need your advice and comforting words.please stay close...

Well the girlfriends are here now and I wish you were also. Tomorrow we will go to kings island...they were hoping to make me feel better by arriving on your birthday.we miss you very much......Jenny

Tomorrow is your birthday and the girls will be coming from Boston tomorrow. We will visit your resting place and think of you all day.I miss you but I love you more.Jenny

Emily came home for a short visit this week and when she made her plans a few weeks ago she thought she would be seeing you too.  I'm so sorry the two of you didn't get that visit. It was so wonderful to spend some time with her.

Now I'm missing you and her so very much. Some times it is overwhelming.

Love Sandy

Today is mother's day and for the first time in my life you aren't here.  It is such an overwhelming feeling. Missing you is so very hard and it only seems to be getting harder every day. Hearing your voice and seeing your smile was always comforting and always made me happy. 

I miss you more than I can say and all I can do now is know in my heart that we will be together again we I join you in heaven.

LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND MISS YOU EVEN MORE     Sandy

Great grandma, we loved visiting you at the nursing home and talking to you and watching the birds eat at your bird feeder. We love you and we'll miss you.

Hi Mom....today they placed you in your niche....you can over look your parents and sister. It was a beautiful day...the sun was shining and there was a strong breeze...winter is over and the trees are blooming just like you like it.Please stay close...Imiss you.  Jenny

Jenny, Your mom is still with you and loves you. Hold on to the good memories you have with her, until you see her again.

So sorry for your loss. Was a nurse aide at Venetian Gardens in Goshen when I helped in taking care of Virginia. My heart goes out to the family. Had not worked at the company for a couple of years but am saddened by her loss. She was a lovely woman and a joy to be around. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Grandma, 
You were the best Grandma ever!  So kind and sweat you were so easy to be around and spend time with.  You took an active interest in the lives of your grandchildren and we all remember and appreciate it so very much.  As the baby of the bunch I have so many great memories to share.  One of my first memories is spending the weekend with you at Great Grandma Banes house.    Great Grandma had a funny sense of humor and I remember she would give me random things from around the house when I would leave such as a plastic potted plant.  I also remember spending countless weekends in your little apartment in Montgomery.   You would let me brush and curl your hair over and over again.  You also had the best collection of old vintage shoes and costume jewelry.  I still remember the jewelry box and the big earrings and necklaces.  I so wish I had that jewelry box today.  I remember waking up in the morning in your big bed and starring at Kenny Rodgers. Yes, Grandma had a framed picture of Kenny on the wall by her bed.   I also remember your scrambled eggs.  You made the best scrambled eggs and I make mine the same way to this day.  They were nothing special really but my mom use to add milk to hers (to get more bang for her buck) and grandma didn’t.  Just butter, salt and pepper……so yummy.  Another memory, which cannot be ignored, is our incessant shopping sprees.  We would shop for hours and hours at a time.  Going into every store imaginable shopping for Christmas gifts or whatever occasion there was.  You liked to get everyone on her list in one trip so we would shop until it was all done no matter how long it took.  I also learned how to drive in your old Nissan, which I’m sure you remember too.  Since you came to most of my soccer games I remember driving to and from with my learners permit.  So many fond memories I could go on and on.
Grandma , you were such a great lady who loved your family dearly.  We all have so many great memories to hold onto and you will not be forgotten.  I love you so much and appreciate the love and support you gave to me over the years.  
Your Loving Granddaughter, 
Emily

To All,
Grandma ( or great-grandma as Kendra and Jenna refer to her) was a wonderful full of life woman.  I am so grateful to have gotten to know her and spend so much time with her.  She was always a huge part of the family gatherings with her wonderful smile and laughter filling the room with warmth and kindness.  I deeply miss her and am so saddened by her death.  I will always cherish my special memories of her forever.  It is a tribute to her daughter Jenny for making sure Grandma was always "in the know" and part of what was going on.  I will forever remember that special time many years ago when Jenny brought Grandma to Boston to visit with us and the girls. We went to Marblehead and the ocean on a beautiful warm Spring sunny day.  It was a great trip for all.  To all of Grandma's family, you are all in my thoughts at this most difficult time. She was a wonderful grandmother and great- grandmother and she will be dearly missed.  With Love, Wendy

Sandy, Mike, Kellie, Emily, and other family members,

Times like these sure are hard for us loved ones to bear. Whether it be swift and quick or long and suffering, the pain remains the same.  Our time on this planet is relatively a short one. Spreading joy, happiness and comfort to all those we come in contact keeps our memories alive. that's what your mother, grandmother did for all those she was with. Not one day went by that she didn't do that not only for her family but others outside of it. Each time I got to see her she always made me feel as a part of her extended family, showing me the kindness and love that she would you all as well. She will forever be in my memories as a person I hope to be. You will be missed dearly. not to far in the distant future I will meet you again. Love you.

Brian, Kristi, and Cain.

Grandma
"God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best."

We will cherish all the mermories we had with you  and you will always be missed. With all our love Willie, Kelly & Shawn

My Grandmother Virginia is such a kind soul. She lived a peaceful existence. She was never judgmental or harsh. Grandma always had a way of making each one of us feel special and important. All I ever received from her was love and tenderness. She was in pain for the last 30 years of her life, but somehow managed to get through each day without pain medication. What a tough lady. She was independent and strong.

I so enjoyed our time together. One of my fondest memories as a child is of all the Sundays that she, my Mother Sandy, my sister Emily and I spent at Maple Knoll visiting my Great-Grandmother Alma. It was always the highlight of my week. 

The last year got increasingly tougher for her. My Mom Sandy and Aunt Jenny, as well as Uncle Ron and my Stepdad Mike, spent much of their time visiting her and ensuring her care, which certainly was no easy job. I know she would not have lived as well or for as long as she did, were it not for Mom and Jenny’s constant attention.  I am so glad she is no longer in pain or suffering, she is truly at rest. We all love her so much and will miss her terribly. What an amazing lady.

Very sorry to hear of your families loss. After getting to know Ginny from the years she lived at Golden View Acres, I always looked forward to the many stories. She was never short on them and almost all were about her wonderful family. She always talked about how wonderful she felt all her family was. A wonderful person that will certainly be missed.  Marlin (Ginny's GVA Maintenance Man)

jenny my thoughts are with you and your family love kathy

To the Valerius Family:  Our hearts go out to all of you regarding the passing of such a great lady.  Try to remember all of the wonderful times you had together, and let her be an example of how important love must be in your lives too. Although we did not know her well, she had to be someone very special to raise such beautiful daughters. Love...  The Rennie Family.

Ginny always treated us like her own grandchildren.  Thoughts and prayers are with you all.  Much love...Jody, Gary, and Abigail

Jenny, you know you have my deepest sympathy for your loss. It is never easy loosing a parent, but I guess we both need to be thankful we had our moms around for so long. God Bless!

What a sweet and wonderful lady.  I'm so blessed to have had her in my life. first and foremost she was responsible for giving life to one of my dearest friends. Thank you Ginny, you will be in our hearts forever.  Say Hi to all our loved ones with God.

Thank you for being my wonderful mother.Thank you for all your sacrifices and all the love you gave me and my children.You will always be in our hearts and never very far away.I know you will always be here to guide and watch over us..I love you.  Jenny

The Simplicity of Joy
This is what comes to my heart as I sit quietly, reflecting on the essence of your life to me: simple joy.  Not happiness, but joy.  Something deeper, more penetrating, gentle, and sweet.  It is your gift of living contently amidst your life’s circumstances.  How you approached the vocations and responsibilities of your life with loyalty, trustworthiness, and determination.  It is how you saw the extraordinary in the mundane of life: the cheer of a baseball game, the love of your grandchildren performing and playing games, the highly peppered scrambled eggs on Christmas morning, and your delight in a great-grandchild’s smile.  I smile when I think of these endearing memories: changing my name to “Todd, Brad, Keith!”  Your impeccable ability to always pronounce some names the wrong way despite years of correction; for loving my wife as your own grand-daughter; your love for Huggy-Bear and the Big Red Machine; that my son and daughter have memories of you and pray for you daily at dinner; when you got stuck in the elevator; how loud you snored; and your laugh.  But most of all your smile.  Your presence was always so warm and inviting and charming.  Simple memories that collectively made my world as a child feel safe, predictable, and comforting.  You lived the ordinary so extraordinarily.  Your presence brought much delight to my life.  For me, you are a symbol of simple joy.  I pray that you may now delight in the joy and peace that surpasses all understanding.  And may the God who is, who was, and is to come hold you gently in the palm of His hand.

Things I'm grateful for about Ginny Santel

That she always treated me like her actual grandaughter
That she was big on hugs and laughter
That every interaction was filled with kindness
That she saw the best in those she loved
That she raised two daughters that loved her well
That she told stories about Cumberland and a life that has wonderful nostalgia
That she made every one of Keith's ball games
That she loved her sports teams
That she always said things like "Isn't she precious" and "dear"
That she occupies the most prominent grandmother memories in my mind. With my own grandmother's passing so long ago, she filled a spot that no one else could. 
That she passionately loved my kids and all her grands and great grands
That she delighted in a simple bird feeder from my kids. 
That my children love her so much
That she showed me joy even when her life was not always easy
That my kids most remember her as a happy person
That she observed even simple every day things as miracles...especially when she watched children
That she was a friend to so many around her apartment and the Venetian
That she had a cute southern twang
That she always had an encouraging word for me
That she was one of the dearest kind spirits I've known. 

Virginia, You will be missed greatly. I am truly a better person for knowing you. I pray that a thread of your joy and kindness runs deep through my children, for then your blessings will go on and on. Thank you for the gift of yourself to all of us. 

I love you grandma. 

Revelations 21
Then I saw the Holy City coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Emma's words about Grandma

What I like about great grandma is that she was a great great great grandma. I like that she has white hair and is so old. I wish that she has a happy life. I'm sorry that I wouldn't ride in her wheelchair. I was just three when I didn't want to do that and probably if I was four when I could do that I would definitely do that again. When we gave her a bird feeder she was happy. I just love great grandma. I'm sad that we won't be able to see her again. But I'm happy that she is going to see Jesus.

What I like about great grandma is that she was a very kind grandma. She was a caring, happy person. She was always smiling and laughing and giving us hugs. She had a cute little laugh! Her smile is like a new life. She was always so great. She was a great snuggler to me. I'll miss great grandma. I'm happy she will get to heaven first.

Dear Great Grandma,

We loved you so much. You really were a great grandma. You're in our hearts everyday everywhere. Have a great time with Jesus. You are really special and mean so much. 

Love Jack

Grandma you were the best mother in law anyone could have. Never interfering always supporting and helpful. Actually as close as you and my mother were it was like having two moms. It was great that you two got to do so much together.

I will always miss you and have great memories of the many vacations you took with us.

Your greatest gift was your daughter, Jenny and I have benen married for 44 years, thats  not possible without you.

So many memories, what a great life!

You were loved by so many and will be missed by them all but we have so much joy to recall.

Oh and by the way you were the best doggie patrol person ever, do not let Hunter snooker you in full treats. One half only.

Love Ron

So sorry to read about your Moms passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  God Bless.   Donna and Bill Hudson

To my dearest loving mother who shared my love and pain, joy and sorrow, I will miss you every minute of every day until I join you in the everlasting place of complete love.
Your loving daughter Sandy

Memories of a loving sister.

Ginny, my sister, I loved her so very much.  She was another Mother to me.  Thirteen years older than me, she told me how she had to tote me on her hip every where she went.  Ginny married young, but stayed close to me.  She took me to movies and had me for sleep-overs.  Loving, caring, and giving are just a few of her many precious characteristics.  Ginny was so beautiful; I was so proud that she was my big sister.  But as beautiful as she was outwardly, her inner beauty was even greater.  She has touched the lives of so many people, who, I am sure, will never forget the warmth and love she had for them.  She, like our Mother, is “One of The Great Ladies” who was and is now forever even more beautiful in Heaven.  Till we meet again, my heart is filled with many Precious Memories.

All my love to you, Ginny, from your baby sister, Verna Lee.

jenny,i loved all the photo's..your mom looks sooo happy in all of them. she was so good to me..the only mom that would pic us up for cheerleading at moeller and drive me all the way to silverton..and then you headed back to sharonville..she never complained about driving us!! what a great mom..thank you ,ginny for all you did for us..  god bless you and take care of you for us!!

Thank you for being my mom.....you have helped me be the person I have become....you taught me not to judge people but to offer a helping hand.You offered your time  and support to my children...never missing a game or event. the memories are irreplaceable...my puppies thank you for puppy patrol and your special pots of chili...I will carry you in my heart for  ever  as will my children and grandchildren.. Love Jenny

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.  
Georgia and Rex Porter

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Virginia Barnes Santel

August 2, 1923 – April 12, 2011

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