Gail
WINNIE, I THINK OF YOU SO OFTEN. I MISS YOUR SWEET SMILE AND YOUR VERY MOTHERLY ADVICE.
Vinnel Meodora Linton
Birth date: Oct 25, 1922 Death date: Aug 8, 2010
Birth date: Oct 25, 1922 Death date: Aug 8, 2010
WINNIE, I THINK OF YOU SO OFTEN. I MISS YOUR SWEET SMILE AND YOUR VERY MOTHERLY ADVICE.
Winnie was a kind soul who put everybody else's needs before her own. She was always helpful and cheery. We learned a lot from Winnie. She was like a member of our family and we will remember her always and be grateful for the time we had her in our lives.
We believe that Winnie is in a better place now, a place that no one deserves more than her.
Rest in peace, Winnie.##imported-begin##Maxine and Artie Mirsky##imported-end##
I only wish we had more time to get to know my Aunty Vinnie (my dads Wesley sister ). You must be smiling down from heaven as even when youve gone your still bringing long lost family together.Thank you Aunt Vinnie see you in heaven x##imported-begin##Evonne Richards##imported-end##
Grandma... I no every1 keeps sayin it bt we really can't believe your gone. you always made me laugh without knowing it. I rememba wen we stayed at your's and you made me porridge because i was sick and you made me drink jugs of water. All i could hear you say was 'drink baby drink'. Im going to miss you so much grandma, going to miami just won't be the same. I've got so many memories which i'm thankful for and i'm laughing right now at the days you used to make us go church with you and tell us to 'get up, get up' at 7.0 in the morning. Life is short and you should value every single day. Never put off tomorrow what you can do today. Love you too much grandma and i will tell Kylen all about you, even though i know you're watching over him. Im privileged to carry your name. Your granddaughter Nekesha vinel medora linton.##imported-begin##Nekesha Linton##imported-end##
My Darling Aunt Winnie,
It was one of the most humbling thing having you for an Aunt. My first knowledge of you was when Mikey and Errol were left with my Mom and Dad when you and Uncle Rupert left for England. Mom and Dad always spoke of the fun you guys had when you were younger. Three brothers with three of the most beautiful wives around. It is ironic that the youngest brother Uncle Rupert passed first, then aunt Pearl , Uncle Lloyd "Moses" then my Dad Fitzgerald. I enjoyed speaking with you by phone for many years. i would call and say "hi my freckled face love" and you would laugh and ask who it was then I would say it's Joe. You always would laugh up a storm telling me how I was a joker like my Uncle. I finally got a chance to visit with you in Florida and we had a blast talking about family and told you of my visit to Birmingham with Mom and my wife Jennifer. I remember how you cracked up laughing how many times it took for me to take a picture of the both of us because we did not have anyone to take it for us. You were so proud that I took the time to get it right our weekend chats while I was driving home from work were very loving and enjoyable. I am sorry that I was not able to visit in your last days but I know you were aware of my love for you.
We the Linton children were so fortunate and blessed by God with the parents we were given and the love exchanged by all our parents Fitz,Lloyd,Rupert, Pearl,Vinnel "Winnie" and Joyce the baby of the bunch who will be 80yrs young in Feb-2011. Mom loved you all and I pray that you guys will watch over her for a long time to come. I will see you in Birmingham in a few days to say my goodbye top my "dear sweet freckled Auntie"
Love Joe.##imported-begin##Alvin B. Linton Sr "Joe"##imported-end##
My dearest Grandmother, you were an inspiration to me with your enjoyment of life. I remember you saying a few years back "mi bags are packed but im nah ready fi me yet!"
You were a fighter Gran, you came through so many heart operations and showed your resilience. You loved life and loved the Lord.
You will always be remembered and loved. May you Rest in Peace. God Bless
Steve (Grandson)##imported-begin##Steve McDonald##imported-end##
Grandma cant believe you've gone, but so happy you are no longer suffering. I remember speaking to you a few months ago and you asked me when will I be coming to see you, my only regret is that I did not make it down there, so sorry grandma. I know your up there looking down on us all, I know we will meet again some day, say hello to Grandad Linton for me, goodnight Grandma Linton xx##imported-begin##Tesron Linton##imported-end##
Gail, thanks for your kind words, i love you the same way mum loved and appreciated you. xx
Lee love you too my darling, i remember that visit very well. Now they have both gone to rest xx
Your dear friend Cedric Linton.##imported-begin##Cedric Linton##imported-end##
Mummy, Mother, Sunrise 10-25-22,sunset 08-08-10. I am the youngest of Vinel´s five children and very, very, close to my mother. We spoke every week talking about life, family, health and politics. She would ask ´¨you hear from Errol, Michael and Brenda. I would answer yes mum, her reply good.Words cannot express the true love i have for you, only you me and the Almighty Father, Our Lord and Saviour knows. I am in such pain and grief when will it end. Only who feels it knows it. Every man thinks is burden is the heaviest, however, I knew this day would come for sure. I have so much memories to last me a life time. Mummy was very intellectual and always had her way during conversations, so stubborn, who was close to her knows she was not easy at times. At no time i spoke with her did she fail to mention Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Emphasis on prayer and putting faith, trust, and confidence in the Lord during times of trouble and sorrow. In times of trouble her words of wisdom and experience would instantly console me. And now in sorrow and grief i will continue to put my whole hearted trust in him to see me through this terrible, terrible time. This pain and grief is unbearable don´t know when my broken heart will heal. Her favourite passage, HOW SWEET THE NAME OF JESUS SOUNDS IN A BELIEVERS EAR IT SOOTHE IS SORROW HEALS HIS WOUNDS AND DRIVE AWAY HIS TEARS, so true. I am confident mum is with Our Lord and Saviour in one of his many mansions. Mum taught me the lords prayer and how to pray. During vacations in New York and Miami i would take her to church for morning service, at St Luke´s Episcopal church, Bronx,and Trinty Episcopal Cathedral, Miami. I have to attend with her or i will never here the last of it for years to come. She would attend church every day at times my mother and only one other person in attendance. Her favourite T.V programmes, Lucille Ball, The price is right, Wheel of fortune and Jeopardy, don´t you dear touch that T.V. Mum was so funny laughing with her teeth showing, but no sound. I have fulfiled my fathers dying wish, which was to take care of my mother i did, and more. Mummy you know you could depend on me no matter what. You always said i worry about you too much and it´s not good for me, it will make me ill. My reply is only one mother me have and i love you dearly. She would reply you just like you daddy. I am truely blessed to have a mother like you no son could have had a better loving, kind, thoughtful, funny, God fearing and best cook. Mum worked hard all her life she worked in a restuarant in Kingston, Jamaica, asan assistant cook. Excellent cook, rice and peas, soup, Ackee and salt fish, southern fryed chicken, bread , cornmeal, sweet potato pudding and chocolate cake was second to none. She would try and trick me by adding pork to the Ackee and salt fish and you and Daddy would fall about laughing with belly pain. I worry about her if she eating or might have a heart attack and collapse on the street. The Lord is glorious to be praised because that never happened to mum. He allowed her to fall asleep in my arms so beautiful, she was aware of my presence and that is what i prayed for constantly. Mum loved her mother Aunty Chin so much often crying because she was unable to see her in her last days or attend her funeral, i often consoled her. I really felt sorry for her.What has given me courage is to know you are at peace rejoicing with the Angles in the Lords many mansions, if it were not so he would not say so.I will continue to praise Our Lord and Saviour so that we can meet again and i can know you even better in righteousness. Sleep well, rest in peace my darling sweet, sweet mother i still cannot believe the good long fight is finally over. You will never ever be forgotten from generation to generation thanks for the love thanks for everything. Your beloved son Ced.x##imported-begin##Cedric Linton##imported-end##
After Winnie left New York to be with Rupert, who was ill and needed her, I(Lee) had a chance to go to England. I knew that no matter where else I had to be, I was going to go to Birmingham to see Winnie, and I did. I rented a car, got on an expressway, and went to see Winnie. I met Rupert and he showed me samples of the castings that he made the molds for. And I met Cedric,
tall, slender and handsome, who when I left led me back to the expressway so I wouldn't get lost. My memory of that visit is like a movie: Winnie chatty, cheerful, and warm; Rupert serious, warm, and sitting with straight dignity; and Cedric quietly, caringly, gracefully sharing that time.
The last time I saw Winnie was when we were all at my sister, Gail, and her husband, Kenny's house. Murray and me,
Sondra, Cedric, Tiharah, and Tezron were all there.
Somehow we always stayed in touch, and always I was happy when I talked to her. I loved her and will miss her.##imported-begin##Lee and Murray Crummins (Friends)##imported-end##