Message: We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family.

Message: Reflections of my sweet aunt have flooded my mind this week - putting all the memories, thoughts and observations together, and it paints a beautiful picture. Always calm, always positive, always strong, and always smiling, our family and community have been blessed to have Dolores in our lives. During this Lenten season, we are called upon to reflect on the cross that Jesus bore and are reminded that we all have our own crosses to bear. Dolores is a shining example of bearing one’s own cross, as God would have us do, even in the darkest hours. Never one to compare or complain, she is a true inspiration! I recently shared a thought with Dolores of Granny. Dolores said, “I’ve done that too. It floods my mind with memories. Makes me feel sad, but then I know that she is watching over me.” May we find peace in her words. Dolores - wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend - we are sad you are gone from this Earthly home, but know you are watching over us from your Heavenly home. It is with a heavy heart that I regret not being there in person today. I wanted to be there to honor Dolores and show respect for someone who always respected everyone. Please forgive the absence of my physical body, but know my prayers and love are with you Ronald, Matthew, Christopher, Jessica, Emma and Maggie. Peace be with you.

Message: Dear Bearden Family, I am sadden to hear of your loss of Dear Delores. She was a good friend during her/our real estate years. We enjoyed each others company especially celebrating our children together, always keeping each other updated on the latest family event. Delores is an inspiration to me and a person that I will always admire for her strength of character and positive attitude. I will miss her greatly.

Message: My heart is broken but I know that you are exactly where God wants you. You were an angel here on earth and I know you are shining bright and spreading your love up in heaven. I wish that I had stopped by more often just for a quick hug (you were the best at it) and to say hello. I would drive by every day and look for your car and think about you. You were always a joy to be around and always had a smile on your face. You were an inspiration to all that new you and you truly will be missed. Rest in Peace my Sweet Dolores. With so much Love, Jill Bonney (jillybean)

Message: Such a sweet and inspirational person...229

Message: Heaven is sweeter today, because you are there. You were a sweet person, but what a great inspiration you were.

Message: Dolores, your grace and loving spirit will remain with us always. We are so blessed to have had you in our lives. Loving wife, mother, granny and cousin...you are an inspiration to all! Love you !

Message: You were a good friend!!! I will miss seeing you! But I will see you again in heaven.

Message: Sweet Dolores, I am so thankful that our paths crossed and we got to share so many special memories and times. You will live forever in my heart and I will see you again. I love you.

Message: I was so sad to hear of the loss of this wonderful and kind woman. My heart goes out to the entire Bearden family.

Message: My deepest sympathies and prayers of the heart go out to Ronald, Matthew, & Christoper. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. Dolores has departed from this earth but she never truly leaves, for she is still in our hearts and minds, through all of us, she lives on. I will miss her always cheerful little voice never failing to call me " Aunt Chick" , especially if she had a question or point to make as only she could do , often times to simply share memories of my beloved Brother Bug..her Daddy. Family Memories are the ties that bind. The "living" history of the family members who have gone on before us and live on in our hearts is what sustains us. "Our family" values are grounded in those memorable moments and lasting memories, with each one having different and varied recollections of family. I feel very blessed to have shared so many memories of family with Dolores, and hope it comforted her in her own quiet times of sadness as her confidant. Dolores was and will remain a brave and spirited little girl in my fondest memories, who became a devoted loving mother and wife. God Bless Each and Everyone In this time of grief.