[Nfbf-l] Lydia Markley died

[Jamie]

I know some of you know Lydia from Tallahassee.  I was informed recently that she died.  I was very sad to hear it and thought some of you might want to know that she died.

Jamie --- currently in Saudi Arabia teaching English.

Lydia Joy Herrington Markley (1953 - 2011)
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Lydia Joy Herrington Markley

Lydia Joy Herrington Markley, of Woodville passed away unexpectedly this week.

A 25 year resident of the Tallahassee area, she was a tireless supporter of various organizations for the blind, volunteer ministry organizations, and several local churches. In spite of the onset of blindness as an adult, she managed to complete a degree atTallahassee Community College while in her fifties, and continued to serve others until her untimely passing.

She is survived by three loving sons: Chris Bonts (Marcie) of Auburn, AL, Jeff Bonts (Ashley), of Crawfordville and Brian Bonts (Sarah) of Jacksonville, FL; two brothers: Frank L. Herrington (Cheryl) of Jacksonville and John L. Herrington of Orange Park; two nephews: Patrick and Andrew Herrington of Jacksonville, and four grandchildren: Tyler, Blake, Brooke and Owen Bonts; and a host of close friends.

A private memorial service for friends and family will be held Saturday, November 12, 2011. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21230 (410-659-9314, ext 2371).

Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel, Crawfordville, Florida (850-926-3333)
 
He who allows oppression, shares the crime --Erasmus Darwin


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From: Sherri <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 7:01 AM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Fw: Watch these amazing Hero Dogs tomorrow

American Humane AssociationI'm just sharing this so those of you with 
Hallmark channel can watch Michael Hingson receive the top hero dog of the 
year for his guide dog Roselle, who safely guided him out of the WTC on 
09/11.

Sherri
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From: American Humane Association
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Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 5:02 PM
Subject: Watch these amazing Hero Dogs tomorrow


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                        American Humane Association Hero Dog AwardsTM
                        airs Friday!

                        Tune in to Hallmark Channel
                        at 8 p.m./7 Central for the world-premiere
                        tribute to Hero Dogs

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                        After hundreds of nominations, hundreds of thousands 
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                        The Hero Dog Awards seek out, recognize, and honor 
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