[Nfbf-l] Lydia Markley died

[Sherri]

So sorry to hear about Lydia's passing. she attended at least one 
legislative seminar with the Florida team. she also contributed in other 
ways. She always had a cheerful personality. She will be missed.

Sherri
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From: "Jamie" <smithj7 at yahoo.com>
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Subject: [Nfbf-l] Lydia Markley died


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
To: flmom2006 at gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 5:02 PM
Subject: Watch these amazing Hero Dogs tomorrow


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