Birth date: Aug 16, 1969 Death date: Aug 21, 2008
Gretchen Ann Picou Clifton passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at the age of 39, after a short, but very courageous battle with lung cancer. Gretchen was born on August 16, 1969 in New Orleans, LA to adoring parents, Dianne Read Obituary
Just wanted to say I'm thinking of you and sill miss you around the office!! Really miss you!!!!
My darling daughter, There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss you, or long to hear your voice. Eventhough, it's been over 2 years now, I still can't believe you're gone. Someone told me recently that my relationship with you did not end with your death, it continues until we meet again in Heaven. I am anxious for that time, Gretch. There were so many things left unsaid, so many things I wanted you to know, and secretly hope you knew those things already. I HAVE to hang on to that, because I'd really loose it, if I didn't. So much has happened since your death. Brian is still having a hard time, but he is trudging on with faith and courage. The kids give him so much to live for, although he wishes you were here to share his children. He does seem so lost without you. I worry about him. Vincent is smart, energetic, inquisitive and always smiling. Gretchen is so like you, I feel as though I am watching you all over again. Brian is an excellent father, just like your Dad. Gosh, Gretch, I'd give my arms and legs to have you with us, but I know you are in a place far more special than we can provide. Just know that you are missed and loved desperately. MOM
IT WAS YOUR BIRTHDAY ON MONDAY I WAS A LITTLE SIDE TRACK BUT ANYWAY HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY !!! AND ALSO YOUR DEATH ANIVERSARY IS THIS SATURDAY YOU ARE SO MISSED BY ALL.I CAN'T BELIVE YOUR GONE 2 YEARS ALREADY. IT'S JUST LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY THAT YOU LEFT US.OH GRETCH I MISS YOU AND YOUR FOOD HA HA AND YOU JOKES AND EVERTHING. I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON US FROM WERE YOU ARE. I NEVER CHECKED ON DAVE LATLEY BUT I AM SURE HE IS FINE. WELL NOT THIS WEEK ANYWAY I AM SURE HE IS HAVING A BAD WEEK. OK WELL I WILL CHECK IN SOON MISS YA!!!!! ((HUGS TO YOU IN HEAVEN))) :)
JUST WANTED TO SAY I DIDN'T FORGET ABOUT YOU JUST HAVE BEEN BUSY WITH MY CHILDREN AND WORKING. BUT WE STILL MISS NOT HAVING YOU AROUND AND ALL YOUR FUNNY JOKES. OK MAY YOU R.I.P.
HEY GRETCH I CAN'T BELIVE IT'S A YEAR ALREADY THAT YOU GONE IT SEEMS JUST LIKE A DAY AGO THAT YOU GREW YOUR WINGS. WE REALLY MISS YOU ME AND DR. QUARLS WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU TODAY AT WORK HOW MUCH WE MISS YOU.AND WE HAD LUNCH ON WEDNESDAY WITH ALL THAT GOOD FOOD OUT THE COOK BOOK. BUT IT WAS NOT THE SAME WITH OUT YOU!! WELL GIRL I WILL WRITE BACK SOON ALL I WANTED TO SAY IS I MISS AND LOVE YA!! I WILL MEET WITH YOU ONE DAY AGAIN!! TAKE CARE UP IN YOUR NEW PLACE, AND IM KEEPING ANITA IN LINE FOR YOU..HAHA LOVE YA ROSALIND
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRETCHEN!! IT'S EARLY BUT I WANTED TO WISH YOU A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY WE MISS AND LOVE YOU! WE KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY UP IN YOUR WORLD. LOVE YA! ROSALIND
JUST WANTED TO WRITE AND TELL YOU THAT IM THINKING OF YOU. WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU. ONE DAY WE WILL MEET AGAIN UP IN HEAVEN.
HEY GRETCH,NEVER WROTE TO YOU IN A WHILE JUST WANTED TO DROP IN ON THIS NICE SUNDAY. JUST SITTING HOME TAKING IT EASY,WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU FOR A MIN. AND WANTED TO DROP IN TO SAY HOW MUCH I MISS YA!! WELL I WILL DROP IN TO WRITE ON YOUR PAGE REAL SOON!! MISS YA GIRL.. FRIENDS ALWAYS ROSALIND
HEY GRETCH JUST DROPED IN TO SAY HELLO.AND TO SAY WE MISS YOU AND WE MISSED YOU FOR CHRISTMAS!I KNOW YOU ARE UP THERE WATCHING OVER US BUT WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU DOWN HERE WITH US.IT IS NOT THE SAME AT WORK. WE STILL TALK ABOUT YOU LIKE YOU WERE THERE, TALKING ABOUT ALL THE FUNNY THINGS YOU DID AND SAID. WELL JUST KNOW WE ARE THINKING OF YOU MY DEAR. FRIENDS ALWAYS ROSALIND
Gretchen,
You wore your mother's loving eyes and smile with beauty and grace. Your kind heart was a tribute to the love that you shared unselfishly and the love of your family and the love so many had for you.
Now that you are Home and in the love and light of our Father-the Home we all came from, I pray this of you. Gretchen, save a place for us for to come back to. Keep His Light around your family and make them know that you are that warmth that feel in their hearts amidst their tears.
You were always one who dared to walk where even angels sometimes feared to tread. Gretchen, you are love and you will always be loved.
In His Name. I thank Him for your hand print on my heart.
-----Eve
