I Love you & Miss you so much! / Mom Mom (Mom) Dear Corty, I miss you so much! I will LOVE you forever! I promise as long as I am alive I will keep your memory alive. I can't wait until we are together where we will be forever happy.
Thinking of you always beautiful angel / Lisa Church (Holly's Mom/Family friend )
MERRY CHRISTMAS CORTNEY / Terria Stout (Aunt)
Your father just sent me the most beautiful picture that he made of you sitting on Jesus's lap. It is how I remember you. With those big brown eyes and that funny little bowl haircut. You were so sweet then. You grew up to be a beautiful young lady, but I will forever hold that picture of that precious little brown eyed girl in my heart.
I know that you are having a wonderful time celebrating christmas in heaven with Jesus and our loved ones that are there with you, and I wouldn't want to you ever leave that splendid place, but I really, really, miss you today! We are going to papaw Buck's house and it is not the same. My kids miss you and get so bored. You and Brit always entertained them. Britney is having a hard time trying to be you and her to them now.
But hooray, Phillip is saved now, so we will all be together again one day. I love you beautiful girl! Aunt Terria
MERRY CHRISTMAS / Nancy Davis
Cortney is having her first Christmas with the King of Glory ~ Merry Christmas to those that love her ~ / Rhonda Rhodes Joe Rhodes's Wife (visitor)
Yes she is with our Heavenly Father and His Son ~ Soon waiting on your arrival ~ / Rhonda Rhodes Craig Sehon's Mom (visitor)
I am so sorry for you loss ~ Your sweet Cortney knows nothing but Peace and Happiness now in the Glory of her Lord and Saviour ~ She left her life of beautiful family love and warmth to enter into a love and warmth not touched by the evilness of mankind ~ She is eternally forever now ~ RIP Cortney ~ May the Peace of God that surpasses all of our understanding hold each of you up until the day the Lord comes on His Glory Cloud calling His Own People Home ~
Miss you / Kayla Henley (Friend) I was looking frantically for something the other day and I opened a box of stuff from when I lived with mama and daddy, and I found your picture from homecoming night. I remember me and Ryan getting there just in time for all the candidates to roll around the track. When you came around I yelled as loud as I could for you and I was so proud that you had won homecoming queen, not just because you were the prettiest girl in school, but because you had the greatest personality and EVERYONE liked you. I still remember the day we went to look at dresses and we had the top off of the 4Runner and we had the radio on. I even remember what song was playing. There was this serious looking man sitting beside us in his car and you turned the radio up, and sang on the air mic like you were singing to him. We laughed so hard. There's a million other memories I have of you and I will never forget not one of them. I love you Cortney and think of you everyday. I miss you sweet girl!
Merry Christmas / Robin Denton (friend)
Christmas In Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below, with tiny lights like Heaven's Stars reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear but the sound of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you of the Joy their voices bring for it is beyond description to hear the Angels Sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart, for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I can't tell you of the splendor or the peace here in this place can you just imagine Christmas with our Saviour face to face.
I'll ask him to lift your spirit as I tell him of your love so then pray for one another as you lift your eyes above.
Please let your hearts be joyful and let your spirit sing for I am spending Christmas In Heaven and I'm walking with the King.
A poem for your 20th Birthday by Aunt Angie / Mom
Cortney,
Aunt Angie wrote this poem about you for your 20th Birthday. I think she did a great job.
MY JOURNEY
My journey started when God placed me in your womb He knitted me together beautifully And knew our hearts were in perfect tune; That is where I took my first breath, Inside your tummy walls. You nurtured me and rocked me to sleep, when you couldn't see me at all..... You protected me, from the beginning to the end And when God knew the perfect time Our earthly journey would begin.
My entrance was like no other, no one will soon forget What began my peaceful entrance Soon ended in a wreck. God knew that you would understand and piece it all together; As our lives on earth only could get better.
You held me in your arms And I knew you were my mom. You handed me to my daddy, Who sang me my first song.
My sister awaited me, mad, but happy too. I knew already she'd be my best friend When she didn't have a clue.
You took me home where I grew and grew And loved me more than I ever knew
We laughed and fought, danced and cried God knew what He was doing when He made this family mine. So many memories you made for me on earth, Beginning with my birth.
My earthly journey you made the best, You taught me all about Jesus, He was the most important part of our family nest.
My heart couldn't hold another ounce of love, What you provided was always just enough.
God placed His will within my heart and prepared me For when we would depart.
He placed me in this family so many years ago Where I watched the love of you, my parents, continue to grow and grow.
He gave me a sister and a best friend, Who stuck by me to the end. He gave me grandparent's galore He knew they would love me forever more.
God taught me how to love, even those who are disabled, He gave our family, Josh To show us He is able.
He gave me a great love in Jarrod, who loved me like no other He will soon heal Jarrod's heart Right now it's with his mother.
My exit for this earth was quick Just like my entrance in It started quiet, in your womb And now with Jesus, Who's returning soon.
Thank you for my journey there, I Lived, Laughed, and Loved; And now each day that passes by I await in the clouds above.
Heaven is more beautiful than could ever be explained. Like my journey on the earth, That started with my birth.
So as you celebrate this day The day that I was born. Do not mourn for me. My life in heaven now Is exactly what He created it to be!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET ANGEL / Joyce Bailey-WIFE TO RAY (ANGEL FRIEND )
Dearest Cortney-I am sending you a birthday wish to stay close to your family but especially your mom. Being a mom, myself, I know how much she hurts. We know our children are in Heaven and what a wonderful and beautiful place that is but how we wish we had you here with us. God bless you, beautiful Angel and Happy Birthday.
Always in Brandon's memory - Melissa
Heaven is a Christian's real Home / Mom (mom) Dear Precious Cortney,
Today is November 12, 2007. I hurts so bad when I think about today when we should be laughing and celebrating your 20th birthday. I should have gotten to give you something really cool you had asked me for. And tried to suprise you with a party. I can't help but be sad. I am sorry. I just miss you so bad.
When I truly deal with fact that you are where God keeps christians until the rapture and I want see until then I can't help but be sad for myself. I am reading a book called Heaven and it says you are in the Present Heaven. I know you are with Jesus and you are fine but I just miss you more than I can explain. I really try hard to keep it together when I am out in public and I might even laugh at something someone says but down deep inside I am still so heart broken. Being without your child is a daily reminder how delicate life is. How you can be speaking to them one minute and the next their gone. You are my baby girl. You made me laugh so hard. You were so special to us. We will never stop missing you until we are all together again!
773 days now you have been with Jesus. I am so glad that you asked Jesus into you heart. It helps me to know you are in the best hands possible. It helps me to know I will see you again. I read this out of a book by Randy Alcorn called Heaven.
This section of the book is called Going to the Party. I really try to think about you already at the party. This is just a short version of what is written in the book........Christians faced with terminal illness or imminent death often feel they are leaving the party before it is over. They have to go home early. They are disappointed, thinking of all they will miss when they leave. But the truth is, the real party is underway at home.........precisely where they are going. They are not the ones missing the party; those of us left behind are. (Fortunatley, if we know Jesus, we will get there eventually.) One by one, occasionally a few of us at a time, we'll disappear from this world. Those we leave behind will grieve that their loved ones have left home. In reality, however, their believing loved ones aren't leaving home, they are going home. They will be home before us. We will be arriving at the party a little later.
Remember, Jesus said. "Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh" Luke 6:21. Laughter and rejoicing.......a party awaits us. Yet even the party, in the Present Heaven is a preliminary celebration. It's like the welcome at the airport for a woman who's come home for her wedding. Sure, she's home now, and it's wonderful, but what she is really looking forward to is the wedding, and the wedding feast, which will be followed by moving into her new home with her beloved bridegroom "Jesus".
To be in resurrected bodies on a resurrected Earth in resurrected friendships, enjoying a resurrected culture with the resurrected Jesus.......now that will be the ultimate party! Everybody will be who God made them to be.........and none of us will ever suffer or die again.
Corty,
Please know I love you with all my heart and can't wait for the day our family is reunited as a whole. We push ourselves to go on but we are looking for Jesus every second of everyday. I know He is coming back. I just don't know when. But when the time comes sweetheart what a day of rejoicing that will be.
Happy 20th Birthday, My Love Forever, Mom
Happy Birthday Cortney. / Beverly Brown (Thomas Allen) (Visitor)
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Happy Birthday in Heaven precious angel Cortney / Janet (Mom To Nicholas Piccolo) God bless
I'm so glad I found this website! I loved looking through the videos, pictures, and Cortney's legacy. I've cried for a good hour. I'm so glad that I can say I knew her.
I can remember when she and Britney were just little, itty-bitty girls. Fast forward to when I was a teenager, I stopped going to church. When I finally came back (thank the Lord for not giving up on me!) I was so shocked to see how much they had grown up. Wow, even more beautiful. I remember seeing her in a VBS classroom, interacting with the other kids. Seeing her with Jeanna stands out in my mind the most. The way she loved on her and was so sweet and caring! Her personality just filled the air with sweetness. And Jeanna's face showed it too! I got married, and moved to another church. So there was another good gap where I didn't see her. I was pleasantly surprised when I went to Pansy's one Sunday for lunch and there she was, still smiling and her sweet personality! By then, I'd had my second daughter. Cortney was so excited when I told her that her name is Courtney too! She said that was soooo cool and she HAD to have been named after her! *smilel* Every time I go in there, I think of her and miss her pretty smile.
I'm sure you were bombared with cards after her passing, but I sent you one and I know I accidentally put the wrong address. I pray that it got forwarded on to you. I wanted you to know you and your dear family were in our prayers.
Please hold tight to the memories, and live for the future. Like you said, we who have Jesus Christ in our hearts, we WILL get to see her again.
Many, many HUGS and PRAYERS to you, Terry and beautiful Britany,
Julie Neal (G'Fellers)
so sorry / Joni (None) What a beautiful website and tribute to your daughter.
I am so sorry for your loss of Cortney / Patricia Nowlin (none)
I am sorry for your loss of Cortney. She was a beautiful girl and you have made a wonderful website in her memory. My faith tells me Cortney is safe in the Arms of Our Lord. May this knowledge bring you a sense of peace and may this website serve to remind others of how one wrong decision can change the lives of so many forever. Cortney, in her youth, beauty and innocence, continues, through your loving dedication, to evoke response and hopefully her story touches the hearts of those who drive on our streets and cause them to take this responsibility seriously. God Bless you and be with you today and always. I am glad Court TV is covering this case. Cortneys's story is one to be told to teen's learning to drive. It is powerful. Thank you for sharing Cortney with us. She is a real Angel.
Her Loss is only God's Way of Teaching Others! / Scott Johnson Dear Hensley Family,
No words could ever say how sorry I am to hear of this Tragedy! I watched intensely the case on Court TV the past two days. Cortney would not have only wanted you to grow closer to God, but also to teach others (weather they be 18 or 38), that your actions can cause harm or death to others. Hopefully with the television publicity, Cortney will be able to stop this tragic event from occuring over and over again. My prayers are with Cortney and your family.
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