Donor Family Quilt

1964 – 2010

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April 13, 1982 -July 26, 2010

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March 11, 1983 -June 26, 2008

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May 27, 1987 -May 30, 2000

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Hi! I’m Debbie, Chris’s mom. First, I would like to thank each and every one of you for making this blanket and may God bless each and every one of you.

Now I would like to tell you a little about Chris. Chris was the kind of person who would give the shirt off his back if he had to. He loved to help people who needed help. He loved to cut grass, swim, play baseball and he loved to go fishing, and he especially loved to go to work with his Daddy, David. Chris also loved going to spend the night with his Maw Maw Reaves. And when it came to holidays, he loved spending it with his family, especially his Daddy and Maw Maw.

He loved doing things with his brother Marcus, especially playing card games and board games.

He really loved getting out and riding his brother’s scooter with him. He had a trampoline and loved jumping on that! Chris loved going to church with his Maw Maw Reaves. Chris knew his bible, that’s one thing I’m sure of. Chris was the type of person who could make you mad, but you loved him at the same time. His best friend was named Nicholas, they had lockers near each other at school. Before the accident, Chris had asked God to forgive him for all the bad things he had done and help him to be good. Chris saved four women’s lives as an organ donor. I thank God that Chris saved others. I know he’s still living within them and that’s one of the most precious gifts. The gift of life is to give life to someone else. I was told by my mom that Chris had told her that he wanted to be a donor because his mom was (me).

Thanks a lot,
Chris’s Mom
Debbie

January 7, 1999 -October 5, 2010

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??? – July 13, 1993

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October 5, 1980 -June 29, 2001

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Aaron was our precious son and grandson. He was born 10/5/1980. He passed away 6/29/2001. We all loved him so dearly. He died from smoke inhalation. This quilt patch is a part of one of his shirts.

Aaron was a special person, he loved people, loved life. So compassionate. He liked music, liked to play music. He wrote such great poetry.

We never had discussed organ donation, but we thought this would be what he would have wanted to do. So we feel part of Aaron is still living through someone else.

Paula, Mother
Quilla and Jr., Adoptive Grandparents

October 8, 2003 – December 24, 2019

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December 28, 1982 – November 7, 2006

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This quilt square is to honor my son Billy Anderson, who died four days following a car accident on 11/7/2006.

Through organ donation he continues to live on in other people and give me something to look forward to by receiving letters from the recipients and knowing they are doing well.

I share my story and letters with others in hopes to inspire them to give when the time comes.

Mary Sanford

2004

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April 21, 1988 -July 21, 2014

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June 23, 1957 – July 19, 2019

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September 15, 2009 – March 10, 2020

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“Cayden’s Poem” by Karen Atchison

I shed the crooked shell that held me captive for so many years

I left behind all the scars that resulted in so many tears

I didn’t wobble when I stood, my legs did not give way

I took my first steps in heaven towards Jesus on that day

And all of Heaven cheered as I moved faster towards the Son

My body worked perfectly – something it had never done

I opened up my mouth and praises rang out loud and clear

My first words were to my Savior for His Death is what got me here

Oh how I wish you could see me – so perfectly complete.

Not a part out of line from my head down to my feet

My eyes are seeing clearly and the colors are surreal

It’s hard to describe such beauty and the joy that I feel

I know that you’ll have tears and sorrow will fill your heart

But a day is but a breath so it won’t be long that we’re apart

So go live a life worth living and do all the things you can

And know that I am watching and can’t wait to see you again.

April 8, 2003 – May 30, 2019

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November 30, 1960 – September 12, 2018

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September 28, 1997 – September 28, 2015

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Cody was a senior at Fayetteville High School. He enjoyed spending time with his friends riding dirt roads and finding an occasional mud hole. He loved to hunt and fish but he had a real passion for hunting. Cody was very sweet and kind hearted and loved his family as much as we loved him. We are so proud of the young man that he grew to be. We will always love and miss him dearly.
The picture of Cody’s quilt square is one of his senior portraits that were taken just a few weeks before his accident.

Deanna Ford,
Mom

May 5, 1992 -January 11, 2013

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This quilt square for Natalie Baine was designed to show how beautiful she was both inside and out. Natalie had a heart of gold and a smile that would light up a room. Natalie was an honor student throughout her entire academic career, including The University of Alabama where she was selected as one of 25 students to study Accounting abroad for the University. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was also an athlete- a basketball player where she holds the high school record of 111 starts on a Varsity team for any sport at the school. Natalie loved her family, her friends and life itself. Natalie continues to give life to others through her decision at 16 to be an organ donor. Now her legacy lives on. May God keep his arms around her until we meet again.

December 12, 1957 – October 31, 2017

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September 21, 1950 -September 14, 2010

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January 8, 1990 -February 11, 2011

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January 8, 1990 -February 11, 2011

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Mirandasue was a very loving person and could love you unconditionally. She had a great relationship with the Lord. She loved to play sports and loved her high school. She cheered win or lose with her whole heart. I chose her team mascot and colors to represent her. She led a drug free life and ate as healthy as she knew how. She died of a brain aneurysm. She was very high energy and always could do anything she put her mind to. She was a great daughter, daughter-in-law, wife, granddaughter, sister, mother, aunt and friend that anyone could dream of having.

May 28, 1981 -December 14, 2006

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September 28, 2003 – February 15, 2005

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June 26, 1959 – February 9, 2018

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Subhankar means ‘one who does good’ and somehow or the other my husband, Subhankar, lived his name throughout his life. He was my acquaintance of 48 years, my closest friend of 40 years, my husband of 35 years. We were each other’s first and only crushes, first and only overs, first and only loves. This quilt square is inspired by a short poem by the Bengali Poet Rabindranath Tagore; it is to me the personification of love.

“You being you, pet, that’s the debt. Love is the way I pay each day __ with interest”

(Translated by Glenny Brock)

Sati Nath, Wife

March 26, 1986 – September 17, 2018

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June 12, 1988 – June 27, 1998

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December 5, 2000 -October 20, 2010

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Our beloved daughter, Chelsea, died suddenly at age 9. We have taken great solace in the knowledge that four people were given another chance at life from her organ donation.

The photo for the quilt square was Chelsea’s favorite school picture. The purple monkey material is leftover from Chelsea’s favorite night gown.

Though Chelsea’s life was short, she was an expressive, loving child. She loved life, she loved her friends and, most of all she loved her family.

Sincerely,
The Barnes Family

February 5, 1930 -July 29, 2005

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Our quilt square was designed for the job he had and loved for 38 years. He was an O.O.I.D.A (Owner, Operator, Independent Drivers Association) member. He loved loading and unloading those “big rigs” best of all.

He was my beloved husband for 47 years. Father of one son, who is also a semi-truck driver, three daughters, ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was extremely very proud of his family.

We are very proud to know his wish was to be an organ donor.

Thank you,
Bunny

November 4, 1981 -December 3, 2008

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September 21, 1964 – February 3, 2019

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February 12, 1976 -July 3, 2008

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July 3, 1979 -August 27, 1998

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Son, you decorated our lives and gave us a reason for living, you were our joy. You gave your life to protect society, then you gave your organs to save many. Now you are our hero.

April 5, 1942 -December 25, 2004

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July 12, 1971 – April 22, 2019

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September 4, 1948 – March 3, 2016

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June 2, 1987 -January 19, 2007

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October 29, 2009 -August 10, 2010

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December 23, 1949 – February 28, 2016

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March 25, 1962 – November 19, 2016

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July 17, 1940 – July 6, 2016

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Wendell loved Auburn football. He attended games until he could not due to the progression of his Parkinson’s disease. He also loved spending time with family and loved ones. Wendell also loved bowling, playing golf and putt-putt golf.