Zoe Rebecca Gray

1993 - 2009
LocationPenzance
Age15 years
Cause of DeathNot Listed?
Date of Birth29/07/1993
Date of Death06/04/2009
Visitors1,561 since 11/07/2009
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This was written by us and read out at the funeral of our beautiful daughter, she died so suddenly
and as yet we have no cause.

Our Dearest Zoe Rebecca Ragdoll

Where do we start, when we sat down to write this we quickly realised that it would be so difficult
to pick out our special memories of you, we have so many we could probably write forever.

You were such a very happy child so full of life and from a very early age you loved being the
centre of attention, always making every one laugh and smile. Your grandma remembers when you went
on walks with her and Danielle up to Bone Valley, splashing in puddles with your wellies on the
wrong feet asking so innocently if the mud was ‘sucking up mud’, you had such an inquisitive
mind.

You learnt to talk very quickly and as you got older it soon became apparent that you had a passion
for English, learning to read quickly, coming back from the library on Saturdays with your arms full
of as many books you could carry. We would often go into your room and find you bent over your desk
writing stories and poems. When we went on holiday to Portugal you were so thrilled and excited when
grandad taught you to recite the alphabet backwards, you couldn’t wait to get back to school to
tell your teacher. You were thrilled when in your last year of primary school you were presented
with the Le Grice Cup for Writing.

From a young age you also loved animals and you collected every possible animal for your toy farm
and then your animal hospital which you and your friends played with for hours. For a long time you
wanted to be a vet, one Christmas we bought you a vet computer game which you took very seriously
diagnosing the various animal illnesses. As soon as you were old enough you joined the school nature
club enthusiastically helping to raise money for endangered species and learning about animals,
however we will never forget being met by Mrs Wickens and her telling us that whilst you were
helping to clean out the school pond you had managed to fall in, we never did find out and will now
never know whether it was just another of those things you did to make your friends laugh.

For a long time you pestered us to get you a dog, you learnt every breed of dog and everything
about how to care and look after them, you had an invisible dog on a lead that you named
‘fennel’ it had to go everywhere with us, and we used to say “not that scruffy old stray
again”. You were over the moon when on your 10th birthday we bought you a puppy, you named him
‘Lucky’ and many people around the village of Heamoor will remember you racing around, being led
by him.

When you were in your final year at St Mary’s Catholic school you were looking forward to going on
school camp with your friends. We waved you off on the coach with a bag full of clean and ironed
clothes, but when you arrived home you were still wearing the clothes that you had left in, your
hair was unwashed and in tangles but you had a huge smile on you face, you had had a fantastic time,
and you certainly were not bothered about what you looked like. We had grown quite used to this,
often seeing you as a youngster coming out of school maybe dragging your bag, forgetting your lunch
box or with your summer dress inside out. As you got older your appearance became more important to
you, and you wouldn’t go anywhere without your hair straighteners. When we were talking about your
ski trip to Italy, we tried to tell you that you wouldn’t have time to do your hair and makeup
before going out onto the slopes, but you said that you would make time, you were going to get up
half an hour earlier in the morning.

You had many passions and obsessions with things, one of the recent and most longstanding being
Johnny Depp reading books about him, watching his films and posters of him all over your bedroom
wall, you also made your own book about him using every cutting and picture you could find, even
when we were going on holiday in the car you stuck a picture of him on the window next to you. You
never did anything by half if something took your fancy we knew that we would hear non stop about it
for many weeks months and even years to come.

Last summer we decided that it would be nice for us to have a family day out cycling on the camel
trail, you weren’t to keen but came along anyway, being a typical teenager you thought it was
funny to try to annoy us by bumping your bike into us, after a few times we told you to stop and you
pedalled off on your bike really fast in front, we wondered where you had gone, only to pass you a
bit further on pretending to be asleep on a bench. You did like your bed and your morning lie-ins,
at weekend’s daddy would come in and sing to you, to try and get you up and you used to hide under
the covers pretending you couldn’t hear him.

You were looking forward to finishing Mounts Bay School and moving onto Penwith College, after your
work experience at Paradise Park last year which you were not impressed with, partly because
Danielle said that you smelled like a ‘gerbil’. You said that you were going to stay on in
education as long as you could, hoping to study to be a Journalist or an English teacher. You seemed
to be bursting with hopes and dreams for you future.

Most recently you have been filled with excitement, eagerly awaiting your end of school prom/ball,
enthusiastically you were showing us pictures of dresses on the internet and you told us that you
were planning to get there in a Porsche arranged by one of your best friends Kirra, this was so that
you Annie and Kirra could arrive together in style. We asked you if you had a date, you told us that
Annie was your date, why go with a boy when you could go with your best friend.

There was never any urgency with you Zoe, you did everything in your own way and in your own time,
often in the mornings before school your friends would be standing around waiting whilst you
searched for the things that you needed for that day, but no matter how late you were, you would
never leave the house before coming to me and planting a huge kiss often sticky from lip-gloss onto
my face, and then you would laugh when I wiped it away.

Zoe you really were the most happiest, enthusiastic, loving child, the zest you had for life exuded
from you. As your parents we could not be any more prouder of you and everything that you have given
to us and others. We are devastated that you will not be with us anymore, and no longer will we be
able to share your experiences of life, however we can take comfort from the 15 years we shared
together, every memory of you will be treasured and never forgotten and you will live on in our
hearts forever.

We never knew or expected that one day we would have to say goodbye, and it breaks our hearts to do
this, but we know that we must.
So good bye our sweet sweet baby girl we will love you forever.

Our daughter was much loved by everyone who knew her she liked nothing more than to make others
laugh. Her friends set up a page on facebook R.I.P Zoey Rebecca Gray x


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Footsteps of Angels

✻ ❃ ✻ ❃ ✻ ❃ ✻ ❃ ✻ ❃ ✻ ❃

When your heart climbs a mountain,
And your soul finds a sweet peace.
Then you hear footsteps of angels,
You're heart beat is increased.

When Your eyes see what you have been,
And changes now and then.
You have heard footsteps of angels,
As you begin to grin.

Your heart melts at the site of a blind child,
Bending down, giving him a hand.
You feel a lift from heaven,
And join in with their band.

When the sea calls your name,
As you stare out over it's shore.
Admiring it's beauty and knowing what it is for,
It is really angels at your heart's outside door.

When life you give for all you care,
And time for you is late.
Just listen for angels footsteps,
They will carry you to heaven's gate.

✻ ❃ ✻ ❃ ✻ ❃ ✻ ❃ ✻ ❃ ✻ ❃
Copyright 1998, Donald D. Campbell
love val

Valerie Allen 2 weeks ago

Angel Hugs

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

On days when you're tired
Not sure you can go on
- Your Angel Knows -
And will wrap you in an Angel hug
To let you rest till your weariness is gone.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
On days when you're down
Just feeling so blue
- Your Angel Knows -
And will tenderly take you in her arms
To cherish and help cheer you.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
On days when you're hurting
Really feeling that pain
- Your Angel Knows -
And will wrap you in a blanket of love
To give you courage and help keep you sane.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
On those nights when you're lonely
And there's no one to be found
- Your Angel Knows -
She'll gently enfold you in her wings
To give comfort and let you know
she'll always be around.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
And on the days when you're happy
Things are going just right
- Your Angel Knows -
She'll smile and say a prayer of thanks
And give you an Angel hug so tight.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Day and night no matter what
Your Angel is always close by
To help guard you and protect you
Till someday you have your own wings to fly.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
� by AngelWinks

Valerie Allen 4 weeks ago

Deep within my heart
There is a cord for you
One that cannot be broke
One that unites us two

Like blood thats in my veins
And thoughts i recall
Deep within my heart
Its there you stand so tall
Copyright� Sharon Wheeler

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Only you can save me
From all this pain
Only you can catch me
When i fall again

Only you, and only you
Is all iv'e ever known
You are part of me
Like a seed thats been sown

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I dont want to cry in the morning
Or at the nightime too
I dont want to cry at all
I dont want anyone but you

I dont want to wake tomorrow
I dont want a life alone
I dont want anything at all
I just want you at home
Copyright� Sharon Wheeler

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Before i say goodbye
Theres something i must say
That is that i love you
Until my dying day

Before i go to sleep
I picture you here with me
Before i say goodbye
Before your soul is free

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If i let go of yesterday
And move on to today
Will i lose my memories
Now you have gone away

If i meet another love
Will you toss and turn at me
Or will you give your blessing
And wings that set me free

If i did the things here
Theres something that i know
Your memories will be forever
Your love will always flow
Copyright� Sharon Wheeler



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ONE MOMENT IN TIME......

IF ONLY I COULD HOLD YOU JUST FOR ONE MOMENT IN TIME
I KNOW IT WOULD HELP TO HEAL THIS BROKEN HEART OF MINE
JUST TO PUT MY ARMS AROUND YOU AND HOLD YOU AGAIN
HELP ME STOP THIS NEVER ENDING PAIN

TO MAKE ME SMILE WHEN I FEEL SO BLUE
NOW I ONLY HAVE A PHOTOGRAPH OF YOU
NOTHING WILL EVER STOP THE HURT I FEEL
SOME DAYS IT STILL SEEM TO BE SO UNREAL

IF ONLY I COULD HOLD YOU FOR JUST ONE MOMENT IN TIME
YOU WILL ALWAYS AND FOREVER BE IN THIS BROKEN HEART OF MINE
YOU WERE TAKEN AWAY WHEN I STILL NEED YOU BY MY SIDE
THE DAY THAT YOU LEFT I FELT LIKE PART OF MYSELF HAD DIED.....
copyright� Rosalind Roberts 8/9/09

love val xxxxxxxxx

Valerie Allen October 23, 2009

A True Friend
True friends can be like diamonds, very hard to find.
But when you do, please treasure them, they're a special kind.
You may not realise at first, the value of what you've found.
They're the type of person that in your life, you'll always want around.
That friend can make you laugh, and may ever cause a tear.
Especially if what is said is, not what you want to hear.
Deep down you know the reason, it's because they really care.
They saw you in a tough spot, and didn't want to leave you there.
That friend was there to help you up, and guide you on your way.
They've given you some knowledge, so you can pass it on some day.
It is like they're on a mission, but you must never know.
To keep them would be selfish; you have to let them go.
Just the idea of doing so, it hurts so very much.
Someone else in life one day may need their special touch.
That friend may stay with you, or sadly move away.
Sometime during a friendship, you may have to face that day.
It may well only be a mile or, they may well travel afar.
Distance is no object, because a true friend is what you are
� somedaysoon



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~♥~ Our Guardian Angels will speak to us
in many different ways ~♥~

~♥~ They'll whisper joy from a bird's song
or wind through a majestic pine ~♥~

~♥~ Or laugh amid the rolling clouds
in a joyous thunder clap ~♥~

~♥~ Or whisper love through a turtle dove
or from a puppy's joyous yap ~♥~

~♥~ So listen closely to every sound
than might come your way ~♥~

~♥~ It could be your angel saying,
"Have a Wonderful Day." ~♥~

~By Shannon L. Story~

LOVE VAL XXXXXXXXX

Valerie Allen October 13, 2009

TO THOSE WE LOVE
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Since we parted, you have been sharing so much of us with those around you. The memories are so fresh and real. You hold on to us so tightly in your hearts - where we shall always be
Your concern has always been for us, but we wonder how you are doing. You will never know all of the prayers that have been prayed for you, the tears that have been shed over your grief and the concern that has been shown for you in a multitude of ways, but we find it so comforting to know you haven't been left alone.
Please know that we are not alone, either. The death that hurt you the most has given me the gift of eternal life. God's promises have been fulfilled in us. When we left you, God was there, waiting, just as He promised. We're surrounded by perfect love. Never let anyone tell you God doesn't exist. If you need to be mad at Him for awhile, that's okay; He can handle it. But never let hate, anger or bitterness fuel you emotions. Talk to Him and let him talk to you. Listen for Him in the voices of the people who love and care about you, and let His Word reassure you that we are doing just fine.
It is comforting to know that you hold us so close while struggling with the prospect of letting us go. You need to know that we will always be together. Eternity is not 'out there,' eternity is now! We have simply moved a little farther ahead of you.
Remember that God never wastes anything - especially love. The love that we shared on earth will be even greater in Heaven. For now, you must rest assured that we are safe in God's perfect love. We would like you to take some of the love you have for us and share it with those around you. You can never run out of love - the more you give away, the more you will have. And let others love you . you are worth loving.
Life is forever. Ours has changed in the twinkling of an eye while yours is changing day-by-day and minute-by-minute. Though your lives will never be the same, that does not mean that they cannot be filled with peace, joy and love. Always look to the future. Don't be afraid of tomorrow - God's already there. Be patient with yourselves. You will make some mistakes, and you will even find yourselves not thinking about 'us' from time to time. That's all right too. All of our needs are being met; you need to take care of you. Hold onto one another, help each other, give hope and love to all you meet.
Above all, be prepared to welcome others into your world of grief and mourning. You are being taught valuable lessons that will need to be passed along. Some will not have your strength, many will not have your faith, and most will feel they are all alone; but all will need the love and understanding only you will be able to give. Now, your pain is the only credential you need to minister to others. When you think of us, never think of us as being alone. Think of us smiling, laughing and enjoying all that god has prepared for us.
Finally, never believe you are alone. Do not focus on what you have lost, but look always at what you have left. You are surrounded by people who love you and care about you. Live with them, love with them, share with them and laugh with them. Make every day a celebration of life - a life that will never end. We will meet again, and until we do, know that we are very proud of you for never giving up.
We love you!
*FROM YOUR LOVED ONES IN HEAVEN*

Author Unknown

LOVE AS ALWAYS VALx x x

Valerie Allen October 6, 2009

♥ღ♥ My Angel ♥ღ♥

♥ღ♥ You'll always be my angel
Of happiness and love
You'll always be my angel
Looking at me from above.

I miss you a lot
And I wish you could have stayed,
But I thought
It's better for you, so I prayed.

And I keep praying
And thinking
But also crying
And leaking.

It was tearing me apart
Before I actualy knew
Through those golden gates
Those angel guards were you.

You were everything
That you could possibly be
And now that I think of it
Why was I only thinking about me?

You'll always be my angel
Of happiness and love
You'll always be my angel
Looking at me from above.

I see
You watching over me
And hear
You speaking to me
I won't
Give up and not care
I will
Move on and be fair.

As I think about you
I might be sad for a while
But as I think again My Angel
I see your happy smile
Smiling down at me
Through the clouds
And through the sky
I've left the ground
And just died.
I'm coming to be with you
And God, too.

You'll always be my angel
Of happiness and love
You'll always be my angel
Looking at me from above ♥ღ♥

By Mystykka Mysterious

THANKYOU EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN LIGHTING CANDLES AND PICS AND TRIBUTES FOR LOUISE WHILE I HAVE BEEN ILL THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH ALL MY LOVE TO YOU ALL LOVE VAL XX

Valerie Allen September 19, 2009

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▒▒▒▒▒ Have a friend, is a Grace ▒▒▒▒▒
▒▒▒▒ Maintain a friend, is a Virtue ▒▒▒▒
▒▒▒▒But, having a Friend like YOU ▒▒▒▒
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▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ Great Blessing! ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
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ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS LOVE ALWAYS XXXXXXXX

Valerie Allen September 8, 2009

Heaven has a Angel..

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ...Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

Heaven has an Angel..
That walks with God above
Heaven has an Angel..
And watches you with love

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ...Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

Heaven has an Angel..
That makes our dreams come true
Heaven has an Angel..
And that Angel is you

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ...Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

Heaven has an Angel..
With wings that glow so bright
Heaven has an Angel..
That watches us day and night

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ...Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

Heaven has an Angel..
So full of love and beauty
Your Angel keeps you safe from harm..
'Cos that's your Angel's duty

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ...Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ


copyright� Jackie Thomas 31/08/09.

SORRY FOR NOT BEING AROUND THE LAST FEW DAYS BUT LOUISES ANNIVERSARY IS COMING UP ON 5TH SEPTEMBER AND IT IS A VERY HARD TIME FOR ME ALL MY LOVE VAL XXXXXXXX

Valerie Allen August 31, 2009

•♥ The Messenger ♥•
Written by Kirsti (Angel scribe)

From an Angel on high
a tender message of love was softly whispered into the ear
of this humble scribe....

Weep not for me
now that I have passed.
Remember the laughter, the affection, the joy
not just the recent tears.
Cherish the memories, our hopes and dreams.
Hold fast to the love that we shared.
Be happy with the time we spent together
and being anew.
For I am not really gone,
I am closer than ever before.
As the morning sun rises
and throughout the busy day...I am with you.
Until the setting sun disappears on the horizon
and we watch the day turn into night...I am here.
You may feel a faint breeze stir round your head, while you slumber
as I gently kiss your forehead, "Good night."
The stars that shine so brightly in my heavenly sky
help me watch over you and keep you from harm.
I am the wind in the trees
and the song of a bird.
I am moonbeams in a midnight sky
and a glorious rainbow after the storm.
I am morning dew
and freshly-fallen snow.
I am a butterfly flying overhead
and a puppy happily at play.
I am a smile on a stranger's face
a gentle touch
a warm embrace.
Listen to the wind for my message of love.
Watch the sun rise and set in the sky with me.
Feel my essence encircle you with warm memories.
Open your heart to know...I am not gone.
Reach deep into your soul...You will find me.
I am here.
Have no fear.
I am with you,
Always.

love val xxxxxxxxxxxx

Valerie Allen August 26, 2009

Smile For Me [♥]

I want to say don't miss me
Don't keep crying tears
I can see you every day
As you face up to your fears

You can talk to me still
Even though I'm not here
I am only sleeping now
And every day I'm near

When you see a rainbow
That's where I now dwell
And when the sun shines down
Don't let your eyes swell

Laugh and I will laugh with you
Blow kisses up to the sky
For I will always be with you
I am asleep I did not die

Copyright� Sharon wheeler 2007


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Your Angel’s Watching Over You.

Don’t let troubled thoughts,
Disturb your peaceful sleep.
Your angel’s watching over you,
There’s no need for you to weep.

Don’t let life’s tribulations,
Play games with your mind.
Your angels watching over you,
To protect you all the time.

The journey of life can be,
A difficult one to take,
Your angels watching over you,
And will guide each step you make.

Find strength from within,
To dispel all your fears.
Your angels watching over you,
And will wipe away your tears.


�Mark Ainslie 2009

LOVE VAL XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Valerie Allen August 21, 2009
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