In Loving Memory of MADELYN RAE CLIFTON

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This site is dedicated to 8 yr old

MADELYN (MADDIE) RAE CLIFTON

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1990 1998

*Obituary **Real Audio version of Maddie's funeral mass ** Media Coverage*

Funeral Mass for Madelyn Rae ``Maddie'' Clifton, 8, will be held at 10 A.M., Saturday, in the San Jose Catholic Church with Msgr. John J. Lenihan officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.

Maddie was born June 17, 1990 in Jacksonville. She was a third grade student at San Jose Catholic School; a member of San Jose Catholic Church; and the Biddy Basketball League. Survivors include her parents, Steven and Sheila Clifton; her sister, Jessica Catherine Clifton, of Jacksonville; her grandfather, Garland Strickland of Orange park; her grandmother, Florence Strickland of Jacksonville; her grandfather, John T. Clifton of Savannah, Georgia; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Maddie Clifton Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South.



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FUNERAL SERVICES
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There will be a viewing at 7 p.m. Friday at San Jose Catholic Church on Toledo Road.

Maddie's funeral will be on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church. She will be buried at Oaklawn Cemetery.

a guardian angel for MaddieIf you would like to send cards to the Clifton family or donate money to her memorial fund, please send mail to:

San Jose Catholic Church
c/o Maddie Clifton Memorial Fund
3619 Toledo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32217

Local News WJXT.com
CNN World News
Jacksonville Online
http://maddieclifton.org



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Many people all over the world are grieving with you today... We've circulated her missing child Photo all over the internet, hoping and praying for her safe return.

Maddie was a precious child by all accounts. I pray that this memorial tribute will offer you some small comfort during this painful and tragic time.

If you would like ANYTHING added or removed from this site just let me know. I'll be happy to post any pictures , poems, thoughts and/or prayers that you wish. I can also send you guestbooks on a floppy disk or even through e-mail if you wish to save a copy of them yourself. Copies will also stay right here on this site, as this Tribute to Maddie is a permanent addition to Dearly Memorial. May God be with you and keep you strong. *warm hugs* ... Tina Packer * Dearly Memorial



angelbabyA Letter to my Family...

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven, where I dwell with God above.
Where there's no tears or sadness, there is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy, just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you, every morning, noon, and night.
That day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me, and he said, "I welcome you."

"Good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly, as part of My big plan.
There's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man."

Then God gave me a list of things he wished for me to do,
and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
I will be beside you every day of the week and year.
and when you're sad, I'm standing there to wipe away the tear.

And when you lie in bed at night, the days chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years,
because you're only human, there's bound to be some tears.

Do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve some pain.
Remember, there would be no flowers without a little rain.
I wish that I could tell you, of all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you would not understand.

One thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over,
I am closer to you now than I ever was before.
And to my friends, trust God knows what is best.
I am not far away from you, I'm just beyond the crest.

There are rocky roads ahead for you, and many hills to climb.
Together we can do it, taking it one day at a time.
It was my philosophy, and I'd like it for you too,
that is, give unto the World so the World will give to you.

If you can help someone who's in sorrow or in pain,
then you can say to God at night, that your day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that my life, it was worthwhile.
Knowing, as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

When you're walking down the street, and have me on your mind.
I'm walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind.
And when you feel a gentle breeze of wind upon your face,
that's me giving you a great big hug, or just a soft embrace.

When it's time for you to go from that body to be free,
remember you are not going, you're coming home to me.
I will always love you, from that place way up above.
I will be in touch soon, P.S. God sends His Love.

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At San Jose Catholic Church School, where Maddie was a third grader, stuffed bears, rabbits and gorillas were scattered among the flowers and notes at the base of a 50-foot-tall shrine to Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

One Student, Jacksonville teenager Raymond Wallace wrote an E-mail Memorial Message expressing thoughts and a prayer for Maddie and her family... He would like to see this get passed around the world... in her memory.


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