Janice “Midge” Mae Settle, 74, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at CAMC General Division after a short illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Settle and son, Carmel Eugene Dunlap.
She is survived by daughter, Kristi (Travis) Long; son, James Howard (Deborah) Dunlap; daughter-in-law, Kathleen “Kitty” Dunlap; grandchildren, Kirsten and Katie Long, Michelle (Travis) Price and James “Shannon” Dunlap; and two great grandchildren, Hayden and Hannah Price.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday, April 19th, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Richard McCallister and Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
I recently lost a relative and tried to find a sympathy card to send to the family. I found myself struggling to find a card that could convey the appropriate condolences. I thought to myself, “Nothing will make a person feel better at first…there just aren’t any words that can make up for such a loss.” I find myself at the same crossroads as I try to leave a message here. However, I believe you might take comfort in this. I once heard someone say that, while a loss is always painful, eventually the memories take over and it becomes easier to bear. Though it might take some time, I believe that each of you will eventually be able to find comfort in fond memories of your loved one. I hope that day comes very soon for each of you and I send my sincere condolences for your loss.
I didn’t personally know Mrs. Settle but I just wanted to let the family know how sorry I am for your loss. I know that death can be a very difficult thing to have to deal with because I also have recently lost friends and family that I was close to. So I understand the pain you are going through. But in dealing with my losses, I found that the Bible contains some very comforting scriptures in it. I hope you get as much help out of them as I have:
Psalms 37:11,29
Isaiah 25:8
John 5:28,29
John 11:25
Acts 24:15
Revelation 21:4
What do you say to someone who has lost such an important piece of their lives….. Words are inadequate to sooth the hurt and pain….That we are and will be there to listen and do whatever we can do lessen the burden even if for just a moment. Your mother will never be gone, she is there everytime you look in a mirror….you carry her forward, just as Katie and Kirsten will carry you on day. I was and am so sorry to hear about this for you and your family. May the grace of God pour over you and your family at such a painful time….be still and know that he is and will ever be God.
Prayers for you and your family and the grief you feel now. Thankfully God heals our broken hearts. From all the years of grade school at Sumerco, I remember seeing your Mom a lot at the school carnivals, parties and functions. Just one sign of a truly loving Mom…. one who takes time for her kids.
I’m sorry for your loss. I didn’t know her, but it seems she was a wonderful mother and grandmother, and she must have been proud of all of you. May she always be with you in the love she gave, and the things you learned from her.
So very sorry to hear about Midge…she was a wonderful friend for many years…she always had a hug to give and a tale to tell….Miss her and Haney more than words can say….They are together once again….Keeping the family in my prayers….
Dear Kristi, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I will keep you & your family in my prayers. She really looks like a very sweet and loving person. I will always remember working with you. May God give your family peace at this very sad time.