Harwood Home for Funerals and Cremation Services
828-669-2977
208 W State Street
Black Mountain NC 28711
Mountain View Memorial Park
828-669-2977
392 Tabernacle Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711

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Sian Houston
In Memory of
Sian Marie
Houston
1989 - 2018
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Harwood Home for Funerals & Cremation Services
"We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family."
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Mary Beth Schroeder
"I light this candle Remembering your out of this world beauty, talent, kindness,"
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Audra Bradley Aiello
"Sian, I will never stop missing you. I loved you like we were sisters. You were "
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Alissa
"Your light shined brighter than any I've known. I love you. "
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Mary Lou
"Embracing all who knew dear Sian in the wings of Angels as we release her to her"
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Roberta Turner
"So sorry for your loss. Sian was a very talented person. Sian will be missed"
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Stephanie Crockett Workman
"Sending prayers for comfort and strength to Sian's family and friends. I am so s"
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Angie Jones
"R.I.P. Sian. You were taken way too soon :("
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Nichole Civiello
"May your love continue to grow with us & with in our hearts. "
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Sarah Gayle
"Seeing Sian flying with Wings of Light. Thought and prayers to her family. "
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Kandice Ray
"Such a contagious laugh,love and spirit. I pray you are finding your peace in he"
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Michael Jeffrey
"I was so blessed to be called Daddy by Sian. I love her forever. She's home now."
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Leslie Huskins
"Sian...such a beautiful spirit! So sweet and kind, happy go lucky,a smile that t"
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Chris and Bekkah Snyderand family
"May your path ever bit brightly lit. Rest in peace,beautiful girl. Our deepest c"
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Deanna Jeffrey
"Sian was one of the most beautiful souls I have ever known. So smart and loving."
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Sheliah Ray Hipps
"I love you Sian, We all will miss you. "
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Tips on Writing a Message of Condolence

You may not know exactly what you want to say in your Book of Memories™ condolence message. In fact, this may be the first time you've ever been faced with sharing your feelings or offering comforting words to someone who is grieving a loss. Whether it's the first time, or the fifth, we're here to offer some assistance. We've compiled some tips, and brought together a list of expressive words you can use in your condolences.

Tip #1: Be sincere. It's important to mean what you say, on the deepest emotional level. Yes, we know, "saying what you mean" can be harder - that's why we're here.

Tip #2: Keep it simple. You don't need to say much more than "I'm sorry for you loss," yet it's always wonderful to share a personal memory of their loved one, if you have one.

Tip #3: Don't tell them you know how they feel. Because you can't really know; even if you've endured the loss of a loved one in the past - your grief was yours, and this is theirs.

Tip #4: Share how you felt when you heard the news. Perhaps you were shocked, disbelieving, or deeply saddened. Let them know how the passing affected you personally.

Tip #5: Share Remind them that you will always hold the memory of their loved one close to you. It will be a comfort to them to know that their loved one will be remembered.

A Short List of Appropriate Phrases:

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
  • Please accept my condolences on the loss of your partner.
  • With deepest sympathy for your loss.
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  • Please know our loving thoughts embrace you each and every day.
  • Thinking of you in these difficult times and sending you love.
  • With heartfelt condolences.
  • Wishing you comfort at this sorrowful time.
  • Sharing in your sorrow, thinking of you and wishing I could be there
  • to hold your hand.
  • May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead.
  • Hold tight to memories for comfort.
  • Lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.
  • As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  • Peace, prayers and blessings.
  • Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow.
  • You are in our prayers.
  • May your memories give you strength.
  • Remember that we love and care about you.
  • May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

After writing and posting a message of condolence to the family, you may also wish to make a memorial donation as a tribute to their loved one, or send flowers to the family home or memorial service. However you choose to express your concern and pay tribute, please know this: it will be deeply appreciated.

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