Hey sweetgirl, Another Thanksgiving without you. How do I make it through each day much less the hoildays. You are on my mind every hour of everyday. I still can not believe you are not physically with me. Thank God for all the good memories. I was so blessed to have you for 40 yreas, I love you baby girl. Momma

I remember Gina as the most wonderful person! We were neighbors growing up and I remember the entire Roop family as a friendly family. I learned about Gina's passing from my sister Dawn after she became friends with Lisa on facebook! I am so sorry for your loss Gina was truely an angel. She was so kind to everyone she met. My favorite memory was seeing her run from the bus stop every afternoon when she got off the bus because she had to use the restroom. She gave Patsy a hrad time everyday saying she didn't drive fast enough. I also remember her coming to our house to babysit, I got in a fight with my sister & packed my bags to run away but Gina talked me into staying. I looked up to her and always wanted to be like her. She was a beautiful person inside and out and I feel privileged to have known her! My prayers will always be with you & your family. Tami Mercer Adams

My daughter Gina made and is still making a huge impact in my life. She truly is my special angel. She was beautiful on the inside and outside. In her forty short years of life, she touched so many peoples’ lives leaving them loving memories of her. She was not only my daughter; she was my support with everything. She understood my battle with Depression. She was always by my side helping me, keep the house clean and encouraging me not to get overwhelmed, but to keep going. She would say, “I love you mamma and I am so proud to be your daughter”. Her little eyes would fill up tears and I would hug her wipe away her tears. Gina was wise beyond her years. She was so intelligent and very successful in her short life. She would always give me the credit for her success, she would say, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”. I depended on her for advice. She would gently try to head right direction but letting me make my own decisions. She enjoyed her life so much. Seeing her so happy would make me feel good. I was so proud of my beautiful Gina. Even though, she went to be with her God, she is still watching over me, and saying, “That’s my mamma and I am so proud to be her daughter”.

I miss you so much my sweetheart, holidays, everyday. Today is Mother Day, my second one without you Gina always made a bad deal out of mothers day. It was one of her favorite days, it was one of the most important days in her life although Gina was not able to be a mother, she would have been a super mom. She would say guess what I got you this year Momma? You are going to be so surprised. She was right I was always suprised. Sometimes it would be a gift from just her and other years she would get her brother and sisters together and get me one big gift. Big or small I loved anything she gave me weither it be bought or handmade. She would say you should honor your parents everyday, but on Mothers Day you give her something special. I loved to get her cards. They were usually written by Gina in her own words. She would say Mamma I just couldn't find a card that could express the way I feel about you. Gina truly loved me with all her heart and soul. I cant bear to write everything she would say to me in those cards. Someday I will be able to do so. Gina would be happy to know that her brother and sisters are honoring her mother just like they always did and just like she is still here. They all express their love in different ways. Teresa and Gina really like to send cards. Lisa, Gary and Deirdre are more likely to call. I am so proud of all my children, it is very evident that they love their mother. And I love them with all my heart and soul. Deirdre gave me a mothers day card this year that said "what we are today is because of you. Gina used to say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I always would tell them, they give me to much credit. I tried to raise them and teach them the right way, but that is as far as a parent can go. From there they make their own decisions. And my children did and choose to go the right way in life. We all miss you honey and we think about you everyday and every hour. I know you are with God and looking down at me saying Happy Mothers Day I love you mamma.

I am thinking about you so much today. I love and miss more and more. Mom

Pastor Kathy Thompson March 19 at 1:49pm POWER-Minute October 10, 2008 LET THE WORK I’VE DONE SPEAK FOR ME “Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates. Proverbs 31:30-31 I did not know her personally—her mother attends my bible study. But leaving her funeral yesterday I felt as if I had known her all of my life. Her parents spoke of the little girl with big eyes and a commanding presence who took charge of her siblings. Her sisters spoke of a companion who could say the tough things yet do it in love so that none came away distressed. Nieces spoke of her as a second mother—a confidant who was there in the time of need—never judging, but becoming that rock on which they could be anchored. Her pastor spoke of a tireless woman who became the pied piper to an unruly third grade Sunday school class. I didn’t know her, yet I walked away with such a deep sense of loss. Not of her physical presence, but for her Godly presence. Certainly this is the kind of woman King Solomon spoke of when he penned the phrase “…let her own works praise her in the gates.” For her life preached her eulogy. We find it so difficult to manage and balance our lives, yet Gina did it all and with a malignant brain tumor!!!! Her life will forever be a challenge to all of us to live until we die—live until there is no life left in us—live until God says “well done my good and faithful servant!” I grieve that I never got to meet or know her, for it was glaringly apparent that I had missed an opportunity to meet an angel. Your servant in Christ, Pastor Kathy

Sheri Roop

14 years ago

Pastor Kathy, Thank you so much for your words of wisdom, Gina's life preached her eulogy and I agree with you God will say well done my good and faithful servent. Gina loved the Lord and you really did miss meeting an angel.

Mark is blessed that he gets to be a part of Gina's family. I hadn't seen Gina for so long but she sure is missed. We have lost a few young friends this year. The ache is bad enough just knowing these people,let alone being a family member. So I can only imagine that part of your heart that must be empty and missing her. But God gave Jesus as a gift. I'm so glad she accepted Him as that gift:) December 25, 2009 at 10:32pm ·

I just found out yesterday that Gina had passed away. I am so sad that I never knew. I only met Gina a few years ago when we purchased her & her Mom's house in Traditions, here in Port St. Lucie. Gina was such a beautiful girl, always with a smile on her face and willing to help others. We didn't have anyone to keep an eye on our house while we weren't here and Gina promptly volunteered to check on it. We communicated through phone calls and emails and tried to visit when we were here over the winter months. Because Gina wouldn't take any money for watching our house I finally told her I would get someone else because I knew she was back in treatment and had enough on her plate without bothering about our house. We continued to keep in touch but my last email & phone calls went unanswered. We thought that Gina & Mark had possibly moved back to NC to be near her Mom whom she spoke of often. Only when I googled her on the web did I reach her Mom and realize she had passed away. I cried....I can't imagine the pain her Mom is in. Today I spoke to her Mom for a long time on the phone. I hope it was comforting to her to know how much Gina talked about her and loved her. Gina fought a hard battle and will be missed by all that knew her. I have children her age and can't imagine the pain of loosing her. I only wish I had known before so that I could have reached out to the family. We will miss you Gina and your bright, sunny smile!

Sheri Roop

14 years ago

Sharyn, Thank you so much for sharing your memories of Gina. She spoke alot about you and your husband. She considered you her friend, and enjoyed helping you out. It is still hard to believe she is gone. When she went to heaven she took half of my heart with her. I am so very sorry you didn't know. Alot of people that knew Gina say she truly was an angel. And I believe she was, Gina loved everyone she met, and was always willing to do anything she could to make their life easier. I was proud to say she was my beautiful daughter.

Today I lost you, I am setting outside the hospital. It's 5:00 am and people are coming to work or leaving. I wonder why are these people coming and going, why does the world keep on turning? Don't they know it's the end of the world It ended just a little while ago. My heart is broken, but everyone goes on as if nothing happened. Nothing has happen in their world, just Gina's family. I stayed with you as long as I could. I felt like I was numb, like I was in a bubble, or asleep and I am going to wake up. The rest of the day, I don't remember to much. I knew you were gone and how in the world could I go on without one of my children???.

This is our first Christmas without you. I wanted to stay in bed under the covers and cry, but I knew that is not what you would expect from me. Nothing will ever be the same honey. I so looked forward to you giving me my Christmas present. You would always say Momma you are going to love your present. You would tell me this in July so you would keep me guessing till Christmas. We treasure every handmade ornament that you gave each one of us. Every year you would give us one. I try to keep up the tradition. I am spending Christmas this year at Teresa's. Briana is here. Brittanni had a baby, now I am great grandma isn't that great. I love you so much, my heart is empty.

We had our first Thanksgiving without you. Mark came back from Florida to be with us. We had dinner at Lisa's house. We all know who is the best cook in the family. That's why everyone goes to Lisa's house. Your dad was there also. Deirdre had her baby, his name is Ellotte Mark Wesley. Ben and Deirdre wanted the baby to be Mark and your namesake. He is so sweet Gina you would have never put him down. Gina, we all miss you and wished so much you were still with us. We love you.

This was your last Birthday here on earth with us. I don't know if you realized it. We had a birthday cake, ice cream. When Mark and I put you to bed, for some reason I laid with you and held you a little while. Then I kissed you goodnight for the last time.