Memorial Donor Quilts

Leaves of Life Memorial Donor Family Quilt

Jimmariyah Lee Sherrill

Atlanta, GA
1992 - 2003

Jimmariyah was 11 years old when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. Jimmariyah was a very smart, caring and giving child. He always wanted to help people. I knew that this is what he would have wanted.

- Barbara Jones, grandmother

Steven S. Martin

Stone Mountain, GA
1956 - 2000

Whatever your cross, whatever your pain
God always sends sunshine after the rain
He knows every heartache, sees every tear
A word from his lips can calm every fear
Whatever your cross, whatever your pain
God always sends rainbows after the rain
- Poem Written By Steven S. Martin

Steven, we miss you & love you.

-Nancy Patillo, mother

Joseph Camp

Perry, GA
1980 - 2001

Joe was simply a pleasure to be around for any aged person. His greatest achievement in life was when he was 13, and he rescued his nephew, Kenneth, from drowning. I believe that is the main reason he was given to us. Joe influenced many people and was loved by so many.

- Sylvia Camp, mother

Stephen Johnson

Marietta, GA
1957- 2003

Stephen was born at Eglin Air Force Base He graduated from the University of Florida. Steve married Susan O'Neal and they lived in Marietta with Sean, Kayla and their pets until his death in September, 2003. Steve died of Hemochromotosis. He is greatly missed by his family.


- Peggie & Jack Johnson, & Susan O'Neal
mother, father & wife

Agnes Patricia Jackson

Atlanta, GA
1934 - 2003

Agnes loved to travel, cook & garden. She had 5 children, 25 grandchildren & 47 great-grandchildren. We all loved her very much and she is always with us. - Brenda Howard, daughter

Gracie Belle Dorsey Bryant

Alpharetta, GA
1900 - 2003

Gracie was a kind and gentle lady. She was a devoted Christian who loved and cared for her family, and was a friend to all her neighbors. She was born, raised and lived on a farm in WV until she was 92 years old. It was a huge change for her but she adapted very well. She loved gardening, canning, and sewing. She continued to plant and take care of flowers and a couple of tomato plants in Alpharetta until she was 98 yrs old. She lived her last 5 yrs in an assisted living home but was always able to get around with a cane or walker. She is sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. - Vadine Bryant Monroe, daughter

Connelly Sanders, Jr.

Marietta, GA
1929 - 2003

He loved his family and friends unconditionally and will be sorely missed by all of us. But there is comfort in knowing that he lives on, not just in the family's DNA or our hearts, but also in the lives of those benefiting from his donation. Connelly always had an open heart and wanted to help everyone.

- Rosemarie Sanders, wife & quilter

Ellen Margaret Talley

Atlanta, GA
1941 - 2002

She was the beloved aunt to eight grand nieces and nephews, and doting great aunt to eleven great grand nieces and nephews. She had this wonderful laugh that was contagious. Her quick wit and her heart of gold were her gifts to those she loved. Truly a special person!

- Imogene Goode, sister

John Bregar

Powder Springs, GA
1918 - 2003

The day of John's funeral, a swarm of dragonflies hovered over the ceremony, and when the ceremony was over, they all flew away. Now, we wear dragonflies in memory of him. - Pauleen Bregar, wife

Alexandra 'Sandy' Winzeler

Avondale Estates, GA
1949 - 2003

Sandy touched many people's lives in a variety of ways. She was a mother, a wife, a sister, a daughter, a friend, a neighbor, a coworker, and a nurse practitioner. She was so giving, so thoughtful, and so compassionate. She was a very special and classy lady, and I feel so grateful to have been the lucky one to call her Mom.

- Lindsay Winzeler, daughter

Amanda LaVonne Bliss

Palmetto, GA
1980 - 2003

She was always trying to help someone. She started her stockings for the homeless program, Christmas of 2002, called Stockings for Love. She said, 'Mom, I did this to help them, but I think it did more for me.' It will be continued each year in her honor. I miss you baby!

- Susan Giess, mother

Hilda Rogers

Lizella, GA
1924 - 2002

Hilda and Malcolm were married in 1943. They were married over 58 years and had four sons. The top left picture was taken about six months before her death and the bottom right when she was about sixteen years old.

- Malcolm Rogers, husband