I Am Here "I awoke in heaven this morning And I wanted you to know That my passing, my dying Was just part of life's natural ebb and flow. There were so many here to greet me And while I'm missing family and others I'm surrounded, loved, and cherished By so many others. Every moment here is new There's so much to tell of each day Living here in His presence In that love that won't go away. This is such an exciting journey As I wait for you to arrive For the spirit-filled peace and comfort Gives new life to being alive. Just as told in time of old He is my strength, my staff, and rod, And I'd rather be no other place Than here in the presence of God." by E. Marshall Evans Shirley Lou Ella Graves born February 25, 1939 to Emmett and LaReva Sears in the beautiful state of Wyoming passed to heaven on April 16, 2014 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, WA of congestive heart failure. Shirley leaves behind son Mike and daughters Lore, Lisa, Michaelle and son in law Bret, Sister Colleen and Brother Melvin, several grandchildren and great grandchildren and many friends and some excellent caregivers and friends at Life Care Center of Richland. Shirley was preceded in death by her loving Husband William, Mother and Father LaReva and Emmett, Daughter Donna, Sisters Rosie, Gloria and Pat and Brother Wayne. A viewing will be held on Sunday, April 20, 2014 from 5-8 PM at Mueller's Chapel of the Falls Funeral Home, 314 W 1st Ave in Kennewick. Memorial Services will be on Monday, April 21, 2014 at 3 PM also at Mueller's Chapel of the Falls.