You're Invited to Celebrate the Life & Times of Tumlin - Tuesday, Oct.4th, 4 - 8

[Guest guest]

Beth Tumlin asked that I forward this to these groups of which she has been a part for such a long time.

Dear Friends, Family, Supporters, and Cheerleaders!

After consulting with the three physicians who had worked with over the past five weeks (our very caring Infectious Disease Specialist, the Gastroenterologist, and a Cardiologist), they all concurred that 's immune system and nutritional status were not strong enough to pull her through the most recent infection that had gone to her heart.

and her family left Northside Hospital and moved a few blocks away into Vitas Hospice Home on Wednesday, September 28th. We smothered her with love, and they kept her pain free throughout the following three days. We were so grateful for this wonderful place that allowed the entire family total access with as much privacy as we needed. We had a birthday party for Bill in her room, and showed her the slide presentation (with some of her favorite music) that and her fiance, Darryl, had started preparing for her 30th birthday bash, and have finished for our Celebration of her life. We laughed with her, we recalled fun moments, we talked about so many of the very special people in her life who had helped her and/or brought her joy, and we thanked her for being in our lives.

Our sweet passed away very peacefully Saturday afternoon, October 1st, at 4:30 pm.

Her family would like for you to join us in Celebrating 's Life on Tuesday, October 4th, 2005, anytime between 4:00 - 8:00pm, at our home at 5231 Rebel Road, Marietta, GA 30068-4721 (see directions below, or go to Mapquest.com). As would have loved it, this is a very informal and casual event to remember the fun and wonderful times we all shared with her. Because it is an Open House type affair, there will not be a designated time for sharing, but if you have fun stories or an experience that you would like to share with the family and others who attend, please bring with you (or e-mail: btumlin@... or fax to 770 640-1287 if you can't attend) just a paragraph or two that we can post on a board for all to enjoy.

Because time is short, and had so many friends who knew and loved her, we would truly appreciate it if you would call or forward this invitation to friends, families, and associates we have in common. I don't want to miss folks cause their e-mail has changed (or if we knew them before e-mail was invented!) Thank you for your help.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to either:

G.C.S.S. - The agency that provided the supports for to live independently in the community the past six years. GCSS provides supports to over 1200 individuals and their families with a variety of services;

- or -

Unlock the Waiting Lists! Campaign - The Campaign we started in 1998 to eliminate Georgia's Waiting Lists for people with disabilities who need services in their

homes and communities, rather than institutions and nursing homes. To date, almost 3000 people have received services; however, 6000 others are still waiting!

Georgia Community Supports & Solutions (G.C.S.S.)

Attn: Carol Redman

1945 Cliff Valley Way, Suite 220

Atlanta, GA 30329

Unlock the Waiting Lists! Campaign

Attn: Dave Blanchard

1440 Dutch Valley Place, Suite 200

Atlanta, GA 30324

We will look forward to seeing y'all on Tuesday.

Bill, Beth, & Mike, & Darryl

's Family

Directions to Bill & Beth Tumlin’s home: 5231 Rebel Road, Marietta, GA 30068-4721

From I-285 (north side, between I-75 and I-85): Exit Riverside Drive, proceeding north. Left at Ferry. Right at Lower Roswell Road (Tijuana Joe's). 3rd Right on to Rebel Road. 4th house on left.

From 400 : Exit Abernathy Road. Proceed west toward Sandy Springs. Cross Roswell Road. At second stop light, turn Right onto Ferry Road. Cross the Chattahoochee River (just past Riverside Drive), and head up the long hill. Right at Lower Roswell Road (Tijuana Joe's). 3rd Right on to Rebel Road. 4th house on left.

From I-75: Exit 261 - Proceed East on Delk Road. Delk becomes Terrell Mill and then becomes Lower Roswell Road. Continue on til you cross Ferry Road (Tijuana Joe's & Blockbuster's). 3rd Right on to Rebel Road. 4th house on left.

If you get lost: 770 992-2132 (Home) or Cell: 770 639-9999 (Beth’s); 770 331-1554 (Bill’s)