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Well Lana I am ashamed to say that I just found out about your passing. I can hardly breath. I am sorry I did not keep in touch over the years but I hope that you know that I loved you and always loved you and will forever continue to love you. I am really sad right now but know you have gone to a much better place. Still I am selfish and want to be able to talk to you and see you "just one more time". So I am going to mourn now cuz I am deeply hurt and stunned by this news my sister. I love you Lana. My big sis I never had.
Tracy Simmons <Lwordgrl@gmail.com>
Atascadero, CA USA - Monday, November 5, 2012 2:40 AM CST

Wow, almost 4 years...you are still with us, everyday!
a friend
- Monday, June 28, 2010 0:18 AM CDT

Merry Christmas sweet friend! Not a day passes that you are not a part of!
a friend
- Wednesday, December 23, 2009 11:49 PM CST

Whenever I think of you I cannot help but laugh. From stories people shared to your actions, there was always laughter through tears. You have touched so many and thank God he blessed me with you in my life and the life of my family. I just saw Evelyn and she is good, she yelled at me and yelled at you so I know she is doing great! I love and miss you very much! One day, my friend, one day! I can't wait to hear your voice along with the angels.
doris <dirtymexd@yahoo.com>
branson, mo us - Thursday, July 2, 2009 5:53 PM CDT

Today it has been three yrs. since we all lost lana. It doesnt seem like it could have been that long ago. My mom and me still talk about things that we wish we could share with her just so we can hear that amazing laugh of hers. She was a special lady and was always going out of her way to make sure that me and my brothers were having a good time when we were with her. When we were young she was like our second mother, and there was nowhere else i wanted to be than hanging out with her and the rest of her family. The best thing about lana was that she always made me feel like part of her family, and she was definetly a part of mine. I will always love her and she will always be in my heart. Lana i miss you tons, but its comforting to know that one day i will see you again. I love you.
megan glover <megan_glvr@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, July 2, 2009 3:18 PM CDT

Hey Mrs. Lana! I've been thinking about you bunches lately and find myself talking about you all the time! Miss you lots and lots and can't wait to see you again!! And don't worry, i still think boys are stupid... even four years later! Love you!
Katie Mars <kmars1@utk.edu>
Knoxville, TN United States - Wednesday, November 12, 2008 4:40 PM CST

It has been two years tomorrow since Lana was buried. Much has happened since then, but it does not seem it could be two years ago.

I was thinking of you, Curtis and Patrick. I know you are sick Curtis and hope you are better soon.

Thanks to all the family and friends that remember Lana and the family.

I love you all.

Millie Mason <loray2358@bellsouth.net>
Florence, AL USA - Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:41 PM CDT

What a great gift Lana gave me - The example of really living life to it's fullest, through Christ. Paula gave us a pink angel Christmas ornament because it reminded her of Lana. But I don't just think of her when I decorate the tree, I think of her often - her laugh, her beautiful voice, and her unconditional love for all of us. I am better for having known her, and I miss her dearly!
Rhonda McGinn <mamcginn@embarqmail.com>
Humble, TX - Thursday, July 3, 2008 5:52 PM CDT

Lana will always be missed. She was bigger than life to so many.
Love and good wishes to Evelyn on her 76th.
Love to Curtis and Patrick as you make your way in life. Time does help. The "book" is never closed, but you do write new chapters. Good memories fill the voids.

Love, Dianne

Dianne Papasan <papasans@mac.com>
memphis, tn - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 11:37 PM CDT

I still think about you you everyday. I try to think of this day as the day you got your prize in heaven but I seem to fall back on thinking of it as the day I lost a prize here. We miss you! and will always love you!
Jan Mars <janmars@mac.com>
Collierville, TN - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 1:37 AM CDT

mrs. lana! I was just thinking about you a lot today... I don't know why! I got to see Curtis while I was in town for Spring Break... i love getting to see him! Im walking the Race for the Cure at school in April in your memory! I love and miss you tons!!
Katie Mars <kmars1@utk.edu>
Knoxville, Tn - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 10:20 AM CDT

Dear Lana's family, I found myself thinking of Lana this past week, what a wonderful, funny lady she was and I am thankful for the times we laughed together @ Pisgah. It is hard to beleive it has been a year........I'll never forget sitting at lunch with some Pisgah friends and were like who in the world is that driving back here on a motorcycle!!! Of course it was none other than Lana...........she never ceased to amaze me. I miss you Lana but know you are in a much better place.
Love,
Diane
Diane Briggs <briggseads@bellsouth.net>
Fisherville, TN USA - Tuesday, July 24, 2007 7:24 AM CDT

still miss you!
< @aol.com>
- Tuesday, July 17, 2007 0:02 AM CDT

Wow, it's been a year since you have been with the Lord.
Mike, Curtis, Patrick and Evelyn you are still in our hearts and prayers.
The Pinckley's <teresa@mwgsales.com>
Eads, TN USA - Tuesday, July 3, 2007 4:32 PM CDT

It's apparent from all the photos that Lana's love for the Lord continued to shine in all she did.

Karen Bertz (Vierra) <kbertz@fuse.net>
- Thursday, March 1, 2007 11:16 AM CST

What a great Homecoming weekend we just had in Lubbock. Lana, what was your favorite part? (I know you were there) Patrick and Mike, you were in the car 22 hours to be a part of this - thank you!! What a tribute to Lana. What a gift to her. We had the funeral in Memphis to give tribute to her memory, then we had the Memorial in Corpus, and now this weekend. I think it really honored her memory and how wonderful to get yet another chance to do so. Evelyn was basking in the stories and memories told to her by Lana Fans. It was a wonderful experience for her, too. Thank you to all of you who took the time to share your love and frienships with Lana with her. What a gift. Evelyn said it brought a lot of closure for her. Michael, loved your comments to "your angel." Patrick, you're the best son for making the trip and Curtis, I know you would have been there if you could have. Your mom knows it, too.
Love to all,
Brenda Onstead
Brenda Collins Onstead <jojocoat@alltel.net>
Houston/Sugar Land, TX - Thursday, February 15, 2007 12:10 AM CST

Lana,
This weekend is homecoming week at LCU and many of your friends have gathered to visit and remember the good ole days of college. There is such warm and pleasant memories here. I see your smile in all their faces. I think God has made a difference in the lives here. We are here to honor you, Lord. Thank you for allowing us to visit with angels, unaware! Thank you, Lana, my angel......Until then!
Michael, husband and fan
Michael Mason <michaelmason10@msn.com>
Cordova, TN - Saturday, February 10, 2007 0:47 AM CST

Evelyn,
I am the woman whom you sat by on the plane today. We visited and you told me about your wonderful daughter and her death. Your story was so moving to me and I haven't stopped thinking about it. It's amazing how our lives can be touched by a stranger. Our chance meeting and visit did just that. It made me realize just how short and precious our lives really are here on earth. How we should take time from our busy lives and live life to it's fullest.......trying not to miss anything.....especially anything that concerns our children!! God bless you! Even though I really don't know you, you will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Thank goodness I decided to go on that trip after all!
Gayla Lewis

Gayla Lewis <dawn52@yahoo.com>
Morton, Tx United States - Friday, February 9, 2007 8:53 PM CST

Miss you, miss you!!!
Everybody!
- Sunday, January 14, 2007 11:48 PM CST

Over the years, I have lost contact with many from my LCC days, but I always look forward to Reflections and catching up with news on everyone. I was saddened to read of Dr. Perrin's passing and Dr. Hardin. Les Perrin is the BEST teacher I have ever had! The article on Lana brought back many good memories of people and times I had not thought of for so long. I know all of the beatiful comments about Lana were so true....because even as an acquaintance...she was a person you never forget. My heart and prayers go out to her family. The tribute all of her friends have left for her speaks volumes about the woman she was. I know that even though we are sad here....one day,in heaven forever, we will all sing, laugh and visit forever!
Kathi (Boone) Taylor <taylorka@talawanda.org>
Oxford, Ohio usa - Wednesday, December 27, 2006 3:40 PM CST

I just read the article in Reflections and was so moved with all the loving comments about Lana. It was my loss not keeping up with her since our days at LCC. Some of my fondest memories in college were listening to Lana sing in Meistersingers and performing in Master Follies. May God's richest blessings touch her family and dear friends at this time.
Ron Dunagan <rdunagan@rgv.rr.com>
Edinburg, TX United States - Monday, December 18, 2006 7:58 PM CST

I just read about Lana in a wonderful story in Reflections. I had the privilage of sharing the Moody stage with Lana, Bruce Kelly and Susie Belton. We spent hours and hours working on songs that we as a group picked out. It was an easy match for Lana and Evergreen, her clear and crisp voice gave me chills. The duet that she and Bruce did was one I can still hear. I wish I had been able to speak to her on more time and revisit those times. There is no doubt by the look of the entries here That L. T. was one Special Loving Giving gal that will will always have a place of her own in all of our hearts.
Terry Allen (T.A.) <taallen007 @sbcglobal.net>
Mangum, ok usa - Friday, December 15, 2006 7:02 PM CST

The Reflections article was wonderful! It's obvious Lana touched many people and I'm sorry I didn't know her better at LCC. I took those years for granted and reading so many familiar names and comments makes me miss old friends and truly happy days.
Zane Heard <z.heard@gmail.com>
Albuquerque, NM United States - Wednesday, December 13, 2006 8:04 PM CST

Oh my goodness� I am so saddened by this news. Because of �life circumstances� I had lost touch with dear Lana several years ago. Last night, just by chance, I came across a message from Paula concerning Lana�s passing. As I have begun the grieving process, I read through every posting on this wonderful site. The plethora of wonderful memories from LCC came tumbling back as the names appeared one by one. I cried tears of laughter as I remembered Rhonda Rogers taking her Gone with the Wind poster, when the girls on our wing showed up at a tornado drill in our formal attire. I remembered the hours Vickie put in, painting the Precious Moments girls on the doors of the ladies� bathroom and I still envy her many talents. I chuckled as I remembered getting lost in San Angelo on the way to Jaxine�s wedding, basically cause this Permian girl only knew the way to the football stadium, priorities ya know!

The mention of Master Follies brought back loads of memories of lots of work and that wonderful song, which could have been Lana�s theme song � �What the World Needs now is Love!�, which by the way, some of us can sing in several languages. What could have been better than loving mothers like Mrs. Thrailkill and Mrs. Calvert who became surrogate mothers to so many of us in Lubbock? What a blessing and wonderful example of love they both were to so many of us.

I am so saddened and heartbroken that I have missed the opportunity to let Lana know what a loving Christian influence she was to me at a tough time in my life. She was always ready with a loving sincere hug and a prayer and that gorgeous smile that never seemed to leave her beautiful face. I count it a blessing that our paths crossed and I was fortunate enough to be able to spend a small amount of time with her while she was loaned to us from God. I know there was a glorious celebration as she was welcomed home.

To her family, please accept my deepest and most sincere sympathy. The outpouring of love shown here is only the tip of the iceberg of the depth of love felt for Lana. She certainly was a �one in a million� gal that we all loved. There aren�t many people in life that literally �everyone� loves but Lana was certainly loved by all.

With my prayers and love,
Jeanie Medlin Rex

Jeanie Medlin Rex <idnomandjm@yahoo.com>
Gardendale, Tx USA - Friday, November 24, 2006 3:28 PM CST

Lana's passing brings back so many feelings of pain and hurt. My heart goes out to all the family. Life will never be the same without one like Lana, but the memories, love and example of a life time will continue to have an impact upon all who knew her.
Mike Bucchi <mbucchi@aol.com>
Carlsbad, CA - Monday, August 7, 2006 6:48 PM CDT

Hello Evelyn,
I have you, Mike and the boys in my thoughts and prayers. Patrick is coming to see Jessica for a few days next week. I'll take good care of him. Patrick and Mike have my phone number if you need it. You don't even know the wonderful impact you had on me after meeting and being with you a few times. I thank the Lord you have been a faithful Christian and been the Lord's hands and feet for so many people. May God comfort all of you during this time. And Mike...thanks for the call the other day! Talk to you all soon. Vicki Worrell
Vicki Worrell <vicki_worrell@yahoo.com>
North Little Rock, Ar. - Saturday, July 29, 2006 9:07 PM CDT

I sat down to read the LCU Reflections magazine today after work and discovered a moving piece about one of the late Profs, Les Perrin. While perusing the articles, I couldn't stop thinking of my friend Lana. I logged on to read Paula's journal and discovered Lana's passing earlier this month. I regret that I did not talk to her one more time. I am certain that God has a lovely angel by his side, singing to all of heaven just as she did at my wedding in 1981! Love and blessings to you all as you miss your Lana. I pray that you feel comfort from the showers of happiness and laughter she spread on earth.
Lana (Laseter) Jurewicz <lanaj@comcast.net>
Orange Park, Fl - Friday, July 28, 2006 0:12 AM CDT

I was just sitting at my desk having lunch..when I started thinking about Lana's CC Service.. How wonderful to see how many people knew and loved her..When I received an email from Paula P Fulford, my newfound friend (it gave me a chill), with updates for Lana's site. I said a small prayer, because I didn't think I'd ever see one again, but here I am anxious to open it to find out what Paula posted. After read and laughing along with the posting I started thinking about Lana and many friends that grew up near "old robstown rd". One could only have imagined growing up near Driscoll Jr High and Roy Miller High that one of our own would be so well known around the country..and she wasn't even a movie star or anything.. Well she was our "shining star".. she accomplished so much in her lifetime just being herself.. Lana..the big smile..the loud laugh..the beautiful voice, the actress, the crazy girl that deep down inside never grew up.. That's the Lana that everyone knows and loves.. and will forever hold in our hearts.. I'd like to thank Mike, Curtis and Patrick for allowing us into their personal lives with Lana and to share personal memories so that we could see what an impact she had on their lives.. I will forever remember you in my prayers..
Norma Esparza Barnard <nbarnard@stx.rr.com>
Corpus Christi, TX USA - Thursday, July 20, 2006 1:12 PM CDT

Lana will always be with us, altho she has moved on to be with God, and her earthly father my uncle Louis,and Granny Thrailkill whom adored her.There are so many family members already there waiting with open arms welcoming her where there is no more pain & sorrow.I want to share with you a beautiful poem: I'm free,Don't grieve for me, for now I'm following the path God has laid out for me you see. I took his hand when I heard him call,I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day,to laugh to love to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way.I found that peace at the close of the day.If my parting has left a void,then fill it with remembered joys.A friendship shared, a laugh a kiss. Oh yes these things I too shall miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been good, I savored much. Good friends,good times,a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don't lengthen it now with grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee. God wanted me now;he set me free. We all love you and miss you Lana...Ruby Mikulencak (cousin)When she was a little girl, her mom & dad used to get me to babysit her & Bill. I loved it,I was just a kid myself.
Mike,Patrick,and Curtis and Evelyn May God Bless and Keep you all.
Ruby Mikulencak <rmikulencak@yahoo.com>
Victoria, TX USA - Tuesday, July 18, 2006 4:36 PM CDT

How simple but profound. I miss you too, Lana. I just simply miss you.
a friend
- Tuesday, July 18, 2006 10:28 AM CDT

we miss you!!!
everyone
- Tuesday, July 18, 2006 1:05 AM CDT

Lana's Memorial service today was beautiful! Evelyn, you are in our thoughts and prayers!
We love you!
Beth & Jordan Bruster-Campo
James, Joan, and Ryan Bruster
Beth Bruster-Campo <JenniDiane@aol.com>
Portland, Tx USA - Sunday, July 16, 2006 0:12 AM CDT

Just returned from the memorial services for Lana. Mike and the boys did a wonderful tribute to Lana.There werelaughter and tears but it was a celebration of Lana'slife.
I also got to meet Paula. Through Paula's e-mail, I felt like I was going through Lana's good days and bad days. Paula made you feel like you were there. What an awsome job she did for Lana and every one.
My prayers will continue forMike,his boys,Eveyln,Bill, and Paula.
May the Lord hold you and keep you in his arms,
Fern
Fern Wendt <hwendt@stx.rr.com>
Corpus Christi, Tx - Saturday, July 15, 2006 6:30 PM CDT

Lana was a real good friend in High school and even junior high...she alway had us laughing, and treated everyone like they were special...she will be greatly missed as much as she was loved by all who knew her..she is still special and a unbelieveable great Lady of the south..
Earl and Peggy Brashear <pecbrashear@sbcglobal.net>
Corpus Christi, Tx USA - Friday, July 14, 2006 10:14 PM CDT

It's taken me a few days to realize that this caringbridge
post doesn't have to be our final tribute of words,
or the last of our uplifting & pressing on!! It's hard to gather the right thoughts to share at such a time.
It maybe even hard to type them.
I finally decided it's just the "being thought of" that helps us press on . So with that said, my thoughts to the
entire Mason clan.... always know "Lana" continues in our
hearts & you continue in our prayers. I hope this special place continues to encourage you and be a good thing!
Gina
Gina Weatherly <IBARebelmom@wnconnect.com>
Olive Branch, Ms USA - Thursday, July 13, 2006 6:31 PM CDT

I have just had a Lana Day. I could not quit thinking about her. We are all missing our friend. I have been thinking about Michael, Curtis and Patrick and how it feels when everyone has gone back to their own routine, but your routine will never be the same.

It is the quiet after the storm. The calm comes later. There is just a great hole and emptiness there that cannot be filled with busy work.

Do your grief homework. Don't do the short version, it is a long book with hard to read chapters. Let God guide you. Just be in the moment and remember each precious moment. Laugh, cry, scream. Allow yourself to be sad. Grief is a healthy process of remembering and loving. Getting stuck in the process is the caution.

The Book of Psalms is a wonderful book on grief. David experienced it as well as depression and rejoicing. Read it out loud.

Lana stories still delight us and help other share our precious memories.

Evelyn now has time to prepare for the memorial service in Corpus. This will be healing for her and the many friends there. Just know we are with you in spirit and as close as the cell phone away.

God's blessings to all,

deedee

dianne Papasan <papasans@mac.com>
memphis, tn - Wednesday, July 12, 2006 10:26 PM CDT

I keep coming back to the guestbook because it is so awesome to read the entries from those who knew Lana and those who didn't. The guest book has been signed by individuals from OK, KY, AL, TX, MS, GA, TN, AR, NE, MA, FL, MT, CA, NM, VA, CO NV, WA, KS, NY, IA, SC, IL, CT, AZ, MI, JAPAN and SYDNEY. Lana was lifted up and loved by people in at least 26 states and two other countries that we know of. Amazing...but not surprising as Lana made everyone feel like a friend.
Johnnie Milam Norman <johnnienorman@hotmail.com>
Corpus Christi, Tx USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2006 7:39 AM CDT

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