Mavis knitted for all of us - The Martindales

When my only child was born, Mavis presented us with a beautiful knitted baby blanket- a Joseph coat of many colors. It is beautiful and my words cannot describe it. You will have to close your eyes and ask the Lord to let you see this garment that was used to shelter and glorify our baby. It took much time to make a blanket of this size. I can see her knitting and speaking to the Lord. The Lord would say to her "Put this color there. It means this." As we are special blankets knitted by the Lord, each stitch was made with godly thought and with our baby in her heart. As as people were healed by the hem of Jesus garment, Mavis blanket did the same. Such patience does the Lord have when he knits our lives and why- so as Mavis did for us-knit a life into a beautiful blanket. Brethren, Mavis knitted for all of us. She gave us all-a very precious knitted nugget.She will always be sonshine on a bright or cloudy day.

Almer, Janet and Elizabeth Allie Martindale.

An extraordinary woman of courage, zest, compassion and rare sense of virtue - Brethren from Uyo, Nigeria

Brother duCille,

We received the news of sister Mavis' departure with a deep sense of loss, it was a couple of weeks ago that I was burdened with taking a refreshed and closer look at "Nuggets of the Needy" and I could picture once again a woman that was defined by faith. Quite suddenly I am now faced with the reality that such an extraordinary woman of courage, zest, compassion and rare sense of virtue will no longer be in the flesh with us at a time like this. However, knowing full well that she has departed to a better estate, I take this with a fresh sense of hope in view of the fact that she fought the fight of faith to the last point. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family at this time and we ask that the good Lord will give you all the strength and fortitude to move on in these times. May the light of his countenance and his ever sufficient comfort remain with you in Jesus Christ name. Amen.

Nsikak Nsikak and brethren
Uyo,Nigeria

We praise God for the blessing she has been - Pat and John Imig

During the week after Sister Mavis passed, I kept hearing the verse, "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." (Galations 6:2). I asked God what He was letting me know with it, but had no answer. Then when I heard the testimonies at the memorial service in Mahomet of all that our sister did for our brethren through the years, the verse came to me again, and I knew it was describing perfectly what she did with the life here on earth she was given by God. We praise God for the blessing she has been to us all in her service and diligence to fulfilling the law of Christ.

Pat and John Imig

Those were the days - Barak and Stacy Asbill

Although my brothers and I grew up with wonderful grandparents, it is you, Brother and Sister duCille, who have been our spiritual granddad and grandma. Whether we were small children growing up on the farm, teenagers going through all the challenges that that time of life presents, or young adults striving to move in the direction of God’s plan and purpose for our lives, throughout the years you have always been there for us.

There are so many fond memories that I have of both of you…
I remember when I was a young girl and you and Sister duCille would come to visit us and minister to the Dubuque fellowship. I can remember how you would go to sleep with a cap on because it was so cold. I recall a time years later when you once again braved the winter’s cold to perform Barak’s and my wedding ceremony. Bless you, Brother duCille, for not letting anything deter you from ministering to the people of God - not even a Midwest blizzard!

Another time I remember is going to the grocery store with Sister duCille and getting the ingredients to make a Jamaican meal. She showed me how to open a coconut and together we made Toto, a Jamaican cake. Those were the days when I knew Sister duCille as a wonderful grandma; as I have grown up, married, and become a mother, I have come to know Sister duCille as the absolutely remarkable woman that she is.

When I think of Sister duCille, I think of Proverbs 31 and the description we are given of a virtuous woman. Some have asked if the Proverbs 31 woman is truly attainable or just a poetic figure; Sister duCille’s life answers that question of attainability with a resounding “Yes!” The entirety of Proverbs 31 is like reading the story of her life and she has inspired me and countless other women in pursuing being a virtuous woman, just like she has always been.

I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to you both, Brother and Sister duCille, for being spiritual grandparents to my husband and me, my brothers, and all those in the Body of Christ who are part of our generation. You have demonstrated godliness of character to us and inspired us in our marriages. You have been our biggest cheerleaders and have always been so encouraging in our walk with the Lord. We thank God upon every remembrance of you and love you both so very much!

With all our hearts,
Barak and Stacy

I can think of no one who has served her generation by the will of God more than our sister - Tom and Renee Sigwarth family

Cec,

In Acts 13 it says, "David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep...". Our dear sister Mavis has done just that. I can think of no one who has served her generation by the will of God more than our sister, and we are better for it. The ministry that you and Mavis brought to our lives and the church as a whole is immeasurable. Your love boundless. Your impact indelible. I remember vividly the day the two of you sat down with the young single men in the Janesville/Beloit Fellowship and talked about marriage and the importance of being equally yoked. This prophetic message was fulfilled 6 months later. Your marriage has been an inspiration to us from day one. We aspire to lay down our lives for one another and to see a union form, of which, you two have been the model. We are honored to have known Mavis and will always cherish her as a friend and a mother of the church. Our prayers are with you in this time of temporal sorrow but eternal joy.

Tom and Renee Sigwarth family

1979 in the hills of Oklahoma to Preach the GOOD NEWS - The Mullaneys

Cec & Mavis in about 1979/80 while running the hills of Oklahoma to Preach the GOOD NEWS. We had such great times in the spirit and learned so much because of the atmosphere of LOVE that went with them wherever they were.
Love to all – The Mullaneys

You are in my thoughts and prayers - Seth D. Herrig

Dear Mr duCille,

I am sorry that I was unable to send this to you sooner. I wanted to send you my sincere sympathy and regrets in the passing of your wife. I know this must be a very sad time for you in your life and I wanted to let you know that I have been thinking about you during the past few days.

I have known you and Mavis for as far back as I can remember and it was always nice to have time to visit with you when you came around. I also wanted to let you know that I am grateful for the time we were able to have when we visited the both of you while in FLA this past September.

May God Bless you in your time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

With deepest regrets,

Seth D. Herrig