Rosa "Rose" Maria Clifford of Garland, Texas passed away on November 1, 2015 at the age of 77. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 4th, 6:30 pm at our Aria Funeral Home, 10116 E. NW Highway, Dallas, Texas 75238. On the Threshold by Horatius Bonar Im returning, not departing; My steps are homeward bound. I quit the land of strangers For a home on native ground.I am rising, and not setting; This is not night but day. Not in darkness, but in sunshine, Like a star, I fade away.All is well with me for ever I do not fear to go. My tide is but beginning Its bright eternal flow.I am leaving only shadows, For the true and fair and good. I must not, cannot, linger; I would not, though I could.This is not deaths dark portal, Tis lifes golden gate to me. Link after link is broken, And I at last am free.I am going to the angels, I am going to my God; I know the hand that beckons, I see the holy road.Why grieve me with your weeping, Your tears are all in vain; An hours farewell, beloved, And we shall meet again.Jesus, thou wilt receive me, And welcome me above; This sunshine, which now fills me, Is thine own smile of love.

Arrangements are under the direction of: ARIA Cremation Service & Funeral Home 10116 E. NW Highway Dallas, Texas 75238 214-340-8008