Courtney Waldrop Honors Father After Devastating Death
Recently, Sweet Home Sextuplets star, Courtney Waldrop sadly watched her father, Gerry Hill’s health deteriorate. The family was happy he was in line for a lung transplant and brought the kids to give hugs and send him on his way. Unfortunately, Courtney’s “daddy” passed away as the conditions worsened. However, after his devasting death, she and her family are honoring him.
Courtney Waldrop Is Processing Deep Grief
Sadly, Sweet Home Sextuplets mom, Courtney Waldrop is facing a difficult time in her life that is hard to understand. Although it is extremely tough to lose a parent, Courtney is also ushering nine kids through the process of grieving their beloved Popsie. He was so full of life and genuinely loved each of his family members. Unmistakably, his presence is deeply missed on earth. However, the family found a special way to honor him after his devastating death.
Courtney Waldrop Says A Heartwrenching Goodbye
Undoubtedly, Popsie was struggling during his final days and Courtney Waldrop was beside herself watching him in pain. She pled for fans to pray and wanted a different outcome. But, she believes he is in a much better place now. On Instagram, Courtney talked about saying goodbye to her dad, Popsie. She captions: “Last Sunday my Daddy stepped into the presence of his Lord and Savior. Yesterday we laid my sweet Daddy to rest.” Even though Eric and Courtney have faced some arduous times, she says this is a very overwhelming devastation in their lives.
She adds, “This past week has been so hard. One of the hardest things we’ve ever gone through. And I know a piece of our heart will be missing until we see my Daddy again. But yesterday at my Daddy’s funeral there was a peace. A peace I had not felt until yesterday. I prayed so much the Lord would let us get through the day and that He would allow my Daddy to be there with us. Those prayers were answered. My Daddy was looking down on us smiling and I felt that the whole time.” Although the circumstances are heartbreaking, Courtney knows her daddy is in heaven without pain.
Popsie’s Funeral
Although it is a difficult time, Courtney Waldrop still gives thanks. She appreciates the support from everyone who has been there for them. She says, “Everything about my Daddy’s service was absolutely beautiful. I can’t say thank you enough for all the people who came to celebrate the life of my Daddy. Wow!!!! At how much he was loved. I knew he was loved but I saw just how much yesterday and that in itself warmed my soul.”
Additionally, she says, “I’ve also been overwhelmed with your comments of warmth and love during this time and most of all your prayers. Each prayer has been very much felt and I will never be able to say thank you enough for that🤍 in my Daddy’s last days with my update post he felt your prayers. He would read each of your comments as he was lying in the hospital. So just know your kindness really lifted him in those last days.”
Courtney Waldrop Honors Father After Devastating Death
During the service, Courtney Waldrop let each of the kids create special notes to lay to rest with Pospie. Undoubtedly, he loved them dearly and they loved him as well. Courtney says, “Before we left our house yesterday morning to go to the church each child signed a picture of themselves to lay with their Popsie before we went to the gravesite. That was a very sweet moment. If you were around my Daddy for any amount of time he was always showing everyone pictures of his grand babies. All nine of them🤍 So I knew he would love this.
I’ll never be able to explain how much we miss him.” She beautifully honored her dad with the very sentiments he loved most. Even on their final goodbye, Popsie named each child and hugged them showing his care for them.
Courtney Waldrop Express How He Has Left A Hole In Their Lives
As the family who was left behind, Courtney Waldrop expresses the pain they are feeling in his absence. She adds, “Our hearts ache, the children are broken, and my mom is lost. Here on this earth, we will never understand why he had to leave this life so quickly when there is still so much we need him here for. But God was ready for him and we have to accept that and lean on the assurance of that special reunion that we will have one day. Until that day we will find peace knowing my Daddy is in paradise with our sweet Lord and Savior and he’s breathing that heavenly air🤍🕊️🤍 I love you, Daddy, forever and always🤍.” She gives a touching tribute to her father and knows their lives are forever changed now that he is gone.
Fans Send Their Condolences
Many fans sent their condolences to Courtney Waldrop and her family for the devasting loss.
- One Sweet Home Sextuplets fan says, “I’m crying because I just knew he was a sweet man from watching the show. I know he’s with Jesus, but it still hurts. Praying for you all❤️.”
- “Keeping you all in my prayers, hope you find comfort knowing that your daddy is home in the place we all want to go, no pain, no sadness, no sorrow. We thank God for sending his Son so that we all can have a place 🙏.”
- “Such a sweet message, such a sweet man! How blessed you all are to have such a special man in your life! Praise God! 🥹.”
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Deep condolences to Courtney Waldrop and her family as they travel through the devasting loss of Popsie. Can you imagine how difficult it is for Courtney, Eric, and their nine children to process the grief? Drop your comments below.
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