Sunday, April 2, 2023
tI have given much thought to the words I wanted to say to give tribute to an amazing friend, sister, daughter, wife, mom, grandma, grammy but There are not enough words to express what a beautiful person this lovely lady was in so many ways. She walked through life in an Elegant and Graceful Manner. She had a kindness that radiated to others in a very special caring way. She did not care who you were or how you lived your life she would find a way to accept it make you feel good about your life choices even if at times she did not totally agree. She welcomed into her home greeting you with a pretty smile and some of us lucky ones would get a hug too or a kiss on the cheek. You didn’t have to be family to be treated like family. Having wonderful parents made her growing up childhood years special with great memories for her and her sweet sister whom she loved very much. She was raised with a respectful goodness by her Mom and Dad which made her the good woman she was. In her younger years it was not easy raising three boys but with strength, determination and lots of love she did and they grew up to be dependable and responsible gentlemen and she was so Proud of who they were and loved them with all her heart and loved to tell things they did when they were little boys too. Then there was Hank the love of her life who I believe cherished her from the day he first saw her beautiful face. There was nothing in this world he would not do for her the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, which made her very happy and when she talked about him her eyes just lit up in a special love kind of way which the two of them shared always and forever. Losing Hank was one of her biggest sorrows in life and she grieved daily missing him but her memories of him and his goodness to her gave her a smile many times when we talked. I loved hearing her stories of how they met and how he cared for her. She was such an interesting lady always crafting a beautiful item or collecting some rare item that brought joy to her life. She treasured every minute with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Being a Mom, Grandma and Grammy as the younger generation chose to call her meant so much to her and filled her days with special moments that she loved to tell about. But she also enjoyed bringing joy and special moments to others. She lived Life making Life Special for others. She would travel the extra mile to be there for her family and cheer them on in any and all events they chose to participate in. She encouraged them to do better to be the best that they could be but never criticized them if they did not, she just loved them no matter what with all her heart. Because her family was her Heart. She was an Amazing one of a kind lovely lady that will never be forgotten. Her smile her laughter her concern for others will live on forever in the hearts of each and every person Blessed to be a part of her life. She made this world a better place just by being in it. Jeff (Candy) Jason (Sue) I know how it hurts to lose a Mom and the caring love that they give so freely. Jenny (Jake) Jeffrey (Jennifer) Kailey (Marcus) and to all the other grands always remember what an amazing Grandma you had and spent every day being Proud of each of you and loving you with all her heart. I am so sorry for your loss and the heartbreak of all the grandchildren that shared so many special times with this special lady and it saddens my heart greatly for the younger grandbabies that did not have more time to know her better and feel that special love that their (Grammy) gave so happily to them with a smile a hug a kiss or just a touch of her hand. She was so proud to be a Mom a Grandma and a Grammy. I sure did love you Dixie (Grammy) and I truly will miss our talks. I am only one of so very many that will miss her and will always treasure the memory of her in their heart. Peacefully Rest Now Lovely Lady. I know Hank is taking care of you there too and you can smile with your son Greg Your Mom and Your Dad and we will see you again one day and like old times we can catch up and share on all that you and I missed that the other knew about.
