Ninety-ish Mother of four – two boys and two girls whom she showered with love during her precious time on earth. Jim the eldest, followed by Judy, Chris, and Tom. Grandmother of four, Joey, Shantell, Brian, and Nicole. Great Grandmother of five, three boys and three girls, Joey, Mitch, Donny, Savanna, Sydney, and Brian’s little girl.
Born in 1927, Mom grew up in Hazard Kentucky with 8 sisters. They were poor in finances growing up, but rich in Love. Trapped rabbits in the woods. Helped her older sister Rose plow the fields, sawing wood with Rose claiming she was “riding” the double handled saw while cutting wood for the log cabin, swinging on vines in the forest for fun, except for the one which was actually Poison Ivy which she was allergic to and she swelled up like a Macys day parade blimp for a week.
Married young and took in Ironing to help raise four kids. Wonderful cook of every country staple known. Loved to go fishing and gardening, canning vegetables, making jelly and jam, making hand sewn quilts, and crocheting. Was hard working, strong, and never tired in her support and love of her family. Was married for well over fifty years. She hand sewed outfits for her two daughter when they were young. She taught us children many things growing up like good manners, respect, and sound moral values and a good, hard work ethic.
We also grew up without much money, but were always well fed and dressed. She would bake fresh clover rolls filling the kitchen with the wonderful smell of yeast and baking bread and you couldn’t help but feel the presence of love surrounding you. She loved playing cards, pinochle, poker, hearts, and even UNO. She was always our support, strength, and comfort, especially during the tough times.
I don’t know how we will cope without her. She leaves a massive hole in our lives. But, we can draw strength from the things that she taught us, and live by the extraordinary example she led while she was with us. She will be missed by her children and all that knew her, but her memory will live on in those she left behind. We loved her and will miss her more than words can say. She will live on in our hearts forever.
Psalm 108 –
As for Man, his days are as grass, as a flower of the fields so he flourisheth. For the wind passeth over it and it is gone. But the mercy of the Lord is from Everlasting to Everlasting.
Amen.
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