Saturday, May 4, 2019
Dear Myra and Gindy and family,
I remember your mom so well! She was a huge supporter and friend helping our mom (Almeta Greene Hill) negotiate the transition to widowhood and single parenting when our dad also died way too young. Her great sense of humor kept us laughing. It was a great trait that helped them both see the ironies of life and got them both through some very tough times.
I always enjoyed her grit and unpretentious personality, and Never had to guess where she stood on things. She was kind, loving and compassionate. I’ll never forget when she and a couple of mom’s other friends came to the hospice room the day before mom died. She/they lovingly and gently rubbed lotion on mom. I especially remember when Gin rubbed mom’s feet. It was so symbolic of the love she had for her “heart sister “.
After I moved back to NC, Betty and I visited her just a few years ago. She was in her nineties by then, still living independently in her home and with her same gregarious personality. She will live on in my memories.
I hope you will be comforted by your good memories, knowing you cared for her well and that she told us how much she loved you both and was so very grateful for you all. She was surrounded by love. May she Rest In Peace.
I wish could be there on Sunday to celebrate her life well lived. I will be with you in spirit.
Judy