My wonderful mother-in-law: Bertha B. WheelessJuly 2, 1926-May 16, 2011
You are greatly missed
I just really haven't allowed myself to think about the passing of my husband's mom. She was a terrific mother-in-law ... full of kindness and caring and generosity. She was witty and outspoken; a fabulous bridge player and the quintessential Avon Lady. She loved people and animals ... Coke with crushed ice ... clip-on earrings ... orange, marshmallow circus peanuts ... and biscuits from Hardee's. She was an avid reader of romance novels, devouring several at a time; getting stacks out of the library! Yet, one of her favorite books was O Ye Jigs and Juleps! (and if you've never heard of it, you should definitely find a copy and read it). She had several copies of it over the years, as she would lend it out and never get it back! She enjoyed the tv-shows Murder She Wrote and Jag and loved old movies: Portrait of Jenny was one of her favorites. She always fixed us a big breakfast, no matter how tired she was and Christmas just wasn't Christmas until we arrived at her house ... and ate her stuffing, onions and squash, biscuits and that deliciously salty country ham. Nobody makes country-fried steak or pork chops like Nana. She was an amazing woman who stayed courageously brave after the untimely death of her husband back in 1984. She had many words of wisdom and love to share with all. I really just can't believe she's gone.
5 comments:
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear of your loss! Such a void is left by the passing of a wonderful person like she obviously was. Things will never be the same but hopefully you will find comfort in the remembering. The heart remembers best what it has loved the most.
Your words paint a picture of a wonderful woman. I'm sorry for your family.
What beautiful memories. Thanks for helping us get to know Randy's Mom a little better. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. It is never easy to say "good-bye" to your Mom.
Thanks for sharing these beautiful memories. It really helps us get to know Randy's Mom a little bit. I can picture those moments you have mentioned and remember you talking about them throughout the years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It is never easy to say, "good-bye" to those you love.
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