Beautiful Day

Mawmaw used to always say "It's a beautiful day." This picture was taken  while leaving her visitation service. We all stopped and marveled at the sun rays and how beautiful the sun set was. My grandma's casket had material on the lid that gathered together to look like sun rays, so we took this as a sign that she was watching over us as we celebrated her life. 

Mawmaw was laid to rest at Resthaven, and this is the beautiful ramada they have for  the services.

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Her casket was a beautiful cherry wood.

Mawmaw's grandsons were her pawbearers.

After the funeral, Mawmaw's church hosted lunch for the family at her church. My mom opened the microphone for people to share their memories. Larry told a story about killing a pigeon just for the fun of it. Mawmaw cooked it and made them eat it because it wasn't right to kill for no reason. Never heard that story before, but it made a lot of sense because Mawmaw was frugal and didn't believe in waste.

Collages of happy memories of Mawmaw's descendants.

The "fabulous five!" Mawmaw's youngest grandchildren (Elllen, Carly and Quentin), Mawmaw's oldest great grandchild (Meghan,), and Megan's sister Kaitlyn.

One of many beautiful arrangements sent to the family.

Mawmaw's beautiful girls!

Mawmaw is buried next to Pappaw.

Mamaw and Papaw had a baby, Elaine,that died in childbirth. They get to be with her now in heaven.

Their plot is right next to a beautiful tree and pond.

You'll be missed!