My mother died this morning at my sister's home. She had been in declining health, but apparently had a massive heart attack and died quickly. Betsy and I had seen her (and Dad) on Thursday and I talked with her on the phone Saturday. She sounded very chipper and in good spirits. She had just had some ice cream before I called, which was her favorite snack.
The feature of Mom that most people commented on was her smile. When my parents moved to Tennessee, the children in their new neighborhood called her the "Smile Lady".
Now she's smiling in heaven -- it must be a brighter place today.
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Surely heaven will be graced by her lovely smile.Praying for God to send His comfort to you as well as to your Dad and the rest of the family.
Hugs,Ruth
Sincere condolences George, to you and your family.
She has the most beautiful smile, and from reading your posts throughout the years, I know she was indeed one very special lady.
God has a new angel by his side, and she has the brightest and most contagious smile.
God Bless,
Jo
You are right, George, she is smiling with Jesus today and heaven is a brighter place. My sympathy is for you and your family, the ones left behind. She was a beautiful lady and I hope you dad is doing ok through this.
I'm so sorry for your loss, George. From what you have said, your mother had a long and happy life and was well-loved by all who knew her. What a wonderful legacy, to be known as the "Smile Lady". Your photo shows her beautiful smile, which makes me smile just to see it. She's surely brightening heaven with it now.
I am close to you in this time of sorrow for the death of her mother, I express to you and your family my heartfelt condolences.
I bet heaven is a brighter place today George. What a lovely photo of your mother - beautiful woman and yes she has a lovely smile. Prayers for you and Betsy as you travel and visit family.
George, so sorry to hear about your mother. What a blessing it was that you had recently saw and talked with her. Lots of times that never happens. She certainly was a very pretty lady. We never like losing our loved ones, but at least she did not have to suffer. I hope I am not a burden or suffer.
Our prayers are with you George! God bless and give your Dad and you and your family extra physical and emotional strength in these next few days. Your Mom's smile is beautiful.
My deepest sympathy in your loss, George. I know you, Betsy, Janet and your Dad (and many others) will miss her so but as you say, she is smiling in Heaven today. May it comfort you to know so many are praying for you all.
Ohhhh Our deepest Condolences George.
How old was she?
She looks like a such a sweet lady.
No wonder the sun is shining today.
May she rest in peace and find joy where ever God now takes her.
My condolences George. I will keep her in my prayers tonight for God to give her peace and to give you and Betsy the strength at this trying times. take care.
She does have a beautiful smile. Praise God for the recent conversations and visit you have had with her. And praise God for her quick passing with minimal suffering. You are fortunate to have had a wonderful relationship with her - - - as I did my mom.
Oh George, I am sorry for your loss too. No matter how long a life she had, today it probably feels a little too short.
George I am truly sorry for your loss. I am glad you got to talk to her before the end. My prayers!
I feel so sorry, but her smile will forever be in your memory.
Sorry to hear about your Mum George, thinking of you and family.
Our thoughts and Prayers.
Celebrate your Mums life and think of that smile, for she is watching over you my friend.
She does indeed have a tremendous smile. May the Lord be your comfort and fill the needs of you and your family. I am sure a lot of people are going to miss the "Smile Lady."
George, I'm so sorry for your loss. Neighborhood had rightly called her "Smile Lady" Now heaven has become bright by her smile.
i'm so sorry for your loss, George.
sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. remember, she's watching over you.
that's for sure.
(((hugs)))
Sorry to read about this. That looks like the kind of smile that lights up a room, as they say. My mom went about the same way quite a few years ago. Truly your loss is heaven's gain.
Gosh I am so sorry- Blessings for you, your family and your dad. She has an incredible!! smile.
I am so sorry for your loss, George. I'm so glad you spoke with her just a few days before she died. For sure she had a beautiful smile!
my deepest condolences to you and your family. your mom has such a beautiful smile. may her soul rest in peace.
My Sincere condolences George, to you,your family and loved ones on your untimely loss.
She's been a warm, beautiful,and nuturing smile in your lives and she will be blessed in eternity. One very special lady.
One very special family.
May she rest in eternal peace.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. What better moniker could you have than the smile lady or guy?
A beautiful special smile indeed George. Warm memories of a life well lived will keep you close...
George, this is such a lovely way to honor your mother. She does have a lovely smile and eyes. Sending light to you and yours.
My Sincere condolences George and Betsy. I am sure she is smiling in heaven right now. Beautiful photo of your mom.
Anna :)
She was and always will be a beautiful lady. A new star shines brightly in the heavens. God Bless.
MB
Sincere condolences from Doods and I, George. Your mom is lovely and she does have the prettiest smile. Her eyes light up with her smile, it warms the heart to receive such a smile. This is a lovely tribute to her.
My deepest sympathy and condolences George.
She was lovely.
My sincerest condolences, his mother was a beautiful woman and probably a great mother. Greetings.
My deepest sympathies George. Sorry to hear about the demise of your beloved mother. Sorry i was away from blogging and could not see your blog for sometime.
Your loss is great but you have expressed her smile with such beauty. May you accept my late condolences. I am sorry for your loss.
Indeed, she has a beautiful smile. She s looking down deom heaven and watching over you and Betsy.
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