This morning a wonderful mother, daughter, sister and aunt passed away after a year long battle with Leukemia. For me, she was the highlight of every family function. An oasis in a sea of chaos that was 9 siblings and umpteen cousins. She could be as tender as she was raunchy. She was tough as nails. She could answer every question you threw at her, like a walking Google. She loved country music, the Ravens and the color purple. She taught me that "you're never fully dressed without your earrings". If you stayed with her while your parents were out of town she'd make you 2,000 calorie lunches with sandwiches on huge onion rolls with fruit and cookies, even if you're only 12 years old. 20 years later I can still remember how full those brown bags were... and how jealous everyone else was at the lunch table. She was a kick ass gardener. She was the picture of health - never smoking or drinking and always eating right. She was unendingly generous with her time and resources. She was the sort of person that lives should be modeled from. I can not say enough about how wonderful she was or how she touched my life.
Sig, you are deeply loved and missed.
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Me neither, Tara. A few years ago, at Becky's wedding, she gave me a pair of earrings I'd been coveting since I was little...unexpectedly, without prompting, she knew we'd have a rare meeting and somehow that we might never have one again and she brought those with her...I told her, "Jesus, you're not dead yet" and we laughed and laughed. I loved her so much, I can't believe in a god that takes all the good ones so young.
I love you,
Kristen.
I too will greatly miss "siggy". We had our ups & our downs and fortunately the last couple of years was a time to smile and laugh together. Mary was one of those people who left a very wonderful footprint on this earth. Those who knew her loved her. Generous and caring just begins to describe such a beautify person. She was so giving to those who she felt needed extra attention in any area. I have seen her go without in order to give someone something she possessed. One of my good friends said that he so enjoyed talking to her because she could “talk like one of the boys” yet be so sophisticated and knowledgeable when necessary. I know that she is missed but look forward to seeing her again when we meet on the other side. Mary- I will love you always.
Rick
My kids have such a warm feeling of Mary. She was the most kind person they have ever met. They couldnt understand how someone would send them gifts on holidays and barely even knew them. She taught them unconditional love and how to give without expecting a thing. What an amazing gift she has left them.
She will be missed and GO RAVENS(Mary's fav)
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