We will be sad this Christmas knowing we will not be seeing you. You will be remembered in our hearts forever. We will make sure your great grandson knows how special you were. I will give him a kiss from you. We love you always and are thinking of you often.

If I were to describe the things I will remember most about our Mom they would be:

The amazing STRENGTH she showed throughout her lifetime, whether it be the loss of loved ones or the many years of health problems she endured.

WISDOM

She taught me that life is too short to obsess about things that don't really matter.

That people are just people, regardless of their economic status.

That the more money you make, the more you spend.

We can all learn a lot from our elders, if we just take the time to listen. They have many interesting stories to tell.

LOVE

She loved family more than anything and was always willing to help out if she could.

The many, many times she traveled from Ohio to Indiana to see her grandchildren, not missing any birthday, holiday or important event.

She was always there for us. We had so many fun times together. No one can take those memories away, for we will hold them dearly in our hearts forever.

The love showed in her eyes, her smile, and the way she spoke to others. Never an unkind word.

She was my best friend and I miss her so much. I will say so long for now, not goodbye, because I find comfort in knowing I will see her again.

One thing I will remember is the smile she always had. You could see the love in her smile that she had for everyone.

This is a picture of Shirley's first great-grand child, Jackson Bruce Smith, who is due to be born on September 22, 2014. She was so happy and excited to know she would be a great-grandmother. She loved family more than anything.