My sweet Aunt Mayme donned her angel’s wings a week early as she hovered over Atlanta last Monday night, life-flighted by helicopter from one hospital to another. She quickly became a favorite with the hospital staff, this tiny almost 96-year-old woman who had not been to a doctor since breaking her ankle in 1961, and was was so outspoken about what treatment she would and wouldn’t allow. After experiencing both a massive heart attack and massive stroke last week, she was transported to a hospice facility on Monday evening. Our family was blessed to spend an hour with her Tuesday evening; although she slept, we held her hand and whispered our love to her.
On the way home I received the call that the dying process had begun. My husband took our children home and I returned to the hospice. Aunt Mayme passed from this world at 12:40 a.m. on Wednesday morning and I was blessed to be beside her as she took her last breath. Although she never had a husband and children of her own, she was loved and adored by her natural and church family and will be greatly missed. Our pastor conducted a sweet service during the funeral home visitation last night here in Georgia, and the burial and graveside service will be in Arkansas tomorrow.
I’m so glad to see this sweet tribute to her, Dawn! We loved her and will miss her! We’ll pray for safe travels to AK and back home!
She sounds like quite a lady! It’s good to know you’ll see her again in glory. Blessings to you.
-Andrea
sounds like she’ll be greatly missed!
Dawn you are all in my prayers. Although she lived a long life the pain is still present for the loss of a most beloved woman. I send you my hugs and love.
Melissa
What a sweet and lovely tribute to you aunt! I will continue to pray for you and your family as you grieve for your beloved aunt!
((HUGS))
Love, Prayers, and Blessings,
Miss Amanda
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Glad you had such a sweet relationship with your dear Aunt, Dawn. Sorry about your loss, but rejoicing with you that you were able to spend her last moments with her.
Blessings~