Dawnell Greer
Dear friends and family, for those who were praying for us yesterday, I say thank you.The memorial service at the funeral home was beautiful.The Casket was a pearly white. Each corner of the casket has a ceramic hand painted piece.1. a cross2. a gold rose3. a hummingbird4. a eagle with the US flagOn top of the casket was a beautiful huge, cascade of purple flowers, delphiniums, carnations, lilac roses, babies breath, IRISH bells. it had a large lavender ribbon, that said Love, Your family....there was another absolutely, lovely arrangement of beautiful pink and purple flowers. A memory table was set up and a lot of her poetry and photos were displayed.Beautiful photos of Mom in her 20's, 30', etc, and our wonderful family photos. One especially lovely photo, of her, Uncle Bud, and Aunt Jan ( probably Mom was 13 in this photo).They also had a big screen tv with photos...The Pastor gave a beautiful message of our temporary life here, and life ever after in heaven.I read one of her favorite poems, Children, by Gibran. I also spoke of her love in my Life and how precious she was to us all. it was difficult, but I felt her nudging me.Erica then got up, and shared her love of Nana, and read Moms POEM " a mothers Love"Bridge over troubled water was played, preceding the ceremony, when I shared I spoke of her being MY Bridge over troubled water.Kevin, Jimmy and I saw her in private, she looked beautiful, but it was not Mom, that Glorius smile, sparking green eyes and Hearty laugh.......was gone.We then proceeded on a 2 mile drive to her final resting place.She is near Uncle Bill and Aunt Jan.The graveside service was only a few minutes. The Lords prayer was recited in unison.3 of the 4 ceramic pieces where removed. Jimmy was given the golden rose, Kevin was given the Flag/eagle.I was given the hummingbird....it was so touching....I can't even touch that hummingbird without crying....I miss her so much.Now that her long suffering is over, I can remember the sunny days..My Uncle Bud always called her "ACE",,,because she was the very best....Her middle name is Marjorie, and she loved to be called Marge....I call her Mommy, Mom, Best friend... right now it doesn't seem like the tears will stop... But we will all be OK....So many people, have touched me on this sight, the Love of my cousins who share my childhood memories are especially dear to my heart.God is using this time to draw us closer to him, as we all have a work to do before we meet her again.Thanks to all who remembered my dear Mom on these pages, it helped me face these last few days.Also a special thank you to My dear brother Kevin, who kept a VIGILANT watch over her and her care at the Nursing home, these past 4 years.And, special thanks to My dear Brother Jimmy, who added MANY special touches and saw that the Funeral was a fitting tribute to a life well lived.