My Mother Passed Away Today

12 years ago

My Mother passed away today. She would have been 98 at the end of July. She was ready to go and had been for sometime, so it is a blessing. We were with her when she passed. It has been a busy past few days.

Sue

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Jamie_LA
12 years ago
I'm very sorry. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
12 years ago
my deepest sympathy for you and your family. My thoughts are with you.
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susie53_gw
12 years ago
Sue, I am so sorry to hear of your Mothers death. You and your family will be in my prayers in the coming days..

Susie
kacram
12 years ago
I'm sorry, Marilyn. I;m glad she has such a long good life and that you were able to be with her.
lynn_d
12 years ago
Oh Sue, I am so very sorry. What a blessing that you had her for so many years.
kayjones
12 years ago
I am sure she was a wonderful Mother - I'm sending my sympathy to you and your family.
Georgysmom
12 years ago
So sorry to hear this Marilyn Sue. What a wonderful long life your mother had and how great that you were with her when she passed. I am sure that made it easier for her and was comforting for you, too.
cynic
12 years ago
What a long and full life she must have had. And being ready for death at the time, I'm sure was a comfort to her as was having you with her. My condolences and best wishes to you, your family and friends. I know what a busy time it is.
marie_ndcal
12 years ago
Sending prayers at this time with the loss of your Mother.
monica_pa Grieves
12 years ago
Condolences to you and your family. Your mother sure had a long run down here.
nanatricia
12 years ago
So sorry !!!
katlan
12 years ago
Another lost loved one. I'm sorry for the loss of your mom. It sounds like she's at peace now.

My son-in-law's grandmother died a week ago today. She was a dear, sweet lady. She welcomed my daughter into their family with love and open arms.

Hoping for peace for you and yours.
williamsburgjane
12 years ago
i am so sorry. Sending special thoughts and warm hugs to you and your family.
hallngarden
12 years ago
Sue, know you are going to miss your precious Mother. You and your family are in my thoughts.
vicki_lv_nv
12 years ago
It's never easy...even when you expect it. My thoughts are with you and your family.
lydia1959
12 years ago
So sorry. It hurts to lose your mother even though she lived a long life.. sending good thoughts and prayers for your family.
Toni S
12 years ago
I'm sorry for your loss, Sue.
petaloid
12 years ago
(((Marilyn Sue)))
country_bumpkin_al
12 years ago
Sending thoughts and Prayers for you and your Family. How fortunate that you had her for so many years!
mamatoad
12 years ago
My sympathy to you and your family. It's always hard to lose someone we love no matter how long they've been with us. May you find comfort in memories of the good times.
jel48
12 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss Marilyn Sue. It sounds like a good passing, a blessing, much as it was with my mom a few years back, but I know that even so there is a little pain for those of us left behind. You are in my mind and my prayers.
phyllis__mn
12 years ago
May you find comfort in the memories of earlier years with your mother.
juellie1962
12 years ago
I'm sorry for the loss of your mom; no matter their age it's still heartbreaking to lose one's mother!
okwriter
12 years ago
Hugs and prayers to you during the difficult days ahead.
luckygardnr
12 years ago
My sympathies to you and your family. Hugs
patti43
12 years ago
Condolences to you and your family, Sue. Hard to lose your mama, no matter how old we get.
Kathsgrdn
12 years ago
((((Sue))))
User
12 years ago
So sorry for your loss. Its such a hard thing to go through.
susanjf_gw
12 years ago
my condolences to you and the family...
jannie
12 years ago
I'm so sorry. Glad you are at peace with her passing. I'm sending hugs, prayers and sympathy.
Granlan_TX
12 years ago
Sue, I'm sorry to hear about your dear mother. I also understand about her passing being a blessing.

My condolences to you and all your family.

Lana
ritamay91710
12 years ago
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom.
czech_chick
12 years ago
I'm so very sorry Marilyn.
chisue
12 years ago
Peace to her. I hope you can you rest up a bit now, let the tears flow. I agree with Phyllis' sentiments that you will remember the happy times with your mother.
jackie643
12 years ago
My deepest sympathy.
sjerin
12 years ago
My condolences to you, Marilyn Sue.
kim_okla
12 years ago
I'm so sorry Marilyn.
bulldinkie
12 years ago
Sorry,its hard when anyone passes but your mother.I know my mother passed when I was 18.
ont_gal
12 years ago
My sincerest sympathies Marilyn

So happy to hear that her family were with her to the end of this life.
taigen_gw
12 years ago
What a wonderful long life she must have lead, I am sure you will miss her dearly. My sympathy for your loss.
hayjud_mn
12 years ago
I hope you will soon be able to fill that empty spot with sweet memories. What a blessing to have your Mother for such a nice long time.
FlamingO in AR
12 years ago
My condolences, Marilyn Sue. I'm sure you'll miss her. I'm glad you had her for so many years.
bunnylover21
12 years ago
No matter how ready you think you are it is still a loss. Prayers for you and your family
cheryl_down_under
12 years ago
My sincere condolences to you, Sue - my thoughts are with you and your family.
mawheel
12 years ago
The loss of a parent is always traumatic, no matter their age. You and your family have my sincere sympathy.
tami_ohio
12 years ago
I am so sorry to hear this. My sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.

Tami
abby221
12 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss.
kathy_
12 years ago
I can say I know how you feel...I lost my mom last Thursday. No matter how old or expected, she was still your mom and a part of your life is gone. Big soft hugs..
Kathy
cwnev
12 years ago
Huge soft hugs for you.

I know how it feels. I wish you peace.
liz
12 years ago
Sue...how blessed you were to have had her so many years..I know you'll have some wonderful stories to share with that darling grandaughter! My thoughts and prayers are with you...

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