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My Niece's Viewing.

12 years ago

We had our Niece's viewing yesterday and it was sad but amazing. The number of people that came was unbelievable. The viewing started at 4 and was to end at 8. When we finally left at 10 there were probably 100 people still in line (my sweet brother-in-law came over and told us all to go home). The parking lot was full and people were parked along the streets and such. There was a big room at the back of the church where you came in. The line was inter-looped many times in the room, out the door, down the hall into the back of the sanctuary and up to the front of the church. This was non-stop from the beginning. I can only imagine how exhausted my brother and sister-in-law were. It has been a very long week for all of us.

We have an amazing family. Every one of the aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins were there. Some came from so far away.

I want to thank everyone for their kind words and many prayers. We still don't know the cause of our Sweet Laura's death but they are leaning towards a heat stroke. Hopefully we will know in a couple weeks. Her funeral is at 11 this morning. Again, thank you all so much..

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dotmom
12 years ago
Rest in Peace, sweet Laura. What a beautiful testimony to the kind of person she must have been, when so many came to pay their respects.
Jamie_LA
12 years ago
I'm so sorry yall are having to go thru this. Sending special thoughts and prayers.
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nanny98
12 years ago
Such a wonderful expression of love to your family member. Special thoughts to your whole family and hopes that remembering the best times will see you all through this time of grieving.
Charlee_MO
12 years ago
So sorry for the loss of your niece.

What a testament to the great person she was to so many.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
susie53_gw
Original Author
12 years ago
The funeral went well, today. They had made a vidoe of her as a mom, wife and herself. It was so wonderful. It sure was her. When they played the part about her being herself everyone in the church stood and they played the song Save a Place For Me. It was just so peaceful. When you saw Laura she always had a smile on her face. I sure will miss her...
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12 years ago
It sounds like Laura was a really remarkable young woman and that she was loved by many friends and family. I am so sorry for your loss Susie.

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Georgysmom
12 years ago
So sad to leave this world so early. Obviously she touched many lives.
glenda_al
12 years ago
What amazing love was shown. She must have been a very special person.
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I am so sorry for your loss. She sounds as though she was a beautiful person, both inside and out.
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12 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss, she surely did sound like a wonderful person.
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12 years ago
Susie I'm so sorry for your loss and especially your nieces and nephews loss...It must be sooo very hard on all of you...Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...I know it must have made you and your family feel so good to see how much she was loved...

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