Loss of a great lady and friend

4 years ago

Some of you may remember when we were rescued by kayak from Harvey we went to stay with a friend and neighbor who was in her 90s.
Today she passed away. She was 96 she would have been 97 September 1st. She had been in the hospital after a bad fall but she was improving and she was supposed to leave the hospital in a day or so.
The blessing is that she passed quietly in her sleep. She lived a long, happy and very interesting life. I loved sitting with her and hearing her stories. I am lucky to have been her friend.
RIP Mrs. REBA

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kathyg_in_mi

4 years ago

Good friends are treasures. Treasure the memories.

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ladypat1
4 years ago
Oh I bet you really perked up her last years. How exciting to have some guests after the flood. You both helped each other.
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Lindsey_CA
4 years ago
I'm sorry to hear of her passing, but am glad that it was peaceful and in her sleep. I'm sure Mrs. Reba was happy to have someone to listen to her stories. You were both good friends to each other.
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georgysmom2
4 years ago
I am so sorry Raven, for your loss. How lucky you were to have such a great friend.
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morz8 - Washington Coast
4 years ago
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I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend Raven. I know how generous she was when you needed her. It's so, so hard to see our old folks leaving us, they take so much of value with them. (((hugs)))
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happy2b…gw
4 years ago
Oh, Raven, I am so sorry.
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OutsidePlaying
4 years ago
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I’m so sorry Raven. You were lucky to have had Mrs Reba as your friend.
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socks
4 years ago
I remember that you stayed with her. I'm glad she passed peacefully. What a generous woman.
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pudgeder
4 years ago
My condolences for the loss of a good friend. Truly a remarkable woman.
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nicole___
4 years ago
She lived a long life...96! She would have been an interesting person to talk to for sure. Lucky YOU! RIP Reba.....
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lindaohnowga
4 years ago
What a blessing for her to pass easily in her sleep, but I'm sorry for your loss of your friend who was an angel in disguise in your time of need.
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sjerin
4 years ago
I'm sorry for you loss, Raven, even if she was on in years. How lucky for you both that you needed each other at the right time.
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blfenton
4 years ago
(((raven))) I am so sorry for your loss. It's sounds like you two were great friends.
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yeonassky
4 years ago
So sorry for your loss Raven. I'm glad you had time to listen to her stories. That was a very generous thing she did helping you out when you needed it most.
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Uptown Gal
4 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like she was a very special Lady that we

all would like to be. I know she is now safe, happy and loved. Hugs for you

and keep those memories alive.
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Annie Deighnaugh
4 years ago
So sorry for your loss.
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katlan
4 years ago
God bless her soul. I'm sorry you lost your friend.
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Jasdip
4 years ago
That's so sad. I remember when you stayed with her and she was so kind to take you in.
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DawnInCal
4 years ago
Im sorry, raven. She was a godsend to you and your family when you were in need. Ill bet she enjoyed having you there to brighten her days and to provide some human companionship as well.
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chisue
4 years ago
I'm sorry you've lost her. I'm glad you were her 'foundlings'. As others have said there, you were good for one another -- friends in need, together.
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ldstarr
4 years ago
(((Raven))). My prayers are with you and her family. I'm so glad that her passing was easy and comfortable. May she rest in peace.
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adellabedella_usa
4 years ago
I'm sorry to hear that. She was a good friend to you.
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tami_ohio
4 years ago
I am sorry for your loss.
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