Thank you for letting us know. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

I've been here since 2013, enjoyed and will miss her contributions. I remember being so surprised when she mentioned her age; I imagined her to be in early 60s.

I just read the first, actually last, entry in her blog and hope you will keep it up a while. I look forward to reading it all.

She seemed to be a gentle soul with the gift of simple eloquence in describing her many life experiences.

I certainly remember Seniorgal!

I always admired the fact that she had mastered the computer, and her writing skills. She did more on the computer by contributing here and I'm sure in other social forums, not to mention her blog than some people I know decades younger.

Thank you so much for taking the time and letting us know of her passing. 99 is quite a milestone!

My sincere condolences Marcia.

So sorry to see this news. Thank you for letting people know. May she rest in peace. She seemed like a wise and very thoughtful person.

And is it ever not terribly hard to lose one's mother, no matter what? My mom made it to 91, and I felt completely unmoored when she passed - often still do.

Also many thanks for the link to her blog - I wish you were not going to close it, the stories I read there so far are wonderful! I wish I had time to read them all before they disappear. I'm sure many people would find them as delightful as I have.

Sincere sympathies to you and your family. I am sad to hear that Seniorgal has passed away and I always loved reading the stories that she posted. I hope that I'm as adept with using a computer as she was at that age, and I'm mindful of the fact that computers didn't even exist for a large part of her life.

My condolences to you and your sisters, on the passing of your mother. But I know she lived a long and very interesting, fulfilling life and passed at the time she felt suited her best, it seems! I loved reading her posts and enjoyed her blog as well. The first time your mother mentioned her age, I was shocked, as I'd somehow assumed she was my age, early sixties. I guess that's because I wouldn't have pictured someone in their 90's bothering to join an online forum, but I was wrong, and happy I was, because reading her accounts was our great pleasure. She will be missed.

Sad news for both you and us but she got her wish not to live to be 100. She will be missed.

Like others, I remember her well. Thank you for letting us know, I don't know your reasons for wanting to shut down your mother's blog, but I hope you'll reconsider. Blogs are meant to have a wide audience, and as a blogger myself I think it's likely your mom was writing to be read. When I'm gone I hope my blogs will live on.

My sympathy to you and your family.

So sorry to hear that your Mom has passed. But she was ready and to know that is special. She will be missed here at the KT.

I am so sorry to read this, but thank you for letting us know. I realized from her screen name that she was "older" but I was totally shocked when she shared her age. I know people 20 years younger that could not do half of what she did on the ocmputer.

My condolences. May her memory be a blessing.

My sympathies to you and your family. I really enjoyed reading your Mom's posts and as many others, was impressed by her stories, storytelling, and vibrancy. She was a very impressive online person and will be missed. Godspeed.

I am so very sorry to read this, please accept and pass on to Seniorgal’s loved ones my heartfelt condolences. She was always so interesting and engaged, and I loved reading her stories.

I’m also sorry to hear that you’re planning to shut down her blog. Would you consider leaving it up? It is a great resource for learning how regular, not famous, people lived in a time we are fast losing touch with.

My condolences on your loss. I loved reading her posts and hearing her stories.

I’m very sorry to hear about your Mom, Marcia. I remember Seniorgal and her lovely stories about her younger days. I will certainly look forward to reading her blog, so thank you for the link. I’m glad she was surrounded by her loved ones in her final days.

I have a 96 year old aunt. She and my mother were very close and I enjoy visiting her and recalling good times from the past.

Thots and prayers. She was a treasure ...

I’m so sorry to read this. She was a beloved treasure here and will be well remembered. RIP, dear friend.

I don't read a whole lot of the threads anymore, but I always opened up one of your mothers. She certainly will be missed by all who knew her here. She was a blessing.

I am saddened to read this. I had noticed your Mom hadn't been posting and was hoping it wasn't because she had passed on. What a long life your Mom led and the experiences she must of had. I am happy you had her in your life for so long. Your Mom will be missed. Sending you and your family my deepest confolences.

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My condolences to you and your sisters. I loved reading your mother's stories of back in the day. Mentally she was like a 50-year-old. She wrote so well and was so interesting in relaying stories of the past. We will surely miss her here. Take care.

Oh, I'm so sorry. My condolences to you and her entire family. I know that at her age, her passing was not a surprise, but I also know that you are never ready to lose your mother. Such a good, long run of life and so wonderful that she was alert and mentally active until nearly the end. Her posts were always interesting.

I am so sorry...I remember her well. Please accept my condolences and a prayer and hug for

coping for you and your family. She was a treasure.

I am so sorry for your sad loss. She was indeed a rare treasure, and will certainly be missed.

i'm so sorry for your loss. your mom was such a joy and she will be missed. i hope you get some measure of comfort knowing how many people enjoyed knowing her over the years. 💖

I remember Seniorgal and her thoughtful and intresting posts.

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

And thank you, daughter, for offering a link to her column. She writes in such a delightful way. Her recollection of the prom and H is very moving — I was not expecting the conclusion.

She was a treasured member and will be missed. I remember her stories. RIP, Seniorgal. You enriched our lives.

My sincerest condolences. Thank you for letting us know

To those of you who suggested leaving the blog up: I will look into that. I know zero about the account and how it works, so I assumed it would have to close if the account holder was removed. I will see what I can do to leave the stories there, or somewhere at least. Who knows, maybe I can become a blogger, ha. (Seriously not my skill, and are blogs even a thing nowadays?)
Thanks again for all the kind words.

This is a big loss for our little community. She made a strong impact with many of us and she will be much missed.

Seniorgal was a fascinating person and I was always so grateful that she shared her life stories with us. I, too, ask that you reconsider shutting down her blog. Her stories, so well written, need to be read and re-read for many years to come.

I've read most of the contents of her blog to the two young girls who live next door to me and who have become a part of my life. Those stories became the fuel for many conversations, especially during those months when schools were closed down.

I would also like to say that you are very welcome to join us on a regular basis Marcia, if you are interested.

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Thank you for letting us know. I have read a few of her stories in the past, and thoroughly enjoyed them. I plan on reading the rest soon. Have you considered publishing her stories?

Rusty

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of your Mom. I'm so sorry for your loss, and ours. I loved all of your mother's writings and learned so much from her about times before I was born. She was a dear lady and a wonderful blessing to all of us here, and will be greatly missed. Thank you for letting us know of her passing.

I’m so sorry for your loss, Marcia. Your mother was a wonderful regular at this Table, while I was shy for a time to pull up a stool. I was always amazed at her age! My mother was about the same age and could no longer use a phone, but here was SeniorGal doing it all. My DMIL is like that, 96 and showing ME iPad techniques.

She was a delight. Thank you for letting us know.

Your mother was one of a kind and a wonderful, sweet soul. Please accept my condolences.

I did not know Seniorgal and generally just lurk but I did read her blog and it is wonderful. she was a talented writer and the history we can learn from her writing should be saved somehow.

I just read a few of her stories on the blog. I’m reminded of why I always was happy to see one of her comments. She had a gift.

My condolences to you and your family. Enjoyed many of your mom’s posts, she will be missed.

I am sorry for your loss. i had the opportunity to read some of her blog in January. She wrote of moving to Ohio and working at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. I replied to her that I had just retired from the base and my first job was in the same building (125) that she started in. It is a small world. I hope you won’t be too quick to remove the blog. i would love to spend a bit more time there.

FWIW, there was a lovely Italian-American lady in her 90s who made videos on YouTube about cooking during the Great Depression, telling stories about her youth as well. She passed on, but the channel is still there.

Some families will note that the originator of the site is now gone, but their legacy lives on the internet.

Your mother's stories here and on the blog should be printed in a book, even if only for your family. There's just no one left her age to tell all those stories. It's history. Condolences.

I thought i submitted my thoughts about your mom. she and i talked off line when her 2nd husband was alive. we shared stories and i appreciated her responses. she was a careful confident writer. i'm so sorry. i thought she left but her name was changed to HU…… as a Houzz user. i looked for her and think people on here got her name changed back. How lovely she was. i'm so glad you gave a personal report to this page.

Your Mom was a very special person to me. I loved her from afar and I will always remember her and smile. God bless her, she's in the right place now and you and your family have so many memories.

I'm selfishly sad to read this--as it means there will not be a hoped-for 'one last story' of your mother's long and interesting life. She reminded me of my own mother, a strong 'career woman' at a time when that was unusual for any girl from a remote setting. Thank you for telling us of her passing, and thank you for helping her keep on writing online after she'd 'messed up' her internet contact.

I am so sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed.

I am so sorry for your loss, your mom was very special. thank you for letting us KT know of her passing.

i will echo what others have said: wise, insightful, thoughtful and strong.

i so marveled her computer skills, and when i found out her age, i admired her even more! i know so many 'seniors' who don't even want to learn, let alone contribute to a site like this. i am sure, by your post, that she was a wonderful mother and you loved her very much. i am very happy for her that she got her wish to pass before 100 yrs. old. may her memories bring you comfort and peace.

thank you so much for posting her blog, i bookmarked it, so i do hope you leave it up.

I am so sad to hear about Senior Gal. She was a remarkable woman who led a full life. I enjoyed our interaction here at the kitchen table and shared her stories with my family.

Oh, gosh, this is so sad. I'm sorry for your loss. I too read everything I saw her post. Yes, she was a great storyteller. She had a knack for highlighting exactly what we or anyone would find so interesting about her youth and those times. What a treasure. I appreciate that you helped her navigate the website when there were issues. We have all experienced those glitches, and it surely took patience. She was so worth it. I will remember her stories.

Marcia, please accept my condolences upon the loss of your mother. i loved reading her blog and it seems she led a very interesting life. i remember when she reconnected with thr man who would become her second husband. she always struck me as being young at heart.

I will truly miss your mom's posts and have been glad to be able to read her blog. To me, her writing sounded a little Laura Engles Wilder-ish and I thoroughly enjoyed reading through her memories. Thank you so much for posting, as it's hard when a poster just disappears.

My deepest sympathy for you and your family. I am so sad to get this news. I have been concerned because I have not seen her here in a long time. We were so fortunate to have her here at the kitchen table. She amazed me so many times with what she was able to do at her age. I have read her blog. We urged her to make it after she told us stories from her life and times. I was so glad she did it. Please try to leave it. I don't think they will delete it. I have one I haven't touched in forever and it's still there.

Thanks for letting us know. I am extremely grateful for the time we had with her. She was unique. She will be greatly missed.

Thanks for sharing her with us! 🙏😢❤️🌹

So sorry to hear this, your Mother was one of a kind. I loved her stories, and she had a good life. My condolences on your loss.