Thursday, December 12, 2013

Farewell, Aunt Polly

A sad day at Belle, Book, and Candle. My sweet 99-year-old Aunt Polly died yesterday. She was a great reader and, in fact, was the person who long ago introduced me to the idea of keeping a list of the books I read.

She was a true Southern Belle. She raised the most fragrant roses and credited her success to the use of banana peels as fertilizer.  She worked fine needlepoint and I am honored to have a few of the pieces she stitched. 

I will miss her.

She was my father's sister and is the last of my parents' siblings.

I will be taking a few days off to be with family and will be back soon.

14 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear that -- but 99 years: what an amazing life to celebrate. Thinking of you at a difficult time.

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    1. Thank you, Vicki. I appreciate your kind words.

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  2. You have my sympathy on the loss of someone who was very special to you.

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    1. Thank you, Joan, for your thoughtful comment.

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  3. So sorry to hear of your loss, Belle. It's hard to say goodbye to people who have made so much impact on our lives. All the best to your and your family.

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    1. Thank you, Kathy. She was a special lady and we all will miss her.

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  4. Condolences. I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like she had a beautiful soul.

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    1. You are so kind to comment, Lark. I appreciate your sweet thoughts.

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  5. Please accept my condolences on the passing of your beloved Aunt Polly. Each passing is difficult, but, that of the last of the generation before us especially hard, Belle. My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.

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    1. It is difficult to think of myself as the top of the family tree. All the branches above me are gone now. Thank you, Penny, for your kind words and thoughts.

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  6. I am so sorry about your aunt's death. It's always so sad when someone beloved dies. 99: that's a very good life!

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    1. Yes, she enjoyed a wonderful life, Kat. She touched many lives with her sense of humor and sweet ways. Thanks for your kind words.

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  7. Belle Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your Aunt Polly and excuse the delay in relaying these sentiments I have been away from the computer for a few days.

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    1. Thank you so much, Tullik, for you kind thoughts.

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