Dearest Pam,
I am a co-worker of Mary Rude and now, after 6 years, a good friend. I am, like you, from Longview. Mary shared with me your mother's most recent critical situation, and then has subsequently shared her current passing. My daddy just passed in May and is buried at Rosewood. Our service was held in the mausoleum, just like your sweet mother's. This afternoon I will especially be thinking of you, having just been where you are now.
Just wanted you to know that my heart is with you. The positive is that you were able to be there with her since leaving the Galleria these past few years. And, you were there with her at the very end as well. That is how it was for us with my daddy and I personally think that he knew that, regardless of his apparent mental state. I want you to focus on that in remembering your mother's last days - YOU WERE THERE FOR HER!!! And she knew that and could feel your love and presence, and still does.
Much love,
Carol Colquitt Farmer##imported-begin##Carol Farmer##imported-end##