She started working for ucd at the age of 35, and worked hard until she retired from there at the age of 63, showing us its never to late to go after what you want in life,if you work hard ,are responsible,can be dependable,and you never give up.you can do or be anything you want.that nothing comes easy,if you want something youve got to work hard.fight for it.never give up and always do your best,but never say never.dont let anyone tell you ,you cant. She was a very strong,proud.and a hard worker that took pride in her work. She taught me alot.and i admired and respected her very much.i am proud and honored to say she was my mother.

My mother was the strongest woman ive ever known.she raised my brother and i alone.it wasnt easy.but she did it and never complained or gave up.when my brother was ill .spent almost 2 years in and out of the hospital.she never left his side. she was the most devoted and loving mother any child could want.when i was ill with cancer,she was the one that drove me daily to treatments,was at my side for all 5 surgeries.helped my kids handle it all.she was the back bone in our family.she taught me to work hard.never say never.be independent.honest.that family is important,kids come first,and showed me how to be a responsible,caring.loving,strong ,independent, Woman.who was always there for me any and every time i needed her.who put her children first.she was a generous caring loving person.but mess with her family,specially kids and beware.that woman was strong.hard headed.protective.and not afraid to stand up for what she believed.she was my role model.my best friend.my hero.and a great grandmother to my children.i have nothing but respect.love and gratitude for my mother.if i can be even half the woman she was id consider that a success story,and be happy with that. I miss her so much.i think about her all the time.wish i had more time.but cherish the time i did have .she will always be loved and remembered. Rest in peace mom until we meet again.