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November 30, 2010

Cleo Wilburn-Lewis was sister to my father, the late Samuel (Junior) Wilburn.  My father passed when I was very young.  My grandmother Rosa (Cleo's mother) raised me in Cuthbert, Georgia.  Even though Aunt Cleo lived in New York during my childhood; I knew her very well.  I saw her every summer when she would come home to visit my grandmother and the rest of the family.  We always had a family renuion every year on the 4th of July which included all of my grandmother's children and their families.  During these times I had the pleasure of getting to know my Auntie very well.

We would have so much fun during this time with all of the cousins getting together.  I can say we all knew each other.  This was something that I looked forward to each year....seeing my family and enjoying spending time with my family.

Aunt Cleo was always a caring and warm person and she always showed me "love".  She always spoke a kind word to me; even when I did something that did not please her.  She helped my grandmother raise me, always to do whatever she could.  She helped me to become the person that I am today.  I am a mother of two and my children adored Aunt Cleo as well.  They both said "Aunt Cleo always showed me love." 

Throughout her extended illness, I never once heard Aunt Cleo complained...she continued to thank and praise God....my, my...what a woman of strength!  I will miss you Auntie.

I love you Aunt Cleo!.....your niece Dianne

My Granny Gumms

November 30, 2010

My Grandmother started to wear false teeth many years ago, and because of this I called her my Granny Gumms :) She would always laugh at me when I called her that and would tell me "Oh go witcha-self", my Granny almost always said that if you got her to laugh:) and her laughter is one of the things I will miss most. 

My Granny was always there for me, and her unwavering love and support helped me to stand strong through various storms in my life.  I don't know what I'm going to do without her, I didn't see her much but it was always a comfort just knowing she was there and that I was loved unconditionally...

For some moments in life there are no words, this is such a moment... I love you Granny Gumms and you will forever be missed, be loved, and be honored.

Your First Grandbaby Lovely

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