Memory
Most of the memories I have of Aunt Rosie were made prior to my family moving to Florida in the 60's.
Aunt Rosie was such a beautiful, fun loving person and my sister, Billie Jean, and I loved spending time at her home with Butch, Terry and Sally.
I remember Aunt Rosie being a "clean freek" and somehow we would manage to end up spending the night only to get up the next morning to the dreaded "cleaning day". I believe that the militay could have really used Rosie to head their cleaning/inspection department. She was relentless.
We would talk Rosie into driving us around the "Blue Grass". We probably ran into Gwen on some of those drive throughs and I can't see her being overly enjoyed to see us.
Then there were black berry picking jaunts and even trips to a certain cemetary.
There will always be a special place for her in my heart and although she is no longer with us here in this world she is free of pain and suffering and having a great time in heaven with her family and my mother. Thank you Lord for the wonderful memories I have of Aunt Rosie.
My Mother-in-law.
About 25 years ago, Larry Morrison, a friend from my office in Denver stopped by my cubicle. "I know everything about you", he said. "I know where you went to high school, college, your wife Sally, your kids, when you got married --EVERYTHING."
Russ: "Uhh...what are you talking about?"
Larry: "Well I flew back to Denver from Cincinatti yesterday, and sat next to this nice, retired lady. We began to talk and she asked what I did, where I worked, etc. Once she found out we worked in the same office, I learned she was on her way to visit your family in Denver. Her descripion of your family and the pride she took in her grandchildren was comprehensive to say the least. She was so genuine, funny, and full of life. I really enjoyed the flight."
Larry would occasionally mention that trip to me through the years, ask how Rosie is doing, and always repeat how much he enjoyed meeting her. Rosie touched so many throughout her life, I know this is but one example of the positive, outgoing nature of this fine woman who indeed "never met a stranger".
As for me, I am quite certain that no man ever had a better mother-in-law.
From the grandchildren
Remembering Rosa Raye ....
jays memories
i dont ever recall a time in my life with out her in it , we had a close bond , growing up was like having two moms all the time. staying with her on the weekends eating the home made waffles in the morning. when i was playing football i dont recall a time of looking in the stands and her not being there for me as in life she was always there. a truly single mother raised three children on her own and worked her fingers to the bone to make ends meet, nannie has been an inspiration and a perfect role model nothing got her down she always picked up the pieces and moved forward when i made her proud she would tell me when i messed up and she was disappointed she would still tell me about it and tell me again with love and encouragement i cry for her being gone but as a christian i rejoice for her new life with no pain or sorrow and i cant think her enough for what she has instilled in me and i think GOD for blessing me with her in my life i end this with not good bye but until we meet again in Heaven she will be truly missed
Blessings
Three Generations
As a young lady, I did not know just how important it would be to have such positive and resilient role models. My inner strength and ability to smile through rough times, would not have been possible without the constant encouragement from my patient, and loving Mother and Grandmother.
As life often does, mine wound its way into various trials and tribulations, where I was confused, distraught and looking for answers. Luckily, my pillars of strength never faltered. Nannie and Mom have always been there to hold my hand through whatever life throws my way.
And even now, knowing that Nannie is watching over us both, Mom and I will walk hand-in-hand through this time, remembering the laughter and memories we made together, the three of us.