When I think about my aunt, the first thing that comes to mind is how giving she was. She gave of her time, her money, her home and most of all her heart. Auntie was always willing to help anyone, and she wasn't a sayer but a doer. She never came to your house without bringing something - that old school southern charm and I never heard her say a bad word about anyone, even if provoked! Auntie's smile and attitude towards life was contagious and uplifting to all who came in contact with her. Two of my fondest memories are that I always joked with her if I missed calling to wish her a happy birthday on June 30th. I would call her on July 1st and tell her I wasn't late because "you don't know which date your birthday is". Her birth certificate said she was born on June 31st!! This always made both of us laugh. Another time I remember is when she was willing to help with a cash down payment on the house down the street from her and uncle, which had come up for auction. Blair and I hadn't sold our house yet and we needed cash to offer at the sheriff's sale. Auntie and Uncle Brother offered to loan us the money. What is even more mind-blowing about this is that Auntie picked up the money and drove to Newark to pick me up at the train station from work. She got out and hopped into the passenger side and said, "you drive". She had that manual transmission VW which although I knew how to drive a "stick" - I wasn't that good! I drove from Newark to Somerville in 35 minutes! To this day I don't know how I drove that car and how we made it in time for the sale. But, we did - laughing the whole way! Unfortunately, we didn't win the auction. But, it is an amazing memory, among so many, of our time together.
I will truly miss you Auntie, but I know God met you at the gates and welcomed you home. I hope to see you there. Rest in Peace.
Love, Sherri
