Today We Lost A Friend…

Posted on by March 6, 2013

Mamaw, the matriarch of the Farm Family died this morning, finally losing her battle with cancer…


She was, self proclaimed, a tough ol biddy; and maybe she wouldn’t have fit in too well in ‘polite’ company, but she didn’t give a rats ass.  But she raised a family who worked the land, make do with what’s available, and are the salt of the earth…


I knew there was something a tad bit different when the first time I met her, she handed me a knife and told me to get to work cutting the brisket.  My ONLY answer was, “Yes Ma’am”…


It was hard to get her to talk, she always said she enjoyed listening to us, but if you could get her started she had some stories!


She took a bunch of folks she had never met, invited them into her home, and made us feel like family; except as she said, “Y’all discuss, y’all don’t argue!” After I reminded her of how many guns had come through her back door, she allowed as how that ‘might’ have something to do with it…


I’m going to say a prayer for the end of her suffering, and know that she is probably arguing with St. Peter already…


She will be sorely missed, but I’m sure none of us will ever forget her!


RIP Mamaw, you done good!

Comments

Today We Lost A Friend… — 12 Comments

  1. It’s sad to lose a matriarch like that. It’s a loss of love as well as knowledge. May your family have peace during this time.

  2. She sounded like she was a hell of a good woman. One that I would respect.

    Sorry for her family and friends loss.

  6. I’m sorry for the hole this leaves in your heart and in your family, but glad her suffering is over and done. May she rest in peace.

  11. I am sorry to hear this. I never met her, but she sounds a lot like my Grandmother.

    My condolences Sir.