Maya Angelou must have been speaking about our Mary when she said, "My mission in life is not to merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." Mamie was all this and more.
She was, without a doubt, one of the most influential, caring, and loving people in my life. She gave me the distinction of being "one of her girls". She impacted my life in countless ways and my memories of her and the family are very rich and warm. I loved her so much.
Thanks Fred, Sybil, Tom and Dick for sharing her with me. May God bless each of you and hold you warmly through this time.
Love, Susan Duff