Seven years, seems like yesterday. Mom your in my thoughts everyday. Love and miss you.

Four years ago today, God guided mom to Heaven. He freed mother of the pain that ravaged her beautiful well being. Mom you are loved and missed dearly.

We all have our favorite memories of grandma, my favorite memories aren’t of any specific time or place, but of all our family gatherings. My favorite times were when the whole family was in town and everyone got together to laugh and tell stories, most of the stories we have heard a millions times, but we laugh about them anyway. I think grandma loved these times too, she seemed happiest when all her family was together and smiling. We will miss her when we get together now but in her own way she will be there with us always.

What a full and wonderful life. All of us were truly blessed in knowing this great lady... affectionately known as "Queen Mum" to many of us. I am one of the newest members of the family, and I remember the first time I met Shirley, she welcomed me with a kiss and open arms. I was her son-in-law, but she treated me like one of her own. What a warm feeling that was, and it contined every time I saw her. One of the great things about Shirley was her love of laughter... and how contagious that was. It was just a good feeling being around her. We will miss her smile... her kiss... her embrace. These are the things that shined in Shirley, and hopefully we'll be able to carry on her ways. That's what she would want. God has a different path for all of us, and you can rest assured He welcomed her too with open arms, the same way she always welcomed us to her embrace. Heaven is now a better place, for Shirley is there, looking down on us with her loving smile. God bless you, "Queen Mum".

Many years a go Audrey Hepburn wrote a poem that describes mother like no other. For attractive lips, speak words of kindness For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day For poice, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone...Pleople, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.

I will never forget how wonderful it was to meet Shirley. I could not get over how enthusiastic, warm and optimistic she was. The thing that most impressed me, a career Sales Person, was her wonderful "Gift of Gab"! She was so filled with joy and her fine qualities shine in each and everyone of her remarkable Family Members. She certainly was a shining example of a true friend, as Chris is the Dearest Friend anyone could be blessed to have!!!

Shirley Jean, also known as the "Queen Mum", my loving mother. I have so many wonderful memories from my childhood days, well into my adult years. One, most important memory, never to be forgotten, was her values she placed on life. Mom always stressed," to mind your manners, pick and choose your friends carefully, to always look your best, and to remember the "Golden Rule". Setting the example, she stood beautifully among her circle of special friends, looking her very best. She respected my circle of friends and embraced my best friend-my husband, like a son, who too respects the standards of life she set. She always gave her very best. Her words of enouragement cannot be forgotten, they were endless. She was always there to pick me up and give hugs and kisses to make the hurt go away, for my first dance, my first love, even my first drivers license....I will forever remember her smile and all the grand times we shared.... Mom was always there.