The reward for my beautiful Grandma (Ella Belle) arrived last Friday, April 9th as Grandpa arrived to pick her up. The love and dedication to each other and GOD always provided well for them both. Grandma always volunteered and she worked much harder than the younger adults and teens around her. She was an firm believer in "work keeps me young" and discipline as necessary, to get her point across. 92 years old (she would have been 93 in 1 month) Grandma was solely committed for 65 of those earthly bound years to my Grandpa. They now watch over their earth bound family and friends waiting to join life end and journey as a family for the cycle never ends.
This photo of Ella Belle and Ray Leddy was taken in 1982. Twenty years prior to his calling home.
Photo on the right; Grandma, Dad and I at our last family reunion shared together. July 2008
Grandma was always ready to lend her ear and never once did she hesitate to give her opinion. The photo on the left is of Grandma and Dad taken in July 2008.
No, Grandma wasn't in this one. Pictured to the right is Mom, Dad and I taken also July 2008. Mom (OH) and Dad (FL) have been divorced for 36 years but they still love each other just from a safe distance. When Dad "comes home" I am his designated driver as available, the rest of the time it's all Mom.
Obituary for Grandma is available here:
http://www.webfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=302093&fh_id=10525
Tina,
ReplyDeleteMy sympathy and prayers to you and your family on the loss of your beloved grandmother. It's nice that you had her with you for almost 93 years.
Oh Tina I am so sorry to hear about Grandma! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. At least we know she is in heaven with our Heavenly Father!
ReplyDeleteRIP Ella Belle. Tina, my condolences to you and your family. I'm sorry I didn't read your blog until now!
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