Aunt Merry

My dad's sister, my Aunt Merry went to heaven on November 14th. She was such a kind,sweet person who loved life . She was born on Christmas and that's why her name was spelled Merry .

she was talented

When we went to visit when I was younger she always had chocolate chip cookies waiting on us. She also would color, do puzzles, and play with the doll house with me and my sister for hours.

Grandmas teapot

She had cancer and fought it for seven years.
She loved children and just received an award from the preschool she worked out for being such a wonderful teacher for so many years...

plate that belonged to my Grandpa

My dad wanted us to each pick out some special things from the house where she lived with my grandma and grandpa. My Grandma passed away in February and Grandpa three years ago on the same day.

I picked out two paintings my Aunt Merry did. I also picked out a porcelain precious moments doll and a Cross. I picked out a teapot that was my grandmas and a plate that reminded me of grandpa..
It was hard to pick out these things but my Aunt Beatrice and my dad wanted each of us to have something. It was sad but I started thinking how I will hold onto these items forever.

tree climbing

The boys climbed the tree in the backyard . It was the same tree I have climbed so many times as a kid.

We have photos of me up in the tree. So I positioned all the boys and got a photo. They plan to have an estate sale next year .

my ornaments

When I found out about Merry on Friday my mom said there was a package at the house with my name on it and one with my sisters. She had an angel made for each of my boys for Christmas and had their names put on them and she had a raggedy Ann ornament made and had my name on it.
She was always so thoughtful . I will cherish those ..


I will miss her but I know she is now with Jesus and has no pain. Towards the end she had so much pain. This note below was found in her bible.

Merry’s note:

Father I don’t want my life to be driven by anything but love for you. Help me center my life on your

Plan and purpose for  me, and not worry about the expectations of others.  I just want to live for you.

 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. Colossians 2:5