Aunt Nel
May 25, 1919-July 30, 2014
I’m thankful for the 95 years my mother’s sister, Aunt Nel, had to live her very full life. She was a traditional quilter-extraordinaire. She would never have called herself that, but her handwork proclaimed it. She once joked she couldn’t die yet, she had a quilt to finish.
Mom had never learned to drive, so it was Aunt Nel who took us places–like Trash ‘n’ Treasures–oh, those two were always scouting out places, looking for antique glassware. And fabric stores. I was glad when my cousin, Kathy, went along. At least we could talk to each other while our moms were in their own little world.
I remember Aunt Nel smiling as she told how they tried to pick wet toilet tissue off the shrubs after their house was rolled–and then it rained. I don’t think anything ever upset her.
She always welcomed us into her home whenever we were in town, even when “we” were a group of nine and filled her living room to overflowing.
I will miss her soft, pleasant voice, her dainty sneezes, and most of all, her warm hugs. Thanks for the memories.
Linking to Thankful Thursday
What a lovely tribute to your lovely Aunt Nel.
LikeLike
Thank you, Margaret. She will be missed.
LikeLike
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Aunt Nel was a dear lady and this loving tribute of her would have made her proud.
LikeLike
Thank you, Denise.
LikeLike
I think Aunt Nel and I would have been great thrift store hunt friends. Please accept my condolences.
LikeLike
I imagine so, Carl. Accepted, thank you.
LikeLike
Dainty sneezes and warm hugs.. so sweet Patti. We are so lucky to have our memories! Love her dainty smile in this picture. I am so sorry Patti.. you have been on my mind. Very sweet tribute to your Aunt Nel.
LikeLike
Thank you, Pix. You’re right about memories, so glad we have that capability.
LikeLike
What a lovely tribute to a lovely woman. Thanks for sharing her with us today.
LikeLike
You’re welcome, Beth Ann. Thanks for your kind words. She was very special.
LikeLike
Yes, a lovely tribute for your Aunt Nel. Many blessings, Ellen
LikeLike
Thank you, Ellen.
LikeLike
A beautiful tribute to a loved one.
LikeLike
Thank you, Colline.
LikeLike
What sweet memories of your aunt. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
LikeLike
Thank you, Jayne.
LikeLike
oh, bless you! what a sweet, warm tribute to this kind soul!
LikeLike
Kind soul describes her very well, Theresa. Thanks.
LikeLike
I’m so sorry for your loss, Patti? She seems like such a sweet soul, must run in the family. Will you beheading out to WV?
LikeLike
Thanks, Susan. No, the service was today, I couldn’t make it.
LikeLike
I am glad you have sweet memories. My sympathy for your loss.
LikeLike
Thank you, Marla. She was a lot of fun to be around.
LikeLike
She sounds like one special lady. I am glad you had so much time with her. Praying comfort for all of you.
LikeLike
That she was, Trece. Thank you.
LikeLike
What a nice story. These people were treasures.
LikeLike
Thanks, a treasure she was–and the memories will be.
LikeLike
What a wonderful woman your Aunt Nell was. Everyone should have an Aunt Nell. Makes me think of Aunt Bea on the Andy Griffith show.
LikeLike
Yes, she was, thank you. You’re right, everyone should have an aunt like her.
LikeLike
You were indeed blessed to have her in your life. I am sorry for your loss but pleased you have such fond memories. This was a lovely tribute Patti.
LikeLike
Thanks, Darlene.
LikeLike
Such precious memories that you will always have in your heart. Brings back memories of aunts and great-aunts who meant so much to me as I was growing up. I’m sorry for your loss.
LikeLike
We always miss special parting with special people. Prayers are with you and your family Patti.
LikeLike
I would love to see some of her quilting patterns. You were so lucky to have her in your life. Oh my, she was a good sport and wonderful soul. Thank you for sharing her with us.
She was born the same year my dad was.
LikeLike
How lovely are our wonderful aunts. My sympathy. I hope you have one of her beautiful quilts to keep close.
LikeLike
Thank you. š
LikeLike
So sorry, Pat, to hear of your Aunt’s passing. What blessed memories you have of her to treasure. The picture of her speaks volumes, a lovely, sweet, and blessed special woman. Your family was blessed to have her.
LikeLike
My deepest sympathy in your loss. She was pretty and sounds like such a treasure.
LikeLike
What a sweet tribute to a lovely lady. May you be comforted in your grief. God bless you.
~Mar
LikeLike
Thank you!
LikeLike
Never being upset sounds like a great way to live life. A lovely tribute, Patti!
LikeLike
She was a lot of fun to be around, thanks.
LikeLike
My sympathy in the loss of your aunt, Patti. She sounds like a sweet person; I’m glad you have such fond memories to remember her by.
LikeLike