Here are excerpts from an obituary published in the local paper, the Greene County Herald: Mabel Eldora Blankinchip...went to be with the Lord on Saturday April 19, 2008, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was a very loving and caring person. She spent her life giving and serving others. Eldora was a simple and quiet person. She never put much value in the things of the world.

She is survived by her five children (names listed) and grand-children (names listed). We watched her walk through the gates and though the gates have closed after her, she is with us still.

She lives in our hearts. We cannot see her, but she is a living presence.  She is more than a memory. Nothing can separate us. Not time. Not space. Not even death.

(Susil here, and I'm thinking about what it must be like to be loved that much, to be cherished that much. She was a lucky woman, and her children fortunate to have her.)   Susil

Comments:

comment by larryb on May 4, 2008 7:38 PM ()

This is a reply to my own reply: Check my site in a little
while. I am going to post one. Larry

reply by larryb on May 9, 2008 1:23 PM ()

I'll be looking forward to seeing that Larry.

reply by susil on May 7, 2008 10:28 AM ()

comment by tealstar on May 3, 2008 5:49 AM ()

Hi teal, That's why that obit seemed s poignant--I know i
won't get any tributes like that from my two daughters.
What, me worry?
(PS I'd like to hear that story of yours.)

reply by susil on May 3, 2008 7:49 AM ()

comment by jondude on May 2, 2008 1:20 PM ()

Hi Passionate Man, Tx for stopping by. Hope you are
well.

reply by susil on May 3, 2008 7:51 AM ()

What a nice tribute to her... You doing ok today?

comment by elfie33 on May 2, 2008 8:13 AM ()

Hi Tennessee; as a matter of fact I've been in a lot
of discomfort with arm pain and numbness in right hand,
which has curtailed time on computer.Tx for asking.
How are you?

reply by susil on May 3, 2008 7:54 AM ()