My grandmother (my mom's mom) died in her home this morning between 7:00 and 7:45 a.m. CDT in Aurora, Illinois. She was sleeping and was not in any pain. She was 98 1/2 years old and had a long, full and rewarding life. Her death was not unexpected; she had taken a sharp decline in health last week and had been in failing health for quite some time.
If I may, I'd like to ask that you remember her and her entire family (5 living children, 14 grandchildren, countless great-grandchildren and even a few great-great grandchildren!) in your thoughts and prayers. We mourn her leaving us but celebrate her long and bountiful life.
I'm sorry for your loss, but am glad that your grandmother lived 98 1/2 years and had a large family. I'll be thinking of you all and wishing you comfort and peace.
My condolences Kevin. Sounds like you truly appreciate your elders. We owe the old folks so much, and sometimes don't appreciate them. Most of them struggled very hard to make a better life for us, their children and grandchildren. They largely succeeded, because we have it much better than they did. I think the greatest tribute one can get is to be recognized for working unselfishly to make their family member's lives better. You may find a cliche or 2 in there, but it needs to be repeated often.