Gather the Family

Jul 31, 2013 08:57

Florence Heskett passed away peacefully at her home early this morning.  She was no-nonsense urban gal from South Chicago, who was the daughter of a fire fighter and met a young soldier named Alvin, who was stationed in the city originally from Des Moines, Iowa at a roller skating rink.  Six weeks later they married and though that young man grew ( Read more... )

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rsmit212 July 31 2013, 13:13:08 UTC
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss.

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sorcycat July 31 2013, 13:48:38 UTC
Condolences on your loss.

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anderyn July 31 2013, 15:29:56 UTC
My sincerest sympathies. From the stories you've shared here, I found a deep and abiding admiration for your grandmother Heskett. I'm glad that she knew she was loved and that her family made all efforts to be there as she drifted out of this life.

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raconteurx August 1 2013, 05:53:57 UTC
My deepest condolences for your loss.

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