Update on DUer FLyellowdog

[libnnc]

Some of you may remember this thread from a few weeks ago

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=6292750


I'm her niece and I just wanted to share that she passed away this morning. She was with family and according to my uncle, she went very peacefully. I am heartbroken. She was the most beautiful, grande dame, queen bee, diva of all things in this world. She adored her grandchildren, was so proud of her kids and was a hoot and a half to be around. Please keep her husband, son, daughter, and her precious grandchildren in your thoughts and prayers. Please know that she LOVED being on DU. Absolutely LOVED this place, flaws and all. Thank you all for your friendship.

The Great Beyond has gained the BEST beauty queen ever. Love you so much, Aunt Em.

[etherealtruth]

1. I am so sorry for your loss

[libnnc]

70. Thank you.

[greatauntoftriplets]

2. My deepest condolences for your family's loss.

[libnnc]

71. Thank you.

[LWolf]

3. .

[libnnc]

72. Been in and out of tears all day. Thank you.

[pintobean]

4. Sorry for your loss.

My condolences to you and your family.

[libnnc]

73. Thanks for the hugs.

[Kaleva]

5. So sorry!

[libnnc]

74. Thank you.

[OKNancy]

6. She was so very brave

I'm sorry for your loss.... and our loss. She will be missed.

[libnnc]

75. Thank you. She was indeed brave. Wonderful woman.

[uppityperson]

7. I am so sorry, thank you for letting us know. Go in peace Em, you were a good one.

[libnnc]

76. Thank you.

[one_voice]

8. I'm so sorry for your loss...

Peace and strength to you and your family.

[libnnc]

77. Thank you.

[Kingofalldems]

9. Very sorry for your loss.

[libnnc]

78. Thank you.

[boston bean]

10. Very sorry to hear this.

My condolences to you and your family.

[libnnc]

79. Thanks so much.

[malaise]

11. Thanks for sharing - Liver cancer gives you very little time

Deepest sympathy to you and the rest of FLyellowdog's family and friends

[libnnc]

81. Thank you malaise.

It actually ended up being pancreatic. I've had other family members succumb to that, but not this quickly. It's been very shocking.

[AwakeAtLast]

12. RIP FLyellowdog

[libnnc]

82. Thank you.

[shenmue]

13. ...

[libnnc]

83. Thanks.

[cyberswede]

14. So very sorry for your loss!

On edit: the post you link to is fantastic - her courage was amazing.

[libnnc]

84. Thank you. She was remarkable.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

15. Aw jeez. I missed the other thread.

Heart breaking.

So sorry.

[libnnc]

86. Thanks so much.

[riderinthestorm]

16. Tears here. I remember that post. Thank you so much for the update

Deepest sympathy for your (and our) loss.

Em

[libnnc]

87. Thank you very much.

[Dont call me Shirley]

17. FLyellowdog...

[libnnc]

88. Thanks.

[sheshe2]

18. Tears...

So very sorry to here of your loss, libnnc.

Em RIP~

[libnnc]

89. Thanks so much.

[sheshe2]

99. I lost two near and dear recently.

Within weeks of each other. I feel your pain and will cry with you, linnc.

[Laurian]

19. Oh.....

so soon. Her thread a few weeks ago touched me deeply.

Sincere condolences to her family,

[libnnc]

90. Thank you.

[femmocrat]

20. This is such sad news.

DU loved her, too. My deepest sympathy to her family and many friends.

[libnnc]

91. Thank you. Whenever she talked about DU, she just beamed.

[panader0]

21. So sorry--that post got to me.

[libnnc]

92. Thanks so much.

[snacker]

22. I'm so sorry...

sending sincere condolences to all of you. Rest in peace, FLyellowdog.

[libnnc]

93. Thank you.

[Shrike47]

23. We are thinking of you and your family. Her last post was awe-inspiring.

[libnnc]

95. Thanks s much, she was a special lady.

[marym625]

24. I'm so sorry for your loss.

We all lost with her passing. DU was lucky to have her.

Thank you for letting us know. You are obviously a very caring person that, I am sure, made your aunt very happy.

Again, my sincere condolences on your loss.

[libnnc]

96. That is very kind. Thank you.

[Skidmore]

25. So sorry for your loss.

She will be greatly missed here too.

[libnnc]

97. Thank you.

[irisblue]

26. rest in glory dear one

[libnnc]

98. Thanks so much.

[2naSalit]

27. ...

[libnnc]

102. Thank you.

[Liberalynn]

28. My deepest sympathies

[libnnc]

103. Thanks so much.

[Bobbie Jo]

29. ...

I'm so sorry...

Thank you so much for letting us know.

[libnnc]

105. Thank you.

[MannyGoldstein]

30. I am so sorry.

Peace. To her, and to all.

[libnnc]

107. Thank you Manny.

[RobertEarl]

31. Oh my

I remember some of her posts. Good strong Democrat. I wished I had met her in this life, maybe if I am lucky, on the other side?

Peace Dear Sister.

[libnnc]

108. Thank you very much.

[KMOD]

32. Your Aunt was a beautiful soul.

I'm am so happy that many of us were able to share some kind thoughts of love and comfort with her.

All of her family, are in my thoughts. I wish you all comfort and peace.

[libnnc]

109. That is very kind. Thank you.

[alcibiades_mystery]

33. Awesome person. Condolences to you, friends, and fam

[libnnc]

110. Thanks so much.

[myrna minx]

34. My heart is with you and yours.

[libnnc]

116. Thanks so much.

[Hekate]

35. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thanks for letting us know, for we share your grief...

[libnnc]

117. Thank you.

[cal04]

36. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

[libnnc]

118. Thank you.

[appalachiablue]

37. Peace to her and your family. Thank you for the update, I recall her post. So sorry, great lady.

[libnnc]

119. Thank you very much.

[nc4bo]

38. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

RIP FLyellowdog

[libnnc]

120. Thank you.

[heaven05]

39. may she be at peace

[libnnc]

121. Thank you.

[rurallib]

40. may she rest in peace. May her family have peace

and wonderful memories.
Thank you for letting us share in her life.

[libnnc]

122. Thanks so much, she was a special lady.

[Laffy Kat]

41. ....

[Cleita]

42. Oh, I'm so sorry.

She was and still is the best.

[libnnc]

124. Thank you.

[Karmadillo]

43. .

[alittlelark]

44. ...

[TwilightGardener]

45. Very sorry to hear this.

[CaptainTruth]

46. So sorry, I'll light a candle here in FL ...

[daleanime]

47. ......

[NBachers]

48. Yup- I remember that post. When my time comes, I hope I have the same sass, class, and spirit.

Well Done, FLyellowdog, well done.

[AwakeAtLast]

192. Truly a blueprint

on how to do one of the scariest things in life.

[Dems to Win]

49. Rest in Peace FLyellowdog

Best final thread ever. I will miss her sense of humor.

[niyad]

50. so very sorry for your loss. peace and comfort to all who love her. she will be sorely missed here

[libnnc]

129. Thank you.

[JohnnyLib2]

51. Much sympathy to you and the family.

The earlier post was one of most remarkable things I've ever read. What a great loss to those who knew her directly.

[libnnc]

130. Thank you very much.

[Still In Wisconsin]

52. Really sorry for your loss.

Sounds like Aunt Em was one in a million.

[libnnc]

131. Thanks s much, she was a special lady.

[Omaha Steve]

53. DU meet up at the next level

The group is getting larger all the time.

[libnnc]

132. Thanks Steve.

[dorkzilla]

54. So sorry for all of us, you and your family most of all...nt

[libnnc]

133. Thank you.

[City Lights]

55. I'm so sorry for your loss, libnnc.

Peace to you and your loved ones.

[libnnc]

134. Thanks for the hugs. Much needed.

[Octafish]

56. Please extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of FLyellowdog.

My life is better for having had the privilege of being part of her community.

Her post detailing what she was facing just five weeks ago reveals some of her extraordinary nature and remarkable character.

Thank you for sharing with us, libnnc.

[libnnc]

135. Thank you Octafish. That means a lot.

[ismnotwasm]

57. ...

[Gidney N Cloyd]

58. ...

[calimary]

59. Aw damn. She was so clear-eyed and grounded while facing what she knew she was facing.

"So............I won't have to endure the loss of my husband, my children, or my friends...being the first to go is really going to be a freeing thing. Plus I get to play the Cancer Card whenever I want to...and so far it's been working great!

I will live every day of my life the best I can. And I think I'll spend less time on things that stress me, i.e. politics, and more time on playing."

The last sentence is everything one might need. Words to live by. What a wonderful legacy.

Safe passage, high flight, peaceful sleep FLyellowdog!

[libnnc]

137. Thank you calimary. She was remarkable. I will miss her forever.

[840high]

60. My deepest condolences.

[libnnc]

139. Thanks so much.

[MissDeeds]

61. Oh, I am so very sorry libnnc

I was thinking of her just this morning. It sounds like she left a legacy of love, grace, and beauty.

You and your family are in my thoughts.

[libnnc]

140. Thank you MissDeeds. Very kind words. Much appreciated.

[sabrina 1]

62. I remember her OP and was amazed at how brave and cheerful she was.

Hardly one month ago. I am so sorry. We always hope for a miracle.

She sounds like a wonderful person. I am sure she will be missed very much.

Thank you for letting us know the sad news.

[libnnc]

141. I'm still in shock at how quickly it progressed.

Never expected it to go down like this. Thank you.

[still_one]

63. So very sorry for you and your family's loss

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[libnnc]

144. Thank you.

[Lifelong Protester]

64. You hve my sympathies, I am sorry for your loss

[libnnc]

145. Thanks so much.

[catbyte]

65. I'm so very, very sorry. I will miss her.

Hugs to you and your family.

[libnnc]

146. Thank you. Hugs much appreciated.

[HeiressofBickworth]

66. My condolences to you and your family.

So sorry for you loss.

[libnnc]

147. Thank you.

[mountain grammy]

67. Her last post was beautiful and memorable..

My deepest sympathies to the family of the "best beauty queen ever."

[libnnc]

148. Thank you. She was amazing.

[liberal_at_heart]

68. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[libnnc]

149. Thank you.

[lumberjack_jeff]

69. I'm very sorry.

[libnnc]

150. Thanks.

[Blue_In_AK]

80. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[libnnc]

151. Thank you Blue

[Warpy]

85. She will be very much missed.

[libnnc]

152. She was one in a million Warpy. Thanks.

[herding cats]

94. I'm so sorry to hear this!

You have my condolences on your loss. She will be missed here.

[libnnc]

153. Thank you.

[Skittles]

100. ...

[libnnc]

101. Thanks Skittles. I wish you could kick cancer's ass for me.

I hate it and it scares me. This was so freaking fast.

[Skittles]

106. I hear you

it took my mum

[passiveporcupine]

104. This is heartbreaking

What an amazing woman. Her last post just blew me away. You were very lucky to have her in your life. I am so very sorry for your loss.

[libnnc]

159. She was the best. I can't imagine this world without her. Thanks.

[kentuck]

111. Thank you....

FLyellowdog...

For your service to our community and our country.

We will miss her.

[libnnc]

161. I will miss her always. Thanks.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

112. My condolences...

[libnnc]

162. Thank you.

[freshwest]

113. Thank you for coming here to tell us. I read her last posting, especially the one with her chances,

with great respect for her courage in explaining her prospects.

She was steady and sure, in mind, in addition to being your beautiful loved one.

I am sure the memory or her as an example will live on.

(((((Hugs To Your Family)))))

[libnnc]

163. Thanks so much. I have many wonderful memories.

[glinda]

114. terrible

She had such a great spirit about her. Cannot believe she passed so very very fast. Good but really sad.
Thinking of the family and friends. We will truly miss her.

[libnnc]

164. The timeline was frighteningly fast but in reality a blessing. I just can't believe she's gone.

[stevenleser]

115. So sorry for your loss. Sounds like she was an amazing person.

[libnnc]

166. She was the diva to end all divas. In a good way.

[Tom Ripley]

123. My condolences to you and your family

she was a dear woman loved by many and will be greatly missed

[libnnc]

167. Thank you.

[kiva]

125. My sympathy to you and the rest of her family.

[libnnc]

168. Many thanks.

[JimDandy]

126. Dang...she had less than a month

to give and get all the hugs and love out she could.

So sorry to her family for the void in your lives.

[libnnc]

170. She was able to say goodbye to those she loved. It was very fast.

I did not expect it to happen so quickly.

[MuseRider]

127. So sorry to see this.

I did not know her well at all but have thought of her every day since I read that post. She sounded brave and ready for whatever came next. I really admired her strength. I hope she went easily and was not in pain. Wishing her travels to be peaceful and wonderful and hoping you all can rest easy and feel relief from the hard grieving soon. I am very sorry to see this.

[libnnc]

172. Thank you. She was a force and so funny and smart. She loved everyone here.

[greatlaurel]

128. So very sorry for your loss.

FLyellowdog was an outstanding member of DU. She will be greatly missed. I will keep her family in mind.

Please accept my condolences.

[libnnc]

173. Thank yo so much.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

136. I am so sorry to see this. My sincere condolences on your loss. May she rest in peace.

I will miss seeing her avatar and posts one here.

[libnnc]

174. Many thanks.

[lpbk2713]

138. So saddened to hear of the passing of this gentle lady.

Condolences to you, the rest of her loving family and her many friends.

[A Little Weird]

142. I'm so sorry

She seemed like a great person. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[Greybnk48]

143. So sorry to hear this libnnc

I read your aunt's post a few weeks ago and was really moved by her attitude. I love people like her and I try to be like that too (keep my sense of humor no matter what). As a cancer survivor I know what was going on in her mind. It's tough stuff. But she rose above it and gave us a beautiful goodbye in her last post. She will be missed for sure.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and her entire family. Thank you for letting us know.

[lovemydog]

154. May she rest in peace.

[Algernon Moncrieff]

155. I'm so sorry

As both a DUer and a Floridian-in-exile, I will miss your Aunt.

[brer cat]

156. Beauty, class, and grace.

It must have been a joy to have known her, and we were truly blessed by the small part we shared.

My condolences to you and the rest of her family. May your precious memories bring you comfort and peace.

[Starry Messenger]

157. ((hugs))

Peace to you and your family.

[thecrow]

158. I did not know your aunt but she sounds really wonderful

In her last post, which I do remember. I'm so sorry that she departed this world
so quickly, but it seems that if she was in a lot of pain, that is most merciful.
She was well-loved and loved well and that is a magnificent way to have lived fully.
I am so sorry for your loss.

[BlueCaliDem]

160. My deepest condolences, libnnc. Your Aunt Em will be sorely missed here.

I saw that thread and I didn't know it was that bad. I'm so sorry for your loss, but am happy to read that she LOVED DU. It makes me, at least, feel that this place is truly something special because she believed it was something special.

Warmest hugs and my prayers to you and yours.

[sunnystarr]

165. I'm so sorry she couldn't stay longer ...

I know how much you and your family and friends offline and online will miss her. I only hope her passing was easy but I know she's in peace now and watching over everyone. R.I.P. FLyellowdog Heaven must have needed a funny, loveable, Democratic Diva to liven the place up.

[Cha]

169. I am so very sorry, libnnc~ Mahalo for your beautiful tribute to your Aunt Em..

[font color=blue]Flyellowdog is such a force for Inspiration..[/font]

[Unknown Beatle]

171. I'm so sorry for your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[LiberalAndProud]

175. I will miss her.

I only knew her here, but I feel her loss tremendously. Such a wonderful and lovely lady she was.

[awoke_in_2003]

176. god damned

Another good one gone.

[merrily]

177. Her farewell OP showed many of the same things about her as your OP says

about her. Her passing must have been a great loss indeed. What a blessing that she had family with her and went peacefully, and what a blessing for us and her that she had a niece like you to let us know.

[bvf]

178. She touched me

with her courage and her humor.

So sorry for your loss.

[Gothmog]

179. May she rest in peace

[Manifestor_of_Light]

180. I'm sorry for your loss.

[Hissyspit]

181. Thank you so much for letting us know.

I wondered how she was doing after I posted in that thread.

Rest in peace.

[tblue]

182. Very sorry to hear it.

To all her loved ones. She is missed already.

[gwheezie]

183. Glad I got to know her on du

Very sorry for your loss. I haven't been here long but I liked her.
My husband died 3 weeks after his diagnosis. It was fast but he had time to say good by. He felt he was transitioning to another place. He told me everyday the room kept filling up with more people most he didn't know. The day before he died he said there were so many people and he was going with them. He was happy and ready to go. He had already detached from this world. He kept saying this is going to be spectacular.
When I read the post from your aunt about her illness I hoped if people she didn't know showed up for her that my husband was one of them.

[cwydro]

184. Condolences.

I'm so sorry to hear this.

[Warren DeMontague]

185. Deeply sorry for you and your family's loss.

And this community's as well.

[fizzgig]

186. rest easy, aunt em

i am so very sorry for your loss. peace to all those you who loved her

[riversedge]

187. Gosh -she seemed to go fast--but

that may have been a blessing--less pain. May you and your family find peace.

[AngryOldDem]

188. My deepest sympathies.

[Surya Gayatri]

189. Condolences to family and friends.

Good that she didn't linger in pain and suffering.

[MerryBlooms]

190. Heartbreaking. I'm so sorry... my condolences to your and your family.

[DFW]

191. I remember that last post of hers

It's difficult to imagine going with more guts or serenity than she did.

[babylonsister]

193. Awww, my heartfelt condolences

to you and yours. Rest in peace, Aunt Em.

[Cooley Hurd]

194. Cross gently, FLyellowdog...

[cate94]

195. I am so very sorry

[bearssoapbox]

196. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I remember her last post and thought she had a great attitude.

She sounds like a fun, wonderful person.

It's so hard to lose a family member. Take care of yourself.

[WilliamPitt]

197. That post of hers was one of the bravest things I have ever read anywhere, ever.

I hope when my time comes I can be half as courageous.

I am so sorry for your loss...but it also sounds like you had the distinct privilege to enjoy a truly extraordinary person.

...which brings to mind a Dr. Seuss quote that has been a comfort to me in times like this:

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."

Great big for you and yours.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

231. I'll enthusiastically second this, Will. My condolences to those who loved FLyellowdog. nt

[Sarcastica]

198. Prayers for peace and strength.

[progressoid]

199. Am so sorry for your loss.

I hope she found peace and happiness in her finals days. Love to you and your family.

[Bettie]

200. Sorry for your loss

be gentle with yourself.

[laundry_queen]

201. I'm so very sorry for your loss

Her and I have PMed before and she was an amazing, strong woman. She will be missed here.

[Gemini Cat]

202. I am sorry for your loss.

You and your family have my deepest condolences.

[Bossy Monkey]

203. So very sorry. All sympathies to you and to all her family. n/t

[TBF]

204. Well f*ck cancer anyway ~

lost my grandmother to it last week as well. Your family will be in my thoughts and I am glad to hear your aunt was surrounded by family. ((Hugs))

[sinkingfeeling]

205. I'm very sorry for the loss of FLyellowdog to her loving family.

[Puglover]

206. RIP

FLyellowdog!

Easy passage.

[spanone]

207. k&r.... :(

[ScreamingMeemie]

208. There is never anything anyone can say...

I'll miss her. Much love to you.

[Phentex]

209. So sorry to hear this! I had one

personal exchange back in 2012. Still have the PM in my inbox.

I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family.

[bigwillq]

210. How sad.

RIP FLyellowdog.
You will be missed.

[Paka]

211. So sorry for your loss.

I'm sporadic on this site sometimes, so I missed that last post of hers, where her joyous spirit shone through. Thank you for the link.

[a kennedy]

212. Sooooooooo sorry for losing her.

Condolences to you and her family.

[cntrygrl]

213. I'm so sorry for your loss. She will certainly be missed. Prayers sent.

[AllyCat]

214. So sorry to hear this libnnc.

Safe passage to your dear aunt. Peace to you all as it can come.

[Are_grits_groceries]

215. So sorry.

There are never the 'right' words to say. Words sound so hollow, but I offer my thoughts and hopes that all of you find peace.

[riqster]

216. Thank you, and condolences.

[KoKo]

217. I remember her post...

What a brave, special person she was. You and your family will have wonderful memories of her to share for years. She will love that.

So sorry for your loss....

[cordelia]

218. Deepest condolences to all who knew and loved your aunt.

[magical thyme]

219. godspeed, FLyellowdog...

My deepest condolences to you, libnnc, and all of Em's family and friends. I remember her final post...very inspiring.

[blm]

220. I feel numb - I never saw her post till now.

((FLyellowdog))

Peace to you libnc, and to all who loved this wonderful woman.

[Sheepshank]

221. I a so very very sorry for you and your whole family...beautiful tribute

clearly she was loved and that helped her feel contentment for the life she had.

I had missed the the thread you had linked above. What a wonderful wonderful mind she had!!

[hunter]

222. .

[MrScorpio]

223. May FLyellowdog rest in power

[Skinner]

224. I am so sorry for your loss.

And our loss.

RIP FLyellowdog.

[Stuart G]

225. Sorry ...

[WillyT]

226. :( ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Peace...

[joeybee12]

227. I'm so sorry...thoughts are with you and your family

[turbinetree]

228. WE are

compassionate and send our condolences to you and the family

[BrotherIvan]

229. She sounds like a wonderful person

So sorry for your family to lose such a great lady, but the memories will keep her with you.

[silvershadow]

230. RIP FLyellowdog. My thoughts and prayers are with the survivors. nt

[sakabatou]

232. :(

[Sissyk]

233. I am so sorry for your loss, libnnc!

And DU's loss. Good Thoughts to you and your family.

[HillWilliam]

234. I saw the post on FB this morning

My heart is broken. Your Aunt Em was a kind friend to me, a staunch ally, and one of the people who PM'd me to carry me through losing my husband. We had corresponded a long time at DU then later on FB.

All my love, friendship, and prayers go out to you and your family. I know your hearts are broken at this terrible loss.

--Screwlousse

[dixiegrrrrl]

235. Such lovely description of her.

So very sorry for your loss, and ours.

[countryjake]

236. All my sympathies to you & every one of Em's loved ones

I'm so sorry to hear this today... a warm DU hug and a thank you for sharing such sad news with us

Wishing strength for all her family.

Peace, FLyellowdog

[MADem]

237. Heartbreaking. My deepest sympathies to you and the rest of her family and friends.

DU is a poorer place without her.

[Liberal_in_LA]

238. omg. i missed the feb post. so sorry to hear of her passing

[Fla Dem]

239. So very sorry for your and her families loss. Her last post was inspirational.

[A-Schwarzenegger]

240. A very bright and cheerful soul...

[LoisB]

241. Truly, truly sorry to hear this. She was one of the posters I watched for when I

first started coming to DU.

[gademocrat7]

242. Condolences on the loss of your dear Aunt Em.

Rest in Peace, FLyellowdog.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

243. So thoughtful of you to pass along your sad news.

Sounds like you are in a great family.

Very sorry for our loss.

[raven mad]

244. The other side has gained another wonderful smile and huge heart.

She will be so missed. My sincerest wishes for you and your family's healing. Good memories are the best way forward.

[Oilwellian]

245. My deepest sympathies n/t

[ladyVet]

246. What a lovely tribute to your aunt. Peace to her friends and family. nt

[FloridaYellowPup]

247. My mom - DUer FLyellowdog

Thank you all for the wonderful messages of support for my family as we grieve the loss of my mom, known to all of you as FLYellowDog.

She loved loved LOVED DU and all of you so much...so often I'd lurk on the forums and read in awe her skill with words, logic and reason. But mostly - it's her humor I will miss.

Today, while going through her important papers, I found copies of all of her identification cards, loyalty cards, reward cards, etc. You'll all probably giggle to know her ACLU card (she LOVED telling folks she was a card-carrying member) was right next to her Big Lots loyalty card and her Sephora beauty products card. I couldn't help but laugh. That's so Queen Mother. And of course, everything was in a lovely three-ring binder labeled "Emily's Death Notebook." Where else would it be?

Her obituary is BRILLIANT - she wrote it several weeks ago, and of course insisted on reading it OUT LOUD to my brother and I last week while she was in hospice care. Who does that? FLYellowDog does of course. Once it's been published in the local papers, I'll share it here. It's going to cost us a blue ass fortune to have it printed because it's a recap of her entire life. From twirling a baton to "Dixie" in the Miss North Carolina pageant (she's always been a non-racist version of Suzanne Sugarbaker to me - and oh, remind me to tell you sometime about my mom WEARING HER CROWN to meet Delta Burke) to retelling funny stories about her grandangels, it's the most amazing thing you'll read this year.

Though I'm not active on this site, please know she (and my dad) taught me and my children well. We bleed blue through and through. From my 9 year old daughter whose two heroes are Martin Luther King, Jr and Abraham Lincoln to my 15 year old son who stands up to bullies in his school to my nearly 19 year old daughter who is QUITE vocal on all things democratic, we will do our best to make her proud.

Thank you again for being her friends and for providing her so much great conversation and laughs. Our family appreciates it more than you know.

[cyberswede]

248. What a lovely tribute.

Very sorry for your loss, and honored that you shared your thoughts with us. She sounds like she was a wonderful person.

[niyad]

249. welcome officially to du, and thank you for sharing some of those lovely memories of

your mother with us.

peace and comfort to all her loved ones.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

250. My dear FloridaYellowPup!

Welcome to DU! I am so glad you're here to tell us about your mom and her life.

I know she's very proud of you and your wonderful first post. And your username! Very cool.

I hope you will stick around and get to know us.

Again, Welcome!

[UrbScotty]

252. Hugs, dear FloridaYellowPup.

I'd love to see her full obituary. Sounds like it's a good read!

[handmade34]

254. *hugs*

[countryjake]

255. Oh sweetie, sending warm hugs & much love to you & yours!

And a great big thank you for coming here during such a difficult time with a beautiful response to your mama's tribute. Your post truly means so much to those in our community who will dearly miss FLyellowdog.

It is a sad sad week but the sheer brightness of Ms. Em comes shining thru with your words.

[KMOD]

258. FloridaYellowPup,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I wish your entire family comfort through this painful time.

Your mom certainly was a treasure. Her obituary has gone viral. I just happened upon it, while reading news stories this morning. I do hope you share it here.

Wishing you and your family, peace, love and comfort.

[TheNutcracker]

251. Godspeed!

[renate]

253. she was awesome

And it sounds like the people whom she loved and who loved her knew it. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[Eleanors38]

256. So very sorry. Try to remember Gregory Peck's words after the hurricane passed in The Yearling...

"Here comes the sun."

[Quantess]

257. I'm so sorry to hear it!

May she rest in peace. I will miss her posts.

[Kurovski]

259. Condolences.

And thank you for your post.