Some Memories of Grandmother

Lila Blanche Young

March 3, 1920 - February 17, 2004

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Webster's definition of Grandmother is " a female ancestor". The definition of my Grandmother is witty, caring, dependable, and showing unconditional love. One of the many gifts she gave me was to teach me that if you could laugh at yourself, you would never run out of smiles. Some of the good times we had were sitting with Grandmother watching a brave's game, or playing rook with family at Grandmother's table. One thing that Grandmother did that I see as her unconditional love was she always called her grandsons "son", and her daughters and granddaughter "sister". She did not think of us as her grandsons and granddaughters, but something closer her as sons and sisters. The memories of a close family run deep in my soul and make me the person I am today. I want to thank Grandmother for shaping her family into a Godly and loving family. You will always be with us. We Love You. -Chad Mullins

Grandmother always met you with a smile. I remember Christmas because it seemed to be her favorite time of the year. When you walked into her house on Christmas morning there was the smell of baked ham and biscuits. She made the best biscuits I've ever eaten. She loved to talk about John, as she called my granddaddy or Archie as my Uncle Ronnie called him. She always had stories to tell us about him. All I can say is "thank you for bringing joy to our lives and I love you and will miss your smiling face. -Jon Bryant

My Grandmother was always there.