Grandma Bettye, what a life she had. I’m someone who’s had an obsession with stories lately, and how our lives are just the one that we’re each experiencing. What a story she had. My Grandma lived through a World War, multiple stock market crashes, I mean what hasn’t she seen at 103 (she almost made 104). Most importantly she has a story of family.
My Grandmother lost nearly her entire family in an automobile accident when my father was a teenager. She and him were the only survivors; and together, boy did they survive.
She later married a man who became my Grandfather, at least as far as I considered him. Bill McClain, a wonderful man, who brought with him a wonderful family. And so, she and my father were able to build a new family, and my father build more of his own, including of course me.
We’re all a little nuts, some of us a lot. But we’re all here, we’re all finding our way through this life, we’re all surviving. She was a Great-Grandmother to my children, but also a Great Grandmother. Our family was so sad to hear the news, many tears have been shed, but we are so glad she was able to spend her final days in the loving care of her son.
I love you grandma, I couldn’t be where I am today without you. I’m so glad you are at peace, your family will make sure you keep living on in our hearts, memories, and our stories. Your’s isn’t complete yet, it was just the beginning of many more.
update- her obituary.
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