Doris Teresa Knott
January 22, 1933 ~ August 5, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady's Catholic Church of Medley's Neck, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Thomas LaHood officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
Doris Teresa Angle Knott, 75 of Leonardtown, MD died August 5, 2008 peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children. Born January 22, 1933 at Bushwood Wharf in Bushwood, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Lillian Angle. She is survived by 12 siblings, Betty Hager of Louisiana, Agnes Clements of California, Catherine Hughes of Ridge, MD, Mary Pilkerton of Leonardtown, MD, Beatrice Rollins and Dorothy Cullinan of North Carolina, Clara Gatton of Helen, MD, Thomas Angle of Tennessee and George Angle of Ridge, four deceased brothers and one deceased sister. As a child she attended various schools, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Holy Angels Catholic School, Our Lady’s Catholic School, St. Mary’s Academy and graduated from Great Mills High School. She is survived by her husband James (Bunky) A Knott Sr. of 56 happy and wonderful years, married October 11, 1951 at Our Lady’s Church in Medleys Neck. She was the mother of five children, Joan Marie Knott Fennington of Baltimore, MD husband Allan Fennington, James A Knott Jr. of Potomac Shores, Valley Lee, MD wife Patricia Mae Knott, Linda Faye Knott Hammett of Valley Lee, MD husband Rocky Hammett, Brenda Lee Knott Laney of Leonardtown, MD husband Michael W. Laney, Sr. and Jennifer Lynn Knott Russell of Abell, MD husband Robert A. Russell, Jr. She was a grandmother of seven, Tracy Keen, Heather Smith, Michael Laney, Jr., Crissy Hammett, Justin Knott, Christopher Laney and Sophie Russell and great grandmother of eight, Cade Keen, Owen Keen, Blake Smith, Brayden Smith, Hunter Smith, Madeleine Smith, Lily Rose Hill and Justin Knott, Jr. Step grandmother to, Reahanna Thomas and Dawn Katz and step great grandmother to, Drake Thomas, Cole Katz, Laydon Katz and Blake Katz. She has two very special relatives who she always called her sisters, Shirley Stone and Rosalie Roderick and two adopted daughters Mary McGinnis and Linda Howe. Teresa was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved everyone. Her joy in life was her family. She loved to collect bells from all over the world and Avon figurines. She loved flowers, especially roses, playing bingo, playing pitch and going to Dover Downs to play the slot machines. She loved to sit, watch and feed the birds and squirrels. She enjoyed going camping with her family and sitting by the campfire roasting hot dogs and marshmallows and always looked forward to getting her ice cream cones. She had a special little dog named Skippy. She lived for the holidays and weekends spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. If you weren’t there by 12 o’clock on Saturday she was calling to see where you were. She always enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables in the summertime. The greatest gift that she gave others is the belief that you can accomplish anything that you pursue in life. Her words of encouragement have helped many through the most difficult times in their lives. She always instilled in her children the belief that all you need in life is love and respect. We will never forget the women who cared when others turned away, and brought so much sunshine and hope that lighted up each day of our lives. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 8, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady’s Catholic Church of Medley’s Neck with Fr. Thomas LaHood officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Michael Laney, Christopher Laney, Justin Knott, Donald Knott, Tommy Angle and Bobby Wimberly. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Blake Smith, Brayden Smith, Hunter Smith, Cade Keen, Owen Keen, Justin Knott Jr., Drake Thomas, George Quade (Dinky), John W. Knott, James L. Knott, son in laws, Robert A. Russell Jr., Mike Laney Sr., Rocky Hammett and Allen Fennington. Contributions may be made to Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Please accept our sympathies for your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. We are here to support you in your grieving process. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. With heartfelt condolences, Shelly Knott & Eric Kirkpatrick”
“Nannie, I hope your up there looking down on us. I hope your cottage is everything you told us about and your enjoying sticking your feet in the stream under the big oak tree. Love, Heather “
“We have been thinking about all of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Your Mom was a wonderful, kind person and I know you will all miss her dearly. “
“May you find comfort in the eternal promise that Aunt Teresa has stepped onto the shores of heaven and that she has been welcomed by the loving hand of God. Remembering you in your sorrow and praying that God will reveal His loving presence. All our love.”
“Nanny you will always watch over us and keep us straight. I will never forget you none of us will. You always had a way to make us smile even at our unhappiest times. through thick and thin you have always stuck by us and helped push us through. Ill always remember what you said nanny “Just keep smilin no matter what may happen, time heals all”. And we all know we are going to miss our sunday family breakfast, snappin beans, opening a fresh jar of your famous pickles and our long talks. Just before her passing she told me ” I couldnt have asked for a better life, better friends or better family, Im proud of all of you never forget that.” we never will nanny. I know your up above now watchin us all without pain or suffering putting your feet in the warm water and watching skippy your finally home nanny. We will always love you and will never forget you. It was you who helped make me the man I am today and for that I am eternally gratefull. Love, Ding”
“Dear Knott family, Mom, Linda, and I have been remebering and sharing good thoughts and stories of Teresa. What good memories we have. Our families shared many good times, especially Marshall Hall. Though we know heaven has welcomed a very special person, our hearts feel the sorrow. God bless you all. Remember the good times. Mary “
“”I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Crissy if you need a a friend to talk to i am always here. I love you.””
“So sorry to hear of your loss. No more suffering and pain. I know she is in a better place. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda “
“Jenny and family I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was a wonderful person and as you all do I have many fond memories of her when we were teens. God Bless you all my thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Jimmy, Brenda, Linda, Jenny and the rest of the family. So sorry to hear about your Mom, I’m sure she will be watching over you all from heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please call on us if there is anything we can do for you.”
“The Knott family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was the glue that held the family together, and I know you all will miss her terribly. May you find comfort in knowing that her work was done here on earth and God had bigger plans for her in heaven. Tracy, I know how close you were to your Grandmother and how much she meant to you. I’m sure you’ll remember all the lessons she taught you and all the good times you shared together during the time you lived with her. You will always have the memories to comfort you now and in the future. If we can be of help to any of you in any way please give us a call. Love and prayers to all. Carol & John Ward “
“Brenda and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We know how special your mother was to all the people in her life. We hope the many good memories bring comfort in the days to come. Lynne, Rick, and Dylan Molen”
“Nannie, I will make sure your little “curly top” Lily Rose will never forget you. We will tell her when she gets older how wonderful of a person you were. I will remember everything you told me and miss you dearly. I know you will be watching over all of us in heaven. Tell Skippy we all miss him too! Love, Crissy, Robert and Lily Rose “
“Dearest Brenda and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We hope that knowing your Mom is in heaven will comfort you in the days ahead, give you strength and help you find hope in each other. We are here if you need us. Much Love, Pat, Tracey, Lydia, and Emily”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you and your family during this time and always. Thinking of you all in this difficult time, Sheila, Ricky & Tabitha Greer”
“I am sorry to hear about your loss, let me know if there is anything that you need!”
“Crissy, I’m very sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family grow closer during the healing process, and recall all the good memories you shared with your grandmother.”
“Aunt Teresa is such a beautiful woman, inside and out. We were blessed with her love & kindness and will miss her dearly. Our lives were touched by an angel on this earth who has now gone to heaven to watch over us until we meet again. Love you all and will keep you in prayers.”
“Linda, We are so sorry for your loss. Just remember all the good memories and it will help all of you threw this difficult time. God bless you all.Our prayers are with you.Love”
“Linda, Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. God bless and keep you.”
“My prayers are with each and everyone of you. Jenny, be strong my friend.”
“Jenny and Family – Thinking of you at this difficult time and extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to each of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will always treasure the memories and hold them close to our hearts. She has promised to be our guardian angel to watch over us in Texas. She was going to take a train or a plane but now she has her Wings. God Bless You All.”
“OUr deepest sympathies are with your family at this most difficult time. You were blessed with the love of a very special Lady, something so many never get to experience. Treasure your memories and hold on tight to each other. Nannie will always be a part of each of you and her love you will help you through this difficult time. If there is anything we can do we are just a call away. Our love~”
“Mr.Knott, Joanie, Jimmy, Linda, Brenda, Jenny, and Tracy,and families, I am very sorry for your loss. Maw-Maw was a very special person, not only to me, but to everyone that knew her. I am sure she is enjoying her cottage with Skippy and sticking her feet in the stream. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Brenee'”
“Tracy, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”
“Linda, I am sorry to hear of your mothers passing. May God bless and be you and your family.”
“Please accept our sympathies for your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.”
“Linda and family, may God bless you and help your family through these hard times. I know you will miss your mother. Keep the memories in your heart. Know that you have friends that are thinking about you.”
“We have lost a loving, kind hearted lady and heaven has gained an angel. You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. I’m sure your cottage is everything you said it would be. We love you so much Aunt Teresa. Love always, CJ n April”
“Jenny and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jenny, place your hand in the middle of your chest; your Mom is there. You are a part of her. Your friend, Sharon”
“Dear family, We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Dialysis Staff of Leonardtown”
“To Bea & Dorothy..My thoughts, prayers and sypathy to you and your family on the passing of your sister. Jean Stansbury Winslow GMHS class of “63””
“Jimmy, Justin,Linda & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.”
“I know Mrs Knott will be missed she has had health issues for many years and is truly loved by family and friends. I went to school with Tracy Abell and know Jennifer also I hope all are doing well in this trying time. Rocky & Linda I hope that you are hanging in there because your mom/mother-in-law was a wonderful lady who will be missed. My condolences to the family. “
“Thinking alot about you today. Thanks for my angel in the sky. I know things will be ok in time but it’s just so hard right now. I hope your enjoying your new home and it’s everythng you have always imagined it would be. Keep watching over us and give us the strength to make it thru to the next day. I love you and miss you! Love, Heather Heather”
“Your whole family are in our prayers and we send our love to all at this most difficult time in your life. The thing I will remeber the most about Aunt Teresa is that she loved her family with her whole heart and soul. She will be missed greatly by all. My memories are all good of her. What a wonderful loving person. We will never forget her. With love to all. “
“I love you and Miss you so Much Nannie. Watch over us all! Love you Heather”
“Mom it has been 1 month since you left us.I miss you more and more each day,your beautiful smile your words of encouragement and just being there for me.Never forget how much I loved you and that I will never forget what a wonderful mom you were and and wonderful nannie to my children.I know that you are at peace now but if I could bring you back home with us I would. I LOVE YOU Mom FOREVER! LOVE, BRENDA “
“Nannie, It’s been a month since you left us and some days are better then others. I miss you smiling face, laughter and advice you would give me. (In one ear and out the other or the other phase we would say.) The kids are doing well and think about you often and the memories that they have. Thank you! I miss you and love you! Keeping sending the butterflies. Love you always and forever, Heather”
“It’s been two months Nannie and somedays are a little easier than others. I try to think of the things you would be saying to make us laugh, comfort us, advice and saying “Why are you still crying for me?” “I told you things are going to be ok.” I know they will in time. I’m hoping to go home soon to visit everyone and pop. He’s doing ok, keeping himself busy but I know you can see that. Keep watching over us and giving us the strenth to make it thru. Keep sending the butterflies and moms grasshopper also. Love you always, Heather “
“Happy Halloween Nannie Maw! We hope you get lots of good treats for Halloween. We love you and miss you! “
“Nannie, It’s been a day over 3 months since you left us and not a day goes by that we don’t think of you! Just wanted you to know we miss you and love you! “
“Nannie, You have a funny way of showing up just when I need you. I ran across the very last card I every got from you…Thank you. It helps so much when you start to doubt things. I miss you so much and can’t even begin to explain how much you meant to me. I miss my morning phone calls the most right now. Hey Old Lady! Time to get up and get moving and you asking me to call you Sweet Thing! You were such a sweet, kinda, loving person who also knew how to put a smile on my face and give the words of encourgment I needed, when I needed them. As I’ve heard someone say before…wrap your wings around yourself Nannie, I’m sending you the biggest hug ever! Love you always and forever! Love, Heather”
“Happy Thanksgiving Nannie Ma! We love you and miss you! Love, Blake, Brayden, Hunter, Madeleine”
“Nannie, It’s been what 4 months since you left us. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you and laugh about all the good times we had. The kids always talk about canning green beans and eating icing from the cake you tried to make for pop one time. You were always had a way with them. I’m sure you already know Blake had his heart procedure yesterday. The doctors said everything went well and he shouldn’t need to see another cardiologist again. What a blessing that is. Otherwise everyone seems to be good. Will be up at Christmas to see you. I’m hope mom gets you a tree like I asked her to. We will decorate it on Christmas afternoon for you. I love you and miss you maw. Keep watching over all of us and giving us the strength to make it thru to the next day. I’m missing my butterflies, perhaps it’s been a little cold so when you feel it’s warm again. I love to see. Love always and forever, Heather, Gary and Family”
“Nannie Maw, It’s almost Christmas time and we can’t wait to see what Santa is going to bring us. Will miss you this year but we know you are with us in our hearts. Mom is going to bring us by to see you when we are up for a visit to give you your present. We hope you like what we made you. Merry Christmas Nannie Maw. We love you, Blake, Brayden, Hunter and Madeleine Nannie, I thought I should wish you a Merry Christmas now since we plan on leaving this weekend to make our Christmas trip up to visit everyone. I can’t wait to see everyone just not looking forward to the drive. Please watch over us as we make our journey and watch over the rest of family, I know they will need it. Wrap your angel wings around yourself, I’m sending you my love and a huge HUG! Love you always, Heather and Gary”
“Nannie Maw, We wanted to wish you a Happy New Year. We love you and miss you lots. Love you, The Smith Kids Maw, I love you and miss you. Not a day goes by that we don’t think about you or speak of you. Love you, Heather and kids”
“Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Nannie Maw, Happy Birthday to you. We hope you got your ballons this morning that Nannie let off from us. Don’t eat to much cake and ice cream. LOVE YOU BUNCHES and MISS YOU! Mom said come visit her in her dreams… she could really use some lotto numbers too! Love, Blake, Brayden, Hunter and Madeleine Happy Birthday Maw, I love you and miss. When you get the chance show yourself… we miss seeing you. Love, Heather and Gary”
“HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY MOM!ARE YOU WEARING YOUR GREEN WINGS TODAY? ITS BEEN 8 MONTHS TODAY SINCE YOU LEFT US. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH! YOU NOW HAVE A NEW GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER. TERESE ELIZABETH LANEY. SHE IS BEAUTIFUL AND SHE HAS YOUR FIRST NAME. MICHAEL IS SO HAPPY TO BE A DAD. HE WILL BE SURE THAT SHE KNOWS ALL ABOUT YOU AND I WILL ALSO TELL HER ABOUT YOU. I WILL LET HER KNOW THAT YOU KNEW BEFORE YOU LEFT US THAT SHE WAS GOING TO BE BORN THIS YEAR BECAUSE YOU WERE GOING TO BE IN ANGEL IN HEAVEN. I LOVE YOU MOM!”
“Maw, Thinking alot about you today. It still doesn’t seem real that you’re not here with us. I miss you so much and wish I could just hear you voice one last time. Until we meet again, wrap your wings around you, I’m sending you my huge hug and my love. Love you always! Heather”
“Happy Easter Maw! I hope the Easter Bunny brought you lots of yummy treats today. We got lots here and the kids enjoyed a mini egg hunt in the house. I hope to be up to visit you soon, will half to see how things go the next month, if not I’ll be up the end of June, beginning of July with the kids. They can’t wait to go camping, maybe we can even get some canning of green beans in with pop if he planted a garden this year. We love you and miss you lots. Wrap you angel wings around youself, were sending you our love, huge hugs and kisses. Love you always and forever, Heather, Gary, Blake, Brayden, Hunter and Madeleine”
“Happy Mother’s Day Maw! We love you and miss you. We will be up to visit you soon. Sending your hugs and our love. Love always, Gary, Heather, Blake, Brayden, Hunter and Madeleine”
“Maw thinking of you today as aways. I miss you! Took the kids to the zoo yesterday and they were like “look it’s Nannie Maw” as we walked thru the butterfly garden. Blake said “no she’s sending us all the butterflies, she can’t be each one of them.” The kids miss you. Poor Brayden about broke my heart saying he misses sitting in your lap, crackers and you saying I love you. Hunter doesn’t say much, I think he understands but deals with it in his own way. Madeleine got a fish and at first she named it after you then decided its names was fish. I’m just waiting for you to visit me in my dreams again telling me everything is going to be alright and thinking about what words of encourgement you would be giving. How I miss that the most right now and my kale and old ham dinners. YUMMY! Wrap your angel wings around yourself maw, were sending you our love. Hugs and Kisses Maw. May you rest in peace. Love you always and forever, Heather”
“Mom just sitting her thinking of you and how much I miss you. Christopher told me yesterday that you came to see him. You were a beautiful cloud in the sky and you were waving at him. He knew it was you because of your puffy white hair and that you were waving to him with your right hand with the funny crooked finger! He took your picture and has it on his phone We all miss you so much. All your grandkids and Great grandkids. All the little ones are growing so quickly. Dads talks about you often and the things that you use to do! Come see me in my dreams, in the sky as a beautiful bird or as my grasshopper or however you can! I hope you hear me whenever I talked to you and tell you that I love you and miss you. Love you Mom with all our memories in my Heart Brenda “
“Maw, I can’t believe it’s has almost been a year since you left us. Some days are better then others but I just try to keep on smiling, appreciating what time the Lord did give with us. It’s just the selfish part of me that wants you here so bad with me. Sometimes I feel so alone in this world without you. You were my everything lady. Gary asked me the normal what’s for dinner/ What do you want? Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, lima beans and rolls. Man how I wish I could make that the way you did. My rolls still turn out hard as rocks. Maybe you can work some magic and spruce them up to taste good. Keep sending the butterflies and maybe a visit or two in my dreams with some Lotto numbers! ha ha Love you always and forever maw, Heather”
“Mom it’s hard to believe its been a year since you left us.It seems like you are still here. We all miss you so much, but we are all trying to go on. I know that you are looking down on us. I love you Mom, send me a sign when you can that things will be ok. Whether in my dreams or a beautiful bird soaring in the sky or something that makes me feel that its you!I LOVE YOU MOM AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.”
“Maw, Hey old lady it’s time to get up and moving. You’ve got lots to get done today. Stop sitting around on you bottom, it’s just going to be bigger. (laughing) Maw, I miss you so much and not a day goes by taht I don’t think of you. Right now I miss our phone calls the most. Just to hear your voice and maybe some words of encourgement every now in then. Or perhaps a “you shouldn’t be doing that.” We sure did have some good times. Things have been crazy here as usual but of course you can see that. If you get the chance maw, come visit me in my dreams… tell me about how wonderful heaven is and the good times you’ve been having. Until we meet again, Keep watching over us and sending the butterflies. I Love you! Heather and Family “
“Tomorrow is the big day for me 30! Wow, did you ever think that was going to happen? I sure didn’t. Thought I was going to stay a kid forever and no one would grow old, boy was I wrong. Things have been crazy here again but will get better in time. One day at a time right? The kids are doing Fantastic. Blakes running cross country, Madeleine is getting to smart for her own good and Brayden and Hunter keep asking when they get to play sports. Better find something for them in the spring time. The weather has been beautiful here, dont’ miss the cold of up north at all. Christmas is right around the corner hoping mom and dad come to visit and are able to talk pop into coming with them if they drive. What a treat that would be… take him to the beach (yeah i know a little cold maybe for that), Sea World and if i can afford it a trip to Disney. Just to see the excitement on his face and the time spent with the kids. Anyways, I had the boys watching the clouds with me today, as we saw the soaring birds the kids thought of you. We miss you all so much maw! Keep watching over us and sending a butterfly or two or any little sign telling us your here with us in spirt. Sending you our love, hugs and kisses all the way to heaven. Love you always and forever, Heather & Family”
“Happy Birthday today Mom in Heavan! Today I am sending you my heart felt Love. I miss you! Love, Brenda”
“It’s been several months since I left you a message, just wanted to stop in and say hello. I miss you like crazy and wish you were here right now to give me some advice but hopefully you’ll anwser me in my dreams or send me some little sign letting me know it’s going to be ok which ever way things work out. The kids are getting so big. Blake grew over 5 inches this past year, he’s as tall as me. Brayden is still the same old kid always wanting someone else to do things for him. Hunter has really come out of his shell and Madeleine is of course the little princess spoiled rotten. She’s so silly and reminds me of you. I tell her if only your nannie maw was here to see you, what would she say? Summers fast approaching, not for sure if we will make it up or not since we’ve got 2 weddings to attend in Oct. but we will see. I better get up off my bottom before it gets any wider (how i miss saying that to you) and make some dinner for the kids. I love you maw and miss you! Come visit me in my dreams or send a little sign letting us know your ok up there. Love you always and forever, Heather, Gary and Kids “
“Its hard to believe its been 2 years Mom since you left us and went to heaven.I try to think of all the good times, to get me through but its really hard. I miss you so much. I am sending you my love today. Keep watch over all of us, our Mom guardian angel. Keep sending me those little signs from you to help me get through the tuff times. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.”
“It feels like yesterday I still can’t believe your gone I miss you very much.”
“Thinking alot about you today as I always do. Being a little selfish in wishing you were here, just hearing your voice one more time or the excitment you had every time we would walk in the door. Tomorrow is our big day, to find out or not to find out is the question. I think it’s going to be a little girl and the kids are set that it is too. Gary I think is up in the air and is tickled pink no matter what we are having. I love you maw, keeping watching over us and sending us little signs to get thru our days. Love you always and forever! Heather”
“Just another day, that I spend thinking about you. Madeleine has been talking alot about you over the past month. They made bells at church and Ms. Sandy told her that when she rings her bell you can hear her and that’s her way of telling you that she loves you. Ms. Sandy is so wonderful with her, she reminds me so much of you. The way she greets the kids in the morning and comforts them… I had to tell her, You remind me of my nannie I miss so much. The boys are being boys of course. Blake can’t wait for track to start and Brayden and Hunter are currently running track at school. They all love it! Gary’s doing well and I”m hanging in there for this baby to arrive. Not to much longer, 11 weeks. Watch over us all and keep us safe. We love you and miss you so very much. Wrap those angel wings around yourself, were sending you all our loves and hugs. Love you Maw, Heather and Family”
“Great Grandchild number 5 from me has finally arrived. Mr. Keegan Greyson is chunky and so loveable already. The kids are so excited with having him here and are driving me a bit crazy with wanting to hold him all the time. So wish you were here in person to meet him but I know your watching over him. Visit him in his dreams and tell him all about you as we will. Wrap you angel wings around yourself maw, sending all our love, hugs and kisses too. Love you, Heather”
“Maw, It will be 3 years here soon. I can’t believe how time has flown by. Were in the house now and starting to get settled. Brayden about broke my heart the other day. He said he wished you were still here with us so you could see our brand new home. I told him you were and always will be with him in his heart and that all of them meant the world to you. We all miss you! Please watch over the kids and give Uncle Al a huge hug and kiss from us to. I’m sure he’s up there driving you crazy. Wrap your angel wings around youself, sending you huge hugs, kisses and all our love! Love you Maw! Smith Family”
“Mom, as I sit here today I think of you and wish you were here. Christmas is approaching us quickly and it brings with it happiness but also saddness because you are not here with us. I know that Christmas was your favorite holiday. Spending it with us and all your grandkids and now you have a few more and one on the way. You are in my Heart, but show us a sign that you are looking down on us and celebrating with us. I have my trees all decorated so let the lights find you and Al and make you both smile. Heather/ Gary and the kids will be coming for Christmas,so put your Angel wings around them and bring them safely to Maryland and back to their home in Florida safely. We will all be thinking of you and Al as we share memories during the holidays!Hope you like your Christmas decorations! We love you Mom and miss you so much! Merry Christmas!”
“Maw Can you believe it? We’ve made it to 13 with Blake! Where has that time gone? Please be with him today and give him a little birthday sign that your here with him. He’s growing up to be a great young man. We all love you and miss you! Keep watch over us all, I hope to be up soon to visit. Love you, Heather, Gary and Kids”
“Mom, its hard to believe today its been 5 years since you went to heaven. As time goes by, I miss you more each day. Sometimes it gets really tough, so come see me in my dreams or send me a sign that you are with me. Love you and miss you so much. Love you Brenda “
“Happy Belated Birthday! Hunter came home yesterday and was so sweet. He said mom, next time we are in Maryland we need to make sure we take Nannie Maw up her chicken nuggets and fries from McDonalds. We should have that tonight also to celebrate her birthday. We sure do miss you maw. You wouldn’t believe how big all your grandkids are. Not babies anymore. Wrap those angels wings around yourself and give a big squeeze. Sending you hugs, kisses and our love. Love, Heather, Gary and kiddos “