They held her memorial service at 2 p.m., and it was beautifully done. Joann spoke and said the Lord helped her put everything together. She recited a poem and included many heartfelt memories that we girls shared with her. She did a fantastic job, and I know I wouldn't have been able to read it without crying. The poem is titled "Grandmother's Poem."
Most of Joann's poems included lines only my family would understand, so I just listed a few.
“A grandmother’s love, who can fathom?
Love for her family—fierce like a bear
Love for pets (poodles were her fav) and her gardens too.
Advice on clothes, hair, nails, and manners too.
Wisdom from an immaculate, classy woman.
Stories of younger days,
Of modeling, and a Southern Bell too.
She continued reading the poem, reminding us of all the precious memories and quirks of our wonderful grandmother, whom we all loved.
Joann beautifully ended the poem by saying, “Grandmothers truly know what it means to LOVE unconditionally. They take pride in watching us grow & in seeing us mature. We see ourselves in them & they see their youth in us. We’ll thank God for allowing our grandmother, Margaret Royal, to love, guide & influence us.”
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