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Friday, March 20, 2020
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For my Aunt Madeline,
During this difficult time in our world, the circumstances of COVID-19 are robbing families of the opportunity to support each other and grieve the passing of a loved one normally. It is stealing from us the time to share hugs, condolences and especially the memories that make someone as special to us. We can’t have the gatherings to mourn, the receptions to share fun stories and memories of happier times. I am not a writer, but I want to share some of the things that made Madeline so special to me.
I am so thankful for the 52 years I knew my aunt. Madeline Glass Sink, June 16th 1935 I heard her say so many times in the hospital as she struggled with the ailments that eventually ended her life on this earth.
She had an incredible kind heart, a sincere love of the important things in life and a great appreciation for people who cared for her.
Her smile brightened the room and she always handled herself as a true southern lady. She dressed perfectly and loved having her hair just right. I always admired her beautiful blue eyes that were the color of the sky.
Her gift and love of animals was incredible. She reminded me of Snow White with her ability for animals to come to her. She cared for them as she would care for herself. The birds were trained to her voice in her backyard and would come for feeding when she called.
The joy she found with Emory was awesome and they were an inseparable pair. There was Tippy when she lived in Washington with Cliff and drove across the US with tippy barking at every tractor trailer. Happy with long hair who lived on the farm and Lady who also lived on the farm would ride in the front seat with my uncle to the dump and get cheeseburger from McDonalds. On the farm there were many cats, mostly outside except for one blind white kitty and she taught me about bobtails and cows :)
Growing up we had the privilege and joy of spending Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving and all of our birthdays with Cliff, Madeline and my grandmother Thelma. Madeline never forgot a birthday and she SO loved when family remembered hers. She would keep the cards for a long time on her coffee table and share them with visitors. She would thank us for thinking about her. She loved getting calls and visits from her family and was so appreciative of anyone thinking of her.
She was always there for us, Becky and my graduation, weddings, baby showers and our kid’s birthdays. She had a wonderful long marriage with Cliff, they loved church, eating out Country Kitchen, buffets, Hardees and going to yard sales. Madeline loved collecting beautiful dolls and even has a doll room to display them.
During the Derecho in June of 2012 Fred and I spent the night all in one room with Cliff and Madeline and a generator to keep his oxygen going. Then we went to Country Kitchen and had a wonderful breakfast with them. Hard times, but precious memories were made.
She missed Cliff so much when he died. I sat up with her all night at the hospital as he faded and we were there with her when he passed and to help her bury the love of her life.
During the days she spent in rehab for knee replacements, we visited and had the joy of hearing stories about her childhood, the farm and the great love she had of her brother, sisters and parents. She especially missed her twin Evelyne. How she eloped young how she knew my mom when she was very young and even used to brush her long hair as a little girl. She was matron of honor at my mom’s wedding and came quickly to see my sister and I when we were born. She always kept up with Becky and my kids, what they were doing and prayed and shared how proud she was of them. They were lucky to know this special lady!
She loved Emory so much and treasured the picture I took when he was groomed
to look like a lion. Anyone who visited she showed the picture on her wall and in her bible. She loved her neighbors who were awesome friends and who always checked on her and did things to make her life easier. Getting the newspaper, bringing her cookies and sharing their dog Dotty. Shoveling snow and checking on her during storms.
In these last few years, mom, Mary Lou and Madeline would take day trips to have lunch, go shopping and visit places. They were a fun trio and had fun just enjoying life! (I did keep close tabs on where they were going in case they got into trouble, never knew with those 3 :)
During her last year and heart issues, she was blessed with her friends, especially Sandra who helped care for her. She trusted Sandra as her ears, and friend to help her navigate the tiring decisions a failing body presents. Her friendship to her was incredible and Madeline appreciated her so much.
The nights I visited her at the hospital and Summit, she thanked me for thinking enough of her to be with her. This is what a wonderful heart she had. She didn’t even realize it was me that received the blessing.
She grew incredibly close to Dot, especially this last year. She felt safe being with her big sister and wanted her nearby. Dot was by her side when she left to meet our Lord. Dot's friend Robert has also been a good friend to Madeline this past year, helping to bring groceries, feed the birds and do small repairs around the house. She truly appreciated how he takes care of Dot.
Knowing and loving this incredible lady was a gift and a blessing. And there is so much she taught us about appreciating the simplest things in life. She understood what was important and that we should treasure each other most.
Her faith and love of the church was a perfect example to follow and she adored her church family and her churches from earlier years as well.
Well done sweet Aunt. Celebrate with our maker a life well lived and the many hearts you touched. Please hug Cliff, Granny and my Daddy for us we miss them so much. We will see you again one day when we are all together!
We love you, (and I can hear her say I love ya’ll too, you and Fred and Gabriel and Autumn and Chloe and Smokey)
K
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
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teresa_gillette@yahoo.com posted a condolence
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Mr. and Mrs. Sink used to live down the street from me. I would often wave at them as I passed by and would often stop and talk to them. Such sweet people. I know she will be missed greatly.
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Diane Perdue lit a candle
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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Diane Perdue Posted Mar 18, 2020 at 8:40 AM
Madeline,
I will miss you terribly and our wonderful Wednesday talks. We shared so much with recipes, canning information and especially the cat's antics. You were always there for me, no matter what. You were always optimistic, even when you weren't feeling well. I know you know how much I love you! May you rest in peace. Now you have all the kitties to play with all day long. Tell everyone hello as you pass thru the pearly gates.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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