Marian J. "Mary" Whitby

My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures

Dear Mom:

I love you more today than I did yesterday and it will continue to be strong every day after.  This will be the last day to physically see you or touch you and my heart is breaking with sadness.   Even though I knew in my heart that your time was near these past few months, I was still not ready to lose you.  Our last conversation on Monday, 6-6 evening was about pictures of you in your younger days looking like a model and how beautiful you were.  You laughed and it brought joy to my heart in telling you that and i could see the smile on your face.  Mom I told you many times that you were the strongest woman I had ever met and I didn't say that just because you were my mom, I said it because you never showed weakness on the outside even though I know you were on the inside at times.  You were the best mom any daughter could every have and was always taking care of things for without hesitation and gave us the protection that was needed.   I want you to know that your passion for cooking and baking put a lot of smiles on peoples faces over so many years and I know that was all you wanted as a thank you was just knowing they truly enjoyed what you made for them.  You told me several weeks ago that you just wanted to be able to do the things that you used to do and just hated it that you couldn't, but then said I'm still here.  I then told you I know it is hard for you and that someday us girls would not be able to do the things we do too but the most important thing was we still had you!!   Your grandkids and greatgrandkids loved their gramcracker with all their hearts and will be lost without you.  I will still talk to you every Wednesday night around 6 pm so be ready for me.  Mom, the woman I am today is beacuse of you!  You made sure that we learned how to be strong and independent, but had compassion for things in life too.   You were always a great listener when I needed someone to talk to and you will always be my best friend mom.  I know you wouldn't want any of us to stay sad and continue on with our lives, but always remember mom you were the rock in our famiy and will be with us every day until we are together again.   I hope you are in heaven cooking and baking up a storm for everyone that you have deeply missed over the years.  Your life legacy will continue on within us for the remaining years of our lives.  Mom, as Debbie said, I too will not say goodbye, but I will talk to you later.  

I love you with all my heart.
Terrie   

Mom - I don't know where to begin.  I always knew this day would come, but it seemed too fast.  You were the strongest woman I have ever known.  You passed along your qualities to us girls so we would know how to face our challenges in life.  You loved your grandchildren and great grandchildren unconditionally.  You touched so many people with your creative cake decorating and made so many people and kids smile.  I have always said that you were dealt the wrong deck of cards when it came to your heart condition at such a young age.  It wasn't fair to see you live with that for so many years, but you were bound determined not to let it beat you.  I wished I could have waved a magic wand and healed you from that ailment.  I know that you were welcomed through the gates of Heaven with open arms by so many of your family members that have missed you and love you so much.  I am never going to say good-bye to you, but I will say "see ya later" because I know I will be with my momma one day again.  I miss you so much already! Hugs and kisses. Love you.

Mom,

Thank you for protecting me, making sure I had food, clothing, shelter, being my cheerleader when I needed one and always giving your unconditional love. I was told one time, "Your mother should be living in a house of gold, she deserves it". I replied, "If I could give her a house of gold to live in I would, but my mom would tell me, she is already there - because you see, to my mom her family is the house of gold! Now she has her house of gold and endless love in heaven. No more worries, dancing, baking, watching over us, and sending all her love in little signs, I will be looking for! My heart is with you. The only reason I will not break; you raised me to be strong and I know I will see you again MAMA. Until then, give big hugs to Uncle Roger, Aunt Lucille, sweet Morgan, and all our loved ones with you in Heaven. Love Always-Pumpkin 

Sending lots of hugs and kisses to you Deb, Terrie, Sherri, and family.  Aunt Marion was one of my favorite Aunts and she holds a very special place in my heart.  I have so many wonderful and fond memories of her that I will take with me forever.  Let each other be your support and may your memories of her sustain you thru this very difficult time.  xox