Sunday, March 8, 2020
Dear Shannon and John,
I was away on a trip last week and was so grieved to hear about the passing of your beautiful, kind, and precious Mother. How I wished that i could have been here for the memorial service to honor Kathy. Our friendship began when I had the honor of teaching you, John, in kindergarten. How I loved having you as a student and will always remember your singing "Sneaky Snakes" with the microphone. We both loved to sing and were both in the Appalachian Chorale. She sang in the alto section and I sat in the soprano section and so I could see her beautiful face across the room every Monday for many, many years. During the last few years, I taught the exercise class at Brian Estates. She always came and meant so much to all of us. Your mother was so brave. Even though, she knew that there was no cure, she spent everyday as if she would be living many more years How I wished that she could have! I loved her so very much and will ;miss my dear friend. My prayers and best wishes are with you both.
