My mother Marie was truly exceptional!  An angel on earth!  She was loved by everyone she met and made a huge impact in everyone’s lives by her caring, kind, gentle way.  She always put the needs of others before her own.  As a nurse for 40+ years, her life’s mission was to care for others.  She enjoyed being of service to others.  I always knew I could call her at any time, for anything and she would help me.  She was my rock, my role model, my favorite person on this earth!  I am lost without her but I feel her presence strongly every single day.  She surrounds me in her unconditional love and guides me down the path of life until we meet again in heaven.

She absolutely LOVED all animals, especially dogs!  Her 12-year-old Golden Retriever Charlie was her WORLD!  They loved going on walks and adventures together especially DeSoto Park.  She gave him a hug and a kiss every day.

Through my mom’s continued selfless actions she saved four lives through organ donation. I am so proud of her and honored to be her daughter.

Until we meet again Mom…