To my cousins Tim, Doug, Don, and Al, please accept our heartfelt sympathies in the loss of your mother, and my Great Aunt Loretta. Every year I think of your Mom and Dad on my birthday in July. You see, YOUR Dad, (and MY Great Uncle Johnny) shared the same birthday. For many years, our family was invited over for a celebration, that we all looked forward to. It was always a special time for everyone. The weather was usually warm or hot, and we would eat, and play outside. Aunt Loretta would bake her marvelously delicious homemade chocolate cake. Of course it was topped off with her homemade chocolate fudge frosting. If you knew Aunt Loretta this wasn't treat enough. It also MUST be accompanied by her out if this world homemade vanilla ice cream. I will never forget her big smile, the twinkle in her eyes, and her big laugh. She was always happiest doing special things for others. She was a hard worker, and a master of many things. What ever happened to the "Good Ole Days" where the small things like cake and ice cream, and being outside with treasured family members were so magnificent. This is how I remember your Mom. She was truly a special, loving, and caring Aunt who will be lovingly remembered.
