My beautiful mom, Grace Johnson, died at home on May 27, 2005 at 12:23 p.m. with Dad on one side, holding her hand, me on the other, and Aunt Reta and my brother and sisters all around her bed.

We will be forever grateful that Mom's beloved sister Reta was there for her and for us. What a difference that made to Mom's last days! She could not have been taken better care of or more lovingly sent off. Thank you, Reta. Thank you, thank you, and thank you again.