"Some
people knew her as Corrine; others knew her as Mrs. Morgan. She was a sister as
well as a mother. To many, including myself, she was Mamaw. Her house was a special
place to visit and she was such a joy to be around. She and Papaw loved each
other and had a beautiful marriage. They made their family a priority and
taught us how to love people unconditionally. Mamaw had an embrace that was
like no other and a smile that made you feel loved. I will always remember
Mamaw’s spunky personality and her quick-wit when I would ask, “How are you
feeling?” and she would respond with, “with my fingers.” She was always on her
toes and there were very few dull moments when she was around. Ever since I was
a little girl, I loved going to Mississippi to spend the summers and holidays
with her and Papaw, and I always told her that one day I would live in a house
close enough to hers that I could walk there on my own. And finally we
did. When I think about a person who
loved the Lord and continuously asked for His guidance and wisdom, she is the
first person I think of. To me, Mamaw was the person who took me to church and
taught me about Jesus. She would sing hymns and pray with me before bed. She
would let me go grocery shopping with her and we would always stop for an ICEE
on our way back from town. She would fix me my favorite snack, bread and
butter, and sneak it to me when my mom would say, “now that’s enough,” just
like any grandma would do. When my parents would let me stay overnight, she and
Papaw would spoil me rotten and they would always be on my side when I told my
mom I wanted to stay just one more day. She always told me that my hair
reminded her of making syrup candy as a child when she would french braid my
hair. She helped me learn how to read and we read “The Witch’s Swans,” every
night until the pages were worn and we had the story memorized. She would grab
blankets and wrap me up as we swung on the porch singing songs and telling
stories. As I got older, she was still someone I could talk to and share
stories with and think back on my childhood days. She was a strong-willed,
hard-working woman who was loving, kind, tender, godly, funny, adventurous,
generous, devoted, and sincere. Her life truly is a legacy and all of the
memories I have of her will always be precious to me. She will always be my
sunshine. She will forever be missed, but I know that she is dancing, singing,
and rejoicing with Jesus and Papaw right now and oh what a beautiful sight that
must be!
Colossians 3:15-17 says “And
let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in
one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching
and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and
spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do,
in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to
God the Father through him.” This passage represents what Mamaw did with her
life. She was joyful. May her life be a testimony to the goodness of God and
may she always be loved and remembered."
I know that Mamaw and Papaw are both looking down on my family and me and smiling because of the legacy they left behind. Although they are greatly missed here, I wouldn't want them to have one less second to spend with Jesus.
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