My Grandmother, Mom

April 25, 2007 | Filed Under family 

My grandmother, Marvoline Dempsey, or “Mom” as we all know her by, passed away this morning after about a year long battle with cancer (lymphoma). We had just been told last week that she had about 2 months remaining. She was just tired and ready to go home to be with the Lord.

This is from this Thanksgiving.

And these are both from Christmas.

Mom was a talented seamstress for many years. She was also a great cook. But most of all, she was a good grandmother. The kind that took care of you when you were sick, taught you to sew and crochet about a million times and kept a scrap box just for you to play with under her sewing table, was always was proud of you no matter what, and let you eat ice cream when you didn’t finish your dinner.

Arrangements:
Marvoline Dempsey
Woodlawn Memorial Park
660 Thompson Lane
Nashville, TN 37204

Visitation: Thursday April 26, 5-8PM
Funeral: Friday April 27, 10AM

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her memory to Alive Hospice, who provided excellent care and allowed Mom to remain at home and pass away without pain.

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5 Responses to “My Grandmother, Mom”

  1. Lilia Ahner on April 26th, 2007 8:17 am

    Hi Alison:

    I’ve been a fan of your blog, but have been shy about leaving comments before. I just wanted to let you know that I’m sorry to hear about your grandmother passing. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers.

  2. Tina4Hope on April 26th, 2007 1:28 pm

    Alison,

    I am so sorry for your loss and grieve with you. Grandmothers are precious. I am so thankful that you could capture on film the obvious love shared in your family.

    Praying for you….
    Tina

  3. andrew on April 27th, 2007 12:09 pm

    Alison, I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother. Although, isn’t it great to know with complete confidence that she is with the Lord? It’s a strange peace that we as believers experience. Please know that we will be lifting you and your family up in prayer during this time.

  4. ReminisceHeirlooms on April 28th, 2007 4:17 pm

    Alison My heart and prayers go out to you and I am thankful she is resting in peace. God be with you all. You are in my thoughts.

  5. Nancy on May 8th, 2007 12:01 pm

    My grandmother died in 1999 from lymphoma. We were very close so it was really, really difficult to lose her. My heart goes out to you and your family - especially this week with all the hoopla around Mother’s Day.

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