Mom died tonight around 8:00pm. I didn't make it to be with her, but Sam was there all day. He had just run home to set up my room for me when it happened. Kathy Lally and Gloria were with her. She had a really rough day, but Kathy said that she died peacefully.
I have changed my flight back to tomorrow morning so I can be with Adam tonight. I'll get in to Virginia tomorrow evening.
Mom is going to be cremated. We are not doing a traditional funeral or memorial service. Instead, we are planning on having a gathering of friends and family in a month or two. I will post to this blog to let you know what's happening.
If you would like to do something in Mom's memory, please make donations to breast cancer research, Habitat for Humanity, or Piedmont Housing Alliance. We will also be setting up a website where you can get one of her photographs in exchange for a donation to one of these places. I'll keep you posted on this too.
Thank you for all your love and support. I can't tell you how much it has meant to her and to me. Once when she was in the hospital last week, she started crying and I asked her what was wrong. I expected her to say something about being uncomfortable or being scared. But what she said was, "All these people care about me! It just feels so good."
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Emily, Sam, Juniee and with all of Peg's family and friends who loved her so much.
Thank you Emily, for sharing that story about when she was in the hospital.
Take good care on your travels.
We loved her so much,
Kathy M
So very, very sorry to hear of Peg's passing. I have been thinking about her every day since I saw her last thursday. This evening around the time she died I was standing on a beach watching a glorious red, pink and silver sunset, still thinking about her. There is an odd finality when the sun sets each day.
She was such a strong and loving person.She made me laugh and always surprised me with her points of view. I really miss her.
My love to Emily,Sam,Juniee,family and all of her faithful friends
Susan D.
I am heartbroken for all of us who loved her. I wish everyone wonderful memories of Peg. I have many, but I think my favorite revolves around a cabin in the woods, with a warm fireplace and a reading of The Velveteen Rabbit when I was very young. She is missed.
Love to all,
Aimee
I have no words. I have to sit in a quiet place and let the holy spirit grieve for me. The world is less beautiful today.
Our loving, creative, courageous Peg is hurting no more. She loved an adventure and is off on the greatest one yet. Words cannot express my sorrow and sympathies for all of us that were loved by her, especially her dear children, Emily and Sam. May memories that you have and those that are shared by others in the days and years ahead comfort you. Love, Maggie
I arrived within 5 minutes after of Peg's passing last night. Juniee had some private time with her, and then Kathy L. and I went in and did some primping. Sam arrived shortly thereafter.
It was not long until the big storm front blew through the area, and it is still active this morning. We've had lots of rain and lightening and warnings of tornados. The weather has provided a grand exit for Peg!
All involved seemed to be doing well last night. Everyone should thank Kathy Lally for her dedication to Peg, and providing company and comfort to her in these last days. Sam and Emily have been a wonderful blessing to their mother every day. And Juniee has made Peg's life better and richer.
Peg's life has been a grand success! We can be happy for her accomplishment.
my last conversation with Peg was Wednesday afternoon, after lunch. As I was leaving I asked if there was anything I could do before I left. She said, clearly, "sit down and take a load off" I said "Fanny?" she smiled. I treasure her memory and her humor.
lisa
She was such a beautiful, funny, vibrant woman and the World is such a better place to have had Aunt Peg a part of it, even if for such a short span of time.
Just around 8 o'clock last night, I was walking up the stairs and swore I heard my Mom say my name, my heart swelled with emotion. The thought that gives me peace is that my Mom, Granddad, Nanny and a myriad of other folks who love her are with her now... and there's no more illness or pain.
We all loved her so much and were so blessed to have her love in return. I will miss her laugh and her humor the most, I think.
My prayers are with Juniee, Emily, Sam and the rest of our family and friends. God bless.
Kim
Being with Peg when she died was not something I thought could help me accept her passing ... but it did ... the staff @ Hospice and Kathy were tender and caring in gently guiding Peg towards her next journey ... I can only hope that I also helped in some small way ... Peg was such a special person, friend, and woman and I will miss her always ... I am absolutely a better person because of knowing her ... Thank you Peg.
While driving from Hospice amidst my tears and babbling to Peg, I so wanted to know that she was ok ... within seconds, an incredible lightening bolt exploded across the sky horizontally ... Peg is free ... her pain is gone ... and I watched her spirit dance across the sky all night ... Love you Peg.
I first met Peg through her pictures not so long ago. The colors, scenes and creativity painted a vibrant image of who she was. It was just this last year that I had the pleasure of meeting her in person.
She was elegant and confident with a smile in her eyes that, I believe, came from her ability to see a beauty in things that no one else saw... which is why her pictures stand out so much.
I know she's in a beautiful place (wishing she had her camera and scanner); a place with no pain or limitations.
We love you, Peg. We're all sad that you're gone, but thank you for leaving such a beautiful impression on our hearts.
Tony Ferrero
Thanks Emily for this site.
Peg and Juniee have been my friends for years. I love them both very much. My prayers are with the family and Juniee. I will miss my friend.
Satch
Dearest E, you and your family are in my thoughts. Love, AB
On the rear window of Peg's car in the parking garage at Belmont Lofts is a single red rose with the following note:
"Peg's beautiful spirit soars free ... We love you."
And we will all so miss you!!!
I feel blessed that Peg's life touched mine. She truly squeezed all the juice out of life -then gulped it down with a twinkle in her eye. Her grace and persistence in fighting this %#&* disease has been a real life lesson. I wish I'd met her years ago. I'm sending up love to you and yours, dear Peg.
Peg has been such a part of so many lives that no one will truly know hoiw much she will be missed by all. My thoughts are with you, and I wanted to reiterate what Sue said said so well,
" Everyone should thank Kathy Lally for her dedication to Peg, and providing company and comfort to her in these last days. Sam and Emily have been a wonderful blessing to their mother every day. And Juniee has made Peg's life better and richer.
Peg's life has been a grand success! We can be happy for her accomplishment."
Scott W
I am lucky to have known Peg. I never met anyone else like her. She was a warm, caring and vibrant person. She had a big personality and a big heart. She will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to family and friends for someone who departed this world far too soon.
M. Vorgetts
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