It's time for the family reunion.
Oh, how much we miss you.
The beautiful spirit showed in your face
And your laugh warmed us all the way through.
Of course, I've missed you all year long.
Didn't get my birthday dollar bill.
The mail held no newspaper clippings,
You medical questions are still.
Childhood memories flood my mind
Your memory will always stay.
At five, you took me to work with you
That's why I am a nurse today.
You loved pretty dishes, the color pink,
Full skirts flaring as you danced.
Church, peach pies and your wonderful boys
Stole your heart and kept you entranced.
You taught me the joy of living
Now and in Heaver far away.
I see you there, greeting your friends
And I know you'll greet me one day.
I wear your love 'round my shoulders
Like a shawl warming the cold winter through.
You never left, sweet aunt of mine,
As I walk each day with you.
~Lavon Alsup Stark
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Always missing her! I had an appointment with Dr. Raedeke last week. After she realized who I was, she couldn't stop talking about Aunt Nona and expressed what a special person she was. I agree, she touched so many people with her beautiful loving heart. Thanks Lavon for writing this tribute to our Aunt. Sam
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