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In Memory of
Joyce Ann
Gilbert
1938 - 2015
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Always the "cool" grandma

Right before I started 9th grade, my Memaw and Pop took me school shopping. She told me I could get what I wanted. True to the outlandish trends of those days, I picked out a pair of leopard print and a pair of snakeskin print pants and paired them with a sheer sweater that was probably just a tiny bit risqué for my age. True to her word, she purchased my outfits for me and I wore one on the first day of school. I cannot even put a number on the many peers that came up to me, and after complimenting my edgy fashion sense, asked skeptically, "Your parents let you get that?!" I triumphantly replied each time, "Nope! It was my gramma!" This statement was always followed by disbelief and then envy from other students whose Grandmas only ever bought them ugly Christmas sweaters or outdated floral print something-or-others.....I was so proud to reveal how hip and tolerant MY grandma was. I could always go to her, whether it was 1 in the afternoon or 1 in the morning. As a child I ran to her for comfort and protection when I was upset with my parents and then as an adult I ran to her for comfort and protection when I was upset with the world. She would defend her loved ones with the fierceness of a mama bear and nurture them in their time of need with the gentle love of an angel. There are so many wonderful memories but this is one of my favorites. There will always be a void where she was, but I know she is happy now, finally reunited with my sweet Pop, and still looking down on her family, loving and protecting us like she always has.
Posted by Jessica Ann
Saturday November 21, 2015 at 9:07 am
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