Thursday, July 13, 2023
Some treasured memories of Beverly: As a young woman, I was chosen to be her godmother. When I was given that role, I was on cloud nine! We loved each other for the rest of our lives. Beverly was so attached to me as a child that she would beg to sleep over at my house as often as possible. She loved the vanity set I had in my bedroom and would stand before the three-way mirror and imitate me as I combed my hair or freshened my makeup when getting ready for a special occasion. When my Mom, her Nonnie, would slip her a quarter and I would take her by the hand to visit the corner store to buy a treat, her smile was radiant. On my wedding day, at the reception, she never left my side, continuously touching my veil with affection. When she was married, I knew she would be a terrific wife and mother, and she was. Through her marriage, motherhood and grandmotherhood, although we were 350 miles away, we continued to keep in touch. Bev was someone I could always connect with on a deep and affectionate level. The laughs we had together over the years were priceless! We shared a similar, silly sense of humor that we treasured. She made a mean quince jam that I was always excited to receive in the mail, and she so enjoyed the humble gifts of pickled eggplant and cookies I mailed down to VA. She was a bright, warm, wonderful woman, much more than niece to me, really more like the kid sister I always wanted. I will not only miss her deeply, but I’ll cherish forever my memories of her friendship and love.
Aunt Edith
