Elyse (Granddaughter)
Entered
September 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of My Nannie ❤️
Today, I say goodbye to the strongest, most independent woman I’ve ever known—my Nannie. A woman who truly defined what it meant to be powerful, graceful, and loving. She held her own with dignity and fire until her very last breath, and I will forever be in awe of the life she lived and the love she gave.
Growing up, she was always there for me. No matter what I needed—her time, her wisdom, or just a warm hug—she gave it freely, without hesitation. She was my rock, my constant, and my safe place.
We shared so many laughs, so many little moments that now mean the world to me. I used to love doing things just to get a reaction out of her—wiping off that little beauty mark on her cheek was my thing, and she knew it. She’d pretend to be mad, but deep down, she loved our playful back-and-forth. And how she hated when I’d jump on her bed! But of course, I did it anyway—every single time—because I knew it would get her going, and I loved hearing her fuss with that special spark in her voice.
That voice… I can still hear it. Soft but strong. Always full of love. And every single conversation, no matter how long or short, always ended the same way:
“I love you, dear.”
Those words are engrained into my heart forever.
And then there was her cooking—that smell. The warmth of her kitchen, the magic in her food. Her tea biscuits, fresh out of the oven, were little pieces of heaven, and I swear no one will ever make them quite like she did. The scent alone could make the whole house feel like home.
In her later years, I was so thankful to be able to give back to her. To help her the way she had helped me all my life. It was an honor to stand by her side, just as she had stood by mine through everything. I’ll never be able to thank her enough for the love, strength, and lessons she passed down to me.
I know in my heart that Pappy was waiting for her at the gates, probably with open arms and that familiar smirk. Give him the biggest hug and kiss for me, Nannie. Tell him I miss him too.
Though you may be gone from this world, you are never gone from me. I carry you in everything I do—in every laugh, in every meal I cook, in every hug I give. I’ll always love you, Nannie.
Watch over us, like I know you will.
Forever in my heart.
xox
