Saturday, January 11, 2020

Savannah Sistas


In Memory of my friend Carole, who left this world Friday, January 10th, 2020
Always loved, ❤ Never Forgotten, Forever Missed

 Carole loved all things BEACH and all things WATER.  She did NOT love shoveling snow, but she did it anyway.

 
Carole loved her daughters, her grandchildren and great grand and she loved her phone, in fact they all did, as you can see by the concentration on family PHUN at the reunion. . Bottom right, Carole, her brother Pat and his wife Madeline.
Bottom left is Catherine, Madeline, Carole
None of the photos shown were taken by me, they are all from family shots over the years, either emailed to me or from FB.
Vintage 1960 in the black and white. I will not give the year on Pat and Madelime

Little did I know, in 1959 when I became lifetime friends with Madeline in Junior high, and later in life with her husband Pat,  that when the internet came into our lives, we would form an email group called 5 Sistas and keep in daily contact by emails and Facebook for many years.
The members consisted of Madeline, her husbands sister, Carole, her cousins Ann (missing from photos, she did not do photos) and Catherine, and me, Sandra the MadSnapper. 
All five of us shared the hometown of Savannah, GA.
Each day since 2006, emails would fly back and forth, with so many replies to replies from 5 of us, it was sometime difficult to follow them. 
Our Sista' group has now dropped to the two of us, Madeline and Myself.

First we lost Ann, then Catherine and now our Carole is in heaven with her husband and son.
You can tell by the photos our lives were lived and shared with photos...
All five of us in different towns and far apart, but still together.
Each time I got new photos, I played with them. Now I use them as sweet memories!


UPDATE! I found a photo of Ann and Carole

28 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

So sorry for the loss of your friend Carole. Sending prayers for you and her family.

Mevely317 said...

Carol's sure sounds like a life WELL-lived.
This is the best obituary I've ever read! Love the faux magazine covers! Hugs for your heart.

Dale G said...

What an amazing tribute. So her��

Ella said...

So sorry for the loss of your girlfriend!
You give her an amazing tribute!
Hugs for you! Stay strong!

LC said...

Precious memories. Thinking of you and the loss of such a dear friend who knew you when you were a junior high kid.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

What a beautiful caring post for your dear friend. I am so sorry for your loss. ((Hugs))

Chatty Crone said...

Gosh Sandra - I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. It was a nice tribute to her. Love, sandie

Ginny Hartzler said...

I'm so sorry! She was so pretty. did you know how bad it was at the time, or was it a shock? I must say that the first photo, it looks like the angel of death is coming to get her.

photowannabe said...

Oh dear friend, what a beautiful tribute to Forever Sisters.
The hole is getting larger and I'm glad you have some beautiful memories to cherish.
Nothing I can really say but hugs and love and peace to you.
(((hugs)))
Sue

My Mind's Eye said...

Sandra....what an absolutely love filled tribute to the 5 Sistas.
I am so sorry for your most recent loss of Carole. Wonderful wonderful
photos. Good thing you are a Mad Snapper.
Healing warm hugs to you and all who loved them
Cecilia

crafty cat corner said...

Sadly at our age this is what happens and of course we think its all too soon, as it is. What a lovely post though to remember your dear friend. I was teary and I don't even know her.
God bless
Briony
x

Ruth Hiebert said...

This is a well written tribute to a special friend of yours. Sorry for your loss.

Ann said...

What a beautiful tribute to your friend. So sorry for your loss

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
So sorry to read of the departure of a friend - but you have honoured her beautifully and in your own inimitable style! YAM xx

Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotte said...

Sandra that was so touching and also sad to read. Your photo of you two really seems like you were sistas. My condolences for your loss.

NanaDiana said...

I am so sorry. It is hard to lose a life-long friend. Those with faith rest assured that they will be reunited with their family and friends in another realm. Aren't we lucky?!xo Diana

Rose said...

There is nothing like sweet friendship...she will live on in your heart. It will get easier.

Linda said...

May peace be with you at this time of loss.
Hold your memories tight, what a nice friend to have
for so many years!!

Holly L. Salvato said...

Very nice tribute to a great friendship!

Linda said...

What special years of friendships y'all had.....You are amazing, Sandra. And always a good friend.

Jackie said...

Sandra, so sorry for your loss. What a great tribute and what a great friend you were and are to your 'sisters'. (From Jackie)

Jo said...

Oh Sandra, I am so very sorry for your sad loss. What great friends you were and what memories you have saved to share here with us. My thoughts and prayers go to her family and dear friends. (((Hugs))) Jo

Hootin Anni said...

Losing a friend is always sad for those left behind...you will always have laughter and smiles after the tears subside. Comforting hugs sent your way...

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diane b said...

What a lovely story. Its lovely to have friends like that. Sadly at our age we do start losing them one by one.

Annsterw said...

I am so sorry for your loss! She seems like a truly wonderful woman and friend! Cherish those memories! HUGS

Lois said...

Such a lovely tribute! I am so sorry for your loss Sandra.

DeniseinVA said...

A loving tribute, always remember our love ones, family, friends, furry family. They leave us hollow for awhile but then the smiles come back with the joy of knowing them. So sorry dear friend.