Read at Nanna's Funeral...
Today, I'd like to reminisce about our beautiful Nanna on behalf of all of her Grand kids.
How lucky we all were to have our Nanna live to the amazing age of 94. Selfishly, we wanted her to live forever but finally she is at peace resting in the palm of Gods hands and graciously reunited with her beautiful daughters Thelma & Janice, loving son Ronny & late husbands Jack & Arthur (Pop). Not to forget her long time companion 'Bonnie the Jack Russell'.
Nanna was so very wise & witty and had a phenomenal memory of the past. I am pretty sure those crosswords she would do religiously every day helped her with her memory. We would often share stories and share memories of our childhood and listen to Nanna telling us all about our family history.
Sunday's were always very special for us. We would drive down to Safety bay for the yummiest Sunday roast, home made soup and the extra special home made Apple Pie (Yes Alan I mentioned the apple pie:)
In the afternoon we would spend time having a game of cards, dominoes or darts. Us girls would catch up on all the goss with Nanna's huge pile of Women's Weekly & new idea magazines.
Some school holidays were spent staying over her house with friends and we would walk down to the beach in the morning and every now & then she would give us a few cooking lessons in the afternoon...mind ou we could never cook as good as nan !!
Wherever we went we walked or caught a bus. We were always amazed that Nanna never drove her whole life...I don't think she had ever driven a car...us kids thought that was pretty funny!
Nanna was a real down-to-earth lady who absolutely loved her bowls, darts & Aussie Rules Football. She was a very loyal Eagles fan with a soft spot for the Dockers. We also remember her enjoying her mid-day movies and I also remember us kids would always nick her peppermints and chocolate eclair lollies from her kitchen cupboard (top shelf) and have a sip of her beer when no-one was looking.
Greeting Nanna while at the lodge was always a great experience as we would go into her room and nanna would light up with a huge smile from ear to ear. Funnily enough, like we did as kids, our own kids would go straight to her bed side table top drawer) and nick her lollies and chocolates. We would get the best hugs and kisses from her. She truly loved visits from her family and friends and that's how we would to remember our beloved Nanna...her gentle hands and warm giving heart. She was such a beautiful woman...so kind...so special...we miss her so very much...
Our darling Nanna leaves behind 7 Grand Children: Gregory, Linda, Clinton, Bradley, Shelley, Cory & Travis.
And 11 Great Grand Children Brooke, Joshua, Ryan, Alana, Jesse, Kynan, Stevie, Rhianna, Cadence, Brodie & Lily.
We Love You Nanna
We Love You GG
R. I. P
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