ELVA,

just here thinking about the good times we had. I can’t help but smile. To accept that you are gone is going to take a while.

We’ve learned so much Family history and stories from you, I will miss those phone calls and your beautiful laugh. Your love for family and friends is one to admire.

Your passion for what you believe is something I desire. You taught us so many valuable lessons about life and how important family is.

I remember calling you and sharing my son Donald’s first competition and how it made world news and you got so excited and overjoyed, you said I need to speak with him and after speaking with him, you called our news person and had him covered at every event.

I will miss the sound of your voice, the wisdom in your advice, the stories of your life and just being in your presence, you were an inspiration to everyone that you came in contact with.

I will carry you in my heart, I will cherish our times. And so Death changes everything, time will change nothing.

Love You Cousin

Pamela Thomas