Two Family Losses This Week

My Uncle Richard died last night.  He had been ill for two years and had gotten so sick that his leaving was exactly what he wanted.

We expected his death, but still, as Carlene said, "He was my little brother."  Now both of the surviving brothers (the oldest died at the age of ten) have died within two months of each other.

My Aunt Betty--my daddy's sister--died a day after her 90th birthday.  A week ago, she was surrounded by family for her 90th birthday party.

Betty June Harris Cambron at her 90th birthday party last Sunday

Surrounded by her four sons who adored her!

Carlene said that the party turned out to be Betty's "Going Away Party"--though at the time nobody had any idea that she would be leaving.

She was like a sister to Carlene--and this is a heavy-hearted holiday for her and all who loved Richard and Betty.