Picnics on the lush, green lawn around the corner from the Little Brown Church on Signal Mountain next to Eleanor and Dugg's gracious home will be a favorite memory as Eleanor joins Henry's mother in heaven. Sometimes the wonderful Sunday lunch of squash casserole, fried chicken, fresh tomatoes etc. would be moved indoors to their sprawling porch to avoid the rain, but the fellowship was always fantastic because of Eleanor's welcoming smile and clever sense of humor.
Four days after a marvelous celebration of Jane Bowers' life, we are returning to the same church to remember Henry's cousin, who died of cancer on Sunday. They have a similar legacy...from her obituary, "Her passion was service to others in the name of Jesus Christ, through opening her home to all. Many considered her a second mom."
Our last visit with Eleanor was delightful. Even though her body was failing, her spirit was full of joy as she asked for updates about each of our children. We know she prayed for each one of them by name. Our lives were richer for sharing family ties with such a great lady and prayer warrior!
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