Flora Carter

My paternal grandmother, Flora Carter, died in the very early hours of this day in 2000.

Flora

My paternal grandmother, Flora Carter, died on this day in 2000. This photo is with her eldest (my father Richard) and her two male grandchildren. Cousin Brad is at left. That’s my dog in her lap. And this appears to have been taken at my house in Blue Springs. I’ve told this story before: I

Flora

I’m continuing the weekly exercise, intending to keep this up for 52 weeks, as I recount a wee piece of the story of my life. This week’s prompt: Tell us about a grandparent. I’m continuing the stories of grandparents and John and Esther Summers, with today’s story the fifth of the installments. Flora Opal Carter (neé Slade)

Grandma

My paternal grandmother, Flora O. Carter, died on this day in 2000. She was 90 years old.

Flora

In my Pop’s belongings:

All Hallows’ Eve

This is All Hallows’ Eve. I’ve just read the first Evening Prayer of All Saints Day, with the proper antiphons and the memorial of baptism. Thirteen years ago tonight, my father and uncle were keeping vigil in Jefferson City as my paternal grandmother, Flora Carter, neared the end of her life.  She died peacefully just