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Grandma Jane

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Grandma Jane. Devoted wife of 64 years. Mother of 6 (4 in 4 years!).  Grandmother of 22. Great Grandmother of 54+. A dairyman's wife, working alongside, supporting, despite the fact that she didn't like milk (oh, the irony!). Avid Cardinal's fan, lover of crosswords, Scrabble, and jigsaw puzzles. And no one can hold a candle to her Sweet Tea. I will remember her as the one who was always serving, always loving. In her quiet, peaceful way. She was a woman of few words, even now her actual words do not come to mind. But her actions do. She was the one making sure everyone had enough to eat. She was the one who would sit quietly, listening intently to what you had to say. She was the one who always had time to read you one more book. She was the one, that even when Parkinson's robbed her of the ability to move and speak, continued to be a Prayer Warrior from her wheelchair. And she gave the best hugs. No doubt when I come to the end of