Louise

Today we celebrate the funeral of Louise Bailey. At 91, you would have sworn she was indestructible. She had more strength and energy than most the women half her age. She used that strength and energy to serve. She only joined our church maybe two years ago, but quickly found herself at home in the church kitchen. My strongest memories of her will be of when we packed the clothes bags for Master Provisions. She helped with that long before she ever became a member of our church. For those who have done it, you know what hard work that is. I could go on and on with her generosity, the way she loved my children, the way she cared for the other widows in the church, the way she always smiled, or her positive attitude toward change. Suffice it say, her death leaves us with a void. We will miss her.

Heaven though has gained a good worker. And I wonder, if she seemed strong and indestructible here, what will she be like on the other side?
(1 Corinthians 15:42,54-57)