Ms. Eleanor Owens

Losing Grandma hurts in a way I can hardly explain. She had this gentle way of making me feel seen and cared for almost like she saved a certain warmth just for me. Every time I called her, just the excitement alone in her voice made me feel instantly at home.

She stayed in that same house for over sixty years, even if it wasn't her favorite place. But somehow, she made it her own. When you saw that house, or her car parked outside, you knew exactly who was there. It was one of the few things in our family that felt permanent something tied to her, something that let you feel her presence before you even stepped inside.

Its one of those things where I wish I had more moments with her, but I'm beyond forever grateful for the ones I did get to make and do have. I'll carry her love, the comfort she gave me, and the way she made me feel special for the rest of my life.

May she rest peacefully, and may we find comfort in knowing how much she meant to all of us.

I remember meeting Ms. Eleanor Owens in 1985. She welcomed me into her home and made me feel comfortable. When I told her I was pregnant, she did not judge me—she was genuinely happy for me. I'm going to miss you, Ms. Eleanor Owens. Rest in peace, my love.

I remember when my mom Auntie Eleanor sister when we would take the train to visit Auntie during the 70's in her backyard watching her goldfish swim in the tub and how my brother Phillip got stuck in her lime tree. We will miss you.

I remember walking into her house and seeing her face light up the second she noticed me. She didn't have to say a word. Her smile said everything. She always greeted me like I was the best part of her day, and that feeling stayed with me long after I left. I knew I was loved, and I knew I belonged.

I'm going to miss the way she held my hand a little longer than needed, the way she laughed at small things, and the way she made every visit feel like home. She gave me a kind of joy that doesn't fade. Even though she's gone, the warmth she shared is still with me, and always will be.

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