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In Memory of our Nana,
Marjorie Joan Shorter
written by:
Nicole and Melanie
Marjorie was a very strong
woman and an inspiration to us both. She was loved by many
people. There are so many ways to describe her, and the way we
described her was with one word, Nana.
Raising six children, having
six grandchildren and a great granddaughter we were always first
priority in her life. She made sure everyone was safe and happy
before she even thought about herself. Christmas time was an
exciting time; we always wanted to see what silly things she had got
for us. We know now, that even though we thought they were
silly, she meant them from her heart.
Nana was always busy no matter
how sick she was she was always doing something. She would
clean things that were already clean, just to keep busy. She
was always worrying about her basement. She didn't like the
rain and would be down in the basement with a bucket and a mop.
She was always at yard sales every Sunday and would never miss
one. She also loved her tea and would never miss a cup.
She would spend hours in the kitchen, backing cakes and big dinners
for her family.
We had many times together,
good and bad. She was always there when we needed her the
most. She loved watching us and playing with us. It
didn't matter to her what the game was she would just do it for
us. She would hide from our parents and scare them with
us. She would play "PlayStation" with Joe. She
didn't care she just she loved us.
Hearing all the stories from
our parents growing up and seeing her over our lifetimes, we realized
what a strong woman Nana was. Losing her husband, two sons,
brother and sister she would still have a smile on her face.
Nana never let things get to her and was always happy.
We pictured our futures with
her in them, proms, our graduations, weddings and with our
children. While she won't be there physically she will always
be in out hearts and memories will never die. She was the best
Nana, Big Nana, mother, sister, aunt, friend and most of all, the
best person. She will be greatly missed and never go forgotten. |
