Grammy

Lavona May (Jackson) Myers
April 3, 1925 - February 24, 2006

This picture was taken in July of 2004, less than a month before we found out she had breast cancer, when we all stayed at a B&B in northern Indiana. We were celebrating her 80th birthday 9 months early because my parents were leaving for overseas and it was the best time for us all to get together.

The following is a poem written by my aunt that tells a very small glimpse of the person Gram was. This along with some scriptures (Proverbs 31, Psalms 121) chosen by my mother were read at her service, Thursday, March 2, 2006.


Lavona May

A wonderful grandmother, mother and wife,
Full of love and full of life,
Always going, here and there
Traveling, traveling everywhere.
Enjoying nature at its best
Happy memories, from east to west.

Spending time with family
Grandchildren resting on her knee.
Was Uno or Tic her favorite game?
Maybe Euchre, Skipbo or Mexican Train?
Pool trophies she did win
And for golf (she was the only one!)

Music was a special passion,
Singing and playing the chimes her fashion,
Hymns and organ music caused her tears,
Square-dancing she enjoyed for years.

Being with people was her wealth,
Thinking of others before her self.
Thanking God the Father above,
For Jesus His Son and all His love.

Hands that were busy with endless tasks
Willing to help whoever asks,
Giving support for each endeavor
Loving us all both now and forever.

- Mavis Franklin


They would have celebrated their 59th anniversary in April and she would have turned 81 just before that. Last week, most of our family was able to gather during this time of grieving and we shared together in supporting, comforting and reminiscing. Though the cause for our gathering was not one we wished for, we were thankful for the time we were able to have. Gram would have been pleased and happy as she was always wanting to have everyone together in one place as often as possible. She is survived by her husband, 4 children and their spouses, 11 grandchildren (3 with spouses), and 1 great-grandson. She will be greatly missed and dearly remembered. She is at peace and no longer suffering and that is the blessing in the heartache.