Saturday, September 27, 2025

In Memory of Auntie Rosie Lee Ousley 8/15/1938-9/14/2025 πŸŒΉπŸ’œπŸ•ŠπŸ‘‘

πŸŒΉπŸ’œπŸ•ŠπŸ‘‘The day I received the news that Auntie Rose transitioned, I struggled with processing my emotions while maintaining my daily schedule. This is the 4th family death I've experienced this year (2 Great Aunties and 1 cousin within my paternal side and my maternal grandfather) all in a span of 8 months.

Work, writing, going through old pictures, remembering family moments, and volunteer duties were heavily my distractions these last few days to compose myself each day as it led to today. 

The emotions kicked in as I attended the Homegoing celebration for Aunt Rose. I was overwhelmed yet as always happy to see family and celebrate Auntie Rose's life, a life well lived and served for her family and community. This poem came to me days before (9/23): 

Rare gem with a beautiful heart and infectious smile.
One in a million with her love, a gentleness so meek and mild. 
Sisterhood and family time are her legacies.
Intrigued with music and dancing, what an amazing sight to see.
Eternally resting, she is remembered as a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, we forever celebrate you to infinity. ROSIE......πŸŒΉπŸ’œπŸ•ŠπŸ‘‘

We love you and will see you later.

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