My hubby and his mom
When we die, most of us will want to be remembered well. We hope the positive memories will far outweigh the negative. Our deepest desire will be that we made the world a better place just by being in it. As a Christian, I would hope others got at least a glimpse of Jesus as they interacted with me. I, for one, want to be remembered well.
My sweet mother-in-law (mom), went to heaven yesterday. In a wisp of a second, she escaped this world and entered into her forever home. She is no longer a wayfaring stranger – she is safe and secure, happy and whole-in glory. Hallelujah!
She will be remembered well. She never met a stranger and treated everyone as equals. She never looked down on any person, in any situation. She loved everyone.
And everyone loved her!
When you were with her, she had a knack for making you certain that you were her favorite person. She never said an unkind word about anyone – even if there was just cause. She just didn’t do it.
She devoted herself to raising her children (I’m glad she did since I married one of her sons)! When I married her son, I became her daughter. She never treated me as anything less. I was her daughter, and at the tender age of 16, I gained a second mom.
When our son was born (her first grandchild), her gift of mothering, shifted into grandmother-ing. She was the best “Nannie,” and was deeply treasured by him and the ten that came after him.
She always put others ahead of herself. We rarely had a sit-down meal with her because she never sat down! She was too busy filling our cups, giving us an extra roll and gathering it all up when we had finished our food. She truly enjoyed serving her family and friends.
She had a genuine servants heart- like none I’ve ever seen before. She took items to other residents of the nursing home on her daily visits to care for her own mother. Actually, she introduced my children to the act of service when they were very young. Back then, she would take them to a nursing home where she made weekly visits to give manicures and a listening ear to the lonely souls residing there. My young children made many “friends” at that nursing home, and as adults, they have very fond memories of the trips they made there.
If you had a favorite dessert or treat, you could count on it being prepared for you if you were visiting. Your favorite, and everyone else’s favorite too. She just cooked as many as she needed to in order to cover it all.
On your birthday, you would have a morning wake-up call, and she would serenade you with “Happy Birthday!” Every. Year. Without. Fail.
It was her way, and we will miss it.
She was an excellent role model of what a wife and mother should look like—patient, loving, kind, forgiving, and full of honor and dignity. She lived and loved with her whole self.
I could go on forever.
But I will end here…
…she was a small person. She was 4’11 and always weighed well under a hundred pounds. One thing she always did with the grandchildren (and great-grands) was to “measure” them against her tiny frame. She would draw them to her, place her hand on top of their head and exclaim at how much they were growing. It didn’t take long for them all to surpass her, yet she’d still measure and marvel.
Nannie, no one will ever measure up to you! You stand head and shoulders above the rest!!
Though she be but little, she is fierce.
William Shakespeare
Annie Clyde Smith Sims ( Nannie)
You will be
remembered well!
go rest high up on that mountain
Beautifully written Faith!❤️
Blessings to the family!
This is a beautiful tribute! You paint an amazing picture with words. We are prayingg for you, Bart, and your entire family.
I didn’t know her well, but will always remember her sweet smile, which was always present.
Very well said Faith! As one of Bart’s classmates I’ve known Ms. Annie Clyde all my life and this very well describes her. I had the pleasure of being very close to her over the past 5 years and someone that I loved dearly. My prayers are with all of her family and especially her children as they lay their best friend to rest today. Love to you all!!!
We will all miss Annie Clyde.go with God sweet Lady
What a special and wonderful woman. I loved her dearly! So sorry to hear of her passing. She will be missed dearly by all. Praying for all of you!
We did some a/c work for Mrs. Annie Clyde – she and her family treated us and our workers as if we were family, such kind people….we need more people like Mrs. Annie Clyde.
There will never be another Annie Clyde. She was the most loving and kind person I have ever known. My Mother loved her like a sister and when they were growin up you better not mess with Annie Clyde or you would have my Mother to deal with. We will miss you but you are in a better place.
Lori and Jeff you are angels for moving here and caring for her. She loved and was devoted to her family. May the memories you have comfort you in the days ahead.
Annie Clyde was such a special lady. I grew up with the Sims living behind our house, the Faulks to the left of us & also behind us were the Hendrix family. What a wonderful childhood I had growing up with these neighbors! Annie Clyde was probably one of the most organized women I have ever known. She never sat down…ever!! She was also a great cook & cooked everyday for her family & took food to whoever was in need for whatever reason. She was one of the kindest people I have ever known & deeply cared for everyone she came in contact with. She was a great mother, wife, grandmother & friend. We will miss you Annie Clyde. You gained your angel wings & you are happy & pain free. We will always love you & will never forget you. You left this life having made a difference.??
Hi Faith. Well said that was Annie You might not remember me I am Joy from west palm beach Annie was my best friend in this world she was like my mom. My heart is so broken A earthly angel went home to her heavenly home She will be greatly miss. You are all in my prayers
So true, Faith, and so well written! Loved being with everyone in Samson yesterday. Jim really missed being there as he loved Annie Clyde and all of you as much as I do. We will certainly miss Annie Clyde but hope to keep in touch with all of you. Love, OlaAnn