September 14, 2003 is a day that will never be forgotten by those of us who were privileged to share  Nell's last day on earth with her. It was a dreaded day because we all knew this was probably the last time we would see her this side of heaven. But, we were all together, sharing the love and strength that only a family, can as we quietly consoled one another by her bedside.

Family was always the most important thing in her life, falling second only to her love of God.  She taught each one of us this love and the love for one another by her own example.  She faced life's joys and trials with dignity and grace and she expected no less from us. 

In the early morning hours of September 15, 2003 the Lord called her to be with Him.  Her pain was over and she was at peace. We wept for ourselves but rejoiced that she would meet her precious Lord and be reunited with so many of her dear family and friends who had gone on before her. 

As long as we are here on this earth there will always be a void that will never be filled again.  When one looses a mother, sister, cousin or friend such as she; the greatest honor we can ever give her is to remember all she taught us and let her light so shine through us that others will know of her rich legacy to us.