Fam, we celebrated my dear Auntie Jo’s amazing life yesterday and what a celebration it was!
I’m so glad I was able to be there for my family as we said goodbye to her earthly form and loved on each other.
As a final gift to her, Sistah wrote the obituary and I penned a poem to honor her from the POV of GOD greeting her as she joins our grandparents and siblings that passed on before her in Heaven.
Hope yaw enjoy it…
Welcome Home
by your niece, Monie
From that blessed day in June
When you, my Joann, first bloomed
I knew you were a special one
An exceptional grain of sand
A snow flake precious in my hand
A raindrop tenacious in the sky
A pebble’s ripple from how to why
You were created – like all my children – to serve a purpose
To shine your light
Surpass the surface
And you, my darling Jo, did not relent
Not even when you were tired
Not even when you were spent
You led with love
You lived with grace
And now that it’s time to see my face
I say to you with JOY
Well done, my child
Devoted Daughter
Supportive Sister
Well done
Wonderful Wife
Giving Grandmother
Well done
Awesome Auntie
Caring Cousin
Well done
Forever Friend
Compassionate Caregiver
Well done
Marvelous
Magnificent
Miraculous Mother
Well done, my Child
Well done, my Child
Well done
You’ve earned your place by my side
And I’m so proud
Welcome Home.
monice mitchell simms 