Mom, I loved you so much. You made me person I am today. You showed me love when I needed it most. You taught me to be honest . You made me laugh a lot! I will miss your great advise and candor.

A woman with a big tender heart and bigger defenses, so that most who knew her might never know.  She was a wonderful dichotomy of strong opinions and unapologetic words, and then deeply felt love, and a vulnerability so palpable that you could forgive almost anything.  I was in the hospital once and she gave me a gift that to this day is one of the greatest gifts I have ever received.  It wasn't about the monetary value - it was a deeply personal kindness that made it clear where her heart was.  I have loved her, and I know she loved me, and I know that so many of the people I love, she has loved fiercely as well.  What I will remember most about her is how deeply she loved, and how blessed I was to have her as my Great Aunt.  I have a feeling that Pop was there to welcome her with open arms - the girl he told me was his sister, but closer yet - double blood, doubly connected, his closer-than-a-sister could ever be.  I love you and will remember you, Aunt Jean.

Grandma Jean, We Love you so much and know that you have gone on to a better place. We have enjoyed sharing many memories and laughs over the good times we had with you. 
Love, Vesta, Kim , Kelly, Craig, Joe, Lily, Cooper and Kendrick.

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Wilda Jean Tatum Knowlton

8 February, 1922 – 7 September, 2013

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