How she wanted her name on plaque, to display her former married names and the last names of her two sons, Leonard Bennie Powell and me, Mark Silan.  

Mom was a big kid when it came to Christmas.  She would ask when are we going shopping.  Mom it's not even Halloween yet.  She loved her dogs too and wanted them decorated. 

Mom loved wearing my old River Run 15k shirts around nursing home... People would ask her...'You ran the River Run?'

Miss my mom.  Here's couple pics from lunching with her when she was at River Garden.... She loved a good hamburger occasionally!

Mom loved to go to the springs especially after she lost her weight.  She always thought she was a movie star in that bathing suit and that and sunglasses.  

Grandma you were one of the strongest women that I ever knew. Most people don't understand the very special bond we had it was deeper than that of a grandchild and grandma you showed me that it is okay for a woman to be strong and independent. You were the one that I knew I could always go to. I am so thankful for the time I had with you, and that you got to see me turn my life around. I love you and am thankful you are no longer in pain.

She had a feeling this might be her last holidays with us, was hoping to make it to her 80th birthday on Feb. 17th.  Mom, you almost made it.  Rest peacefully and I'm sorry for all the pain you had to endure at the end.  I love and miss you dearly.
Your loving son, Mark.

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Bettie Jane Meeks

February 17, 1941 – December 29, 2020

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