Aunt Trudy - what a wonderful, sweet person who was a gift to everyone that met her...and she was so intelligent and accomplished.  Her nursing degree, management with Red Cross in Roanoke, management with Bapitist Hospital here in Jax...and she could play the sweetist piano you've ever heard.  I have such wonderful memories and, yes, as Judy has said - when you got the three sisters together on their 'girls only' trips - uncontrolled giggles were the order of the day.  When I was nine, Mother and I flew up to Aunt Trudy's in Roanoke for a girl's trip. Aunt Trudy was so welcoming and such a wonderful hostess. The plan was a leisurely drive back.  We had so much fun, stopping at the different coastal antique shops...Six Flags Over Georgia.  Aunt Trudy was always the first to laugh and a delight to be around. 
We love her and miss her but we have such wonderful memories to cherish.

Hi Sis,
   It seemed lonesome Sunday not hearing from you but just think, you were looking down upon me and smiling at me.
   Don't forget you promised me before you left you would make a place for me.
   I can't imagine how beautiful it must be, being where no strife or pain is but sunshine and happiness forever.  Our Father is so wonderful and loving and forgiving.
      "Praise the Lord"
   I miss you.
                   Your Sis,
                   Lucy

How we will miss our sweet Aunt Trudy! I have so many wonderful memories of her and especially of her and her 2 sisters together. We always knew that when those 3 girls were together laughter and silliness were the order of business! I remember spending Thanksgiving 1969 at her home in Roanoke VA as my husband and I were on our honeymoon. We had no money and no plans for our honeymoon so decided to head north and ended up at her home - a surprise to her and us! What a gracious hostess she was and welcomed us with arms wide open and her beautiful smile. Gracious - that is a word that describes Aunt Trudy well. Such a gracious lady and so interesting to talk to. She was "well read" and could engage in conversation about so many subjects. I remember Lynn and I so enjoying our talks with her.I remember shelling with her on the beach the summer I was pregnant with Jennifer. I spent many afternoons with her there at the beach. She loved the ocean so much and could identify all the different shells. I remember how much she loved to read - a love my mom has - a love my sister and I have. She would often recommend books for us to read. I remember how much she loved flowers. That reminds me of a book by Christopher von Schmid that was written in the 1700's called The Basket of Flowers. The loving father of his only daughter often used the garden he loved so dearly to teach her about life. "But there is yet another lesson to be learned from the rose: after it's beautiful colours have faded, it still retains its fragrance; when it's leaves are brown and withered they are even sweeter than in their fresh and lovely youth. Thus it is, dear Mary, with a true christian. Thus let it be with you." Thus it is with my sweet Aunt Trudy.
Judith Crews - niece - Ft. Myers, FL

Grandma, I love and miss you so much!!!!
Please give Grandpa and my Dad a hug when you get to heaven for me. You are a great Grandmother and I pray I'm at least half as good as you, with my own grandchildren. You were such a strong woman, and you lived a long full life. I'm so glad the Lord called you home and said no more suffering. I Love you so much and I will miss you dearly. R.I.P Grandma, love your Grand-Daughter, Shannon

OBITUARY

Gertrude "Trudy" J. Morey

August 26, 1919 – July 19, 2011

Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home

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