"The world lost a strong sparkle last night. My Grandma Melba Elizabeth Beemus died at the age of 82. She was one of the toughest, craziest ladies I knew. I loved her. She was strong-willed, strongly-opinionated, and strong loving. She was fiercely loyal to her beliefs and her family. My Grandmother truly lived the saying, "Go Big or go home". I remember visiting or staying the night. She would make us everything possible in the kitchen that was edible. Eggs, French toast, waf...fles, cereal, toast, hashbrowns, sausage, bacon, fruit, and whatever else you could think of. And this was for just me or just me and my brothers sleeping over. lol. She also always had some kind of gum on her. No matter what day or time, there was always room for gum. She had a big heart and was a softie for her grandkids. She liked travel and sun and getting her nails done. We would do girly pamper sessions sometimes and lunch. She came from an old school way of life with old fashioned values and good old fashioned home cooking. She loved football and having us over to watch it on the big screen with pizza. She loved her roses and her trees in the backyard. I remember dancing in her living room while my dad played her organ. She loved music and laughter and giving us the kind of hugs that just about cracked your bones. I will love and miss you Grandma B. Your boisterous laugh is a sound I can't wait to hear again someday."
I loved her with all my heart. She will always be my Grandma B.
The services were nice. Everyone played a part. Mindee and I sang Be Still My Soul. My dad gave a beautiful talk about the life of my grandma and the plan of salvation.
