My mother in law was a rare breed — a woman of such genuine love and patience that to know her was to understand what it means to be truly cared for.
I am Maggie Nwomeh's first grandchild — and she was the only grandparent I ever truly knew. This tribute is my attempt to say what that has meant to me.
My dear grandmother exuded many admirable qualities — and though she has left us, the values she embodied live on in every member of this family she shaped.
As the Ada of Ben, I'm also your namesake — and growing up knowing that felt like a gift that keeps on giving.
Grandma, you left an extraordinary mark on our dad — and through him, on us. We carry that mark with pride.
You have been nothing but an absolute blessing in my life — and the love you gave so freely is something I will spend the rest of my days trying to deserve.
