Our mother unexpectedly passed away after a brief hospitalization. We started the Friday worried she was transferred from one hospital to another, only to find out Friday evening that she had passed Thursday night and we were never called. At this time we don’t have much information and as this was an unexpected death.

Our mother suffered from alcoholism. She fought as hard as she could. She had good days and bad days. After the death of her sister and best friend, she continued to fight for her life through her grief. In the end she lost her fight. We urge anyone struggling with addiction to keep fighting, you will have good and bad days, but you deserve help, you deserve to persevere and win your fight. Our mother was a firecracker, she was the brightest light in the room, a great friend, a place of comfort and safety for many. She was more than words can express.

Due to her sudden passing we are left without funds for funeral expenses. We would love to finally be able to place parents together. Funds will also be used for the cleaning and care of her house, as well as to make sure we can take proper time to grieve our loss.