Tuesday, July 31, 2012
I was happy to see so many people at my Mom's visitation and funeral to pay their repects to my mother, Polly. Seeing so many loving friends and relatives shows what a good person my mother was. When I first heard of my mother's passing I was obviously distraught because I had just left the hospital where she was a patient, she had informed me that she was dying; I asked her if she was ready to go be with the Lord and she said yes. I gave her permission to go ahead and die, that I would miss her and loved her dearly but preferred that she die in the hospital and not in a nursing home. I got her all comfy, she dozed off to sleep, she was snoring when I left her, and she looked so peaceful, the most peaceful I had seen her in weeks. It was very difficult when I sat down and started to think of all of wonderful memories with my mother. But as I continued to write down these memories I realized how much she postively touched so many lives. I knew that the best way that I could pay tribute to her life would be to share those memories today. Mother grew up poor, the oldest of (13) children and had to stay home from school to help take care of her younger brothers and sisters and farm so she was around (15) when she finally was able to attend school. She won a spelling bee and was awarded a trip to Clemson College for a week at that time. Because of their situation and my mother being the oldest, she had to take on a lot of responsibility at an early age to help raise her siblings. My mother worked very hard cooking, cleaning, baby sitting, and gardening. If anyone needed help they sought out Polly to help them. Even though they were poor, she knew there were a lot of people in the world worse off. These values my mom passed down to me and my brothers and sister as well as her family and friends. It was impossible not to respect her and everything she accomplished in her life. Even though her childhood was difficult she had a successful family. My mother's favorite quote to me was "Young lady just wait until your father gets home". My mother was very strict and did not put up with any foolishness. I am very proud of my mother. She taught me a lot about balancing work and family. She was a hard working daughter, sister, niece, wife, mother, grandmother, coworker, and friend. Even though she worked hard at everything she always made an effort to spend time with her friends and family. She was always there whenever anyone needed her. Whether it was someone to talk to, or help with a task, she never asked why and was quick to help. I will miss my mother with all of my heart and will always cherish the time we spent together doing many things. She was always there when I needed her and was the most loving, caring, and strict mother in the world, and I still thank her to this day for this. Even though she is gone her memory will live on in all of our hearts forever. Bye for now Mom, I will see you in "Heaven". Your loving daughter, Eloise Watson Chavis
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