Saturday, April 8, 2023
Anita, Gracie, and family:
I was saddened to learn of Marilyn's passing but what a long, wonderful life she lived! You are truly blessed to have had such a long, close relationship with her. I always admired her for her class, dignity, humor, and for her loyalty and dedication to her friends and family. She was truly one of a kind.
Our families have known each other seemingly forever and I am extremely grateful for that. I am especially thankful for the close friendship and unshakeable bond your mother and mine had for longer than we all are old which was more like a sisterhood. Those two stood by each other through thick and thin, good times and bad.
That's what great friends do.
And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that Marilyn was one of the best teachers I ever had! She had the patience of Job which was required for putting up with my never-ending, juvenile shenanigans. Somehow she survived unscathed.
Lastly, I'd be remiss if I didn't offer a simple "Thank you!" to you, Anita, for reaching out to me during my first couple of years of college, inviting me into your home and, well - just being there for me. That was special and I'll never forget that.
That's what great friends do.
We are all better off for having had Marilyn in our lives and now she can reap her reward.
God bless you all!
Pat McCoy
