From Debbie's Daughter Dianna, age 18

I feel honored that some of those pictures are taken by me! It hasn't hit me as hard, being across the country, that she's gone because I wouldn't be seeing her anyway. But I definitely will miss her!

I remember going with my mom to visit her in the hospital and at her house and how she always smiled whenever someone came in the door. I remember how she noticed I was a lefty; she wanted to be one too! Gail had tried to become a lefty as a kid because "they were the ones who got all the attention!" She was right! I do get attention and I love it!

I remember when someone would ask her if she wanted something. Sometimes she would reply, "Yes." Then there was a pause and she would correct herself, She would say, "Yes, please" Putting emphasis on the please and acting as though she were disappointed in herself for being so impolite! It was so cute.

She loved her crosswords and impressed me with her excellent vocabulary. She knew every single one. Whenever I was stuck she and Janet could always help. She's the only reason I ever even attempted to do crosswords. I remember the way she laughed and her head would bob in this funny way as she laughed quietly. It reminded me of when she played recorder. She was so cute when she played that too and did an excellent job.

I'm grateful for the time I spent with her. I'm grateful to have met someone as awesome as she was. The huge impact she had on my mom's life drifted into mine as well. I learned a lot from her and will definitely always remember her. I could never forget her and her adorable little mannerisms!