Aunt Butch wanted to be organized for all events, her passing was no exception.  She left instructions with her 4 Redheads, as she came to call us,  that when she passed away there was a box in her closet with her funeral wishes and the clothes  in which she wanted to be buried.  Per her request we got the box marked Funeral Instructions down and opened it. Wrapped in tissue paper was a navy suite , a baggie with brand new socks, painties and bra, then we noticed a small baggie pinned to the suite collar containing some jewerly as we turned it over it we found it labeled,"Jewerly-leave it on-cheap set--Ha".  In all our tears there she was having a little laugh.  She had tucked in a poem as well.  I feel she was trying to comfort those she loved. 

When I'm Gone

When I come to the end of my journey

And I travel my last weary mile

Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned

And remember only the smile.

Forget unkind words I have spoken

Remember some good I have done

Forget that I ever had a heartache

And remember I've had loads of fun

Forget that I've stumbled and blundered

And sometimes fell by the way

Remember I have fought some hard battles

And won, ere the close of day.

Then forget to grieve for my going

I would not have you sad for a day

But in sumer just gather some flowers

And remember the place where I lay.( with Sarge)

And come in the shade of the evening

When the sun paints the sky in the west

Stand for a few moments beside me

And remember only my best.

And once you have thought of old memories

Of the things we once used to do

Know that you still are with me

For I left this world loving you.

                                       author unknown