Will never forget when I met Angela for the first time. I had just moved to Ga from Pa. I love yard sales so shopping one Sat morning, I have st happen to go to Royal Lakes. A huge yard was going, of course I stopped. Angela approached at the jewelry table..U said I was going to the renaissance fair ..dressing up of course, wanted a piece of jewelry for my costume. We started talking asking if I would like to join a Red Hat group..said I would love that..she took my name and phone number. Wasn't long after our meeting was invited to attend a red hat luncheon..I grew up in Michigan, Angela lived in Michigan.. We just seemed to be "sole sister's". Angela introduce me to many of her friends which became mine. From Red Hat, to sorority, plays, games, conventions, dinner at her home, vacations, women's club... List goes on... Angela will be truly missed and will miss her positive attitude and smile. Thank you Angela.
I know that many of you were with us at the “celebration of life” today. I am sorry we all got abruptly kicked out of our reception following the service. Since we didn’t all have a chance to share an Angela story, please feel free to share here. Today I made homemade pasta with my mom and sister in honor of my grandma Angela. She loved homemade pasta and a nice meat sauce. Dad and my husband, Eric made the sauce. We toasted her and now we eat her favorite dessert (a Bundt cake with whipped cream and strawberries). My little girls will do a show soon, sing their hearts out (highlight of the evening). All of this was grandma’s favorite, she would have loved every bit of today... she will live on in our memories and hearts... and although we miss her dearly we will forever love her even more dearly.
Our whole family loved Cousin Angie. She was always so special to me as we shared a December 18 birthday, 40 years apart. One of my favorite memories of her includes my plane trip to see her in Florida by myself when I was in 5th grade when she introduced me to fried shrimp (and a sip of a strawberry daiquiri) on a Lenten Friday at Red Lobster. We got to babysit Jessica Lena for a few days while Cathy and Fred took a trip. Our time at the beach and at Lion Country Safari I will never forget. She gave me my first Cabbage Patch Preemie, Heddie Bevie, when they were in high demand. Angie found one for me and surprised me on a visit to South Haven Michigan to see her and Vince. My husband, 4 kids and I go to South Haven now for vacation and I always think of Angie and her amazing energy and smile! 😊
As I wrote on the condolence card, “Angelina, it ‘ain’t’ supposed to happen like this”. Her presence is truly being missed here at Smoky. A void that is so hard to fill... I will truly miss my friend “Angelina”, but memories will live on. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Loved Angela-truly a fun lady-She shared many stories and secrets with me! She will be missed! Love you Angela! I loved her accent! She loved to dress up and entertain us!
We love you so much Angie!! Your fun living spirit lives on through your children and grandchildren. What a legacy you have created! My sincere condolences to the family.
Our heartiest condolences and love are offered to our dear cousins for the loss of their Mother - my Aunt Angie. My heart is heavy for you . It looks like she lived a very good life and will be missed by all. She is at peace now...rejoining Grandma and Grandpa, my Dad Frank and Uncle Paul. God Bless and love to cousins Joe, Cathy, Vince and Mike and their families. May love outshine your grief and we here in Buffalo are with you in your sorrow.
What a blessing to have known Angie. Her joyful spirit was a true gift and she will be greatly missed. What a beautiful legacy of family and love she created. Love to you all and I will cherish my memories of her laughter and smile. Much love to all of you Dianne MacGuire
Angie was a beautiful person. She was first cousin to my wife but more like a sister. We had so many good times with Angie and Vince. European travel, Florida, Georgia and Buffalo visits, timeshare weeks and so much more. Angie was loved by many people. She will be missed.