What a blessing to have known Ms. Anna May. She was a true force, never failing to captivate the room with her stories and her whip-smart sense of humor. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to her; every story she told was full of laughter, joy, and a cheeky, almost mischievous wink of an eye. She was a riot and could hold her own in any playful back and forth. I especially loved watching her relationship with Michelle, or Shelly, as she lovingly called her. Their banter was always entertaining and hilarious, and their love for one another was palpable. It is a relationship I will always admire.

More than anything else, I will remember Anna May's gratitude. In the short amount of time I was lucky enough to spend with her, she never failed to show and express how grateful she was for the people around her and the experiences she was having with them. It is an outlook on life, family, and friendship that I will never forget. 

To Anna May's family, blood and chosen, and to the countless people she touched and made laugh along the way, I share my deepest condolences. To Michelle and Alan, I share my profound respect for the unending love, care, and support you gave to her. It was clear that she loved you all so very much. 

Anna May, you will be sorely missed. But your laughter and your zest for life will live on.