Keith, thinking about you and your children today. May peace surround you and love be felt. I pray 2025 be a year of blessings for you all.
Kay Hilder
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I didn’t know her that well, but we became pelpals over our shared love of a book series called Super Powereds. We would talk about the story and our families. She was amazing. I’m going to miss her insight and views on future novels. I’m so sorry for your loss. Rest in Power Suzymayy.. your name will forever be on my wall.
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Meme, God I miss her. From our holidays together, birthdays together, shopping sprees, and school events for the boys, there are too many memories to start sharing. Marty and I will continue watching over Keith, being there for her parents and family, and being there for Grey and Des. Reading all these beautiful words that Meme would love, please continue checking in on Keith and the boys. A part of her loving heart is always with them.
Every time we spoke or visited, without fail, we always ended with “I love you”. This is my last “I love you” Meme. I will be by the boy’s side, always keeping your memory alive for them until my time to exit comes.
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I meet Sou when we were both working at GCC in 2009. She was such a wonderful friend and co-worker. Always positive and sharing her beautiful smile. Dur part of the time I was training a new service dog and Sou was very patient when I needed to take a sudden break. She was a wonderful woman who gave of herself without limits. I send my deepest condolences to Sou's husband, children and family. She was deeply loved and will be deeply missed.
In response to "What made Sou different from most people you know?"
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Meme told me this story and I will never forget it. She told me that she was waiting in line to check out at Joann’s (an arts and crafts store). There was an older couple in front of her in line. When they approached the cashier Meme could hear that they were speaking Chinese. The cashier was having difficulty understanding what they needed. Meme stepped up and said “Hi. I can help with this.” And Meme proceeded to interpret between the English speaking cashier and the Chinese speaking couple.
Once they left the cashier checked out Meme and thanked her greatly for her help. Having paid for her purchase, Meme turned around to leave. She glanced back to the people who were next in line behind her. She saw that they were signing with one another and were clearly deaf. So, chuckling to herself, Meme turned around and went back to cashier…the SAME cashier…and said “Hi I can help with this too.” And Meme proceeded to interpret between ASL and English. She said the cashier looked at her in total amazement. She probably wondered to herself ‘just how many languages does this girl know?!’.
I will never forget this story, and laughing with Meme as she told it to me. Meme was an absolutely delightful person. She was beautiful inside and out. She ADORED her family. Meme was happy. I think of her every time I drive by a Joann’s. I will forever remember her beautiful spirit. I am grateful for her life. I will never forget dear Meme.
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My condolences go out to Keith, and her two boys, and her family. This is without a doubt a shock. Meme worked for me and I will always remember her as a quiet, hard worker, gentle soul, beautiful inside and out. We have definitely lost a beautiful person.
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My deep condolences to her family ❤️ She was amazing ASL interpreter and good listener. I enjoyed her company about outdoor things. I missed her!
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I'm so sad to hear of Meme's passing! I met her years ago, even before she was pregnant with her first child, and interpreted with her many times over the years. She always flattered me about my years of experience as an interpreter and asked for my mentorship on our jobs. She was such a conscientious and diligent interpreter, always humble and wanting to do the best for our clients. I loved her smile and cheerful demeanor. She encouraged her husband and me to be friends, since she always wanted what was best for others. I remember a time I was hangry on a job and the vending machine at our workplace was broken. She pulled a snack bar out of her purse and handed it to me with a caring smile, saying "I'm a mom. I always carry snacks." It's hard to believe I'll never again be greeted by her sweet face, enjoy watching her beautiful signing, or hug her after a job. I'll always cherish the times we spent together. I wish Keith, Desmond, Greyson, and the rest of her family and friends all the strength they need to grieve their beloved May and let her memory be for them a blessing.
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I’m so stunned to find out MeMe passed away and it was hard to believe because I saw her on Jan 3rd and I didn’t expect this would be our last word I love you and I will see you later! She is one of best interpreter and I oftentimes see her and know her for 11 years and she was a friend to me and she have amazing personality and always look so gorgeous and take well care of herself and always my big advocate and we would gossiping about everything going on in our life and she has a heart of gold and she is most kindness and unselfish and funny person and she oftentimes talk about her two boys and her husband that she loves dearly and show pictures of her boys throughout years and it was so devastating to find out I will not see her anymore and I took this really hard and I was so close to her and my 3 kids loved her so much, she will be terribly missed and know she is in better place , we need more people like Meme in world! She have infectious smile and laughs and her positive energy and attitude towards others and she love her job and she always thinks of others and help others and giving and my deepest condolences to her two beautiful boys and her husband and her family and friends who lost her so instantly, I know this is so hard for all of us especially for her boys and husband my heart go out to them and prayers and healing vibes to her family
See you later and love you and miss you so much Meme you will never be forgotten! 🤟🏼🫶🏼❤️🫂
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Meme, you're a beautiful soul. Thank you for all the memories, laughter, and friendship you've given me over the years. Reading all the comments brought a smile to me knowing you touched so many lives. Rest easy my friend.
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I was devastated when I heard the news of Meme Sou's passing. She was a sweetheart and dear friend. I will miss her beautiful smile, warm hugs, and family photos she would share with me. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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im very sorry for your loss :( she was a great asl interpreter and at my appts we always chit chat of all kinds of topics she was so easy to chat with so empathy and compassionate... we lost a good one i am sorry i will not be able to attend but hope you will have a streaming for us to watch at our own time thank you meme for your awesome works in the deaf community you are not just an interpreter you are also a friend of mine.... you will be missed :(
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