James E. Bertrand Jr.
I want to thank my sister, Connie, for telling me of MawMaw Rose's passing. It breaks my heart not to be there, but I cant get away from my duties at school here in the New Orleans area with the short notice and distance involved. I have not seen Mawmaw Rose in many years, but my memories of her and PawPaw Atney are filled with joy and happiness. I remember as a child, reading from her fairy tale books in the den, throwing pinecones on the fire, playing with the lincoln logs she kept for me and having tea with cinnamon sticks in the kitchen. Rose was a blessing in my life and I know there is a special place in heaven for such a beautiful, kind and loving soul. I love you MawMaw Rose.