DUer SmileyRose has passed.

[KentuckyWoman]

To the Admin. I looked for a "memorial" page for things like this but didn't see one. She mostly posted in GD so I hope you will let this stay,.


My dear sister, known here as SmileyRose, passed on Friday morning. The last thing she said to me involved laughter.

Rose spent her life taking care of other people. We teased her that she had a weakness for 3 legged dogs. She always patted the chickens before taking the eggs. She was found regularly on her knees in the garden telling the veggies how yummy they would be. She liked sensible shoes, only owned 1 purse at a time, but had dozens of dollar store reading glasses around that she could never seem to find. And she hoarded pieces of beautiful fabric mostly vintage - always intending to make them into something but never finding a purpose important enough to cut into the fabric.

She was quirky and sometimes unreasonable and I am going to miss her so damn much.

Rose begged me to join DU for a long time - told me you all were the best bunch a body could ever fall in with. I finally agreed after she found out she was sick. I believe this link is her last post here. She thought so highly of DU I thought you all should know.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2744514

[Ohio Joe]

1. RIP

[NYC_SKP]

2. .

RIP

[cali]

3. thank you for posting this. I'm so sorry to hear it.

[mokawanis]

4. My condolences

I remember that post you linked to. It was a very moving statement, and I'm really sorry to hear that she has passed.

[sharp_stick]

5. I'm so sorry to hear this

I remember her fondly as a member here and always will.

I'm glad you were there and I'm really happy her last words involved laughter.

Please be well.

[In_The_Wind]

6. Thank you for bringing us this sad news. May she rest in peace.

[hrmjustin]

7. I am so sorry to hear this!

[Nika]

8. My condolences for the loss of your dear friend.

[warrior1]

9. Rest in peace gentle lady.

[loudsue]

10. I am so sorry for your loss, KentuckyWoman. A loss for all of us.

What a beautiful soul she was. She was also very fortunate to have a sister who loved and respected her so much.

Sending hugs and prayers for you and your family.

[MrScorpio]

11. Rest in power, Smileyrose.

[magical thyme]

12. I am so sorry for your loss...

RIP SmileyRose.

Peace and healing to you, Smiley's husband, and all the rest of her friends and family.

[sakabatou]

13. My condolences

[westerebus]

14. My she rest in peace.

[CherokeeDem]

15. My condolences to you and your family and friends...

I remember seeing Rose's posts and always enjoyed her comments.

She sounds like a wonderful person and more importantly a wonderful sister. May your memories of her bring you peace.

[ScreamingMeemie]

16. I am so sorry to hear this.

My thoughts go with you, your sister, and your entire family.

[Marrah_G]

17. I'm so sorry to hear this

I'm sorry for your loss and thank you for letting us know.

[MerryBlooms]

18. My condolences to you and your family.

Rest in peace, SmileyRose.

[gademocrat7]

19. I am very sorry for your loss.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

20. RIP

[Change has come]

21. .

[daleanime]

22. ........

[840high]

23. My condolences. May she Rest in Peace.

[MannyGoldstein]

24. Peace to all.

Thank you for letting us know.

[6000eliot]

25. I'm so sorry for your loss, KentuckyWoman.

Your sister was a smart and caring woman, and DU will miss her.

[TeeYiYi]

26. (((((((KentuckyWoman)))))))...

Wow, what a loving tribute to your sister. I feel like I know her now. I could picture every scenario; the chickens, the garden, the purse, the dollar store glasses... the vintage fabric collection. So much love in your words. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I remember SmileyRose. She'll be missed.

TYY

[itsrobert]

27. sorry for your lost

and the DU community has lost a great contributor to the board.

[AgingAmerican]

28. Good night dear

Til we meet again

[enlightenment]

29. My sincere condolences, KentuckyWoman,

to you and to all your family and your sister's family and friends who have suffered this loss.

I know you will cherish the memories and count yourself lucky that you had such a wonderful person in your life, even if right now those memories just hurt - a lot.

I wish you peace,
Enlightenment

[My Good Babushka]

30. I am very sorry for your loss

May she rest in peace.

[GreenPartyVoter]

31. Oh no! I am so very sorry! Please

visit the bereavement group if you haven't already done so. http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1234 There are many wonderfully supportive people there who will listen if you need to talk.

[Triana]

32. I am so sorry for your loss!

She sounds like a wonderful soul!



Wishing you peace.

[zeemike]

33. I remember her well...and am so sorry to lose her.

I missed the post you linked to so it is a shock to me.
May she rest in peace.

[Kahuna]

34. Rest in peace SmileyRose, and sincere condolences to her loved ones.

[stage left]

35. I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved sister.

[pnwmom]

36. Thank you for letting us know, KentuckyWoman.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your sister was a real force around here.

I am glad that she reached out to us when she did, so we had a chance to let her know how much she meant to so many.

[MoonRiver]

37. So sorry for your loss.

RIP SmileyRose

[B Calm]

38. She will be missed, sorry to hear this sad news.

[scarletwoman]

39. Thank you for letting us know. Condolences on the loss of your sister.

Wishing peace and strength to you and all of her family and friends, and a beautiful journey for SmileyRose.

[Dorian Gray]

40. I am sorry for your loss

and our loss.

Please accept my deepest condolences. She was a bright light.

[JNelson6563]

41. Very sad news.

Thank you so much for the eloquent post. We are lucky to have had her.



Julie

[LWolf]

42. .

[shenmue]

43. Requiescat in pace

[KT2000]

44. I'm so sorry

I remember her posts, especially the last one. RIP SmileyRose

Had we ever met I am sure we would have gotten along great - we could have talked about fabrics and how we store them for "later use."
Peace to you.

[roody]

45. Condolences

[malaise]

46. Deepest sympathy to you KentuckyWoman

and to the rest of her family and friends.

I sent her a hug on that thread.

[babylonsister]

47. My sincerest condolences,

KentuckyWoman. Thank you for letting us know.

[Rex]

48. I am very sorry to hear is, she was a very nice person.

I missed her post about her dying. You have my condolences...your sister was a wonderful person. Anyone that will take just a few second (even just a pet or scratch behind the ears) to acknowledge those animals without any voice in this world are saints in my book.

[City Lights]

49. So sorry for your loss, KentuckyWoman.

Your sister will be missed by many. My deepest condolences to those who knew and loved her.

RIP, SmileyRose.

[LittleBlue]

50. I'll think of her and raise a glass tonight

So long, SmileyRose

[Pretzel_Warrior]

51. She sounds like a treasure. Due to timing, it looks like

Our paths didn't cross much. I am sorry for your loss, and I hope DU can help provide a connection to what your sister loved.

Her linked post is beautiful.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

52. Gentle journey, SmileyRose. She told us how much DU meant to her and about her illness here:

Here's part of what she had to say:

I am dying.

Sorry but I don't know how to sugar coat that.

I hope the mods will allow this to stay since most of my post are in this forum.

A rare cancer with a dismal survival rate. Even with aggressive treatment the majority don't make it 2 yrs. I'm electing to use whatever holistic measures I can to slow it down and let nature take it's course. We barely make it as it is. I can't leave my disabled husband with that kind of medical debt that at best will buy me months..... miserable months. Who knows, maybe I'll find the magic herbal blend..... After a few days of wallowing in obscene grief, I'm OK at this particular moment.

I may stop in a few times while I can but probably not much. A lot to mentally and spiritually process... a lot to do to get my husband set up as good as I can. And there's my bucket list. While I'm still thinking reasonably straight, I wanted to take a few very selfish moments to thank all of you with all my heart for what you've given me over the years.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2744514

My condolences to you, KentuckyWoman, and to your entire family and to all those who loved her and whose lives she touched, .

[livetohike]

53. I'm so sorry. My sympathy to you and the family and everyone who knew and loved SmileyRose.

May all of your memories help to comfort you and cause you to smile when you think of her.

[NEOhiodemocrat]

54. So sorry to hear the news

Your discription of SmileyRose made me feel like I knew her. Sounds like a wonderful person and sister to you. Thoughts go out to you and all the family. RIP SmileyRose.

[Skidmore]

55. I was thinking about her earlier this past week and wondering

how she was doing. So very sorry to hear that she has left us. Peace and rest for her and comfort in memories of her life well lived to the family and friends she left behind.

[countryjake]

56. All of my sympathies to you, KentuckyWoman

Peace to SmileyRose

[nadinbrzezinski]

57. My condolences to you and your family

[Blue_Tires]

58. r.i.p.

[boston bean]

59. She was a real gem.

My condolences to you and her family.

If I remember correctly, she posted daily for about a year about single payer healthcare. She really wanted to see that come to fruition.

Rest in peace smileyrose.

[WhiteTara]

60. ...

may she have an auspicious passing and rebirth.

Om Mani Padme Hum

[riderinthestorm]

61. Deepest sympathy Kentuckywoman. (((hug))) Hope you have some folks around to give you

some real hugs...

[jsr]

62. Very sorry to hear

My condolences to you and your family.

[arikara]

63. Rest in Peace

[lunatica]

64. Condolences to you and your family

[myrna minx]

65. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

Thank you so much for letting us know.

[calimary]

66. Dayum. Sorry to hear this, KentuckyWoman

But thank you for letting us know.

DAYUM. We've lost several dear ones here lately.

[asjr]

67. You will miss her, but remember the laughs she gave you.

[mike_c]

68. I'm so sorry for your family's loss....

Rose sounds like a wonderful sister.

[old guy]

69. ...

[Liberal_in_LA]

70. rip smileyrose

[Samantha]

71. Oh, KentuckyWoman, I am so sorry to read about this loss

SmileyRose was such a wonderful person. Take care of yourself, and may your sister rest in peace.

Sam

[blm]

72. ((SmileyRose))

and you
((KentuckyWoman))

[Eyerish]

73. RIP

[Tsiyu]

74. My condolences, KentuckyWoman

SmileyRose did love DU, and was as wonderful in real life as on DU, by your account of your beloved sister.

I am sorry for your loss and grateful to you for letting us know.

[PeaceNikki]

75. Peace and comfort to you and all who love her.

I vividly remember that post and have thought of her often. Thank you for giving us a little personal glimpse of Rose.

[Call Me Wesley]

76. Safe passage to her.

May she be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to her family and friends.

[noiretextatique]

77. my condolences, KentuckyWoman

lost my beloved sister 8 years ago 3/1/06. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family

[Lint Head]

78. My thoughts are with you. I remember her posts well.

[Tikki]

79. Hugs to SmileyRose's family...

To have a sister is a true gift…


Tikki

[LoisB]

80. Rest in Peace, SmileyRose and sincere condolences to you.

[cal04]

81. I'm so sorry for your loss KentuckyWoman

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[cordelia]

82. Deepest condolences.

I remember your sister's posts fondly.

[Solly Mack]

83. I'm sorry for your loss.

RIP SmileyRose.

[Auntie Bush]

84. Thanks for informing us KW.

I'm so sorry you lost your sister. I hope and pray she didn't suffer. Sending healing prayers to you and your loved ones. May Smiley Rose RIP.

[Oilwellian]

85. I'm so sorry

She will be greatly missed.

[Jefferson23]

86. What a beautiful tribute, my deepest condolences. RIP, SmileyRose. n/t

[mazzarro]

87. Sincere condolonce to you and the family

May she rest in perfect peace.

[TuxedoKat]

88. What a sad loss

I recognize her name. I don't remember seeing her other post last year about her illness. I'm so sorry for your loss and thanks for letting us know.

[life long demo]

89. My condolences to you and your family

Rest in peace SmileyRose. Till we all meet at the great DU meetup in the sky. Prayers go out to all who knew Rose and loved her. {HUGS}

[senseandsensibility]

90. So sorry to hear that.

May she rest in peace. Thank you for letting us know.

[progressoid]

91. Damn. I was just thinking about her.

[sabrina 1]

92. I am so sorry to hear this!

[Drew Richards]

93. She was truely loved on this board and will be missed...RIP Sweet Princess.

Save a spot at the table for me...

[freshwest]

94. Thank you so much, what a wonderful sister. Our heart goes out to you. RIP, SmileyRose.

[uppityperson]

95. I am so sorry, RIP SmileyRose and peace, love to you.

[Renew Deal]

96. I'm sorry to hear that.

Very sad news. She will be missed.

[RainDog]

97. condolences to you

I remember her post talking about her situation. It moved me.

[libodem]

98. A sad loss for all of us

Sorry for your loss especially.

[Hekate]

99. I am so very sorry for your loss. Rose sounds like a treasure to have as a sister...

SmileyRose was a treasure here, too, and will be sorely missed.



May her name be remembered for a blessing.

[Cleita]

100. I remember her. My condolences.

Thanks for letting us know and may she rest in peace.

[PADemD]

101. My condolences

May Smiley Rose RIP

[LeftishBrit]

102. I am so sorry! My best thoughts to you and to all her family.

[No Vested Interest]

103. Her last post epitomizes the goodness of so many DUers.

What a tribute to her that she wanted you to be a part of DU, so that you can share in all that she found here.
RIP, SmileyRose.

[subterranean]

104. My condolences to you and the rest of Rose's family.

Sad news, but thank you for letting us know.

[NC_Nurse]

105. I am so sorry to hear this...

I don't post much anymore, but I have always liked her. May she rest in peace.

My condolences to you and the rest of her family and friends.

[Number23]

106. That heartbreaking thread of hers inspired me to ask Skinner to create a Wall of Fame for posts that

get a certain number of recs. I've only seen a number that high (563) maybe one or two other times here. It would have been great to memorialize that somehow.

She sounds like a beautiful woman. God bless her and her family.

[Warpy]

107. We talked briefly in PM after that last post

and I'm so sorry she's gone. The world is a much poorer place without her.

[glinda]

108. My heart is very sad for you and your family. She

sounded like someone that I would have gotten along very well with in real life. I hope that you stay with us. This is so sad.

[TBF]

109. I'm so sorry to hear this

[Scuba]

110. Sorry for your loss, thank you for your beautiful eulogy.

[Johnny Noshoes]

111. So Sorry for your loss

[LiberalAndProud]

112. What a beautiful portrait of a beautiful woman.

She was a treasure for us here. I miss her.

[dbackjon]

113. Very sorry to hear. You have my condolences

[AverageJoe90]

114. I'm so sorry about your sister. ='(

Honestly, it sounds like she was a truly awesome & interesting person. R.I.P. SmileyRose, we'll all miss you.

[Hissyspit]

115. A favorite.

Sincerest condolences to you.

A couple of her posts:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1018&pid=122661

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021529782

[The Straight Story]

116. So sad to hear this. Have written her off and on

And had not heard back in some time. Thank you for letting us know. Another fine person and DUer has passed, a sad day indeed.

[kentuck]

117. A beautiful person.

So sorry to hear of your loss.

[Beacool]

118. I am so sorry for your loss.

I remember her post from last April, it was very moving. I didn't personally know your sister, but she seemed like a lovely person to have known.

I wonder how her husband is holding up. She mentioned him in her post.

I would like to offer you, her husband and the rest of your family, my deepest condolences.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

May SmileyRose rest in peace.

[TwilightGardener]

119. So sorry to hear this. My sympathies to you.

[DeSwiss]

120. RIP

[PasadenaTrudy]

121. I remember that post...

and always wondered what happened. I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounded like a cool person

[riqster]

122. I am so sorry for your loss.

[NuttyFluffers]

123. noo! :( r.i.p.

[sheshe2]

124. So very sorry for your loss, KentuckyWoman.

RIP SmileyRose.

Peace to you and your family.

[Divernan]

125. What a special and wonderful human being you had for a sister.

I'm sorry for your loss, but believe you will find comfort in a shared lifetime of special memories. It's been 20 years this week since I lost my sweet and smart and funny and generous big brother to cancer. The older I get, the more I miss having him around to share memories of family and growing up.

[Grey]

126. :-)

For Rose...

[A Little Weird]

127. I'm sorry for your loss

[Lex]

128. Thank you for those words about SmileyRose.

My deepest condolences to you and all those who loved her.

[barbtries]

129. so sorry for your loss.

i loved how you wrote about her.

[Lifelong Protester]

130. I am sorry for your loss

I hang out here, maybe don't contribute much, but I recognize the name SmileyRose, and am sorry she has passed. Condolences to your family.

[Yo_Mama]

131. Condolences

She was a very wonderful person. It was a pleasure to "meet" her on DU, and she will be missed.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[MuseRider]

132. So very sorry.

Sending warm hugs and thoughts to you. Losing a sibling is a difficult thing. Take care of yourself as you grieve. Come here and we can help you along whatever you need.

I am so very sorry.

[yardwork]

133. I am very, very sorry for your loss.

[Autumn]

134. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[w8liftinglady]

135. Picture this

Your sister is in a beautiful place,surrounded by love. When you see a beautiful sunset..with one little cloud standing out,know she's watching you, and loves you.

Peace.

[pacalo]

136. I'm so sorry.

SmileyRose was a gem. I wish you & her family strength & comfort.

This is so sad.

[hlthe2b]

137. I'm just now seeing this... She had so much courage. Her announcement thread still

amazes me, even while it brings me to tears.

May she find peace in the next realm and my best hopes for her friends and family.

[spanone]

138. ....

[cate94]

139. So so sorry.

RIP Rose.
Peace to you and your family KentuckyWoman.

[msanthrope]

140. I am so sorry for your loss and wish you peace and comfort. nt

[Raine1967]

141. I am so sorry for the loss of your sister.

I do not know what else to say, KentuckyWoman.

The people she wished to say goodbye to are wonderful people . They are truly some of my favorite DU'rs.

I wish I knew her in person, I would have been beside her in the garden saying the same things. After 4 years, my neighbors are getting used to such behavior from me.

peace and love to you, your sister and your family. LOVE


LOVE

Raine

[MADem]

142. So sorry for your loss--hope you have friends and family around you at this difficult time. nt

[greatauntoftriplets]

143. My condolences on your loss.

[iamthebandfanman]

144. :(

with the amount of folks we seem to be losing lately, might not be a bad idea to set up a section of the forum for memorial posts...

DU gets bigger and the chances of us losing someone who is a part of the community grows with it.

[Skittles]

145. "one purse....and dozens of dollar store reading glasses around that she could never seem to find"

OMG that is me

aw I will miss SmileyRose

[defacto7]

146. ...

[Gormy Cuss]

147. Condolences to you and the rest of her family.

I remember SmileyRose's posts. She will be missed.

[polly7]

148. I'm so sorry, KentuckyWoman:(

I'm sad that I never got to know her, she sounds like she added so much to DU and was a wonderful person. Condolences to you and all who knew and loved her.

[yewberry]

149. I'm so sorry.

I remember reading her last post, and it was such a generous gesture. It was pretty overwhelming.

Fair winds, Rose, and following seas.

[Bobbie Jo]

150. I'm so sorry....

Her last post really touched my heart. Thank you for letting us know.

[WinkyDink]

151. {{{Smley Rose}}} {{{Kentucky Woman}}} Peace to you both.

[brucefan]

152. sorry for your loss

Hope you stick around

[SalmonChantedEvening]

153. Bless her sweet soul, and yours, KentuckyWoman.

May you find comfort in the days ahead by knowing what a loving person she was.

[Stargazer09]

154. Sending hugs

And love as you go through this difficult time.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

155. I am terribly sorry. My heart goes out to you. Blessings. nt

[niyad]

156. so very sorry for your loss, kentuckywoman, and thank you for taking time to let us know. may you

and your family find peace and comfort, and know how much your sister was loved her. please know that your du family is here for you.

[silvershadow]

157. I am sorry for your loss. :'(

[closeupready]

158. Condolences to you, and she will be very much missed,

both on DU and in real life.

[mahina]

159. Aloha oe, SmilyRose.

Thank you very much KentuckyWoman for letting us know more about her, and letting us know she is gone. Aloha oe.

[blackspade]

160. Sorry for your loss

[arthritisR_US]

161. I am so sorry for your loss

This breaks my heart. My love and warmest vibes go out to you and your family. The earth was robbed ...

[panader0]

162. Very sorry--a loss...

[Barack_America]

163. I thought highly of her.

And I'm sorry to hear this news. My sympathies are with your family.

[Bossy Monkey]

164. All condolences. n/t

[colorado_ufo]

165. This was beautiful and a wonderful tribute.

"Kentucky woman she shines with her own kind of light." Your sister would have loved what you wrote!

[emsimon33]

166. Such a wonderful soul. She will be so missed!

[joeybee12]

167. This is very sad...we've lost a lot recebtly...hugs to her loved ones...

[tavalon]

168. RIP SmileyRose

and thank you KentuckyWoman for letting us know about your huge loss. May the love of strangers out here in the WWW help hold you as you take this sad journey. Know that anything you feel right now, anything - joy, anger, hurt, grief, it's all going to come to visit and it's all okay. I didn't say it doesn't hurt like hell. Losing family is astoundingly painful. It can also be just astounding at times.

We are a bunch of egotistical jerks until it matters and then we round the wagons. This is one of those times.

Blessed be during this time.

[DainBramaged]

169. .......