She was born in 1909; she died in 2010
She was a mother, a teacher, a daughter, a grandmother and a friend
She was an ear, a voice, a hug
Somtimes she was a pain in the ass
but she was mine

She was my neighbor, my cookie maker, my eyes and my best friend
Some wonder how an old lady could mean so much to a little girl
Some wonder why I'd drop everything to run to the store
Rake a lawn
Garden
Shovel a car
Take out the trash
Show my report card
But those people don't know Louise...

Louise is and was and will always be my inspiration
She drove til she was 95
She lived alone
She always was dressed to the nine
She attended church routinely
She spoke her mind
And she showed me how to be a friend

She's seen many things
Life
Death
Depression
Accomplishment
Loss
Friendship

Louise, I miss you!
Wish I could live that long and give others the inspiration you have to me...
101 is quite an accomplishment
Love you, best friend!!