Noun. The mother of ones father or mother. (mother) Elderly. (Died December 28, 2011) Kind. Sweet. Gentle. (If there is a paradise, she is there.) Bright. Thoughtful. (She made me a Snoopy apron one year for Christmas.) Loving. (She raised 6 kids, took care of her husband for 55 years, and always made waffles for breakfast when grand-kids came to visit.) Loved. (by all who knew her) Missed. (by just as many) Survived. (1 husband, 6 kids, 4 grandkids, many friends.)