Experiencing much grief, loss this year
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Union Square News
Ruby Johnson
Many things are learned from life, death and politics – the good, the bad and the ugly. I have lived to see it.
Since July I have lost 14 loved ones by death, starting with my dear friend Cynthia Burton in July. Today, December 20, is her birthday. Happy birthday, my friend. We miss you like crazy and love you forever.
It’s so hard to believe you are gone, but not far away. Five months have gone by, and still tears fall from my eyes every time I think of you not being here. I barely can write this column because of my heart being so heavy. However, it says “yes” because that’s what you would tell me to do with your bossy self (LOL). At least I can laugh through my tears.
I won’t mention all 14 names I lost, but I will these few: Union Square’s very special neighbors and friends Aaron Riggins and Pat Windsor; my sister, Peggy Crayton; nephew Jimmy Tuck; niece Carrie Tuck, who was laid to rest on Saturday, December 7; and a faithful man of God Wayne Weeks, who will be laid to rest tomorrow.
My niece Carrie’s home-going was held at Wrights Funeral Home in Alexander City with a sweet spirit in the air with Pastor Kenny Jackson doing the eulogy, speaking of a virtuous woman, and that fits Carrie totally. Other pastors and ministers on the program were Pastor Terry Hicks, Minister LaJerrell Hill, Apostle Wayne Davis, Pastor Autry Powell, and Pastor Stanford Benson, all who did a great job.
My tribute to my niece Carrie Bea:
I have many nieces whom I love dearly; however, Carrie Bea was special. She was more like a sister instead of a niece, a hard-loving sister with strong opinions that never would overcome her strong love. Bea was a very loving, kindhearted person and would do anything to help you. She was not selfish. Her strong opinions helped our relationship become even stronger, and we both grew from it. I believe that’s why we were so close; not everyone could accept her strong opinions.
Everyone who knew Bea knew her for who she was. The love she held in her heart and hands were beyond measure. Carrie Bea was a strong woman. She knew what she focused her mind upon grows. That was the key for women.
Women do not have it any more difficult than anyone else. It is a matter of what they believe. Women must move into a deeper understanding of their own creative powers. Women create; men direct.
This coming from a strong woman raising a son all by herself. This was the woman Carrie Bea Tuck was. She followed in Major General Marcelite J. Harris’ footsteps, quoting, “I can’t afford to go around saying it’s hard for me because I’m a woman.”
Let’s pray for Carrie’s family, the Weeks’ family and others who are experiencing sad moments.
Happy birthday to all December babies.
“Without death we could never experience life.”
Call Ruby at 256-935-1330 to spread your good news.
