Mum was a wonderful, loving mother who had a real faith and trust in Jesus. I have a million happy memories that glisten through the mist of grief.
Mum's 'stewp' recipe was a cross between soup and stew and was the most hearty meal to warm and nourish a family of 7 in the winter months!  They were different every time.  She mastered using a knitting machine, and produced custom jumpers for the whole family.  When we decided to do a play at school, mum wrote a 'Whodunnit' script in a couple of afternoons.
She was a stalwart Christian. I have cherished memories of her sitting with a well-read Bible on her lap, and a Jimmy and Carol Owens Christian worship tape playing as we were getting ready for School. She taught me so much about prayer through her example.
I affectionately called her 'Gucci Mummy' in later years, as a humorous dig at her not-so-designer collection of handbags. We visited a store a few years back... she loved it!
Miss you so much, Mum, but pleased you are reunited with John. 'til we meet again. x