Last night, almost right after I reached out to several people in mom's address book to let them know of this website, I received a call from the nursing home.  The woman had a strong accent and kept saying "Your mother's state changed.  It was very quick.  Her state changed."  It was a confusing phrasing, and I finally had to ask if she had passed away, and was told that yes, she had.

When I saw her yesterday, it seemed like there had been a tremendous shift in her "state," though.  She was less present, but also did not look pained to me in any way.  She could barely speak, but still got a few words out as needed.  I showed her lots of old pictures, and she'd open her eyes to look sometimes, while keeping them firmly closed at others.  I asked if she wanted me to go away so she could sleep, and she told me "no."

I left last night after 5, telling her I'd be back to see her this morning, and that Mary Powell was coming to visit her shortly.  I believe Mary stayed until 8.  She passed away around 11:30 PM on September 2nd.

Her funeral will be at the Ohev Shalom cemetery on September 5th, at 3pm. 

https://www.ostns.org/cemetery

Following the service, family and close friends are invited to come to Mom's house for a light meal and to pay their respects. In addition, the afternoon/evening prayer service will be from 7:15 - 7:45, after which point we'll reflect and share wonderful memories of Judy until 9:00 pm.

6101 Forest Road
Cheverly, MD    20785