BORN

1923

DIED

2016

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Thresa McGuffey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 9, 2016.

Aunt T was a kind, compassionate, stubborn, pull yourself up by your bootstraps kind of girl. Her family was everything to her, and she always had a positive thought and a nice compliment for everyone. Although she wanted to be a lawyer, she was discouraged because she was a woman, it was something she always regretted not having done.
A business woman before women were in business, she gave all of us our first jobs as small children. She gave me a penny a box for every box I folded when I was 6. We all made countless bows at Christmas time for all the dresses and coats we wrapped.
She cooked for us for many Thanksgivings where we would all crowd into her living room awaiting her beef wellington that was always overcooked. Food was a way for Aunt t to show her love, and every year she spent hours and sometimes days making her homemade toffee that we all waited for.
Tuesday nights were always art classes, and Aunt T convinced many people they had artistic abilities where before they believed they had none.
Our hearts are sad without her, but we know she is in a better place free of pain. She was a religious person and told me she could have been a preacher. She didn't care your religion as long as you believed in something. Whether Jewish or Christian, it didn't matter to her. She always believed all things could be better with a prayer.
Aunt T was the most unselfish person I ever knew, generous to a fault and from a loving place. She believed her children could do no wrong, and she never had a negative word for anyone. She loved life and always believed that tomorrow the sun would shine bringing happy days ahead. She was my hero, and her death leaves me with a hole in my heart.
Fly free Aunt T on your way to a place where all who loved you are there to greet you. Soar on the wings of angels home to God.




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October 10, 2016

Lindsay Gros

Aunt T,
It was a blessing to have laughed and made memories with you. I will never forget your many talents and wonderful heart. Love and hugs until we meet again.
Love,
Lindsay Gros

October 10, 2016

Aunt T,
Your spirit, joy and love will be with us forever.
Joan Adria and Ancizar

October 10, 2016

Mr. & Mrs. Bardo & Olga Cuellar

Our dearest friend Ms T. You will be missed greatly by all three of us. Bardo, Samantha and I. You were such an inspiration to all of us. Seems like just yesterday we meet you and Ms. Jean at one of your resale collection store. We were so Bless to have meet you and thank you for all the great memories that we will cherish forever. It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. Rest In Peace our dearest friend.

October 10, 2016

Susie Faires

I will always treasure Aunt T in my heart and am so thankful for her celebration of life, love of family and generosity to others. She will be deeply missed as her legacy on earth lives on.

October 10, 2016

Andy Gros

Aunt T,

I am going to miss you dearly. Your life on earth was a wonderful example of unconditional love. Every interaction with you elevated my spirit. I will continue to pray for the repose of your soul. Rest in peace sweet Aunt T.

Love,

Andy

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