Ann Flowers

To those who love her and the ones that won't ever stop:

My wife,

I know that we have struggled with everything surrounding this for the past 5 months. And I know that we are stronger for it. I know that I can't bring your mother back to you in the physical sense, but you should already know that she will always be with you. Please don't be sad, she will be there when Morgan and Marshall go to school for the very first time. She will be there when Morgan brings home her first boyfriend(I will be too). She will be there for Marshall as steps on to a playing field for the first time. She will be there for everything and anything that you ask. Nothing has changed, and will ever change that. The way you raise our children is how your mother raised you. Cherish that and never forget. The unconditional love that she brought day in and day out has always been obvious. I love you and will always be right be your side for everything.

My kids,

"Nana" is your "Angel" now, and will always be with you, watching over you.

Carl,

You are not just a father in law to me. You are my second dad. With us having so much in common, it would be amazing to me to have anyone else but your daughter Cara as my wife. My wife has so many wonderful traits that your wife has. She brought her up as well as she could have and passed that on to both of your daughters. I know at times, Ann and I had a "Love/Hate" relationship. That being said, everything she did was for the best for her daughters. I have always understood that.

Laurie,

Until being part of this family for the last 14 plus years, I never had a sister. I don't know where we as a family would be without yours. Thank you. You and your sister will always bring an essence of your mother to everything that the both of you do.

I love all of you, and this will take time for all of us.

Your mom always made me feel like one of the family. She was always at birthday parties and welcomed my family with loving and open arms. I can remember when Morgan was born and Joe and I went to the hospital, she was right there at your side, beaming at having another granddaughter to love. She ALWAYS had a smile on her face and made everyone feel so wanted and loved. My family and I will pray for you all. We love you and will be here for you. Take care of yourself! Huggies and kissies!!!

Cara,
I've only known your mom through our conversations and the few times we've met...but she made me feel welcome and cared for like I was raised with you. She hugged me so tight like I was one of her own. I will never forget that and all the talks we've had about out moms and how much alike they are. It's funny, the older I get the less their "interest" in our lives feels like an intrusion. But more like they understood that things were tough sometimes and had a second sense that we needed them somehow. (Even when we didn't want to admit it). All their carring and attention comes from the undying love and bond that mom's have with their kids. You know that feeling now and will always carry that part of her with you. I know she had to be wonderful woman, because you are. She had to be a great and solid friend...someone that would be by your side no matter what the cost to herself...because you are that way too. And I KNOW she was a wonderful mother. Carring, putting her kids first no matter what...because I see that in you everyday, in all our conversations over lunch and our silly talks when we can steel the time. I know that the more time passes, you will see her in the things you do and through you your children will always know and love their Nana. You have a gift of making people around you happy...just like your mom...She will always be with you. Love you girl...M~

Dear Family of Ann,
I wanted to express my condolences for your family,

Memory:
A memory is like a story it tells you about a person
Even if they arent there you with you you know they miss you. You know there watching you and what you do and you know there proud of you! Ann may be gone but we will always carryon with her story.

Ann was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed.