Dear Grandma,

Thank you for the hugs, the memories, the comfort, the support, and most of all thank you for being my person.

I owe you a huge thank you for the impact you’ve had and continue to have on my life. From day one, you’ve taught me that God, family, and friends are to stay close to your heart. You were an avid public dancer and would sing your heart out wherever you went. I loved that about you and can proudly say it’s definitely rubbed off on me. You taught me to live everyday like it's my last. You taught me that the city has a lot to offer, but nothing’s like a nice drive out to the countryside; windows down, music blaring and fresh air blowing.

I owe you an even bigger thank you for taking care of us when the times got hard for my parents to juggle twins. You were always there to pick us up from school and practices. You went to our games and were our number one fan. You bought us ice cream and took us to the park just to sit with the windows down, AC up and the music even louder. You got us up and ready for church and Sunday school. You kept us grounded and taught us to be selfless and loving. You brought us so many memories, Mamaw. From the car rides to Hardinsburg to car rides to the post office, a time with you was always an adventure. I wouldn’t trade the car rides, the crossword puzzles, the singing and dancing, and the neighborhood walks for anything. Mamaw, I’m forever grateful to have spent 19 years of my life with you. We may have lost a goofball, a beautiful soul of a women here on earth, but heaven gained one amazing, selfless, kind-hearted angel. I miss you and I love you to the moon and back, forever and always!

Love,

Your forever grateful granddaughter, Stephanie Iglesias

In loving memory of Abuelita Estela (September 2013), Mamaw Marcela Clements (July 2014) and Abuelita Paulina (March 2016).