Obituary Examples for Grandmother

Margaret Ann "Marge" Thompson
July 5, 1928 – January 12, 2024
Chicago, Illinois

Margaret Ann "Marge" Thompson, beloved grandmother, mother, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, at the age of 95, at her home in Chicago, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 5, 1928, in Irish Hills, Michigan, to the late Patrick and Bridget O’Connor, Marge was the youngest of six children and grew up in a home filled with love, laughter, and the smell of fresh-baked bread.

Marge married her high school sweetheart, John Thompson, in 1948, and together they raised four children: Patrick, Mary, James, and Kathleen. They were married for 65 years until John’s passing in 2013. Marge was a stay-at-home mom who dedicated her life to her family—she was famous for her Sunday dinners, her homemade apple pie, and her ability to make every grandchild feel like they were her favorite.

As a grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, Marge was the glue that held the family together. She hosted annual Christmas Eve parties, taught her grandkids how to knit and bake, and always had a listening ear and a hug for anyone who needed it. She loved gardening (her roses were the envy of the neighborhood), reading romance novels, and watching old movies with her family.

Marge was a devout Catholic, who attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church for over 70 years, where she volunteered in the church kitchen and taught CCD to young children for 30 years. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the local senior center, where she played bingo every Friday and made lifelong friends.

Marge was preceded in death by her husband John, her parents Patrick and Bridget O’Connor, and her five siblings. She is survived by her children Patrick (Susan) Thompson, Mary (Michael) Jones, James (Lisa) Thompson, and Kathleen (Mark) Davis; her 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on January 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 789 Main Street, Chicago, IL. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Food Pantry in Marge’s honor.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Chicago Senior Care for their compassionate care during Marge’s final years.

Elizabeth "Betty" Davis
September 18, 1935 – December 3, 2023
Phoenix, Arizona

Elizabeth "Betty" Davis, 88, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, to George and Helen Miller, Betty was a loving mother to three children, a proud grandmother to seven, and a great-grandmother to four.

Betty was a homemaker who loved cooking, sewing, and spending time with her family. She was known for her famous chocolate chip cookies and her ability to make everyone feel welcome in her home. She was a member of Phoenix First Baptist Church for over 60 years.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, William, and her son, Robert. She is survived by her daughters Susan and Linda, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her sister, Margaret.

A memorial service will be held on December 9, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Phoenix First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Ruth "Nana" Garcia
April 10, 1932 – November 20, 2023
Miami, Florida

Ruth "Nana" Garcia—our beloved Nana, the queen of empanadas, and the keeper of our family stories—left this world on November 20, 2023, to join her beloved husband, Carlos, in heaven. Born in Havana, Cuba, Ruth came to the United States in 1960 with her young family, bringing with her a lifetime of love, resilience, and the best Cuban cooking you’ll ever taste.

Nana was the heart of our family. She taught us to speak Spanish, to dance the salsa, and to always treat others with kindness (even when they burned the rice). She loved telling stories of her childhood in Cuba, tending to her potted plants, and spoiling her 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren with candy and hugs.

She was a seamstress by trade, who made wedding dresses for her daughters and granddaughters, and quilts for every new baby in the family. She was a member of the Cuban-American Community Center, where she taught cooking classes and shared her culture with others.

Ruth is survived by her children Maria, Carlos, and Ana; her grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and her sister, Carmen, who still lives in Cuba.

We invite you to join us for a Celebration of Nana’s Life on November 26, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Cuban-American Community Center in Miami. Bring your favorite recipe (Nana would want us to eat well!), and share your favorite memory of her. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity that supports immigrant families—something Nana cared deeply about.