Donna J Lawton
For Jay, sometimes Jacqueline, NEVER Jackie, La Roche
She was -- A daughter, a sister, a sister in law, a Godchild, a Godmother, a cousin, an aunt, a great aunt, a niece, a friend, a co worker, and a partner in crime for almost 40 years.
-- A warrior with a spine of steel, and a fragile petal so easily bruised.
-- Hardworking, fiercely loyal, outspoken, quick witted, and someone who loved with her whole heart.
-- Hysterically funny, a wonderful cook, stubborn, kind, and endlessly generous.
-- Never took guff from anyone, independent and capable, but hoping for a safe place to land.
-- Possessing a courage and a larger than life personality that occasionally intimidated me, that I always envied, respected, and loved.
I still call her phone a few times a week just to hear her voice, and when it is finally disconnected, I will remember my friend for all the ways she was the thousand and one things that made her JAY.
Donna
