Louise M. Boggs, Matriarch, Christian and Activist

I was honored to attend a Homegoing Service today for Louise M. Boggs.  She was born on March 10, 1919.  She married at 16.  She was a retired Federal employee.  We adopted each other  as Grandmother and Grandson about 32 years ago.   I used to love going to her house becaue it was a house full of women.  I was truly the man when I was there :-). She was 92 years old when she passed away fom this earthly life last Tuesday. 

Her services at St. Charles Borromeo Church yoday was a testimony to the wonerful life that she lived.  Father John mentioned all of the wonderful things that she did for her church.  I read a City Council Citation today that was based on her community service.  She leaves 6 children, 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.  She lives on in my heart and I am a better person for the time I was able to spend in her presence.  Love you always Bubbie!

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