Ann Richards laid to rest

Everyone who was at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin yesterday got to say their goodbyes to Ann Richards. There's lots of good quotes in this story from famous people, but I'll highlight what her eldest granddaughter, Lily Adams, said about Ann:

Adams said Richards, known as "Mammy" to her eight grandchildren, was a "nearly perfect grandmother" who delivered the message that "this is your life. It is the only one you get. So no excuses, and no do-overs. Your job is to be the very best person you can be and to never settle for anything less.

"Mammy was the very best person she could be, every single day," she said.

We should all be able to have someone say that about us at our funerals.

Karl-T was there, and he's got some video links for you. Rest in peace, Ann Richards.

UPDATE: Stace adds his thoughts from the service.

Posted by Charles Kuffner on September 19, 2006 to The great state of Texas | TrackBack