Mother Obituary

Losing your mother at any given age is a tragedy that most people have a hard time coping with. Sadly, life goes on regardless of who is left with us on this journey. But knowing what to say to pay one last tribute to your mother in the form of an obituary is extremely important. So to help you get through this difficult task, it would be best to read through some personal obituary examples to get you started.

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Obituary Examples for Mothers

Writing an obituary and writing a eulogy is almost the same thing, except that eulogies tend to be more personal and conversational in nature while obituaries are simply composed to send a detailed message across. However, writing either one of them would be the last thing you’d ever expect to do for someone dear to you.

But this is the reality, people come and go unexpectedly, even when we don’t want them to. Losing either one of your parents at any possible age is a heartbreaking experience to go through, but it’s still something you need to accept. So if you’re writing an obituary for a mother, whether she’s a close friend, relative or even your own loving parent, it’s important to make sure that the obituary captures the wonderful life she lived perfectly. You may also see complex sentences.

While there is no right or wrong way of constructing an obituary, you can still refer to these examples to get started:

Example #1

Amanda Jane Collins-Watson, age 68 of Baltimore, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011. She was born to the late Jeffrey Collins and Bethany Julia Collins on January 15, 1943.

Amanda attended Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, before attending the University of Baltimore, where she became a member of the Alpha Gamma Sorority. She was an active member in both her school and community when she served on the Board of Health in Baltimore for 20 years and served on the fundraising committee for the Cancer Society for almost 10 years. You may also see simple sentences.

Despite her hectic schedule, family and friends were Amanda’s passion and delight. She grew up spending summers and holiday vacations with her brother, Matthew, and her two younger cousins, Gwen and Stacey. She enjoyed hosting garden parties at her house before she married the love of her life, Daniel Watson, in 1963. The couple moved to another house in Baltimore where they continued to live their lives together while raising their two children, Allison and James.

Amanda is survived by her husband, two children, and four grandchildren; and a number of other loving relatives and close friends.

Amanda requested for an intimate burial and funeral not far from her home. The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her during her last days. For those who have known Amanda in her fruitful journey with us, her graveside service will be held at Green Mount Cemetery. Flower and memorial donations may be sent to the New Psalmist Baptist Church, 6020 Marian Drive, Baltimore, Maryland. You may also see exclamatory sentences.

Example #2

Veronica “Ronnie” Davidson, 82, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, formerly of Vancouver, BC, died peacefully in her sleep on April 7, 2007, at Lovelace Westside Hospital in Albuquerque. Born June 15, 1925, in Vancouver, BC, she is predeceased by her parents, Drake and Hayley (Rudd) Williams of Vancouver, BC, and her late husband of 53 years, Brad Davidson of Minneapolis, MN.You may also see declarative sentences.

Ronnie was a homemaker living in Albuquerque with her husband, Brad, in the ownership and operation of the Albuquerque Lake Bed and Breakfast, in 1968. She loved the sun and often traveled to the Florida Keys every winter and holiday seasons until a few years before her passing. You may also see complete and incomplete sentences.

Survivors include her three children, Maggie (Olly M.) Thomas of Illinois, and Lola (Ettiene H.) Scott of Santa Fe, NM and granddaughter, Mindy Scott of Santa Fe; grandson Dylan Thomas of Illinois; and five nieces and three nephews, as well as her pets: Harlso and Lily (dogs), Julie Anne and Midnight (cats).

Private services and burial were held at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM. The family wishes to thank those who have extended financial and emotional support for Ronnie during her final days. You may also see balanced sentences.

Example #3

Janella “Janny” Montes Reed was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 18, 1920. She entered Heaven’s gates on July 29, 2011.

A loving mother and homemaker, Janny was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends, most especially over the holidays. For many years leading up to her passing, she collected a large library of cookbooks and first edition novels from around the world. She loved to watch food tutorials and cooking channels during her spare time. She was a dedicated sports fan and attended many football and basketball games as well. You may also see topic sentences.

Janny was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Stephen K. Reed. She was also predeceased by her daughter Jacquelyn Reed and her two sisters, Kesha M. Bolton and Betty M. Johnson. Janny is survived by her son Harry Reed and his wife Julia, daughter Emma Garfield and husband Andrew. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Phoebe Garfield, Monica Garfield, Rachel Garfield. She had two great-grandchildren, Paula Jones and Simon Smith. You may also see conditional sentences.

Her niece, Margarette Robbie lovingly cared for her in the last 15 years of her life. Jane’s brother Betty Johnson also provided assistance with her care in recent years. The family gives them and everyone else who cared for Janny their greatest and warmest gratitude. You may also see compound sentences.

A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at 3:00 PM at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, 1409 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

How to Write an Obituary

Writing an obituary can be an overwhelming responsibility. Most people worry about leaving out important facts and details that must be emphasized in print, or that the obituary will fail to capture the life of the deceased accordingly.

So whether you’re writing a newspaper obituary or an online obituary for a loved one, consider the following tips:

• Check with the funeral home or publishing company. Several funeral homes offer obituary writing as part of their services, where customers are simply asked to fill out a form to gather basic information. There are also newspaper publications that require obituaries to follow a specific style guideline or format in terms of length and structure. In some cases, the newspaper may only accept obituaries coming directly from a funeral home or those written by members of their staff. You may also see interrogative sentences.
• Note down biographical information. Whatever deemed necessary or may be openly shared can be included in the obituary. This will make it easier for readers, specifically friends, relatives, and acquaintances, to identify the deceased as someone they knew. Apart from personal data, you may also include a brief background of the said individual, including their upbringing, hobbies, and special interests. You may also see parallel sentences.
• Include full-service details if necessary. For public services, adding the location, time and day of visitation, memorial or funeral service, and burial details are important. Otherwise, the obituary must inform readers that services will be kept private or exclusive to immediate family and close friends only.You may also see newspaper obituary.
• Review and revise. Proofread the obituary for any faults. Check for grammatical errors or spelling mistakes carefully. Make sure you have included any additional details you wish to cover in the obituary, as last minute changes may be hard to alter once the obituary has already been submitted. You may also see run on sentences.
• Plan a publishing date. It wouldn’t make sense to publish the obituary on the day of the funeral service, as you need to give visitors enough time to prepare. At least a one-day notice prior to services would be ideal, depending on how you want the outcome of the memorial or funeral service to be. Keep in mind that there may be guests coming in from out of town who need sufficient time to make their way to the venue. You may also see preposition sentences.

While writing an obituary, remember to keep it as simple as possible. Simplicity doesn’t always mean boring, as a simple obituary that sheds light on the positive qualities of an individual is enough to move hearts. So the next time such task is given to you, make sure you celebrate the life of a person one last time perfectly through a well-constructed obituary.