Hey, Lillie was my second Mom and she taught my west Tx Mom how to clean crabs and make roux, which in turn my Mom taught me! Thank you! I love you O'Fiels!! Joe and Lillie Mae are good old souls and I cherish all my memories of two fine people. And she pierced my ears too! in my thoughts always, Sandra
Saturday, April 2, 2011

Mickie, Monte and Roger

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I have so many crazy, wonderful childhood memories of Lillie Mae and your family. I will always remember her full of life, amazing body, beautiful legs and incredible seafood gumbo. I remember very fondly sitting at the beach house kitchen bar watching her make magic with shrimp, crabs and roux. I have an old recipe in my recipe box called Lillie Mae Spicey Shrimp passed down to me from Lillie to my mom then to me. I always think of Lillie Mae whenever I thumb past that recipe. I think spicey is a great way to remember her. She was a one of a kind "spicey" lady.

I love you guys always and miss you Mickie.
Melody
Saturday, April 2, 2011

Dear Family,
Our deepest love and condolences are with all of you at this time at the passing of Aunt Lillie! We loved your mom dearly and will always hold close to heart the memories we shared with our dear sweet 'Mamie' ! I will always recall how I looked forward as a child and early on into my adulthood of traveling often to the beach house in Galveston TX where your mom would always welcome us with open arms and give us a time of our lives! Or the many trips to your home in Beaumont where we would sit with 'Mamie' as she shared the 'good olde days' of growing up in the country with her sisters and brother Shelton! I will always remember her telling me: 'Sherry, I chuckle to think about some of the many things we did when we were young! Poor Mama and Papa; I can't imagine how they survived some of the things we put them through over the years!'
Oh! and the talent your mom had in decorating and creating beautiful works of art! I would go with my camera through her home taking pictures, returning to my home with the intentions of re-decorating my house! ;-) Yes, I will always treasure the love and memories the past holds deep in my heart of my dear sweet 'Mamie', ! May the Good Lord and Mother Mary fill you with their peace as you face each and every new day. All our love! Your Cousins Sherry and Mike!
Saturday, April 2, 2011

Monte, Mickie and Roger,

I am so sorry about Lillie's passing. She played so a huge part of my childhood, including the piercing of my ears. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to ask me. Micki, you are one of my dearest friends and I love you. I am always here whenever you call, so please do not hesitate. Love you all. My prayers are with all of you.
Saturday, April 2, 2011

So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was one of the great ladies I have known in my life.
Friday, April 1, 2011