Ora M. Mathews

To say that I'm devastated by Ms. Mathews passing is an understatement. I now feel a loss in my life that can not be replaced.

In short, my "Aunt" Polly was my mother's best friend for decades, from the time they were freshmen in college until the time of her move back to Alabama. Second to my own mom, Aunt Polly was my second mother, and she raised me as her own with her daughters. Therefore, this is a tremedous loss in my life.

However, I am praising God through my...