http://www.articletrader.com/ Articles at ArticleTrader en-us http://www.articletrader.com/society/condolence-letters-what-to-write-in-your-condolence-letter-when-ita%80%99s-the-death-of-a-spouse.html http://www.articletrader.com/society/condolence-letters-what-to-write-in-your-condolence-letter-when-ita%80%99s-the-death-of-a-spouse.html Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:53:39 -0600 condolence letter about the death of a spouse is one of the more difficult condolence letters to write. No one truly knows the relationship between two married people. Writing "I understand how you feel" even if you've lost a spouse yourself isn't always true. Without having been in the relationship yourself, you can't imagine how the death of a spouse makes the survivor feel. When writing a condolence letter, it's particularly important to understand how to write it and what to write that will offer comfort and support for the loss of a spouse and this profoundly personal relationship.

"Nothing in life is certain, but death and taxes." We have heard the phrase repeated many times. We laugh about it; we make fun of the circumstances." Yet, how many times do we give those words a second thought? We cringe when someone mentions death and hope for a quick end to the conversation. However, when faced with the task of writing a condolence letter, when it's the death of a spouse, the experience can be crippling.

Think back to your wedding day. You smile and boldly repeat the words, "Until Death Do Us Part." You say a silent prayer and hope the day never comes. No matter how strong, passionate and comforting your relationship, it is hard to imagine your life with a spouse. But you grow closer and closer until you can't imagine your life without your spouse. And after their death, it's even more difficult to imagine living your life without your spouse.

Even in a difficult marriage, losing a spouse is painful. There are feelings of guilt, anger and regret. Guilt for not trying to reconcile before it is too late. Anger that your spouse is gone and regret for the things that were not accomplished.

Understanding what happens when a spouse dies.

Your condolence letter does not have to point all of this out, as a matter of fact it's better if it doesn't. But understanding how someone's life changes after the death of a spouse can make your condolence letter much more powerful and truly supportive to the surviving spouse.

• The life of the surviving spouse changes forever.


• The bond of marriage is broken.


• The burden of coping with household responsibilities is overwhelming


• The work environment can be a place to seek support and comfort and to conceal grief.


• When the spouse dies of a terminal illness the surviving spouse may have reconciled with the inevitabilities of the loss, long before death


• As couples get older, limited resources and failing health only makes life more terrifying.


• Fear and loneliness can cause the loss of the meaning in life. The thought of coping without your partner is unbearable.


The best condolence letters acknowledge the death and how it affected you and also talks about fond memories you had of the deceased. And great condolence letters include words of strength and offer your help with something that the surviving spouse may have difficulty with after the death of their loved one. Perhaps you or someone you know can help prepare taxes, or you can help by doing some household chores that you know the spouse did, like yard work or cooking.
The following are two excellent examples of what to write in a condolence letter for a spouse. You can find more examples online at ObituariesHelp.org.

Sample letters of condolence to use when a spouse dies.

Letter #1

Dear Ted,

It was with a very sad heart that I heard the news just the other day of the passing of your sweet wife and my dear friend, Ellie. Words fail in telling you how badly I feel. I am sure you were aware that I was very fond of Ellie, both as a friend and as a coworker on our many projects.

Ellie was a delightful person in so many ways. I always anticipated with pleasure our working together. She was creative, hard-working and reliable. A real team player. She was funny, too, and that is a priceless commodity when you're feeling the stress of a deadline.

Although you and I met only rarely, I feel I know you from all the little stories Ellie use to share over coffee breaks. She never had anything but happy things to say about her life with you and the kids. Last spring, she brought in pictures from a trip to Vermont, and she just lit up as she described your tobogganing with the children. She loves you very much.

My children and I are smoking a couple of hams and will bring one over when it is done just right. In the meantime, my sincere condolences to you and the whole family on your great loss.

Letter #2

Dear Margaret,

This morning, when Susan told me to knows about your darling Jim I sat down and wept. While his lost was not unexpected, I still felt a wave of disbelief. I am so sorry.

Jim was such a gifted man: in his profession, his wood carving, in his family and friends and in his readiness to share his thoughts and feelings.

The last time we spoke, just before the reunion, I asked if he felt his illness was affecting the way he looked at life. He didn't brush me off or avoid the issue in any way - that wasn't Jim's style - instead he paused, reflected for a moment, and said, "It seems the world is topsy-turvy; so many of the little things I used to feel were important have just fallen away while many of the small moments that I once took for granted are incredibly precious ." You came up at just at that moment with a cool drink and a warm smile. As you walked away Jim grinned and said, "See that? That's one of those precious moments.

I can only imagine how deeply you feel this loss, Margaret, but you can take solace in all the loving ways you cared for Jim - not just in his last illness, but through a long and happy marriage. He could always count on your support as he tackled new challenges, and he respected your opinion immensely. You two were partners in a way it seems few married people are these days. Now it will be your challenge to take the same strength of character and good sense that you shared with your husband and direct it toward your own rich life. Your friends may never "match" you in the way Jim did. But they love you and respect you and are there to help you in any way they can.

Count on me, will you? I'll drop by in the next couple of days to see if there's anything I can do to help… I'll call first. In the meanwhile, take very good care of yourself.

Condolence Letters Online

These are just two examples of condolence letters. At ObituariesHelp.org you'll find shorter and longer condolence letters with specific examples for your situation. If you knew the spouse well, in some ways it will be more difficult to write your condolences. In other ways it will be easier because you knew the person. If you did not know the spouse, you can still write about how you knew the person and how their death will affect you as well as offer your support and help. In any case, expressing your sympathy in a condolence letter is always appropriate and appreciated.

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Melanie Walters recommends ObituariesHelp.org for Condolence Letters, sample letters of sympathy and condolence, written examples of eulogies as well as help with all aspects of funeral planning. Also download free genealogy resources and read about building a family tree.

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Our primary focus is on writing a condolence letter. The article will not discuss the grief process. I mention it here to provide a clearer understanding of grief and help you write a sincere and heartfelt letter.

Components of Grief - Once you receive news of death, whether of a loved one, friend or family member, it is hard to escape the feeling of grief that envelops you. Understanding the components of grief will help you to write a sincere and heartfelt condolence letter. Here are some of the components of grief.

1. Shock at the loss
2. Denial that the loss occurred
3. Searching yourself for an answer
4. Bouts of anxiety
5. A bit of sadness
6. A touch of anger
7. Feelings of guilt
8. Preoccupation and forgetfulness
9. Contemplation before accepting the loss
10. Letting go and moving on

Effects of a Condolence Letter on Grief
The grieving person goes through all of the above emotions and more.Your condolence letter will help them get through the various stages and will help them long after the funeral and for months and even years to come.Coming to terms with the death of a loved one is a long slow process so your letter may be appreciated soon after the death and years later as well.

The most important reason for writing a condolence letter is so that the grieving person can read and reread the letter as many times as needed to help them cope with their loss. Realistically, you can't be there for the survivors every time they need support, but your condolence letter offers comfort even when you can't be there.

The Seven Parts of a Condolence Letter
A condolence letter can be as long or as short as it needs to be to say what you need it to say. But what should you say in a condolence letter? Here are seven important parts of a condolence letter that will help you organize your thoughts and get your sincere sympathy out on paper.

1. Acknowledging the loss -In the opening sentences of your condolence letter, let the person to whom you were writing know how you heard the news. Use it to express your sadness and dismay about the loss.

2. Express your sympathy. In this next section of your condolence letter, let the person you are writing to know how much you care. How you share in their grief and sorrow. Above all, be honest. If you knew the person, who passed away express your sadness and offer support to the bereaved. Give them comfort, letting him or her know they are not alone during this time.

3. Write about the deceased. Mention things you know of, about the deceased, which brought joy to others. Recount some pleasant experiences with the deceased. Maybe about sports or travel-related. Use humor as you see fit.

If you did not know the deceased personally, you might mention things you heard from others. This gives the bereaved comfort in knowing others appreciated his or her loved one.

4. Talk about memorable occasions involving the deceased. Here you can mention how the deceased had an impact on your life. This could be work-related, school or community events. Add a sense of humor when referring to these events. Remember; laughter is a good medicine and can cure a lot of ills.

5. Talk about the qualities of the person you are writing. In this section of your condolence letter, offer reassurances to the bereaved to help to boost self-confidence. Sharing emotions of grief, anger, sadness, guilt and soul-searching can help to heal. Do not be afraid to mention the person's strength in overcoming difficult situations in the past. In the letter, reminding the person you are writing to how resilient he or she was in conquering a difficult situation. Grief will not last forever.

6. Make an offer to do something for the bereaved. Most letters of condolence include an offer of assistance. If you feel like assisting, say so. Even if you have no desire to assist, still write a condolence letter. We usually offer our assistance out of courtesy to someone who is grieving. Without thinking, we often we say, "Let me know if there is anything I can do!" You have to realize, this can put pressure on the bereaved to ask for your assistance. It would be better to offer specific assistance, such as picking up the kids from school, answering the phones, greeting people as they visit or helping to sort the letters and card that are coming in. Once you offer your assistance, be sure to keep your promise.

7. The closing. Be thoughtful in how end your condolence letter. It is the last thing the bereaved will read. This is the part of your letter, he or she will remember for a long time. Let your words reflect your true feelings. You could use, "love', yours truly',"best regards" or with deepest sympathy. You could choose a condolence phrase from the list below to end your letter.


• May the peace, which comes from the memories of, love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.


• May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.
  
• We are thinking of you during this difficult time.


• Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel.
  
• Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.


• You have my deepest sympathies on the death of your uncle.


• Oh, heart, if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body, answer that the flower withers, but the seed remains.


• Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.


• I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.


• I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.



It may take some time to write your condolence letter, but it is well worth the effort. You may not ever fully appreciate what your condolence letter can do for someone else until you feel the impact of a loss of a loved one. But know in your heart that your written words can offer the comfort that is often so hard to say.

A condolence letter also is an excellent way to honor and remember the deceased. The process of writing the letter may even help you with your own grieving process and help you come to terms with the loss.Visit ObituariesHelp.org for samples of condolence letters to help you write yours.

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Melanie Walters recommends ObituariesHelp.org for Condolence Letters, sample letters of sympathy and condolence, written examples of eulogies as well as help with all aspects of funeral planning. Also download free genealogy resources and read about building a family tree.

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One question that you have to answer is this: what time of the year is right for my Pensacola Beach wedding? This is often times a difficult question to address because of all the options. Since Pensacola Beach is a warm weather destination you can have your wedding there pretty much anytime you want. Of course, that does not mean that you want to simply close your eyes and pick a date on the calendar.

With a summer wedding you should expect to be hot, hot, hot. Pensacola Beach gets very warm during the summer months, and if this is what you are looking for you will be in luck. That being said, if you want something a bit cooler you should think about a wedding during the fall or winter. Although it may be cooler, you should not have any issues with the wedding - there will be enough heat to keep things nice.

When planning a Pensacola Beach wedding you can choose any of the 12 months. What date will work best for you, your soon to be spouse, and your overall plans?

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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/society/the-unfinished-work.html http://www.articletrader.com/society/the-unfinished-work.html Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:15:33 -0600 www.TheUnfinishedWork.com) masterfully spun a tale of love, war, and coming of age during the Civil War.

When Jake decided to fight for the South's right to govern itself, he left home as an idealistic youth, ready to fight for his beliefs and in the end, win the right to court the woman he thought he was in love with. He battled himself while making the decision to fight with the Virginia regiment, knowing he did not believe in slavery, but strongly believing in the country's right to govern itself and not be bullied by the North. His father, David, understood his son's reasons and gave his blessing for his son to fight for what he believed in.

"Though his heart felt like crumbling, David managed a smile," wrote Meredith. "Jake's reasoning seemed sound, and he truly believed he was following God's will. What more could a father ask?"

Before he left for the war, Jake visited with his intended sweetheart, Eliza Bigler, only to find himself intrigued by her younger sister, Kathleen. Kat had seemed to blossom into a young woman overnight, and the love for him that shone from her eyes warmed his heart in ways Eliza never had. Confused, Jake thought he would have time to sort that out during his time away. He soon found out how wrong he was. When Jake joined up with Confederate Jeb Stuart's cavalry, he was given the job of guiding the troops through his area of Pennsylvania, and he later served as a courier, shuttling messages back and forth among Stuart's generals.

Meanwhile, the Union army was traveling through Jake's hometown of Hanover. When the lead elements of Stuart's forces arrived, the first battle on northern soil broke out. David realized that his children and grandchildren would never be free of war if the country remained split in two. He joined the Union army on their way out of Hanover, headed for Gettysburg. David's hope was that he and his son would never see opposite sides of the same battle.

"David took a deep breath and joined the file of cavalry on the road west to Gettysburg," wrote Meredith. "For the first time in David's life, he prayed his son would keep his distance."

Meredith's story was full of historical facts and people. The battles were so finely crafted that you could almost smell the smoke and feel the heat of the blasts. The budding romance between Jake and the Bigler sisters brought welcome relief to the intensity of the battles and the emotions on both sides of the war. He easily made a case for the North and the South, leaving the choice of who was right up to the individual reader. The tragedy of war was clearly defined in the deaths of the brave soldiers on both sides of the war and the emotions of the families and friends who knew them. The battles of Hanover, Hunterstown, and Gettysburg were intricately weaved together and left no time to stop to take a breath. Anyone interested in history, romance, or human nature will find this book a non-stop source of information and entertainment.


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Suzanne J. Best is a staff writer at News & Experts.

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"On one hand, we can't ignore that we've gone from the enslavement of African Americans to now having an African American president," said Meredith, author of the Civil War novel The Unfinished Work from Savannah Books (www.theunfinishedwork.com). "What many people don't realize, however, is that the 13th Amendment - while changing the law - did not change the attitudes of most Americans. The majority of Americans did not hail the signing of the 13th Amendment as a victory, and most did little or nothing to help the newly freed slaves assimilate into the population of free people."

Meredith added that many perceptions of the views of Northerners and Southerners during the Civil War simply aren't based in reality.

"Most people think all Southerners were pro-slavery, but 2/3 of the Confederate soldiers never owned slaves," he said. "And Northerners' views towards black people were not much different from Southerners. To the bulk of the population, slavery back then was less about race relations - which not that many people cared about - than it was about business. President Lincoln's emancipation of the slaves was not widely revered."

In fact, the founding fathers initially attempted to abolish slavery with the writing of the Constitution, but the pressure to maintain the status quo overwhelmed those efforts, according to Meredith.

"That's the reason I called my book The Unfinished Work," he said. "It's a line from the Gettysburg Address that President Lincoln uses to refer to the unfinished work of the founding fathers, who had intended to outlaw slavery from the very beginning of our country."

In at least one way, Meredith believes that there is a direct parallel between the 145th anniversary of the 13th Amendment's signing and the day it was signed back in 1865.

"The signing was a milestone, but it didn't change opinions," he said. "While the moral basis for the 13th Amendment was sound, it didn't necessarily reflect the idea that most Americans were behind the act. The election of President Barack Obama was very similar. While it was a great milepost for race relations - and it is the ultimate expression of America as the melting pot of world cultures and ethnicities - there are still reminders that not everyone is of one accord. We have come a long way with race relations since the 100th anniversary of the 13th Amendment in 1965, but just because we have a black president now doesn't mean there isn't work left to do. Hate and bigotry still live. There are still people out there who don't like President Obama, not because of his politics, but because of the color of his skin.

"Achieving freedom for all while esteeming each other as equals is humankind's unfinished work. And that work requires each and every one of us to examine our hearts and minds, and then do our part to treat each other with the dignity and respect we all desire."

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Tony Panaccio is a staff writer at News & Experts.

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The page that came up looked like that of a newpaper so I thought this was a story not an ad. Turns out the ad I clicked on was a Google Adsense ad which usually I know not to click on them. The page long ad told how this lady, Kelly Richards, of Jacksonville, Fl. was now doing pretty good and her only cost was $1.95. You have to really read the fine print, the stuff thats very small.

I first went to my white pages and tried to look this lady up but there were no listing for a Kelly Richards. Yes there were several with the last name of Richards but none of them were k or Kelly Richards. I evern tried to look this lady up online but still came up with nothing.

My wife used to work for a call center here in Jacksonville. The people who were calling in all were people who singed up for a $1.95 for a two day trial then all of a sudden their credit cards were charged something like $80.00. She hated the work because everybody who called in was very mad. I told her to take it easy these were people who didn't read the fine print ands that is why they were mad.

Turns out the call center was the one people who fell for this scam were directed to. This turned out to be that Google Cash Online thingamajig that a lot of angry people were talking about. In the ad that I had read nowhere did it say that the $1.95 was a two day trial. It also said nothing about the almost $300 that would be charged to my credit card over the next 90 days.

I've always hated ads that hide so much from you. If the product was good then nothing would have been deceptively hidden from us in the main ad. It sounded like all I had to do was to post some ads and it even went further to say that I did not have to wait for sales from the ads I posted I would be paid just for posting the ads. What a crock.

The only book I recommend for Google is Google Money Pro. I am now almost finished with number 2 in this series. For the last decade I have read so many advertisements and I can now honestly say that I know which ones are real and which ones are SCAMS. The Scam to look out for is called Google Cash Success Kit and if you do a search in Google you will see that this thing has a lot of complaints. I don't believe that the people at Google have anything whatsoever to do with this kit.

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Jeffrey Solochek writes as an escape from boredom. Mr. Solochek doesn�t like a lot of the new movies that come out these days and Mr. Solochek spends no time at all at local bars. Currently Mr. Solochek is studying how to use XML, VBA, and Visual Studio.

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R.M. Wood understands the power of the mind. In his novel '82 Mystery, from 82Mystery.com (www.82Mystery.com), he demonstrated that the mind can play many tricks on the unsuspecting victim. Based on a true story, this suspenseful mystery took the reader from one twist and turn to another, finally tying up loose ends with an unexpected result.

The apartment complex had an air of sinister mystery about it. They said that in 1982 a teenage girl fell from the 4th floor. No one knew how she fell; if it was an accident or if it was a suicide. There was one person who thought she knew, but she would never tell.

"Though he barely noticed the building before, looking at it then scared the hell out of him," wrote Wood. "A sense of foreboding, like something evil was hiding in the building that he couldn't see."

Michelle was a teacher before she started her own ice cream business, riding her bicycle around town selling her frozen treats. It was said that she was a good teacher; no one knew why she left. Some said she just wasn't in her right mind anymore, some said there was a tragic event, some said she stopped teaching to sell drugs from her ice cream cart. Michelle knew why she stopped teaching, but she would never tell.

"As Michelle waited on the girls, there was certain uneasiness in the air," wrote Wood. "Would the girls ever forgive her for what happened?"

Megan had just been promoted to detective. She stopped to buy ice cream and tell Michelle about her good fortune, and then she went home to her teddy bear collection and her cat. She hoped that her past would never come back to haunt her; the file had been closed, there was no proof of wrong-doing. No one really knew how Billy fell, some said he was running from something and just fell off the cliff, some said he got lost and walked right off, some said he was pushed. There was one person who thought she knew, but she would never tell.

"The last thing Megan remembered was some sort of commotion in the distance, the rustling of bushes and some yelling," wrote Wood. "She couldn't make out who was yelling. Then she heard a cry; a primal scream in the night. Then a loud thud. That was it."

Megan and Michelle didn't know how their pasts intertwined, it took a tragic turn of events to bring them together and unravel the past. When Michelle started remembering her friendship with Holly, she realized what had happened that day, so long ago…or did she? She turned to Megan for help and Megan brought in Dunn, a hypnotist, to find the truth.

"Michelle's experience was all too familiar to Megan," wrote Wood. "The more she thought about it, the more she realized that. A mysterious fall. Doing drugs or drinking before hand. Not knowing what really happened."

Dunn brought Michelle back to the apartment complex where it all began and ended. He helped Michelle put the pieces together and make sense of the events that were fragmented in her mind. Finally, everyone knew what happened, and one of them told.

Wood recounted this story because of a similar event that he recalled from his youth, where a young girl died, and it seemed that the event and its details were covered up. As in the story, there was an undercurrent of mystery and a hint of underworld ties. Wood himself was threatened when he started researching the story as was Michelle's husband in the fictionalized version.


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Suzanne J. Best is a staff writer at News & Experts.

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"In their textual analysis of this epic, philologists have so far been unsuccessful in noticing what was most important, that the Odyssey, among other things, also includes facts on the real Ithaca, to which Homer leads us intentionally with the ingenious idea of the return on Odysseus from Troy by ship, and of that of his son Telemachus from Nelean Pylos, to Ithaca by sea at the very end of their travels," wrote Brckovic.

Brckovic studied each line of the Odyssey carefully and provided his interpretation of Homer's epic poem as it pertains to the true location of Ithaca. Brckovic contended that if each aspect of Homer's description of Ithaca were to be taken separately, as its own clue, the precise location could be determined through the characteristics and context within the poem.

"When this is known, it is easy to realize that individual epithets, attributes or indeed any designation of Ithaca in the Odyssey refer to or match a precisely determined aspect, and according to the meaning or sense indicate an actual characteristic of this aspect, that is, of Ithaca," wrote Brckovic. "In short, all the designations of Ithaca precisely match a real characteristic of the given aspect of Ithaca, or rather, the ancient Ithaca."

Brckovic examined the natural characteristics of ancient Ithaca, however changed over time they may have been, and was able to identify a region of the island of Cephallonia as the actual homeland of Odysseus. Included in his study was Homer's knowledge of orientation as was seen in Odysseus's skillful navigation to his home by way of the sky.

"Sailing towards Ithaca at night from the island of the nymph Calypso, on a ship he had constructed himself, Odysseus skillfully steers by following the stars, or more precisely, a characteristic groups of stars," wrote Brckovic.

Of great importance, according to Brckovic, were the instructions Athena gave to Odysseus's son Telemachus about his return trip to Ithaca as pertained to the ambush laid by Penelope's suitors. By using these instructions and interpreting certain events, Brckovic maps out Telemachus's journey as part of his evidence.

"Significant guidelines for this sea voyage are that: it takes place in two opposite directions along the same sea route," wrote Brckovic. "It takes place in a real geographic setting, and proceeds, and this must be taken into consideration, in absolute accordance with the poet's idea of Telemachus's return to Ithaca from Neleian Pylos, particularly with the part of his conception that includes Athena's instruction."

Infused with breathtaking photos and vivid descriptions, anyone who has read the Odyssey will find this book fascinating. The interpretations of the lines of the Odyssey alone are of value, but combined with research on ancient times and geography, this book is an invaluable source for students and academia alike.

Brckovic concluded that if all the parts of the Odyssey were translated correctly, then reconnected and verified, the location of the illusive island home of Odysseus could be pinpointed. Identifying specific lines in the Odyssey and interpreting them as well as using references to groups of islands, the archipelago where these islands were and facts about Ithaca itself, Brckovic believed he had succeeded and put forth his theory in a well written, compelling presentation.


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Suzanne J. Best is a staff writer at News & Experts.

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She was a young woman when her mother, Olive Lewis, was found on the floor of her childhood home in the small town of Clinton, Arkansas with a fatal bullet wound to the head. Her brother was the first to inform her that her mother committed suicide - and subsequently also gave her their mother's rationale for her apparent choice. He gave two people blame for their mother's death. She recognized the distortion immediately, but couldn't correct it with the truth - not just yet.

Her mother's death was the turning point in Lewis' young life that launched her on an odyssey to determine the truth, eventually working with her now-grown children to investigate the circumstances that led to her mother's death. The one thing she knows for certain is that it wasn't suicide - it was murder. She has been working for 45 years to get the case investigated by the authorities, but to no avail. Her main problem was that the people who would investigate it are the very people who covered it up.

"They told me she had shot herself" said Lewis, author of Is It Still Murder? from Tate Publishing (www.tatepublishing.com). "But I was in close contact with her by phone and all the Christmas preparations she was telling me about were there in plain sight. The house was abundant with the toys she had bought for my children - her grandbabies - and the outfits she was making them on her sewing machine, not quite finished."

Lewis took her sister to visit the coroner, Dr. John Hall, MD, where he told them "This was no suicide, but the most blatant murder he'd ever seen in his life," she said. "He reminded us that her arthritic hands could barely hold a skillet - much less a big gun like that. If she wanted to kill herself, she could just use her insulin needle. Instead, she took her insulin shot that day as she did each day, to live. Why would someone who was thinking of suicide take her medication? He insisted that this was no suicide."

Still, Hall issued a death certificate that stated it was suicide.

"The cover-up began there," Lewis said. "Someone had already gotten to him."

Yet, Lewis' family members harshly tried to deter her inquiries, with relatives from both sides telling her to "leave it alone." When she pressed the local police officer who took charge of the crime scene, Carroll B. Evans, why he declared her mother's death a suicide, he replied, "We just figured."

"I thought it was absurd that ‘We just figured' was the basis for calling my mother's death a suicide, so I begged the governor to personally intervene and demand an investigation," she added. "Gov. Orval Faubus discouraged me, saying in his letter to me that it would only ‘point to family members, thus better left alone.'"

His sentiments were echoed by prosecutor Stephen James and Mayor James Beavers, who both indicated Lewis's mom was likely murdered, but they didn't want to pursue it because they didn't want to ruffle feathers. Lewis said Beavers replied, "These guys are all my friends."

Later, Lewis challenged the finding of suicide in court and won, changing the designation to cause of death - "Undetermined." She thought the finding would encourage an investigation, but it only increased the anger toward her. For years, she was told that her father had pulled the trigger, and she believed it because he had a history as a drinker and a wife beater. However, he had done neither for 13 years, so it still didn't have the ring of truth for Lewis.

Sherry was told years later that someone else other than her father was at her mother's house just prior to her death, but the lid had been pulled tight on the case. Neither her family nor the police would talk about it. Although many of the key witnesses have since died, her brother Clell Lewis, Carroll B. Evans, Stephen James and James Beavers still reside in the area.

A request for records was denied on the basis that all reports regarding the death of Olive Lewis were lost in a flood in December of 1992. Attempts to reach Clell Lewis, Evans, James and Beavers were unsuccessful.


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Tony Panaccio is a staff writer for News & Experts.

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