It didn’t matter who you were, she was “Grandma” to you. That’s most often how she would introduce herself. “Hi, I’m Grandma!” Everybody called her Grandma. She took a genuine interest in people. She would converse with you in a way that made you feel special and loved and cared about. She had a knack for remembering details, and the next time she saw you, she would inquire about things told to her in past conversations.
She was so excited about the many new great-grandbabies due this coming fall and winter, and it never got old for her. She welcomed each new baby with joy and would hold them with such tenderness and delight. We will keep her stories and memories alive for these little ones, but we’re sad that they will not have the blessing of knowing her in person as we have.
She was always available. When we kids were young, she would often babysit so Mom and Dad could go out on a date. If Mom needed something from the grocery store, she was happy to pick it up. She always had time for a conversation with the teenager and never passed over the toddlers either. Each one of us was made to feel valued and loved by Grandma. She was our biggest cheerleader, coming to every music recital, birthday party, and graduation celebration— and with 21 grandkids and 13 great-grandkids, that was quite a feat!
She was an exhorter. If we ever doubted our gifts or abilities, Grandma was there to spur us on. She’d pull the classic “grandma move” and have us putting on impromptu talent shows for complete strangers. “Why don’t you get up here and perform that song you’ve been working on?” “Aww, Grandma, really? Do I have to?” We’d say, glancing at mom, but we knew mom would back her every time. We’d reluctantly get up and do a number, and it didn’t matter how terrible we thought we sounded, Grandma would beam with pride and start the applause. She believed in our gifts and abilities more than we did at times, and she spurred us on to do our best and to give God the glory for all our talents and achievements.
She was a successful businesswoman. She was the third generation in the Duggar family to become a Real Estate agent and was delighted to see her son and several of her grandkids follow in her footsteps and carry it on to the fourth and fifth generations. She knew all the tricks of the trade and was a storehouse of knowledge and wisdom. “It’s all about location, location, location.” She’d always remind us. She was a bargain hunter— “You make your money when you buy,” she’d say.
She gave in secret. She was like an angel, going around and blessing others. When we were all young, she knew that we could use an extra hand and she’d often plan her workday with a bit of extra time to pop in and help out us out. Mom said she’d sneak in the back door just to load the dishwasher or throw in a load or two of laundry, and then head out before we’d realized what she’d done. Years later when she lived with us for a time, she washed and folded loads and loads of laundry daily. She was so selfless and giving, not seeking recognition or reward for her efforts.
She was a sleuth. You couldn’t get anything past grandma. She was all about the truth, and she would discover it no matter what. We were all convinced she was part of the CIA. You didn’t try to pull one over on Grandma! And yet she wasn’t entirely stern or serious— she was equally fun-loving and sweet, the first to offer a hug, and quick to forgive when an apology was made.
She gave meaningful gifts. She remembered every birthday for every grand and great-grandkid, and there was no age limit to her generosity. Birthday gifts were picked out for the young, and when we got older she’d give us cash because she wanted us to be able to pick out something for ourselves. Her cards always included a Bible verse that she was praying as a blessing over our lives. She loved to bring us crafts and art supplies— pot-holder weaving looms, beads and jewelry-making kits, markers, paints, sidewalk chalk.
She was thrifty. She’d save things that others might toss out, and creatively repurpose things for another use. For example, when I got married, one of the things she gave me was a plastic gallon jug (like a milk jug) with a 5” hole cut in the side, for me to store my plastic grocery bags in. I keep it in the cabinet under my sink and use it all the time! So practical and resourceful!
She was a bargain hunter. She loved her thrift and discount stores, and if you went out with Grandma, you better be prepared to shop till you drop. She’d find the best deals! And speaking of Deals, that was the name of one of her favorite hunting grounds. Remember the dozens and dozens of tubs of 4th of July, red, white and blue “Bunny Tracks” ice cream she found super cheap there? We were set for birthday ice cream for the next two months!
She didn’t show favoritism, but we joked that Amy, Jinger, and Jed were her favorites grandkids because they shared her passion for shopping and could keep up with Grandma’s energy level on all her adventures. And Grandma apparently knew this, because if she had a big shopping day planned, she knew she could count on one of these three to go out with her all day and not tucker out.
She was classy. We always said that even though she was a grandma, she didn’t dress like one. In addition to her natural beauty, Mrs. Pamela kept her hair on point, and with Amy as her fashion consultant, she was always looking decades younger than her peers. Goodwill and 1/2 of 1/2 Name Brand Clothing were definitely favorite shopping spots of hers. She’d always find the cutest items at the best price, even if that required her to stitch up a little tear or sew a button back on. She could do it all.
She was a traveler, often taking trips with Aunt Deanna and Amy to Branson or Nashville. She loved road-trips with the whole family, and never complained about the noise or the craziness, though I’m sure we were quite wild at times! She also traveled internationally, going to many countries around the world. Japan, China, Scotland, Ireland, and her most favorite of all— Israel. She counted her trip to the Holy Land as one of her greatest experiences in life. It was as if the Bible she had read and cherished for over half a century had become 3D. She took in every site with childlike awe and wonder and memorized more facts than anyone else throughout the tour. She loved to study the end times, and would often quiz us on things we had seen, “Remember seeing the East Gate? What does Bible prophecy tell us about that location?”
She loved to discuss the Bible and theology. She was a great thinker and an intellect, and she would use vivid analogies to get ideas across— like the story of the tightrope walker and its representation of true belief in Christ.
She had the best stories. She could keep our attention for an hour straight as she told tales of her childhood and the early days of her marriage.
She was instrumental in my parents conversing for the first time. If not for Grandma, none of us would be here today. You see, she managed the yogurt shop where my mom applied for her first job, and through this providential connection, my dad and mom had their first conversation and he finally worked up the courage to ask her out. My mom was newly converted to Christianity at that point in her life, and Grandma became a spiritual mom to her and was used by the Lord to teach her so much. This was the beginning of a dear relationship with her future mother-in-law. Fun fact: my mom ended up borrowing Grandma Duggar’s wedding dress to wear on her own wedding day!
She had many health food kicks. When we were young, it was grapefruit seed extract diluted with water in a spray bottle to be used for sore throats. For the past decade, oil of oregano was her go-to remedy for everything— and I do mean everything. Just ask Pops! Ha! Stomach ache? Take orally. Bug bite? Use topically. For the record, it really did work on bug bites! Stopped the itching right away! Then I remember her radishes— fresh radishes. She’d eat them like apples, and encouraged us to do the same. So many health benefits! Then for the past 5 years, it‘s been elderberry juice. Anytime we started with the sniffles, there she’d be with a shot of elderberry for us to take. But even with all her health-consciousness...
She loved her fast-food. If we went running errands with her, she’d likely get us something to eat while we were out and about! Does anybody remember the Sonic half-priced hickory burgers on Tuesday nights? Jinger can attest, some of her personal favorites were McDonald’s fish sandwiches and Braum’s soft-serve frozen yogurt.
She would be the first to see to it that everyone was kept fed and hydrated, whether it was bringing Wendy’s and watermelon to the guys on the job site, or whipping up a Duggar-sized batch of tuna noodle casserole on babysitting night. She‘d regularly make Grandpa his favorite sweet tea, and I’m pretty sure her fridge never lacked for his favorite condiment—a bottle of ketchup.
She was a faithfully caring wife. Grandpa was so blessed to have such a loving and giving woman by his side throughout all the ups and downs of life— through poverty and wealth, in sickness and in health. For months upon months, she faithfully cared for his every need until cancer took him from her arms.
She praised God in hard times. She often quoted Rom 8:28– “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Months after Grandpa’s passing, she taught us all a rich life lesson when she explained what God had been showing her. She said that it was as if God whispered to her heart, “You haven’t praised me yet for taking him.” And with this pressed upon her heart, she did just that, she said: “God, I praise you for taking him.” While she would forever miss Grandpa immensely, she said it if was like the despairing grief that was weighing her down, melted away in an instant... the clouds parted, and she regained her joy in the Lord.
She was a dedicated Christian. She was a soul-winner, and she taught all of us how to share the gospel. She spoke often of the holy character of God and His just wrath against sin. She reiterated to us that it isn’t by our own works that we are saved, but by God’s great mercy in Christ, the only perfect man to have ever walked this earth. Christ bore our sins in his body on the cross and rose from the dead so that all who repent of their sins and turn to Him in faith might have forgiveness of sin and eternal life with Him. When cloudy skies would part and rays of sunshine beamed through, countless times we heard her say, “Those sunbeams coming through the clouds always remind me of God’s faithfulness. We’re not faithful, He is faithful.”
As we look back and reflect on the gift God gave us in Grandma Duggar, we are so grateful. How we wish we would’ve hugged her more, said “I love you” more, and spoken more of these sentiments to her while she was here with us. She was deeply loved, and she impacted the lives of so many people.
While we weep over our loss, we realize that she has been united with the person she loved more than anyone here on this earth. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
We love you, Grandma.
She was so excited about the many new great-grandbabies due this coming fall and winter, and it never got old for her. She welcomed each new baby with joy and would hold them with such tenderness and delight. We will keep her stories and memories alive for these little ones, but we’re sad that they will not have the blessing of knowing her in person as we have.
She was always available. When we kids were young, she would often babysit so Mom and Dad could go out on a date. If Mom needed something from the grocery store, she was happy to pick it up. She always had time for a conversation with the teenager and never passed over the toddlers either. Each one of us was made to feel valued and loved by Grandma. She was our biggest cheerleader, coming to every music recital, birthday party, and graduation celebration— and with 21 grandkids and 13 great-grandkids, that was quite a feat!
She was an exhorter. If we ever doubted our gifts or abilities, Grandma was there to spur us on. She’d pull the classic “grandma move” and have us putting on impromptu talent shows for complete strangers. “Why don’t you get up here and perform that song you’ve been working on?” “Aww, Grandma, really? Do I have to?” We’d say, glancing at mom, but we knew mom would back her every time. We’d reluctantly get up and do a number, and it didn’t matter how terrible we thought we sounded, Grandma would beam with pride and start the applause. She believed in our gifts and abilities more than we did at times, and she spurred us on to do our best and to give God the glory for all our talents and achievements.
She was a successful businesswoman. She was the third generation in the Duggar family to become a Real Estate agent and was delighted to see her son and several of her grandkids follow in her footsteps and carry it on to the fourth and fifth generations. She knew all the tricks of the trade and was a storehouse of knowledge and wisdom. “It’s all about location, location, location.” She’d always remind us. She was a bargain hunter— “You make your money when you buy,” she’d say.
She gave in secret. She was like an angel, going around and blessing others. When we were all young, she knew that we could use an extra hand and she’d often plan her workday with a bit of extra time to pop in and help out us out. Mom said she’d sneak in the back door just to load the dishwasher or throw in a load or two of laundry, and then head out before we’d realized what she’d done. Years later when she lived with us for a time, she washed and folded loads and loads of laundry daily. She was so selfless and giving, not seeking recognition or reward for her efforts.
She was a sleuth. You couldn’t get anything past grandma. She was all about the truth, and she would discover it no matter what. We were all convinced she was part of the CIA. You didn’t try to pull one over on Grandma! And yet she wasn’t entirely stern or serious— she was equally fun-loving and sweet, the first to offer a hug, and quick to forgive when an apology was made.
She gave meaningful gifts. She remembered every birthday for every grand and great-grandkid, and there was no age limit to her generosity. Birthday gifts were picked out for the young, and when we got older she’d give us cash because she wanted us to be able to pick out something for ourselves. Her cards always included a Bible verse that she was praying as a blessing over our lives. She loved to bring us crafts and art supplies— pot-holder weaving looms, beads and jewelry-making kits, markers, paints, sidewalk chalk.
She was thrifty. She’d save things that others might toss out, and creatively repurpose things for another use. For example, when I got married, one of the things she gave me was a plastic gallon jug (like a milk jug) with a 5” hole cut in the side, for me to store my plastic grocery bags in. I keep it in the cabinet under my sink and use it all the time! So practical and resourceful!
She was a bargain hunter. She loved her thrift and discount stores, and if you went out with Grandma, you better be prepared to shop till you drop. She’d find the best deals! And speaking of Deals, that was the name of one of her favorite hunting grounds. Remember the dozens and dozens of tubs of 4th of July, red, white and blue “Bunny Tracks” ice cream she found super cheap there? We were set for birthday ice cream for the next two months!
She didn’t show favoritism, but we joked that Amy, Jinger, and Jed were her favorites grandkids because they shared her passion for shopping and could keep up with Grandma’s energy level on all her adventures. And Grandma apparently knew this, because if she had a big shopping day planned, she knew she could count on one of these three to go out with her all day and not tucker out.
She was classy. We always said that even though she was a grandma, she didn’t dress like one. In addition to her natural beauty, Mrs. Pamela kept her hair on point, and with Amy as her fashion consultant, she was always looking decades younger than her peers. Goodwill and 1/2 of 1/2 Name Brand Clothing were definitely favorite shopping spots of hers. She’d always find the cutest items at the best price, even if that required her to stitch up a little tear or sew a button back on. She could do it all.
She was a traveler, often taking trips with Aunt Deanna and Amy to Branson or Nashville. She loved road-trips with the whole family, and never complained about the noise or the craziness, though I’m sure we were quite wild at times! She also traveled internationally, going to many countries around the world. Japan, China, Scotland, Ireland, and her most favorite of all— Israel. She counted her trip to the Holy Land as one of her greatest experiences in life. It was as if the Bible she had read and cherished for over half a century had become 3D. She took in every site with childlike awe and wonder and memorized more facts than anyone else throughout the tour. She loved to study the end times, and would often quiz us on things we had seen, “Remember seeing the East Gate? What does Bible prophecy tell us about that location?”
She loved to discuss the Bible and theology. She was a great thinker and an intellect, and she would use vivid analogies to get ideas across— like the story of the tightrope walker and its representation of true belief in Christ.
She had the best stories. She could keep our attention for an hour straight as she told tales of her childhood and the early days of her marriage.
She was instrumental in my parents conversing for the first time. If not for Grandma, none of us would be here today. You see, she managed the yogurt shop where my mom applied for her first job, and through this providential connection, my dad and mom had their first conversation and he finally worked up the courage to ask her out. My mom was newly converted to Christianity at that point in her life, and Grandma became a spiritual mom to her and was used by the Lord to teach her so much. This was the beginning of a dear relationship with her future mother-in-law. Fun fact: my mom ended up borrowing Grandma Duggar’s wedding dress to wear on her own wedding day!
She had many health food kicks. When we were young, it was grapefruit seed extract diluted with water in a spray bottle to be used for sore throats. For the past decade, oil of oregano was her go-to remedy for everything— and I do mean everything. Just ask Pops! Ha! Stomach ache? Take orally. Bug bite? Use topically. For the record, it really did work on bug bites! Stopped the itching right away! Then I remember her radishes— fresh radishes. She’d eat them like apples, and encouraged us to do the same. So many health benefits! Then for the past 5 years, it‘s been elderberry juice. Anytime we started with the sniffles, there she’d be with a shot of elderberry for us to take. But even with all her health-consciousness...
She loved her fast-food. If we went running errands with her, she’d likely get us something to eat while we were out and about! Does anybody remember the Sonic half-priced hickory burgers on Tuesday nights? Jinger can attest, some of her personal favorites were McDonald’s fish sandwiches and Braum’s soft-serve frozen yogurt.
She would be the first to see to it that everyone was kept fed and hydrated, whether it was bringing Wendy’s and watermelon to the guys on the job site, or whipping up a Duggar-sized batch of tuna noodle casserole on babysitting night. She‘d regularly make Grandpa his favorite sweet tea, and I’m pretty sure her fridge never lacked for his favorite condiment—a bottle of ketchup.
She was a faithfully caring wife. Grandpa was so blessed to have such a loving and giving woman by his side throughout all the ups and downs of life— through poverty and wealth, in sickness and in health. For months upon months, she faithfully cared for his every need until cancer took him from her arms.
She praised God in hard times. She often quoted Rom 8:28– “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Months after Grandpa’s passing, she taught us all a rich life lesson when she explained what God had been showing her. She said that it was as if God whispered to her heart, “You haven’t praised me yet for taking him.” And with this pressed upon her heart, she did just that, she said: “God, I praise you for taking him.” While she would forever miss Grandpa immensely, she said it if was like the despairing grief that was weighing her down, melted away in an instant... the clouds parted, and she regained her joy in the Lord.
She was a dedicated Christian. She was a soul-winner, and she taught all of us how to share the gospel. She spoke often of the holy character of God and His just wrath against sin. She reiterated to us that it isn’t by our own works that we are saved, but by God’s great mercy in Christ, the only perfect man to have ever walked this earth. Christ bore our sins in his body on the cross and rose from the dead so that all who repent of their sins and turn to Him in faith might have forgiveness of sin and eternal life with Him. When cloudy skies would part and rays of sunshine beamed through, countless times we heard her say, “Those sunbeams coming through the clouds always remind me of God’s faithfulness. We’re not faithful, He is faithful.”
As we look back and reflect on the gift God gave us in Grandma Duggar, we are so grateful. How we wish we would’ve hugged her more, said “I love you” more, and spoken more of these sentiments to her while she was here with us. She was deeply loved, and she impacted the lives of so many people.
While we weep over our loss, we realize that she has been united with the person she loved more than anyone here on this earth. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
We love you, Grandma.
Comments 51-100 of 115
Molly streby
06/11/2019 09:55 PM
Wow .. that was a wonderful tribute to your Grandmother !! It was very inspiring ..well written .It encourages me and I didn’t know her. We all need examples of a Godly life we’ll lived and I’m sure she was that and more to you all. Thank you for sharing.
Karen Chubik
06/11/2019 09:52 PM
What beautiful words, Jessa! And what a beautiful gift God gave to all of you-- an amazing lady to miss & to grieve, but to always remember, to emulate, & tell her story! Our prayers are with you all. ????????
Cindy Bigsby
06/11/2019 09:35 PM
What a beautiful memoriam to your grandma. Loved every word! How fortunate you all were to have her in your lives.
Mary Bolton
06/11/2019 09:21 PM
Lovely tribute. RIP Grandma Duggar.
Tonya
06/11/2019 08:20 PM
Beautiful tribute to your grandma. Praise God for a life well lived...
Anissa
06/11/2019 08:16 PM
This was PERFECT. Your words are eloquent and carry a tone of sincerity like nothing I have ever read before. Bless you and your family. She would be so proud of this.
Mayra Lewis
06/11/2019 08:01 PM
Loved your tribute to Grandma Duggar!!! Specially the last sentence. My condolences to the whole family in this sorrowful moment. Rest in Peace!
Debi Anderson
06/11/2019 07:35 PM
Jessa...I just want to say what a beautiful tribute you gave your Grandmother. I am sure that she is up in heaven with God and is smiling down on all of you and your family. Heaven got another angel Sunday. I to am with everyone else to say how sorry we are for your loss and have been put on a prayer lists. God will get you all through this loss. Again bless you for your great tribute to Grandma Mary.
Reeta Young
06/11/2019 06:51 PM
That was beautiful Jessa. You had a very special Grandma. I'm sure she is very happy now.
Deanne Laine
06/11/2019 06:39 PM
I'm so sorry to hear of your grandmas passing....prayers to you and your family
Jenny Ritchie
06/11/2019 06:39 PM
So beautifully written! Grandparents are a true gift from the Lord. You are truly blessed to have had your Grandma for as long as you did. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family as you learn to navigate life without your Grandma. As someone who was extremely close to her own Grandma, and my Grandma has been in Heaven for nearly 13 years, I wish I could say it gets easier.
Kari Berryman
06/11/2019 06:20 PM
What a beautiful tribute to an incredible woman of God. I’m so sorry for your grief, but I rejoice that even in sadness it’s possible to praise Him for the fact that Grandma Duggar is forever home in the presence of the Lord. What an outlook she had on life and eternity—wow! Thank you for sharing such precious thoughts about your grandma.
I’m praying for your family.
Constance Masters
06/11/2019 06:03 PM
This was a beautiful tribute Jessa and I know that your grandma knows everything that is in your heart as well as what you have written. I really feel your pain as I have recently lost my own mum. She was more elderly than your grandma (97) but those that we love always leave a giant whole in this world. Like your Grandma Mary though, I know my mum is now in heaven. Much love to you and your family. Give your dad a special hug, he just lost his mum and it's hard xoxo
karen delaney
06/11/2019 06:00 PM
My heart goes out to you at this sad time. A grandma can never be replaced but neither can the special memories made just between you and her. And the most special memory you will hold onto forever is her meeting with your lovely Ivy Jane. RIP Mrs Duggar I'm sure Our Lord had his arms open especially wide to receive you.
Mary Kay Moersch
06/11/2019 05:46 PM
Beautiful tribute to your grandma, Jessa. My heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your dearly loved grandma.
Marilyn Collins
06/11/2019 05:41 PM
Sorry for your loss Jessa and family. You have written such a loving and moving tribute to your grandmother. She was a special lady. Rest in peace Grandma Mary.
Joan,Marion and Marilyn
Deborah Buddenbohn
06/11/2019 05:26 PM
That was absolutely beautiful Jess! She was a multi fasited lady! You all were very blessed to have her and her stories and kindness will be carried forward through each and everyone she touched????we all have that special someone in our lives that we loved beyond measure, for me that was my grandma too! May god continue to bless your family, wishing you all the best! Stay strong! Love ya????
Merida
06/11/2019 05:20 PM
I am still in deep shock for you all. I lost all of my grandparents before I was 13 so to know you lost yours with such a strong bond breaks my heart. I know she is at rest now but grief is something we was never meant to feel. Keep praying, and I’ll pray for you too x
Rene Seiders
06/11/2019 04:57 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss! I love the shiw, and especially when Grandma was on! Her smile was infectious, and her pride came through our tv!! You were so blessed to have such a seeet, Godly, loving woman in your lives!
C Castillo
06/11/2019 04:20 PM
Beautiful
Melissa Bautista
06/11/2019 03:40 PM
This is a beautiful tribute. I'm praying for you and your family. What a treasure she was! What a legacy!
Kiki Nakita
06/11/2019 03:39 PM
Sending you and your family my deepest condolences.
Anne Alcorn
06/11/2019 03:34 PM
What a beautiful testimony of God's love and the devotion and Christ-like example your Grandma exhibited. Thank you for sharing this with us. Prayers for you and your family.
FRAN WOODRING
06/11/2019 03:29 PM
What a beautiful tribute to your beloved Grandma. I am so sorry for your loss.
Felicia Berg
06/11/2019 03:21 PM
I’m so sorry, it so hard when they leave this earth. You’ll all be in my prayers!
Melanie Sotero
06/11/2019 03:18 PM
Thank you for the Romans 8:28. 4 months ago, my boys and I were dealing with the lowest point in my life. We were homeless living out of my car behind my job. My beautiful daughter in law quoted that verse to me. It meant so much that I wrote it on my cork board and hung it on my wall when we moved into our apartment
Melanie Sotero
06/11/2019 03:17 PM
Thank you for the Romans 8:28. 4 months ago, my boys and I were dealing with the lowest point in my life. We were homeless living out of my car behind my job. My beautiful daughter in law quoted that verse to me. It meant so much that I wrote it on my cork board and hung it on my wall when we moved into our apartment
Rebecca Young
06/11/2019 03:06 PM
So very sorry for your famlies loss..She is rejoicing with our Lord.. I love all in your family..
Johnna Buntin
06/11/2019 03:03 PM
My family and I visited your home for church one Sunday. Mary was so sweet and visited with me as if I belonged there.
What an incredible legacy she left you all.
Blessings from Texas
Tammie Moore
06/11/2019 02:59 PM
What a beautiful tribute to your Grandmother.
Terrie M Becker
06/11/2019 02:58 PM
Dear Duggar Family, such a beautiful tribute! Thank you for sharing so much of your lives, including difficulties. Praying for God's comfort for all of you.
Sincerely,
Terrie
Jennifer Snyder
06/11/2019 02:55 PM
This is a beautiful tribute to your grandma. Thank you for sharing about her. Praying for all of you during this difficult time of reflection and grief. God Bless you all. Hugs
Shannon Fell
06/11/2019 02:43 PM
Beautifully written! I feel like I know her well.
Dawn Carvalho
06/11/2019 02:40 PM
That’s a beautiful tribute to such a wonderful grandma. I’m super close to my grandma, and a lot of my convictions and the way I love others is because of her example. You and your family are in my prayers. I know she was such a huge force in your family. What a blessing to have had her. Right now the pain seems unbearable, but you will always have her lessons, memories, and love. I know your children will grow up knowing their grandma because you will keep her memory alive. Many prayers and much love to your family.
Dorothy
06/11/2019 02:27 PM
What a beautiful tribute for a loving and Godly woman! My heart breaks for your sudden loss of this very special woman...my dad always reminds me "the Bible doesn't say we sorrow not, but we don't sorrow as those with no hope." Much love and prayers for your entire family during this difficult time.
Shalon Churnoski
06/11/2019 02:27 PM
Our time on earth is nothing more than a grain of sand when compared to eternity. Find comfort in knowing that eternity awaits you all. Families are forever. Prayers are with you all.-Shal
Teresa Hansen
06/11/2019 02:21 PM
What a wonderful tribute to your grandma!! I have never read one as sweet and loving as yours. I lost my grandma in 1994 and I still miss her today. Your grandma would be so proud and honor that you wrote such a kind and enlightening tribute to her! I will be praying for your family and I know “grandma” will be rejoicing in Heaven with her true love.
Tammie Ovens-Kerley
06/11/2019 02:15 PM
I am so sorry for your huge loss but am so very thankful for the huge influence she was on all of your lives. What a legacy she left for all of you to share with all the generations to come. I know when I lost my parents and my husband it was the hardest thing I could have ever walked through but with the love of God and my family I got through it. Your family will be in my family’s prayers.
Rest In Peace Grandma Mary
Debra Gray
06/11/2019 02:15 PM
I’m so very sorry for the loss of this very Christian and inspirational grandma, mother, wife, and friend to what sounds like many! Prayers for all of you during this difficult time!
Cynthia Pantel
06/11/2019 02:08 PM
Tears roll as I read this beautiful tribute of an amazing women...may she rest in the arms of her savior and be reunited with those she has waited to see again. Hallelujah !! Hugs to your family and condolences from my family to yours.
Rix-Anne Rhodes
06/11/2019 02:05 PM
I meant Grandma on your birthday Jessa in November 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. She spoke to me, a total stranger, with care and interest like I was a parishioner at a small church of her‘s yet there were hundreds around us. Grandma Duggar was a special woman. She will be missed by those who knew her and those who knew of her. What an angel on earth and now in heaven. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your entire family.
Terry Lates
06/11/2019 01:48 PM
I’ve been away from social media for a little while and I just checked in and saw about the passing of grandma Duggar. My heart is so heavy at this time and I think the tribute that was left was so beautiful. My prayers go out to your entire family at this very difficult time.
May you all take comfort in knowing that she is finally at peace with our gracious heavenly father and I hope that she becomes friends with my mother who also just passed away. ????
Denise Byrd
06/11/2019 01:42 PM
What a beautiful tribute to your Grandma. As I read through it, I’m reminded of the kind of person I want to be and what I’d like people to say about me when I’m gone. So sorry for your loss. I know it is great comfort to know she is in the presence of her Savior. I’ll be praying for your family as they adjust to not having Grandma Duggar in their lives.
Connie perrin
06/11/2019 01:41 PM
Love yalls family, even though we've never met .my heart breaks for y'all. Praying for such a sweet family. I can only imagine the love she had for y'all. I have grandchildren of my own and the love in our hearts for our grandchildren is in deniable. My prayers are with y'all. Keep her precious memories alive so your children and their children will know how wonderful a person she was ??
Tracie Stanley
06/11/2019 01:38 PM
Dear Jessa,
This was so beautifully written. I read Jill’s too. I am deeply sorry for the loss you are all feeling. Sounds like you had the best grandma ever. You all are so wonderful. I’m just so sorry for you loss.
Tracie
Lucy Duggar Burns
06/11/2019 01:35 PM
This is a wonderful tribute to your Grandma. I was so glad to have gotten to know her. We visited at the reunions. I asked her to let me know when Jill had her baby and she called me. I had gone to Jill's wedding. She was such a great lady. Your grrandpa (Jimmy Lee) was my first cousin. When I first met Mary she was so young. She always stayed young at heart. She loved all of you. She was so proud of Deanna annd Amy. She loved all you kids and just beamed when she talked about you. She will truly be missed. All of the Duggar's who have gone on before us, including my mom and dad have welcomed her along with your grandpa. We will meet again oneday.
Racheal
06/11/2019 01:35 PM
Oh Jessa. What a BEAUTIFUL tribute to your Grandma.
Reading this, made me feel like I was part of your family!
What a treasure she is!
I can't help but think that this is why God brought Ivy Jane early! So you would always have that special shared Birthday!!!
Hugs to you.
Lisa Webb
06/11/2019 01:30 PM
What a true and beautiful blessing your Grandmother was to each of you and a joyous gift what a blessed tribute of recognition of her. So truley sorry for your familys loss i too enjoyed watching Grandma throughout the years on the show.
Lisa Webb
06/11/2019 01:20 PM
What a true and beautiful blessing your Grandmother was to each of you and a joyous gift what a blessed tribute of recognition of her. So truley sorry for your familys loss i too enjoyed watching Grandma throughout the years on the show.
Brenda Squires
06/11/2019 01:13 PM
I am so sorry for your loss.
What an absolutely beautiful tribute to Grandma!