[Oe List ...] Sharon Texley

Judi White judiwhite070 at gmail.com
Fri Mar 20 14:11:06 PDT 2026


🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏

On Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 4:45 PM Karen Snyder via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
wrote:

> It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that my mom passed away
> peacefully earlier this week.
> One of her favorite poems, Summer Day by Mary Oliver, ends with “Tell me,
> what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
> She lived her life with purpose, curiosity, kindness and love. She truly
> cherished her relationship with you, whether you were family or friend
> (which she really co-mingled anyway).
> Her passion in life was opening our eyes and hearts to the magic of
> literature and its impact on our lives. She would share a good book,
> accompanied by some excellent conversations. And maybe a good glass of wine
> (except not in the classroom, of course).
> She loved her family deeply, whether nearby or far away. Time spent with
> all of them fueled her soul. She had 61 blissful years married to Bruce,
> the love of her life and her best friend. She was a role model to me in a
> million ways, giving me big-hearted support every step of my life. And the
> sparky twinkle in her eye came from the best title of all, MorMor.
> My dad and I appreciate all of your thoughts, prayers and love over the
> last months of her life. It has meant the world to us.
> A memorial service will be scheduled soon.
>
> Terri Haymaker, Daughter
>
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