Sunday, April 19, 2009

An unexpected loss...my dear cousin, Jill.

Each of my parents only has 1 sibling, so grew up with a total of 5 first cousins. I lost one on Friday. Now I am the only girl. :( My heart especially goes out to my aunt, "Nanny" and Uncle Hal. After having a child of my own, I cannot fathom losing my baby....at any age. My mom is in Austin now to be with her dear sister, brother-in-law, nephews and other family. Jill was very loved and will be dearly missed.

Jill Haralson, LMSW, died Friday, April 17, in Austin, TX. She is survived by her father, Hal, and mother, Judy; brother, Brad, wife Rachel and three nephews; brother, David, wife Annette, one niece and two nephews; and countless family and friends. Jill was born September 30, 1958, in Las Cruces, NM, and graduated from Crockett High School, Sul Ross State Univ., and UT Arlington (MSW). She served as a medical social worker in the Texas state hospital system.Jill was a camper and on staff at Laity Lodge Youth Camp for many years. She loved Big Bend, friends and classmates from Sul Ross, and photography. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Austin, sang in the choir, and served in the Mobile Loaves and Fishes ministry. She inspired many people as she courageously coped with epilepsy.

4 comments:

Unknown said...

This is Mom: Thanks for posting this. I know Nanny will appreciate it, too when she sees it. Love you. Safe travel.

the monkeys' mama said...

i'm so sorry, Allison.

Lisa said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Unknown said...

Allie, I cherish your post about our Jill. We will miss her and celebrate her contribution to all of us.