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I'm sorry about your mom.   We were there when my mother-in-law was removed from support last year and it was so difficult, yet peaceful at the same time.   

Regardless of the years we have had, the passing of a loved one is always difficult.

I am glad that you were able to be with her as she went to join your dad.

Prayers for you and all who loved her.

Marie who loves kitties

My mom died in November.  She had a long life, but it was still very sad to see her go.  Moms simply can't be replaced.  Out of our family of seven, six of us made it to be with her at the end, and I do think they know when we are there.  Hopefully it brings comfort to all involved.  Hugs~Ann

I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom.

I am so sorry about your mom passing. I am glad you were with her when she did go. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

mukamom said:

Thanks everyone for your

words of comfort. 

 

Here is the site for her obit...she lived an extraordinary life

 

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com.  Joanne Kina

I could not get to it thru the link provided so went thru legacy.com.

Here it is:

JOANNE KINA 12/24/1934-01/07/2013
Joanne Philomena Kina, concert pianist, teacher, mother and friend died January 7, 2013 after complications related to vasculitis and rheumatoid arthritis at St. Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia.

Joanne received her training as a pianist at the Detroit Conservatory of Music from 1949-1952 and attended Wayne State University in Detroit, majoring in Piano/Theory. She had private study with Henry Lichtwardt, a pupil of Emil Sauer (composer and student of Franz Liszt) and Evelyn Gurvitch, a pupil of Robert Casadesus (renowned 20th-century French pianist and composer).

Joanne served as accompanist for many renowned singers and choral groups, including the Atlanta Renaissance Singers and the Atlanta Boy Choir, both directed by Fletcher Wolfe; the Cantata Academy of Detroit and the Capitol City Opera Company of Atlanta, Donna Angel, Artistic Director. She was also a founding member of the Grosse Pointe Chamber Music Players and for the Grosse Pointe Symphony in Michigan. She has toured the East Coast and South Eastern states. Italy, France, Belgium and England, as both accompanist and soloist, receiving critical acclaim and also played for former President Jimmy Carter at the White House.

Joanne served on the faculty of the Atlanta Boy Choir, Atlanta Music Academy and Music and Arts in Atlanta.

She is survived by her 5 children, 5 grandchildren, her brother and many friends and colleagues in the music world.