
She was a Grand Lady indeed. We lost our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and teacher yesterday afternoon. Words can't even express how wonderful and joyous Erma Stade was. She could light up a room with that smile and make anyone and everyone feel welcome. Even if you weren't apart of the family when you left her you might for a fleeting moment believe you were. She had the grace of a queen and a gentleness that could calm a storm. A life that started in 1914 made her wise and gracious. Her love was shown through so many acts especially her cooking. You could see God in Erma. I know she is with him now asking him what kind of pie he likes.