It is with deep regret that I learned that Mary Luins Small has passed. My deepest sympathy to the family.

There's not enough time to tell you what she meant to me. I was her student, but more important, she was my spiritual mother, sister to my biological mother (though they never met). It was through her that I learned to become a woman and a mother. Mary was the heroine of all the stories I told about her. It saddens me to know that she will no longer talk to me nor my friends.

In my heart (as long as it beats), I will remember her smile, kindness, joyous conversation around tea from mason jars, love for all of us (young and old), and her perspectives on how humanity could become better.

I love you Mary Luins Small. You are now rejoicing with those who have passed on (your parents, grandparents, family and friends).

Those of us who remain here will never forget you. You have left your footprints as our guide.

Carol Noel