America's greatest and silent generations taught us to lead

Abstract

My Aunt Lavonne died two months ago. She was the last of ten siblings: Jessie, Peyton, Wilson, Johnny, Andy, Oleta, Billie Doris, Ruby Nell, Ollie Vee, and Lavonne. She was the last to be born, and the last to die. An entire generation of a family is gone. My aunt's death brought back so many memories of my mother, and all my aunts and uncles. It's a sad and reflective time for our family.