Thank you. She was surrounded by loved ones when she passed away. I actually called once, and although my relative was unable to speak, I talked to her for a few moments. It was a blessing.
I had a similar experience with my sister, Jan. 2014. We were not geographically close, so I'd call every once in a while. I called her last in Jan. and she clearly did not want to talk, just too sick. I knew the end was very near because she always loved it when I called, I said a few words and then let her go. A few days after that, she passed away.
A non smoker, she died of liver cancer.