Posted on 08/03/2009 6:57:38 AM PDT by Patriot1259
Mrs. Ozella McHargue of St. John, Ind. Was a lady with real holiday spirit, even after her spirit had left her body. When she passed away, she treated her family and guests to a holly Jolly funeral.
McHargue came up with the idea after being diagnosed with cancer. She said she didn’t want depressing organ music at her funeral - she wanted songs like “Silver Bells” and “Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer.” She got her wish. The funeral home was decked with holly, wreaths, mistletoe, poinsettias and a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments from friends and family. McHargue was placed in a custom-made red and green casket for her wake.
Ozella, a widow who died at age 67, always sprang to life around Christmas. She enjoyed Santa, Frosty and her favorite, the Grinch.
“Mom was always cheesy with the decorating too. Things weren’t done until they were overdone, “ said Kristy Hudi, who wore a Christmas tree pin on her blouse.
Rhonda McHargue said her mother’s home was always filled with Christmas decorations. “It was like going to the North Pole.”
After the funeral, McHargue’s daughters passed out the Christmas tree ornaments to friends and family. “Mom would have wanted it that way,” Rhonda said.
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I liked this story (apparently not commented on much by ed, Godsmackfellow Freepers obviously) because I think about this some. My request songs for my “departure” will all be Heavy Metal like Metallica, Disturbed, Drowning Pool, etc...great stuff!!!! and good article with which to ponder!
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