[0.E.O]

Until she included it in a public obituary

It was mentioned in passing. It's not like the obituary had a headline: "Lesbian Teacher Loses Mother. Gay Couple In Mourning".

[JustSayNoToNannies]

Until she included it in a public obituary.

It was mentioned in passing.

But it was mentioned. An understated 'coming out' is still a 'coming out' and a scandal.