I passed the photograph around.

Each person knew a different part of her.

Nora remembered Eleanor bringing soup when my mother was ill.

Denise recalled her insistence on checking every service entrance during winter weather.

Caroline remembered handwritten instructions that were sometimes infuriating but rarely careless.

Their stories made Eleanor more real to the children than any bank statement could.

Brielle asked whether a person could be stubborn and kind at the same time.

Every adult at the table laughed.