Aunt Kate, Part Three

Mary Thompson Lewis- Kate’s sister. You see one, you see the other.

Howard died January twelfth, 1913. Mary came over first to help with the burial preparations. Before the others came, she hugged Kate. Neither wanted to let go. Soon, Annie showed up and Esther came after school. Their mother walked down the street to give direction.

The sisters and mother in numb silence readied the small house. Some cleaned because soon the Mackeys would be here and then the neighbors to pay respect…