To have time with a grandmother, and certainly a great-grandmother, can be a tremendous blessing. Keiona was able to have 21 important, formative years with her great-grandmother.
In this episode of Tell Me a Story, Keiona reflects back on the tribute she gave following her great-grandmother’s passing in 2011. She was known by many names, but it’s clear Sister Viola left an imprint on her community and her family that will be felt for generations.
Listening in as Keiona shared a typical day in the life of her grandma sparked a lot of memories about my own grandma - the small things that stick with you and color your memory of that person. The dish they always prepared perfectly, the “hard cheese chips” (Cheetos) that were always around, the turns of phrase always delivered with love, even when that phrase was said to straighten out your behavior.
We have a soft spot for good grandmas and all that they give to us, and I’m honored Keiona wanted to share this story.
Keiona revisits her tribute to her great-grandmother