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Farewell fund for Madeline: help Walter's family in Fort Worth

Madeline passed away on 11 November; we're raising $5,150 for a respectful funeral in Fort Worth.

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Walter Brooks
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Fort Worth
Madeline, my grandmother, passed away on 11 November after a stroke. She was 93 years old. She was the heart of our family and had no savings or life insurance. The funeral home has given us a quote of $5,150 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 25 November. I have already used what I had for the hospital bills. My family is scattered, and many of us are out of work. We want Madeline to have a dignified farewell. Any help at all means a lot, and so do your prayers. The funds will be paid directly to the funeral home, and I'll share the receipt. Where the $5,150 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $2,850 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,750 • Transport of the deceased: $550 With deep gratitude, Walter

Updates from Walter

  1. Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($1,487). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Quick update: $952 raised so far (18%). the plan for funeral home services and casket is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 9% thanks to 8 of you. the plan for transport of the deceased is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Autumn BradyQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Walter

    • Gül Cansu YıldızPhoto verified

      wishing you the best, Walter. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Dundee.

      • Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Abuja

        • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 5 people at work. Take care.

          • Sending love, Walter. Hope this works out for you. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

            • thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care

              • Wishing you peace, Walter. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

                • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Fort Worth.

                  • Walter BrooksOwnerAnswer

                    Thank you. If you're in Fort Worth I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

                • wishing you peace, Walter. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

                  • Naresh J. ShettyPhoto verified

                    Praying for you, Walter. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                    • It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Blessings

                      • Sending strength, Walter. Looking forward to the next update. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Love from Ribeirão Preto.

                        • Stay strong, Walter. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

                          • Looking forward to the next update. Love from Hobart.

                            • Rooting for you, Walter. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 29 people at work. Love from Nashik

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