Mary, Queen of the Hills

How my father was able to realize peace after his sister’s death

Michael Ramsburg
Human Parts

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Machpelah Cemetery, Weston, W.Va. (Photo: James Cometto)

My father had a sister, though he hardly speaks of her. Anyway, how could he remember much, he being all of four years, three months, and eight days when she died.

On Friday, February 28, 1964, Mary Salina Ramsburg left this life. There are facts about that day that we know from history…

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Michael Ramsburg
Human Parts

Writer. Necrotizing fasciitis survivor. Journalist. Forever curious. | More: https://www.ramsburgreports.com