Andre Norton RIP 17-Mar-2005

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>From Sue Stewart:

I regret to inform you that our "Lady" is gone. On March 17, 2005 at
2:23a.m., Andre departed on her final journey. She left peacefully in
her sleep with myself, Ollie and Mark at her bedside. She will be missed
terribly and mourned deeply. Her passing leaves a void that can never be
filled, as we shall never see the likes of her again. Knowing her has
made me a better person. Andre requested that, in lieu of flowers,
please send donations to Saint Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis
Tennessee or Veteranarian Services, c/o The Noah Fund, P.O. Box 10128,
Murfreesboro Tn. 37129, in her memory. Because of her love of animals,
Andre herself contributed to the Noah Fund which is for people who can
not afford medical treatment for their pets. After coming to live with
us, and, as our feelings for one another grew, I began calling her
"Meemaw". This past week, she said to me, "I have won many awards in my
life, I am a Grand Master, some call me the First Lady of Fantasy, and
others call me The Grand Damme of Fantasy, but the title I am most proud
of is "Meemaw". Eventually, everyone followed suit and "Meemaw" it was.
Finally, she had gained the family she had longed for most of her life.
I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Kathy Vinson L.P.N.
and Jan Hoffmann who were instrumental in the day to day care of Meemaw.
She developed a special closeness and friendship with them and, their
feelings were mutual. Thanks to all of you for your phone calls, cards,
flowers and gifts. Knowing everyone cared so much meant a great deal to
her. Her modesty made it difficult for her to fully comprehend the
magnitude of the feelings her fans and followers had for her. However,
near the end she finally realized how much she was loved and admired by
so many.

Sincerely,

Sue Stewart



Edited Plus here is the SFWA announcement