Momma liked me best. It says right here in her obit.

Nothing like using your mom's obit to air some dirty laundry.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/childrens-dispute-makes-obituary-of-mother-josie-anello-of-land-olakes/1216691

 

It must be my northeast bias or southern ignorance - I didn't realize that Branson, Mo. was a vacation hot-spot.

 

This is why every newspaper I've worked at requires two family members to sign off on any submitted obit.

And yes, Branson is very popular with old, lame Midwesterners.

 

It is for country music lovers.

 

Seriously? I didn't realize it was anything else.

 

"I didn't think he'd do Moon River, but then BAM! Second encore!"

 

Sucks but my cousin's family has broken apart and they're in their 50's and 60's as well, and my family is caught in the cross-fire. Hate it.

 

Think some people in that family are bitter? That's nothin'.

http://redwolf.newsvine.com/_news/2008/08/17/1757371-obituaries-dolores-aguilar

 

They should have called her a beloved aunt.

 

"My dad says it's what Vegas would be like if it was run by Ned Flanders."

 

This also describes Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Add that place to your list, too, EStreetJoe.

 

There's an awesome Olive Garden in Branson!