to define the word mother is not the one who gave you birth but one who loved you unconditionally the one that was there when you needed her the most the one to show you your way when your lost to welcome you with open arms no matter what you have done the one to lead you back when you fell a stray to forgive you when forgiveness is needed all of this defines the word mother and thats what jeanne carol pettitt was to me born december 15th 1948 died may 4th 2009 we will miss you mom and i well see you in the end love your son kevin a lacey sr r,i,p