On September 14th, my greatest supporter, confidant, and grandma, Muriel Constance Coyne McCloy, passed away. Our connection was strong, and her passing left a large void in my life. I was her “best bubba boy”, “the prince,” and “my love.” To never hear her call me those nicknames again is stunningly hard.

Muriel was my biggest fan; dependable, optimistic, generous, full of wisdom, and oozed a certain class most people can only dream of. She had a particular way of making people feel comfortable and shaping an entertaining conversation. Nothing was ever off limits. She was engaging, a true conversationalist. She was funny and had a great wit. I loved our visits and am unsure how I will replace that memorable time. Read more…