The obituary notice of Beryl FALLOWS

Nan,

I miss you in ways I can’t even put into words. I miss sitting on the sofa with you, an old movie playing in the background while we’d get lost in one of our long chats. Those were my favourite moments. Just us. A cup of tea each, you telling me about the war, about your childhood, about everything you’d lived through. I could’ve listened to you forever.

You used to call me “College Girl” all the time. Every time you said it, there was this little smile on your face, like you already knew I’d make something of myself. You never stopped believing in me. Your only wish was for me to do good in school — and the funny thing is, I only ever properly listened when it was you saying it. If anyone else told me, it wouldn’t land the same. But when you said it, it mattered.

I hope you can see me now. I hope you know I’m trying. I think about how proud you’d be — how you’d be telling everyone, “That’s my College Girl.” I can almost hear you saying it.

Sometimes when I make a cup of tea, I still feel like I should be bringing one over to you. And when I see a robin, I always stop. I like to think it’s you, keeping an eye on me, making sure your College Girl is doing what she promised.

I miss you so much it hurts. But I carry you with me — in every story you told, every bit of advice you gave, every time I push myself to do better.

I hope I’m making you proud, Nan. I’m doing it for you. 🤍

Well i still cannot believe it, i've known Beryl for 55 yrs, she's watched us grow up, well we've sort of grown up, she always been there no matter what, lovely person throughout, sadly missed by us all, Nidger Thynne & Family xx

My beautiful mum how much i am going to miss you there is not enough words to express i miss the bond we shared so rare for a mother and son the times we spent in my child and adult life right up to the end of your life caring for you holding you right to the end what I wouldn't give to have my time with you again the love of my life sleep tight mum until im reunited with you I will love you forever your loving son darran xxx

Beryl,
You will be sadly missed by all. Lovely lady.
Rest in peace. All my love, Licky & family. xxxx

What a absolute beautiful lady that I had the upmost pleasure to call my mother in law and thankyou beryl for giving me the honour of being with you until you took your last breath holding your hand and making the promises I made to you now fly high angel all my love your little gem 💎 ❤️ xxxxxxx

21/01/26🕊️

My beautiful nana Beryl,

The world carried on turning when you took your last breath nan but everything around me went still.

I dont think i would have ever been ready for you to go. I always believe that everything happens for a reason but i genuinely do not know the reason god had to take you from us but deep down my soul knows your at peace and its not a ‘goodbye’ but ‘until we meet again’.

I hope you enjoyed growing old with us just as much as we enjoyed growing up with you. The sleepovers, the holidays, the trips across the feilds, the life lessons, the sunday dinners, listening for hours about your war stories and so many more magical memories. You weren’t just special nan, you were one of a kind. Your love, warmth, and the way you made everyone feel seen and cared for is something I’ll cherish forever.

So much of me is made from what i learnt from you nan. Knowing you wont ever see me buy my first house, get married or meet my children breaks my heart, but i promise you faithfully I will carry you with every part of my being nan.

Love you forever and a day, your ‘lovely girl’ 🤍