Hollie Ann “Bernardi” Springston

MEMORIALS

From RC:  My mother was the best thing in my life I will always miss her she was my mother and my best friend not a day goes by where I don't think of her it is hard going through life without her but I know I will see her again someday even no it does not seem close enough i love you mommy!! rest in peace love R.C.

From Carol:  Since Hollie's passing, I have been sooo hurt with a broken heart from hell. I miss her so much that I am physically ill from it. Hollie and I were the closest we could be. Being only 15 months apart in age, we were like twins growing up. We were "The Babies" in our big family of 8 kids and 3 step brothers. Mom would say, "Someone make a plate for the babies." Silly memories... Good memories. I have a lot of them. I won't ever get over losing you my dear heart of a siS-turrr.. You were a beautiful entity in a crazy ass world, and, no matter what, You will be remembered as a loving, self assured, hard working, humorous, and BEAUTIFUL human being to whomever's life you managed to touch the few years we had you here with us. The tears fall constantly yet for you, and if I don't get definite confirmation from you soon that you are indeed O-K and dancing with happiness on the other side, I may explode from this broken heart. Yes, your death has been very hard on me, but being a reasonably intelligent person, I know that with some more time it will be easier to celebrate your life, rather than just grieve your departure... Always AND Forever, I LOVE YOU siS-Turrr.. Carol

From Libby:  Mom was the most important person in my entire life. She was a kick-butt mother, an awesome cook, and a best friend. Mom help everyone in the family that she could through thick and thin. I'll always treasure every moment we spent together while I was growing up. I remember at my school dance mom came along and she sat on the side while I went to dance. I was trying to catch my crush's attention and I fell flat on my butt and my underwear was totally noticeable. Mom told off everyone that was laughing and took me home to get ice cream. She always danced with me while she played Kid Rock's "Cowboy". I just wish I only had 10 more minutes with her. In the hospital I told her "Mom, don't worry about me. If you're tired of it, just go." And I felt that she felt relieved. Mom will be with me every day until I came up to see her. I love her and I'm never saying goodbye. Mom, save me a spot up in heaven and take care of R.C and Heather's baby for me. Feel free to come visit anytime! I love you, mommy!

From Aunt Marie: My Dearest Little Hollie, Remember God loves you and so do I. I will miss you Sugar. Love you always and forever! Aunt Marie XOXO

From Cuz Cathy Claise:  There are so many good things I can say about my cousin Hollie. The memories that I have are the best. Like the time on the water tower in Tell City, all the secrets that Hollie, Carol and I shared in the upstairs bedroom on 15th st., the many times Aunt Eufala chewed our butts after coming in all hrs. of the nights. Hollie and I spent many times on the porch just outside Slick and Aunt Eufala's bedroom talking about which sister we would like to be like when we grew up. Heavy always calling us squirrels and the way he could clear all of us out of a room when he got near a fan and Jennie taught us how to play 6 handed euchre and when she would be there for us with her quick humorous wisdom and words of encouragement and the time Mike helped us move a golden retriever named "Ruffles" out to the country by dressing him up like a little old lady and of course the many, many times me , Hollie and Carol would piss Nipper and Rick off just because we were the little sister's and we could. All of the many years now seem like just yesterday are forever blessed memories in my heart. All the laughter and the tears we've shared will never be forgotten. Hollie, you will always be alive in my heart. One of the most beautiful people truly blessed my life and it was an honor for me to call you my cuz and my sister.
Thank You So Very Much Hollie!!!!!
I Love You and Miss You!

From Kelly:  Hollie was always there for me when I needed someone the most. She took me into her home more than once and always made me feel right at home and right with myself again. I remember taking swimming trips to the beach with Hollie, Brian, and R.C. Hollie always had a gallon of chocolate chip ice cream and cones for our lunch time treat. She was a special woman in that way and she will live on forever in my heart and I will never stop telling stories about her. I will cherish the memories I have and I am blessed to have been so close to her!!

From Jennie:  I remember a time when Hollie and I went to Saddle Lake and spent the day on the beach. I was going through my second divorce, and we discussed marriage and divorce and men and life in general. We shared secrets, hopes and dreams. And we laughed; we laughed a lot. I have never forgotten that sunny afternoon. We were sisters in heart and soul. This is how I will always remember her. It was good times. She was beautiful, sweet and loving. I will miss her.

From Mike:  I'll always remember Hollie's smile and attempt to find humor in everything. Even days before, while she was on a ton of life support I said to her "you just had to beat me with the number of tubes sticking in you" and she pulled a grin even with a tube in her mouth. I'm here with a kitty that Hollie made us take in 21 years ago in Tell City. She knows when I'm upset like Hollie knew. I honestly cannot remember a time Hollie and I ever really argued, unlike all my other and sisters and brothers!

"Not now, but in the coming years,
It may be in the better land
We'll know the meaning of our tears
And then some day we'll understand."