Sweet Mother's Day Reflections From Kansas Families
A collection of heartfelt tributes to mothers from Scott City and Garden City residents. Mary Ann Hoover mourns her mother’s hands and guidance, Evelyn Rojas recalls support through five daughters, and Larry Unruh praises his mother’s care and resilience as he grows. The pieces celebrate devotion, work, and lasting family bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Mother
Mary Ann W. Hoover
Scott City
Mama
Evelyn Rojas
Garden City
Larry W. Unruh
Dad
Nellie Smith Goddard
Holcomb
Jesse Scott Jr
Gillespie
Mother's Life and Memory Collections Inspire Mother's Day
A collage of reminiscences honors mothers with verses and memories from Nellie Smith Goddard to Donna Bosley. Readers share family stories of nurturing, humble service, and resilience. The voices praise mothers who opened homes, taught care and faith, and shaped generations with love.
Dear Mama a Mother's Day note from Kentucky families
A collection of heartfelt messages from Kentuckians to mothers. Jerre Nolte of Beverly writes of leaving home to marry, honoring his mom's faith and memory. Dorothy Jenks of Lakin recalls her mother’s piano and church songs. Carolyn Davis of Pinecrest praises her mother’s love and support. Olivia Rios of Holcomb honors a nurturing mother with warm memories. Michael Wayne Harris of Lakin expresses gratitude and admiration for his mom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
God
Mama
Kentucky
Jalynn
Papa
Jerre Nolte
Beverly
Dorothy Jenks
Lakin
Olivia Rios
Holcomb
Mom
Michael Wayne Harris
Remembered Mothers and a Sugar Sack Tale
A Garden City poem honors mothers on Mother’s Day while a Ozark memory recalls sugar as a precious yearly staple. Omalee Clemence Garten of Effingham shares childhood scenes of hoarded pennies and the ritual of opening a burlap sugar sack under the stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark
Omalee
Clemence Garten
Effingham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jennifer Ann Gray
1710
Pinecrest
Baby
Brother
Ethel Nevens
Helen
Marge Eskelund
Deerfield
Gretchen Tiberghien
Garfield School
Grandma Smith
Billy Jack
Buddy Kerr
Don Deck
Ronnie Long
Lil’ Dad Thomas
Jack Smith
Donna Bosley
Glenellen
Haplia
Dear
Carolyn Davis
Rowena Kemper
Lewis Kemper
U.S. Marine Air Corps
Etta Ruth Kemper
U.S. Women's Marine Corps
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!