Many have always said that Angela was born to be a mother. She loved her five children and three grandchildren more than anything. She never missed a baseball game, dance recital, swim meet, or cheer competition, as she was their greatest supporter. She cared so much for children in general. She volunteered to watch children in her neighborhood after school and during the summer to help other families. It was a running joke that only Angela would show up to the neighborhood pool with a car full of kids. She was so selfless and loving, and those qualities truly shined through her.

Angela's passion was to serve others, particularly the less fortunate and especially children. She worked with the Gwinnett County CASA program for ten years and was an advocate for children in at risk home environments. For fifteen years she organized her neighborhood to sponsor underprivileged families during the Christmas season, providing gifts that brightened the holidays for many local families. This experience led to her oversight of the Christmas Giving Tree program at St Matthew Church, where her efforts enabled the church faithful to similarly impact the lives of many more families during the Christmas season. Angela's concern for the elderly was manifested in her service as a "Visiting Angel", in which she had great joy assisting seniors with their daily living and allowing them to stay in their homes. She was known within the family for always giving to any who were asking for help, be they on a street corner or at a traffic light----a hand reaching out for assistance could never be ignored. Her concern for the homeless led to working with the Athens Homeless Shelter, providing financial help and clothing as well as meal preparation. Angela's compassion for others always led to action and will remain an inspiration for me.