Laura's sister, Grace dies - Nov. 10, 1941

Laura experienced the death of all her immediate family.  She lost her baby brother first, in 1875, then her father died, in 1902.  Her mother died in 1924, followed by her sister, Mary, in 1928.  Next to die was Grace, the youngest, and finally, Carrie, died in 1946.

By that time, she only had left, her husband, Almanzo and daughter Rose.  It may not be uncommon to lose your parents and siblings in your lifetime, but it wouldn't have been easy for Laura. 

By the time Grace died, Laura had written 6 of her books about her early life.  So, she had immortalized them.  Just think, we wouldn't be remembering Grace today, 71 years after her death, if Laura hadn't written those books!

We are all richer, having the known the Ingalls family through the writing of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Thanks Laura!
"If we would not be satisfied until we had passed a share of our happiness on to other people, what a world we could make!" Laura Ingalls Wilder

If you haven't read Laura's account of Pioneer life, by all means, begin today to read all her "Little House" books - you'll be blessed!  The Old Man in the Bib Overalls