Feeling sad.
My uncle's wife died early today. I've known her literally all my life. She was one of the kindest people I've ever met, always welcoming, always helpful, always there for me and everyone else in the family. I don't think she ever had a bad word to say about anyone. But she was also never stupid or weak or meek - she was just one of the very few people who could, somehow, stand her ground while never appearing to do so - or having to. She had a wonderful sense of humour and a quick laugh, and I will miss her terribly.
She suffered from Alzheimer's the last few years of her life and was no longer herself when I last saw her. Death was probably a relief to her, but those of us still here mourn today.