Maureen Sara Malone

4/15/50 to 4/20/22

The Malone Family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Sister, Aunt and Cousin Maureen Sara Malone who we lovingly called “Mo or Aunt Mo.”

My Father Thomas Malone and myself were with her in Fairhope, Alabama as she transitioned peacefully from her earthly journey to her eternal one.

We want to thank many of you for your beautiful cards, messages, calls and most of all respect during a very difficult time. My deepest condolences to those who are also going through the same relentless grief and pain. You have all helped to remind me that we humans can be kind, brave and compassionate. I'm going to hang on to that, our family will hang on to that.

My Aunt Mo is going to have an incredible welcome home party and numerous reunions with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. I imagine a lot of big hugs, happy crying, music, laughter, dancing, delicious food, happy hours, amazing shopping sales and new destinations to explore whenever she desires.

None of us wanted her to leave, none of us were ready but we don’t get to choose how long someone stays, we don’t always get concrete closure. All we can do is know we were loved by a beautiful human being and learn from the ending.

She was a person that cared about everyone and made the effort to show you. She loved without hesitation. She believed in hope and would never shy away from fighting for the things she believed in. She was open, honest and trusting. She was funny, sassy and sarcastic. She took chances and refused to hide the person that she was. She made you feel seen. She did not let the hard stuff in life, the hard stuff that happened to her, harden her. There is nothing stronger in the world than someone that stays soft in a world that may not have been so kind to them. Love exists in so much more than a romantic partner and the truth is that’s what she was that’s what she is, love.

So when she comes to visit you, because she will, let her. Don’t suppress or hide from the feelings and experiences from someone who was a beautiful part of your life…smile through the tears. It may be an early morning sunrise or a beautiful sunset. A familiar smell. A favorite place. Something active you two did together. You may hear her laughter or hear her laughing when you are among friends. It may be a song. A familiar embrace. A dream….Her energy will be everywhere if you allow yourself to look for it, hear it, feel it.

As she is now off to her new and next adventure, in her honor to all of us still earth side take in a Yankees or Syracuse game, watch some golf, make the brunch and lunch plans, shop the small local stores, hit up some slots, take the back road or the long way home, give the really big kisses and really big hugs, laugh and lastly roll your window down and turn that country song up!

With Love,

Shannon and The Malone Family

Thank you in advance for our continued privacy.

Note:

There’s not currently a celebration of life planned. As details become available all will be informed.

Obituary is being written and will be shared when ready.

Condolence cards may still be sent to Maureen Malone’s address.