The Early Years
Mom-isms
Family and Friends
Favorite Things
1965
100

Also known as "The Sooner State", this was the State she was born in and moved from at the ripe old age of six.

What is Oklahoma?

100

This was one of her most common refrains, always reminding those closest to her that they didn't need to do anything but "breathe" to earn her love.

What is "I love you just because you breathe"?

100

This is the trait that people admire most about her

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100

Her favorite holiday, which celebrates the ultimate victory.

What is Easter?

100

This TV show about castaways premiered in 1965 and featured the Skipper, Gilligan, and the Professor.

What is Gilligan’s Island?

200

This was her mother's middle name which was passed down to her and then passed down again to her first daughter.

What is Jean?

200

Although many variations exist, this expression reminded the person that she is not responsible for their feelings.

What is "I can't make you feel anything"?

200

Everyone knows Mom’s love knows no bounds — just ask this most-pampered pooch.

What is ZuZu?

200

This is her favorite child.

Who is Kaylee?

200

This band released “Help!” and performed the famous Shea Stadium concert in 1965.

Who are The Beatles?

300

This speedy animal was the symbol of her high school spirit.

What is a Jackrabbit?

300

Passed down by her father, this phrase reminded others that touching things they shouldn't could result in losing an appendage.

What is "touch that again and you'll pull back a bloody stub"?

300

This is the children's book she reads every Christmas that cannot be concluded without tears.

What is "Jotham's Journey"?

300

Among all the subjects she loved to learn and teach, nothing "liberated" her heart quite like this one.

What is American History?

300

In the year 1965, this man was serving as the 36th President of the United States

Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?

400

Although short-lived and overpriced, this ride was her most prized possession for the brief period she had it.

What is a White Camaro?

400

The short sentence she uttered immediately upon learning she was going to become a grandma.

What is "you're full of **it"

400

The number of human beings that wouldn't exist without her

What is 12?

400

This old testament scripture is her favorite book of the Bible.

What is Genesis?

400

This Motown group had a hit with “My Girl” in 1965.

Who are The Temptations?

500

This is the name of the apartment complex she worked at in the 80s

What is Vista Point?

500

This saying was engraved on the license plate frame of her most-cherished vehicle.

What is "to know me is to love me"?

500

Sharing a name with a famous pop star, this was the first grandma-name lovingly bestowed on her by her grandchildren.

What is Gaga?

500

Located in Genesis 21:12, these six words (NIV) make up her favorite Bible line to quote in confrontation.

What is "Listen To Whatever Sarah Tells You"?

500

This fast-food chain opened its very first U.S. location in 1965, famous for its sandwiches.

What is Subway?