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TWAITS, Lillian "Nanna Amos"

TWAITS, Lillian "Nanna Amos". _Born Emily Lillian Davis in Minnipa, South Australia on 4 September 1920 who passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of 12 May 2013 (Mother's Day), aged 92 years, soon to be laid to rest in Adelaide, SA.Member of the Australian Women's Army Service between 1940 and 1943 initially employed to pack ammunition into boxes and progressed to truck driver transporting boxes of ammunition and other goods from Bandiana to Fishermans Bend to be shipped to Australian troops overseas during WWII. Helped care for her two younger siblings after the passing of her mother, from when she was 9 years old. Community oriented including as a member of the SA Country Women's Association and CWA in WA.I am grateful to you Nan for your courage and for making a sacrifice to your own personal achievements for obligations to family, community and country so that I can be an educated and employable woman who has rights, opportunities and freedom.I'll do my best to remember what you taught me such as to work hard, value money, do not waste anything, take care of your belongings and make them last, respect others, practice good manners, keep your wits about you, when you think you're done work some more, and don't forget to smile.Hard-working and strong, you were the strongest woman I've ever known, and I recognise that strength in your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I will remember you for all time.Love always,your grand-daughter, Areth
Date listed: 18/5/2013

Publication: Centralian Advocate

Originally published on: My Tributes