It had been just over a year since the last time I saw Louise Pulliam, my sister-in-law's mother. While I never saw her frequently, every Christmas for several years after I got married and then even less often during the last few years, I knew her well enough to say that she was one of the kindest, most loving people I have ever had the privilege of knowing.
Last night I went to say goodbye for the final time. Judging by the crowd at the funeral home, I think most of Harrodsburg, maybe even most of Mercer County, was there too. People were standing in line for an hour and a half or more to express their condolences to the family.
It was clear that she was well-loved by the community. Their grief and shock at her death was made worse by the fact that it wasn't caused by old age or illness, she was murdered in her home by a former neighbor.
17-year-old Lee Anderson came to her door asking for a glass of water. He then stabbed her to death and rummaged through the house, stealing what he could carry.
Goodbye, Mrs. P., you deserved so much better than this.
Posted by marybeth at January 16, 2006 01:12 PM FamilyI am very sorry to hear this. How horrible. Death is difficult at any time, but this makes it horrendous. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. {{hugs}}
Posted by VW Bug at January 16, 2006 02:28 PMOh. My. God.
I had no idea this was someone you knew/were related to.
I was shocked when I heard about it on the news.
Posted by Allan at January 17, 2006 03:04 PMThank you. Unfortunately for her children, grandchildren, friends, and neighbors this is just the beginning. They will be reliving the shock and grief when Anderson comes to trial and even longer if there are appeals.
Posted by marybeth at January 18, 2006 07:26 AMI just found out what happenned and I am so sorry to hear!! I sang at the Lincoln Jamboree for years and Henry and Louise used to come hear me. I send all my thoughts and prayers out to the family!
Posted by Tiffany Lynn Puckett at January 18, 2006 11:36 PM