The Obituary

The narrative follows Mary Farley, who grows up in an Iowa orphanage and later attends Iowa State University as a ward of the state. Alongside her best friend Annie, she becomes a nurse and serves with the Red Cross in WWII Europe. Margie's journey is marked by her relationships, particularly with a patient who imparts vital life lessons. Her promise leads her to Guatemala, and throughout her life, she faces numerous challenges and triumphs, ultimately becoming a legendary figure who embodies resilience and survival from childhood to her later years.