Maria Book, age 49

Lost to gun violence on September 13, 2019 in Port Wentworth, Georgia.

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  • Personality:
    6 Tender hearted and generous
    7 The beach was her happy place
    5 She was generous and thoughtful.
    8 Everyone loved her. She was awesome to work with and she was extremely smart.
    6 People were drawn to Maria’s vitality. She loved life and laughter.
    4 Loved gardening, plants and growing pumpkins
    2 Enjoyed going kayaking and hiking followed by a nice glass of Vino
    2 fashion!
  • Occupation:
    3 Enjoyed going kayaking and hiking followed by a nice glass of Vino
  • Workplace:
    1 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
    1 TriHealth
    6 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
    1 The Christ Hospital
    3 Community Health Systems
  • Schools attended:
    7 Purcell Marian High School
    2 University of Cincinnati
  • Comments:
    4 Wonderful friend who brought joy to all. I will always cherish the memories with her.
    2 She was kind and nice to me
    4 she was so funnyband sweet. such a loss to this world
    4 Rest in Heaven
    3 I will always treasure the precious moments we shared together.
    1 Was a classmate and friend especially jr
    2 Cherished memories of sr yr joking in art class

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