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Marie grew up hearing little about her great-aunt, picking up only a few fragments over the years.
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Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
When indifferent and haughty stylist Magno Stift falls ill ahead of the tributes’ big pre-games interview, a young Effie swoops in as makeshift stylist, bringing in clothes that belonged to her great-aunt and great-uncle.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Edric Wilson, now 47, was held in Harris County Jail after being charged in 2006 with murdering Johnnie Daniel, the 84-year-old great-aunt of pastor Joel Osteen.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
In many ways, my great-aunt never recovered from Michele’s passing later that year.
—Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
When indifferent and haughty stylist Magno Stift falls ill ahead of the tributes’ big pre-games interview, a young Effie swoops in as makeshift stylist, bringing in clothes that belonged to her great-aunt and great-uncle.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Edric Wilson, now 47, was held in Harris County Jail after being charged in 2006 with murdering Johnnie Daniel, the 84-year-old great-aunt of pastor Joel Osteen.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
In many ways, my great-aunt never recovered from Michele’s passing later that year.
—Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Great-aunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great-aunt. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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