Verse 1: Born in Springfield's autumn chill Father gone, but love instilled Two brothers watching from above As Newton's name became her own In Vermont's hills she found her home Till love would call her far to roam Verse 2: Christmas bride in '52 Edward's heart forever true Lancaster Street became their ground Where children's laughter filled the air Though loss would come, she'd persevere Her strength a beacon, year by year Chorus: Sophia's legacy lives on Through winter night and summer dawn A mother's heart, a gentle soul Keeping family warm and whole Time may pass, but stories stay Of the life she built each day Verse 3: Garden growing, bread to bake Little moments she would make Into memories gold and bright Grandchildren at her aproned knee T eaching them what life could be Building bonds eternally Bridge: Through Victorian days to modern time She watched the world redefine But simple truths she always knew: Love and work would see us through In her photo, still we see That smile of quiet dignity Verse 4: Eight decades long her story ran From Vermont girl to matriarch grand Six great-grandchildren blessed to know The warmth of her enduring grace Though she rests in Evergreen Her spirit lives in those she leaves Final Chorus: Sophia's legacy lives on Through winter night and summer dawn A mother's heart, a gentle soul Keeping family warm and whole Time may pass, but stories stay Of the love she gave each day Outro: In Leominster's sacred ground With Edward now at peace she's found in each heart that knows her name Sophia’s light still burns the same
