Woman Writes Lighthearted Obituary For Herself Moments Before Her Death

 

Seema Jaya Sharma’s obituary is going viral for one surprising reason. Written before she passed away, the obituary she wrote for herself vividly shows the vibrant, eccentric, and boisterous personality she was known and beloved for. See more after the cut...

The 37-year-old singer, model, and mother battled cancer for six years before finally succumbing to the disease. Clearly, she has never lost her spirit.

This reminds me of 69-year-old Emily Phillips’ obituary. The grandmother died of pancreatic cancer but her firecracker personality and sense of humor never diminished. 

Like Seema, Emily’s quirky obituary also went viral. The practice may seem unusual to those accustomed to the more somber approach to obituaries. However, remember that a person’s passing is the best time to remember the type of person they once were.

If they were especially funny, compassionate, or enigmatic, their memorials should honor that legacy!

While I did not know Seema Jaya Sharma personally, I can say that the exuberance of her obituary has made me feel like I know her: kind, outgoing, and hilarious!

Seema Jaya Sharma battled cancer for 6 years. After finally succumbing to the illness, the 37-year-old penned her own Facebook obituary. Since her daughter posted it, it has gone viral for one surprising reason.

Facebook / Seema Jaya Sharma

 Read her obituary below!.................

“My mum passed away today at 14:10 and she wrote this as her final status,” her daughter Shanti wrote. “She wanted her last words to be ‘I got 21 seconds to go!!! hehe :P’.”

Facebook / Seema Jaya Sharma

Seema left the world with these uplifting words: [sic]
“This is me… SEEMA Jaya Sharma. My son will keep you updated of when the funeral is etc .,and please come in bright colors cause you’re not coming to mourn my death but to celebrate my life!! Please keep me alive through you good times and every time you laugh or smile and have fun, I’m right there having fun with you!!! YAY!!! don’t cry for me Argentina…the truth is that I didn’t even know where you are on the map!! Geography was never my strong point!! :S”

Facebook / Seema Jaya Sharma

“Anyway this is me saying ‘peace out people’ if a bird poos on ur head, that’s just me saying ‘yo man’ and if 
I really like you then I might just come haunt you… hehe!! LOVE YOU!!! MWAH. Oh theres gonna be a wake after too (location will be confirmed) and I would prefer it if nobody goes to my house between now and the funeral. TANKOOOOOOOO. Colorful clothes please!!! We’re celebrating!!! WOOOHOOOO!” 
Losing a loved one isn’t easy for anyone. Remembering the good times and celebrating a life well-lived? That’s cake.

Please SHARE if you would like to be remembered this way when you pass!