Story by Yasmin and Khalid Naqushbandi

Our dearest Jolly Aunty, passionate as ever about everything and everyone! Jolly aunty was amazingly special to all of us. There are no words that will capture all of what she was and all that we have lost. We will always remember her elegance, matching outfits and Kashmiri shawls, always smiling, laughing and talking and always having an opinion! Giving it as it is! On a personal note we will always cherish her coming at the time Mummy and Daddy were here with us in London. She and Ami took Mummy (who was not well at that time) out to London. We remember her telling Mummy,"Come on Khalajan, you will feel better". It was her positive and caring thinking, that was so special which defined Jolly Aunty.Jolly Aunty was the most special aunty to all our girls.

We all remember our trip to LA when we stayed with you. She was so proud on being an Kashmiri American- the first Kashmiri to get American citizenship - if I remember correctly - so proud - she joined us in everything, from taking us to Disney to showing us where we could buy a rice cooker (a novelty at that time!) and telling Baba and Naseema Aunty and us how clean Disney was - and there was nowhere in the world like it ! Going to the beach with a massive picnic - packed by her, eaten by us all ! Her hospitality and open warmth was overwhelming and had no end. A very very special trip for all of us. The joining of the Naqushbandis and Khans was also a very special time for us all. Our lovely Jolly aunty looking fabulous as ever and so very very happy with the union. She always thanked us for bringing Yaqoot and Obi together ( not sure we played such a major part !) she made us feel so special that we felt we had done everything ! We will always treasure her presence at Lara and Waj's wedding - such a privilege to have you both joining us at this special time for us. Our meetings in Kashmir were a welcome part of our trips there. we will miss all our ongoing and special talks about Kashmir and the various charities and work that she was interested in. Jolly Aunty was someone whose presence and joy of life and giving of herself knew no bounds. She will always have a very special place in our hearts.