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    Celebrating the life of

    Gunavathi Sigatapu

    30 Jul 1935 - 07 May 2021

    Family and friends

    Our loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend...a lioness, blazing through the world, lighting hearts. The greatest gift you gave us is the way in which you lived your life: "All power is within you. You can do anything and everything at any time." Please share your memories in this timeline.

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    1938Chennai, TN, India

    Sree Kode Mrs Premila Radhakrishna (left) Mrs S Gunavathi (centre) Mrs P Lalitha ShyamSundar on the steps of "Hanover House" No 6 Marley's Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010 (area 70 grounds with Hanover house centrally located) bought from a german by grandfather in 1919 when my mother was born

    1938

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    1951

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    1955

    Sree Kode Ammamma Graduates with her Bachelors in Science

    1957

    Sree Kode Ammamma gets married!

    1958

    Sree Kode We're not sure when exactly this was taken

    1960

    Sree Kode So excited to welcome Sandhya, her first child, into the world!

    1963

    Sree Kode Her daughter, Sandhya and her firstborn son, Mahesh

    1970

    Sree Kode Ammamma and Gopi go to Delhi!

    1976

    Sree Kode Strong women raised strong children -- Sandhya, Mahesh, and Gopi 1971 - 1976

    1987

    Sree Kode Ammamma holds her first grandson, Karthik Ram, shortly after he is born

    1991

    Sree Kode Proud grandmother of first Grandson, Karthik

    2000

    Sree Kode Sree's Sari Function: Ammamma always found a reason to laugh and make those around her laugh.

    2005

    Sree Kode At the Yoga Institute, Ammamma focused on health

    5 Jul 2006

    Sree Kode Sometimes we took selfies

    21 Jul 2006

    Sree Kode Proud grandmother at Nikki's Tabla Showcase

    2007

    Sree Kode Age no bar I've found the true meaning of the saying That age is no bar to achieving anything. At sixty-seven I made my debut In sports. And let me tell you That medals silver and gold I've won. It's no joke; It's true. So say "Well-done".

    15 Aug 2007

    Sree Kode Family conference in Chennai

    2008

    Sree Kode No matter what, always young in spirit

    2015Visakhapatnam, AP, India

    Sree Kode She collaborated with Dr. Tulsi H. (one of her best friends) to publish poems in Metverse Muse.

    2017

    Sree Kode Surgery? No problem. I'm cool.

    2017

    Sree Kode An artist, she loved drawing

    2017

    Sree Kode She was quick to make friends and even better at sustaining those friendships

    Sree K. "Om shanti I remember aunty so well. May her soul rest in peace. Her smile her love is always in our hearts <3" - Dr Anjali
    2017

    Sree Kode Always graceful.

    30 Jul 2017

    Sree Kode Happy Birthday Ammamma!

    2018Chennai, TN, India

    Sree Kode Singing and giving bear hugs were some of her favorite things to do

    Feb 2019Chennai, TN, India

    Sree Kode Gopal mama’s visit to Gunu Akka in Chennai along with his sister Chitti Akka (Chitty aunty to most of us) in February 2019.

    Feb 2019Chennai, TN, India

    Sree Kode Ammamma meets Rana, her future grand daughter-in-law

    6 Oct 2019Chennai, TN, India

    Nikhilesh Sigatapu With Nanamma in Chennai in 2019. Recounting memories. Love and miss you.

    I am Sadhana, for those of you, who don't know me, I am Prakash's daughter, Shyamala's granddaughter. Here is a poem I just wrote in memory of Pedananma ♥️ Pedamma to my father Yet I lovingly ended up calling her the same Although she was my pedananma Loves to wake up early Prays fervently Religiously dresses up Did her eye brows And she'd walk ...

    Sree Kode2021

    If it was not for Gunu aunty bringing you to my home in India for a New Year Eve party around 5 years back, we may have not connected and gotten to know each other so well 🙏🏽 RIP Gunu aunty . When I visited her last Gopi was attending to his mother with such love and care it brought tears to my eyes 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    Sree Kode2021

    Dr.Sreedhar and family: I remember her voice and confidence level, She is a very great and Special Soul... .. Om Shanthi 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 నా ప్రగాఢ సంతాపము మీకు మీ కుటుంబ సభ్యుల కు, ఈ సందర్భంగా ధైర్యము వహించి వారి అనుయాయులు గా వారి అభీష్టాదులు తీర్చి వారి ఆత్మ కు ఉన్నతమైన గతుల కల్గించ గలరని......

    Sree Kode2021

    Deepest condolences .... Dear Sandhya , Bobby and Gopi .. Gunu aunty was dads favorite niece.... I remember her frequent visits to our home , loved showing us her medals and newspaper articles, had a good experience working with dad at the cafe in Elcanso building , joyfully accompanying the children to the orphanage , enjoying eating chocolate...

    Sree Kode2021

    Dr Kiran from VNRVJIET: I am really sorry to hear the news. I am in a way happy that she did fill in hope and spirit of life even in my mother in the last few months she was around! I am more than grateful for all the help you and your brother have done in getting my mother to talk to her. May you all come out of the pain of bereavement sooner.

    Sree Kode2021

    What you said about Gopi is 100% true! Such dedicated care, showed the way he loved his mom! May God comfort him and Sandhya Akka and Bobby Anna and all of us!

    Sree Kode2021

    Gunu Aunty will always be remembered by us for her knowledge, cheerfulness and generosity. She had a special way of connecting with kids through the generations. She and my Dad were good pals with a lot of bantering. Deepest condolences to Sandhya, Bobby and Gopi, and the families

    Sree Kode2021

    Nirmala Datla from Motorola: Sandhya, Very sorry to hear the news about your mother. Deepest condolences and prayers to your family. May her soul rest in peace. You people are blessed to have such a talented mother. Her blessings,memories will always be with you all! Take care in this critical times. Nirmala

    Sree Kode2021

    Prakash, Uma, Sadhana and Arpith: Pedamma was a very brave and cheerful and happy person! She always loved to give gifts to people and make people smile! Thank God for her life and all that she was and did for the family! Deepest Condolences to my dear cousins Sandhya Akka, Bobby Anna and Gopi from all of us! -Prakash, Uma, Sadhana and Arpith!

    Sree Kode2021

    Tara and Rajesh: I am so sorry to hear this Sandhya Bobby and Gopi. Aunty was an energetic vibrant person for a full of life and love. Our deepest condolences to all of you including Kartik Sree Nikhilesh venkat and Neeraja Aunty will be deeply missed Karthik and Sree: deepest condolences your Ammamma is always with you - with quirky remembrances,...

    Sree Kode2021

    Indira Kode: We have wonderful memories of Gunavathi garu .She was very kind and treated us with love and good words of advice.May God almighty bless her with peace and happiness in Heaven.

    Sree Kode2021
    2021

    Sree Kode Dharani: Gunu aunty can only be remembered as a person with a smile. She was always known as a well wisher of the extended family. She would be update on everyone’s activities. Inspite of the challenges she faced in life she ensured her children studied well. She brought beautiful Sandya akka to see us before she went to the US for higher studies. Ensured that the children stayed connected to the extended family. Gunu aunty I guess never had an ego - she kept in touch with all the cousins and visited all regularly. She was a silent observer in all functions , watching all our actions. Then she would interact with every person and enquire about their well-being with genuine interest My mother had shared many instances about Gunu aunty when she was a lecturer in Queen Mary’s college. She remembered and told me that the full college was amazed at her strength as she would always walk fast and upright even till a few days before Sandhya akka was born. She was ahead of her times, modern but yet had strong values. One of the most positive woman in the family, like her mother and my nanamma. I wish I had spent more time with her. We took them all for granted. You will be with us always

    Jagadish B: So sorry to hear of Ammamma's passing! A truly remarkable lady! I remember her from our engineering days, she was a very smart, confident (guess where you and Mom got your smarts from!! :)) and with a twinkle in her eye! :)

    Sree Kode2021

    Lakshmi Gollapudi of EnhanceEdu: My prayers to your family. For me she was always an inspiring person, guiding me when my mother in law had cancer and always entertained and liked all people. Thank you for informing us. We will keep her in our prayers

    Sree Kode2021

    SatyaNarayana Kode: She was a great lady. The way she brought up her three children after losing her husband at a very early age was unmatched. She was brave and confident. She was successful in fighting cancer and lived a full life without causing any discomfort to her near and dear. I am sure that the almighty will bless her soul.

    Sree Kode2021

    Dr. N. Sreemani: Very sorry to hear the news Sandhya. I still remember her ( Beautiful, Calm & Composed ). The adjectives used by U, describe her completely. ...... Accept my heart felt condolences, Dear. May Aunt’s soul Rest In Peace.

    Sree Kode2021

    Kusum: Dear Sandhya. Viswanath gave me the news of your mother. It is very hard to accept the loss of a parent. Memories come flooding to relive all the good times. Death is inevitable so it's our love, warm memories and years of association that keeps us going. We remember them with such feelings. Only time heals. It is a very difficult time for ...

    Sree Kode2021

    Chandrakala garu: Dear Sandhya garu I was really shocked to hear the sad news. జై her soul rest in peace I personally feel I am also attached emotionally to her. When I talked to her I felt the love and empathy flowing from her heart Really I am feeling very sorry to you all to lose such a wonderful person in the family. Actually I wanted to talk ...

    Sree Kode2021

    Kaumudi of EnhanceEdu: She is such a great mom and super woman! Om shanti 🙏🙏 Sandhya, wish you more strength and courage to cope up with the loss. Much love and hugs! Take care!!

    Sree Kode2021

    Babulu: Dear Sandhya, My condolences on Guni Aunty passing away. She was a wonderful warm human being with such a great positive attitude on life. We the whole extended family will miss her. 🙏🙏🙏 Babulu

    Sree Kode2021

    Girija: I am so sorry to hear about your mom sandhya...may god give you all the strength to bear this loss I remember aunty so well and the no of times i had lunch at your place in maredapally...she was always so welcoming Will always have those good memories

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    2021

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    Dr Venkatesh: Hello Sandhya, I'm very very sorry to hear this tragic news. May God give you, Venkat and your whole family and extended family the strength in these particularly difficult times, made even more difficult with the passing away of your mother. I remember your mother as an exceptional women, full of energy and zest for life. May...

    Sree Kode2021
    2021

    Sree Kode it was us who were lucky to have been graced by her kind, loving and inspiring presence, she will long be remembered ♥️

    Balamma: I use to stay (full resident with her) with her when she was in iiiit quaters. She use to teach many stories before, life skills and her own experiences. We have taken pictures and taken hardcopies. Learnt many things. She use to say, I am also her Small Daughter. I miss you my lovely dearest mom.😭😭😭. You souls must be rest in peace.🙏...

    Sree Kode2021

    Chandrakala Garu: Hello Sandhya garu namaste. Just 10 minutes back Amma to mee brother to kooda matladanu. ఇద్దరు chakkaga మాట్లాడారు. చాల friendly గా ఉన్నారు. ఈ was really happy. అమ్మ to matladi చాలా inspire ayyanu. I am very thankful to you and them. 🙏🙏

    Sree Kode21 Feb 2021
    9 May 2021

    Sree Kode On Mother's day, the children at Krushi Home Orphanage honored our mother, S Gunavathi. There were about 100 children with several taking food in their rooms and social distancing at the tables. She always loved visiting with children especially orphans, telling them stories and motivating them.

    10 May 2021

    Sree Kode Thank you Colin and Melissa for the lovely Geraniums. As a botany teacher, my grandmother loved plants and flowers. What a beautiful way to honor her

    Dear Sandhya, Bobby & Gopi, Our condolences to you and your families. I have great memories of Gunu akka. She always had such a positive attitude and would casually mention about her surgeries during our conversation. She was indeed a great athlete. Gunu akka also shared recipe tips on various podis to Deepti. She was clearly very versatile in he...

    Arun Vatturi16 May 2021

    Dear Gunu Aunty, I remember you right since maybe I was a 7 or 8 year old. When you all and we all went to Tirupati on a holiday darshan. I remember you as a lady with the sweetest smile and disposition. Later as I grew older almost 30 years later, I remember you taking part in veterans athletic events. I was stunned by your enthusiasm for life and...

    Yvr Vijay17 May 2021