Steelers nation: Family huddles up for funeral, football to honor matriarch

Every family has traditions special only to them -- traditions that provide consistency, comfort and a reliable sense of solidity.

No matter what turbulence my own family faces, you can rest assured that we will weather the storm as a cohesive unit if we believe in God and cheer for the Steelers. The black and gold. It's in our DNA and we bleed it from the cradle to the grave.

My grandmother, "Mama," loved the Steelers. She would come over for parties or join us at a local sports bar to cheer them on with her best game face. She always owned a Terrible Towel and a Steelers shirt.

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Great story and it couldn't hit closer to home for me. I can't imagine not being a Steeler fan. It's in my DNA. I come from a long line. I have fond memories sitting on my Pap's couch watching Pirates and Steeler games.

It's always sad when we lose a member of the family. But what a send off! You know she'll be wavin' the Terrible Towel in Heaven and having a blast with those who went before us. Bet she's even having a blast with Myron!