My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to her family and loved ones.
I knew Persephone only through her posts, but corresponded with Euty a number of times for various reasons.
I am shocked. This is so sad.
I was going through my e-mails yesterday and happened upon one I had sent Cristi several months back, in which I had concluded with a wish for her. For some unexplained reason, I decided to send her a follow-up e-mail where I asked her if my wish had come through. In true Cristi style she replied within an hour or so, and brought me up to date on the latest ‘events’ in her life. She notably mentioned her operation (of which I wasn’t aware), and the soon-to-be new life she would embark upon with Patrick: despite her physical discomfort, she felt happy…she WAS happy.
As an addendum to my last e-mail to her, yesterday afternoon, I asked her jokingly if the fact that she would be with Patrick meant that I was definitely out of the picture :). [I also added that I thought it couldn’t happen to two nicer people.] I’ll guess I’ll never get an answer to that.
Cristi was my one true friend on the SDMB, and that friendship goes back several years. I always admired her for being…Cristi.
Today, I decided to pay the Board a visit. Why? I don’t know. Just like I don’t know what led me to write to Cristi yesterday. Call it fate. It was my farewell to her. It’s as if she just couldn’t have left without wishing me that final goodbye. She gave me a big virtual hug and ended her last e-mail to me with the characteristic
Much love,
Cristi
Yeah, that pretty much defined her…
I’m rambling and my eyes sting. I simply can’t believe that she is gone.
Me too:(
I don’t know what to say… what a tragic loss. Peace and love to all of you who were close to her and especially to her little ones.
I didn’t know her, but I know many of you. I’m so sorry. 
I wish I could say something more than “I don’t know what to say…” Ave et vale, Cristi
I met Christi at the NY dopefest a couple of years ago, and was impressed by her vivaciousness. My deepest condolences to Patrick and to her family.
I was so saddened to hear of this. We’ve lost a warm, generous soul.
I’m so sorry for her children, Patrick, and Tim.
This is so sad.
Sincere condolences to her family and friends.
I’ll be praying for strength and comfort for you.
This is just horrible. My condolences to Patrick, Tim, and the kids, and to all of her friends and family. Goodbye, Cristi.
I knew her only as a name from the SDMB, but I’m still shocked. Condolences to all of you who loved her.
How very sad. Peace and best wishes to her loved ones.
Like Scarlett, I didn’t know Cristi personally, but wish to extend my deepest sympathies to her family and friends, both IRL and here on the boards.
Persephone memorial page – please add your thoughts. Any pictures you want added to the gallery, please send them to me @ opalcat@fathom.org (put “Persephone” in the subject line please, so it doesn’t get deleted as spam.)
I must add my voice to the chorus of condolences - how very sad this is. To all who knew her and loved her, I ache for your loss.
The SDMB shines a little less brightly on our PCs today.
Condolences to all who knew her.
My thoughts are with all of you, and prayers for those that wish it.
As others had said, I only knew her as a name on the board, but my heart goes out to her family, and especially her children. How old are they?
What a tragic loss. My thoughts are with those of you who knew her personally.
…I have no words.
R.I.P. to a shinning start. I wish words truly could comfort. She will be missed and thought of often.
Moment of silence…
[sub]goodbye dear friend[/sub]