I don't know how or why she died. I found her cold body just outside her cat door (she was an indoor-outdoor cat). I never really liked cats until I met her, and now I really do. I'm very sad that she's gone, and I miss her presence in my house and my life. I have "been with" her longer than with any of the other women in my life excepting my mother.
This is my web memorial for her.
Right now, all I can think of to put here is a few pictures -- you can see how she made friends!