She was born in Kentucky Her father was a coal company doctor And they moved to several coal towns As she grew up She had a brother Who died at six months A younger sister who spent A lifetime with her Her middle name was Gwyneth She went to high school in Fairmont, WV She took the SATs in Pittsburgh But she didn't complete a degree Her husband was a traveling salesman Gone most nights of the week They had four kids including my mama As a mother, she acted gracefully Her middle name was Gwyneth She was positive and energetic She got along with everyone And I was her grandson She brought all sorts of adventures When looking after me and my sister Taught me how to wish on stars And when I asked her she said "Good health is what you should first wish for" I called her every day in college Blazing down Trailwood Drive She couldn't wait to see the flowers Outside her window, come springtime She died March that year I was spiritual and didn't cry 'Cause the vigor of the coal girl Burns on inside my mind