Mike and Pat, I'm sorry to hear about this sad occasion. I hope she had a good life and that when it comes time to reflect and share that you'll have a lot to talk about and will be able to share good memories and laughter with friends and family as you remember her.

Gnu, if you use a 1 pint bottle with water and a couple of teaspoons of orange oil (if you have it) or dish soap, that will kill aphids. Orange oil is stronger. If you have a couple of cloves of garlic and a jalapeno pepper that you can mash together, add a little water and let sit for a day, then pour that into the bottle with the soap, even better. Here are more directions you can choose from: http://www.dirtdoctor.com/Aphids_vq758.htm