Ethelwyn "Muff" Worden, 63, of Seydisfjordur, Iceland, entered the higher life of uses on Friday, August 25, while vacationing in the Feroe Island (Denmark) vicinity, on her way to Scotland. While driving she pulled beside the road,and passed away peacefully and immediately from a heart attack. Pastor Ellis writes: "Muff grew up in the Swedenborgian faith in Philadelphia, and later became a member of the Boston Church, during my ministry. She was a talented member of the church choir for many years, being a great lover of music. She would tell me about her life in Philly, her Swedenborgian faith, her father, and being part Cherokee. She was proud of her heritage, and glad for the day I introduced her to Slow Turtle, the Supreme Medicine Man of the Wampanoag Nation. In many ways Muff was the stuff legends are made of - her larger than life smile, her deep resonating laugher! She loved her cats, her music and her independence. She gave voice lessons to my wife and I. She was in sundry ways a loner, although, I was never quite sure if she was lonely. She loathed the political arena, even though she willingly served as Central Office Director, General Convention, from 1984 – 1990, upon the sudden death of Roger Paulson, her predecessor. Muff was most happy at one with the harmony of nature. She enjoyed the great outdoors, especially the moors of Scotland, which she loved to visit. It is hard to believe that she is no longer in the realm of physicality, but we can know that to the degree that she loved God and the neighbor she is united with God and those who love God. I am happy that I had the occasion to serve as Muff's pastor, and the opportunity to be a part of her life for many years. Muff, a legendary giant in many ways and a person of distinction, will be missed! God be with Muff and God thank you for the gift she gave us in having lived and shared her life with us."
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