Annam Abraham

Married at Age 12 to Luke Abraham who was then 24. Was so good looking, that all the people watching her bridal horse carriage taking her and her bridegroom exclaimed " Aandan Kaaka namma Vellai Puravai kothitu pochi !!!"

Was taught Spoken English after her marriage to Luke, by an Anglo-Indian teacher, and was fluent and well- spoken. Was a good card player, and her huge card sessions at her home in Shenoy Nagar were very popular. Famous for her huge Christmas lunches !

A warm gregarious lady, very talented, and could play the piano, violin and veena with great expertise. Was a talented singer, and sang for the choir in The Andrew's Kirk at Egmore for over 30 years. Was a member of the MMA ( Madras Musical Association) , and was in touch with all her grandchildren, which was no mean feat as she had 36 !. A beautiful lady, with grey green eyes, and a peaches and cream complexion, took great care of her appearance until her death. In her youth, was an avid tennis player, and even played doubles with India's great Salim Ghouse ! Was very popular with her granddaughters for her huge Mills & Boon and Georgette Hayer Collection, which used to be borrowed by us.. I still miss her fantastic cakes, chicken curry and turkey roasts on Christmas morning !

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Preetha