Mother Hale, as she was widely known, died last Friday of complications from a stroke.

Charismatic figures like Mother Hale are great vehicles for good works, but they shouldn't be confused with the work itself.

Some children remained exceptionally close to Mother Hale, who considered them part of her own family.

Mother Hale was 87 when she died last week.

He's probably hugged as many black children as anyone since Mother Hale.

There are still plenty of ways for Mother Hale to help.

Mother Hale, 85 years old, did not send out a news release to announce the good fortune.

But Mother Hale has continued to operate her program, relying on private contributions.

They asked how Mother Hale came to take care of drug-addicted babies.

Mother Hale has made a home for more than 800 since.