Shorecrest High Grad's Self-Written Obituary Goes Viral

Author Jane Catherine Lotter decided to write her own obituary as she was dying of cancer. Her words touched people across the country.

Before she died of cancer, Jane Catherine Lotter decided to write her own last words about her life, including personal messages to her husband and children and some philosophical advice.
The Shorecrest High School graduate's obituary touched more than just those who knew her, going viral on Twitter.
Lotter died July 18 at the age of 60.

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