The battle against cancer is harrowing and difficult. Those who come out healthy on the other side are often considered heroes, as they should be. But those who lose the fight against this horrible disease are just as heroic. Their battles are no less meaningful or moving.

Seema Jaya Sharma was one of those people. After fighting cancer for six years, she finally succumbed to the relentless illness. When she knew that hope for survival was lost, she decided to write her own obituary on Facebook.

(via Facebook)

It’s clear that she never lost her sense of humor along the way. After all, there’s something to be said for requesting a celebration of life instead of a day full of mourning. Her obituary is proof that this woman always left happiness in her wake.