Mary Vilett, Mother Losing Battle With Cancer Receives Dying Wish

Son's Class Performs Hospital Graduation Ceremony To Fulfill Mother's Dying Wish

In a heartfelt moment filled with tears of joy, Mary Vilett, a mother losing a battle with lung cancer, was granted her dying wish: To witness her youngest son, Blake, receive his high school diploma.

According to WJXT, Blake and his entire graduating class from Parsons Christian Academy dressed in cap and gown and performed a special hospital-room graduation ceremony for his mom.

"She deserved it more than me because she's the one that made it happen," Blake said.

The moment was captured on video by her daughter.

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