FRANKLIN, Ohio — The holiday season can be especially difficult for those missing their loved ones, but one Middletown woman has found a way to help families keep their memories close through handmade memorial bears.

Miranda Mullins, owner of Three Moons Boutique , began making memorial teddy bears about two years ago after losing her grandmother. When her grandfather's friend had memorial bears made, he asked if she could create some for their family.

Mullins didn't hesitate despite not having touched a sewing machine in years.

"I said yup, we'll figure it out, and made 18 bears," Mullins said.

Six months later, when her other grandfather passed away, she made seven more bears from his clothes.

"I posted him on Facebook. Hey, I just did these just to help our family, and it kind of

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