Hi Jeff, so very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences.
I've had cats most of my adult life. I brought one from the UK to Canada with me. Sadly he is no longer with us. After his death, we started to volunteer at a local shelter & wouldn't you know it... We now have four cats! All tabbies, all special in their own way, all with their own 'personalities' & their own sad stories that hopefully we can go some way to putting right.
I feel your loss, you will never forget your little friend, but in her memory please, in time, consider giving a loving caring home to another as yet unknown little companion (or two).