Hundreds of readers got in touch on the Sunderland Echo Facebook page to post their touching memories and treasured pictures in tribute to mams, nanas, wives and other wonderful women everywhere!
9. The best
Angela Grant said: The best mam and nana anyone could ask for, will do anything she can to help you out, love her millions. Photo: Angela Grant
10. Memories
Judith Moran said: Me and my beautiful Mam, who is spending her second Mother’s Day in heaven, love you to the moon and back. Photo: Judith Moran
11. Sunshine
Katherine Hammond said: Me and my mam Pat, best mam ever, always there for me and my family. Always smiling and getting on with life best she can. Sadly dad died almost a year ago, but she's still there for us, always putting us first. Photo: Katherine Hammond
12. One in a million
Gaynor Parmenter said: Our amazing mam, mother-in-law Linda Johnson. She is one in a million to me and my brother, always there if we need her also an amazing nana to her granddaughter and grandson. We love you Mam. Photo: Gaynor Parmenter