I lost my mother while she was still quite young. I was out of the house but my siblings were still at home.
This week my 6 yo, who never knew my mother, out of the blue told me that my mom wants me to write her a letter and send it to my Dad, who can then tell her about it.
I agree with what you said to the extent I can understand. I have felt the closeness of my mother even years after she died in very special experiences.