THROW BACK THURSDAY - UPDATE ON REUNION PLUS CLASS NEWS
Here's an update on who has Registered for our Reunion to date and answers to some FAQ:As of today, 71 Classmates and 45 guests are registered! That's a good start!
AUTRY, Cil
ALLRED, Louie and Alice
BAGBY, Johnny and Marilyn
BOGART, Mary Lynn
BOSHEARS, Carolyn
BOSTIC, Nancy
BOWDEN, Mary and Taylor Prewitt
BRYANT, Mary Jo and Mike Herndon
BURNETT, John Len and Marianne
BUSH, Jackie
CALLAWAY, Judy
CALLAWAY, Willis and Ann
CARMICHAEL, Jack and XhanHai and son, Bruce, and daughter-in-law
CHANDLER, Betty
COLE, Annette
CONNER, Delrena
CROW, Joe and Ginnie
CUBBINS, Carolyn and Sam Starr
DANNER, Leroy
DELL, Jack and Lynette
DIFFEE, Jim
EDWARDS, Barbara
ELLIS, Sylvia and daughter, Laurrie
FLEMING, Mary
FREDERICK, Gary
FULLER, Joyce and daughter, Beth
GENTRY, Hal and Lynda
GLASS, Pat
HANSON, Calvin
HARTSTEIN, Peter and Carolyn
HAWN, Veronica
HEDGES, Bill
HILL, Jo Lynn and John Van Wert
HOFFMANN, Gary
HOOVER, Annette
HOSACK, Mary Lou
HUDSON, Mary Lynn and Ed Haines and two daughters
ISON, Billy
JACKSON, Marjem and John Gill
JOHNSON, Iris and Terry McMahan
KASSLER, Lloyd and Beth
KEITH, Edwina
KERBY, Kay and Bob Smith
McMINN, Ben and Sherry Rowbotham
MAY, Barbara and Jan Boyd
MEDLOCK, ML
MEHAFFY, Kathryn
MULKEY, Gaylon and Bobbie
NEWMAN, Vernon
NIX, Jan
OATES, Jerry and Edith
OWENS, Tony and Paul Bash
PERRIER, Diann
POLK, Bucky
PRICE, Dewana
RATH, Bill and Dottie
ROWLAND, Marcella***
SANDERS, Sara and daughter, Robbie Braunfisch Riley
SATTERFIELD, Hammond
SHEPHERD, Gwen and Scott Minton
SMITH, Carl
SMITH, Doug and Jane Anne
SMITH, Ronnie and Dianne and Cindy Lu, daughter
SPANN, Farris and Carolyn
STOUT, Judy
SZURGOT, Don and wife
THOMAS, Tommy
TOMPKINS, Kirk
TREADWAY, Kenda
WAFER, Sara
WALLIS, Jim and Pat
WATSON, Terry
WATT, Virginia And Byron
WELTON, Barbara
WRIGHT, Betty
WRIGHT, Herbie And Connie
Pat Lewis is a definite “maybe” due to illness in his family
FAQ:
HOTEL AMENITIES:
1. SHUTTLE TO AND FROM AIRPORT - Marriott has not completed arrangements for shuttle service to and from the Little Rock Airport for travelers staying at the Delta Plaza West as of this time. Management will be checking regularly and let us know if and when that service is again available.
2. ANY COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFASTS WITH EACH RESERVATION: Marriott does not offer that service. However, breakfast is served each morning 6:30am - 10:00am. and you can get online to see the menu. Most of us will be having a "farewell" breakfast Sunday morning in the Hotel to say "see you next time". And while I'm talking about food, dinner is served from 4pm-10pm. They are not open for lunch in the restaurant, however, registered guests can order room service from 6:30am-10pm.
RIDES TO THE SWING BAND CONCERT THURSDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 22, 7:00PM - 8;15P.M.
Several Classmates have offered to transport out-of-town Classmates to and from St. James Methodist Church for the Swing Band concert opening our Reunion.
Also, since the Concert doesn't start until 7:00pm, it has been suggested that maybe those attending the concert would like to meet in the Hotel dining room for dinner about 5:30p. Please let us know if you are interested in that.
1956 CLASS NEWS
Carol Ann Dick has another email address that should be used: granniesdeer@aol.com
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Our sweet friend Sandra McEwen Keeton is now living in the Memory Unit of the Beebe Retirement Center.
Sandra still remembers some of us so while she is at this stage of Alzheimer's I hope many of you will take
the time to send her a card or short note. Everything should be mailed to her daughter, Shannon, who has
been her caregiver for the last several years. Shannon and I will be going out to visit Sandra this Saturday
and I will take her a 1956 Pix so as cards and notes come to Shannon, she can be with Sandra to show her
a picture while she reads your cards and/or notes. Here's the address info:
Sandra McEwen Keeton
c/o Shannon Skiles
130 Tiffany Circle
Sherwood, AR 72120-2737
(Mary Jo, if you would like to go with me, shoot me an email, text or call. I can pick you up.)
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Monica Starnes daughters have scheduled their Mother's funeral for THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022,1:00PM,
in the Chapel of ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 1000 N Mississippi, corner of Mississippi and Evergreen.
I hope many of our local Classmates can attend.
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Our sincere condolences to the family of Shirley Jean Lewis who passed away May 20, 2021.
Shirley J. Frazier of Vilonia, AR
October 12, 1938 - May 30, 2021
Shirley Jean Lewis Frazier, 82, was called home Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her home in Vilonia. She was born Oct. 12, 1938 in Webster Groves, Mo. to the late Virgil F. and Ayleen Lawson Lewis. Shirley was a hard-working banker for 30 years. She enjoyed her work, as well as spending time with her family and friends.
Shirley was a faithful Christian and enjoyed studying the scriptures. She had a wealth of Biblical wisdom and led many Bible studies throughout the years. She enjoyed traveling, loved animals, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shirley had a great sense of humor and always knew how to make people laugh. Her wit and one-liners were famous among all who knew her.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jerry L. Frazier. They were married on Nov. 23, 1957, in Greenville, Miss.
Also surviving are two daughters, Robbie Wright (Jamey) of Lee's Summit, Mo. and Terry Hall of Damascus, sisters, Loretha Wittenburg of Little Rock, Anna Mimms of Muscle Shoals, Ala., and Linda Taylor (Gene) of Tupelo, Miss., brother, Ron Lewis (Sherri) of Judsonia, grandchildren, Gage Popham, Haylee O'Kelley (Chad), Branson Hall, Rachel Hall, Tresse Glover (Josh), Katie Frazier (Britton), and Alexis Hall, fourteen great-grandchildren, and countless other family members and friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; sister; Wanda House, and son-in-law, Henry Hall.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway from 6-8 p.m.
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Hi glad you made it home safely. I have the room if anyone wants to share at the Reunion. They are welcome.
Any lunch get together out my way love to join with them. Have a blessed day. Flying out to Washington state tomorrow hoping for a great flight no problems love cil autry
1955 CLASS NEWS
Betty Marie Stearns
DECEMBER 17, 1938 – JULY 4, 2022
IN THE CARE OF
Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home
Betty Marie Stearns of Little Rock went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of July 4th, 2022. Betty was born in Little Rock to Robert (Bob) and Florence Barrett on December 17th, 1938. She was a graduate of Little Rock Central High School, a homemaker when her children were young; and then became a Realtor, which she enthusiastically pursued for 35 years. She enjoyed world travel, playing her Baby Grand Piano, gourmet cooking, and entertaining for her family, friends and Real Estate colleagues. Some of her fondest memories were from the three years she lived in Australia, the lifelong friendships she made there, and her world-wide travels with her family during that time. In her final days, she was attended by her granddaughter Madison Stearns, her three sons, their families, close friends, and her longtime friend and caregiver Sheila Hinds. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Billy (Bill) Bob Stearns and Robert L. Young. She is survived by: her brother James Barrett (Sandy), her three sons, Steve (Carol), Zack (Becky), and Charles (Valerie), 8 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday July 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home at 5800 W. 12th Street followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. A private family interment will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of customary remembrances the family requests that Betty be remembered by gifts to The Gideons International. Arrangements under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth.
ML