Harriet Gaither has a Guardian Angel
February 9, 2007
Guardian angels must exist. Yesterday my son-in-law and grandson were
rear ended and rolled 360 degrees. Both walked away without even a
broken bone. I'm now a believer in car seats, seat belts and airbags and
probably also in guardian angels! Harriet
Bump Locking
You should look at this video regarding a current technique to break into your house.
Per Snopes, it is a true article.
:: Elaine Barton 1945 - 2007 ::
February 7, 2007
Elaine Barton Wilkins passed away this morning. A memorial service, followed by a
reception, was held at 1pm Saturday, February 10th, at First Presbyterian Church,
166 Poplar Memphis, 901-525-5619. Pictures from that event are shown below.
Our sympathies go to the family and friends of this very good person.
ELAINE BARTON WILKINS, 61, of Memphis, died on February 7, 2007. She was a retired educator from the Memphis City and Olive Branch School Systems. As an active member of First Presbyterian Church, she was an avid member of the choir and was also a member of Memphis Symphony Chorus. She was passionate about her work with at-risk children and was a charter faculty member of the Ida B. Wells Academy. She is survived by four sons: John Norbert Wilkins, Jr., of Arlington, Homer Barton Wilkins, Alonzo Cox Stevens Wilkins, and David Orsborn Wilkins, all of Memphis; five grandchildren; her husband of many years John Norbert Wilkins, Sr., of Memphis; and a host of other loving family members and friends. The family will hold a memorial service on Saturday, February 10 at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Poplar and Third. There will be a private family interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by: High Point Funeral Chapel 901-454-5795 www.highpointchapel.com
Published in The Commercial Appeal on 2/10/2007.
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Laura Spooner Stockhem
Elaine and I have been blessed in our lives by the marriage of Elaine's son
Homer B.Wilkins (Bobby) to my daughter Lillie J Stockhem. The two presented us with the most adorable and loving granddaughters, Ginger and Jenna Wilkins. It grieves me mightly that my two grandaughters have lost their Grannie.
Elaine has always been a rock of stength with a golden heart. She taught in the Memphis City School system for 30 years. She did not choose the easiest children or the smartest ones for her classes, she chose the strugglers and the hardest to deal with. She gave them hope in themselves, and the ability to see a brighter future. God makes us Angels on earth, when we enrich the lives of others. Elaine spent her whole life enriching the lives of others. I love you Elaine.
Laura Spooner Stockhem lstockhem@yahoo.com
Paula Wicker Hamby pjhamby2@aol.com
Elaine Barton was our school sister, not only at Central High, but also she was with those of us who attended Peabody Elementary and Fairview Junior High as well. I am not surprised at all that Elaine chose to spend her life in education. She was quiet but always had such a sweet spirit. When we got to CHS, Elaine gave of her musical talents in the choir productions. What a treat! She had blossomed! It is amazing that the years do not erase the personal relationships we have enjoyed with someone special. For Elaine's family, I send my love and prayers for having known her.
Caroljean Towler (Carol Lewis) cjsunshine@earthlink.net
I am so very sorry to hear of Elaine's death at such an early age. Obviously, she truly was an inspiration and blessing in so many people's lives. She had so much to give and will be remembered by others for many years to come. God bless you and your family at this very difficult time in your lives.
Sincerely,
Caroljean Towler (Carol Lewis)
It seems that CHS 1963 grads are passing away at an alarming rate. I remember Elaine very well from high school and from the 40th reunion. Such a sweet person. From the notes sent about her life in church, I trust she is at home with the Lord. My wife and I will pray for the family.
In His grace,
Rev Dr. Curtis Crenshaw, ThD
David Merriman 361-2221 dmerrima@midsouth.rr.com
"Elaine, when the trumpet sounds for me and as I enter the gates of Heaven, I'll be looking to see you there." I heard the sad news about Elaine Barton Saturday 2/10/07. For some reason I do not understand I felt something special. I remember talking to Elaine and David at the CHS reunion. David, I will say a special prayer at Church Sunday for you and your family.
As our Warriors pass one by one, I cannot help but hope that those who go have their reservation made for Heaven through Jesus our Lord.
Wouldn't it be "Great" to see all our class together in Heaven?
Things change and time marches on.
I wish we were all closer together.
Patricia Clements (Layton, UT) I am truly sorry for your loss. I attended school with Elaine from the first grade at Peabody, to Fairview, Central and Memphis State. She sang at my wedding and was married the following day to John. I attended their wedding with my husband Jim. The four of us went to New Orleans. I will never forget her vibrant personality.
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Florida Tornados - January, 2007
In response to the numerous inquiries regarding the recent destruction from tornados in central
Florida, Smoke Signals contacted Nancy Perryman Parris who lives near the Lady Lake area.
Nancy writes:
My Village escaped the devastation. Where it did strike was only about 5-7 miles
from me. I was awakened at 3 a.m. due to the torrential rain and wind. But I was very
lucky. We didn't even lose limbs off the trees. About 1200 houses were damaged or
totally destroyed, but no one was killed in The Villages. Below is a link to our
newspaper, The Daily Sun, distributed on the afternoon after the tornado. You can
see in the pictures that these were very nice and well built homes. They are saying it
was a category F3 with winds in excess of 150 mph. It is just amazing how it can skip
over some and do so much damage to others.
http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/tornado/DS_020207.pdf
The Memphis Blazers
Gene Johnson is kneeling.
Dickie Cooper is 3rd from left.
Back Center is Jim Mitchell - CHS '64
Michael DeArmey mdearmey@comcast.net 02-Mar-2007 04:27
Great memories of the Blazers! Michael DeArmey mdearmey@comcast.net
:: Sunday at Dodson's House ::
:: 3 AMIGOS ::
Bobby Pleasants, Phil Murphree, and Mike Blackwell on a fishing trip.
Nice looking bunch....Marcia Miller
:: The Peppers do Destin ::
marcia mjmxx2@aol.com 27-Jul-2006 22:06
Nice looking bunch....Marcia Miller
