I am so sorry to receive this word of the passing of your mother. We went to school together at Bailey Jr. High from 2nd grade through 9th and then on to East High. she was a life-long friend.
We shared a ride to East in Joe Little's car and one day we had a flat tire - in sight of the School. But we waited for an hour to fix the flat. went back to Ann's house planning to stay out all day. But Ann had to call her daddy to let him know. He said," Ann, if you are going to "play hookey" from school, then come on over to the store (he owned a grocery) and you can work here. I can use the help. " Needless to say , we decided to go on to school. To Mr. Oliver, Joe and I had an elaborate story of car trouble. Mr. Oliver sent us on to class , asked Ann for the real story, and she "fessed up." Her integrity saved us all from deserved detention!
The last time I saw Ann was 3-4 years ago when I visited her at the assisted-living residence in Bellevue. Before I left, I had a short prayer with her. When I finished, she said she wanted to lead a prayer (in school she was often the one who did the morning devotional and prayer). She prayed a beautiful prayer and gave thanks for me and our friendship - always thinking of others. I shall miss this great friend.
Hugh Price
