To all who know our irrepressible friend Betty Ann Rice in Roanoke, VA... You will be saddened to hear that her Mother died earlier this week. Although I did not know her Mother, BA's note to me tells me volumes about what a remarkable lady she must have been:
"Grace Velma Bishop Phillips, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning and her service was held on Thursday in Floyd, Virginia where she lived. Amazing Grace was 96� years young and had all her marbles. She had all her funeral arrangements made except naming the pall-bearers - she left directions with the funeral director that "Betty Ann can get them." She also threatened the director, whom she had known since birth, that if he put a lace handkerchief in her hand, she's rise up and slap him! She didn't like the "pink, lace, shroud" look. "She went on her own terms; her heart gave out. She would have loved being alive at her own funeral - 4 ministers, an overflowing chapel, a sunny warm day, and all her wishes carried out. I cannot mourn her passing, only wonder who I'll ask, "Who lived there?" or "Who was he/she?" She knew everyone in the County and I had to read the local weekly to her so she could tell me who everyone was... "Mama was a wonderful needlewoman and tatter until she lost her eyesight and supported me in my lacemaking. When she wanted a special present for someone, she'd ask me to 'make me a bookmark.' " I know Betty Ann would appreciate your notes and emails right now... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
