rdea (rdea@seark.net) wrote: > this from the funeral home leaflet. I got one to snail you, Melissa. Thank you for thinking of me, Rebecca! I appreciate it. > Ruby Gertrude Gifford was born August 1, 1909, [snip] > and Sarah Elizabeth Loveless White. She was preceded in > death by a son, J. W. and two daughters, Amy and Maurene. > Survivors include a son, Kenneth Gifford of Wilmar; > two daughters, Betty Etheridge and Rita Worley both of Wilmar; I am hanging my head in shame because I know so little about my own family. Would you believe that of all of Ruby's children, I only recognize the names of J.W. Gifford and Betty Etheridge?? Anyone who knows the family, can you answer this: was J.W.'s wife named Katrina? And what nationality was she? I seem to remember a strong accent. There's a memory I have of my brother and me looking for my grandparents one summer day, and J.W.'s wife telling us "Dey down at da bahn." But that may just be my mind playing tricks on me. --Melissa