Linda Gae Crawford (Reynolds)

Dear Shirley,

Thank you for the update for Beth.  Using the new address, I will send a card immediately.  At ages 81 and 82, all classmates are in my daily prayers for good health and happiness. 

Some of our classmates may remember meeting my brother-in-law, Charles "Skip" Driver (Sister Karla's husband), from the Oxford luncheons.  Skip went to his heavenly home on August 16, 2024.  Friends and family miss him, but his health due to heart and diabetes was so bad, we know God did what was best for him. Skip did not have the childhood I was blessed with in Conyers.  His family moved a lot.  Some of the stories he told were scary.  He said they seldom had candy, when once in a blue moon they had a treat, they dare not drop any.  If they dropped some, they picked it up, dusted it, KISSED IT UP TO GOD, and ate it.  Just before he passed, I looked at the still, comatose face of the man who had been the best uncle to my children.  With tearful eyes I KISSED HIM UP TO HEAVEN.  In my head, at that moment, I heard him laugh, a light-hearted, happy laugh, free from pain.

My husband, Ron, was joyfully released from his cancer surgeon on August 23, 2024, the following Friday after Skip's passing.  So, while it may sound strange, Skip's heavenly journey, Ron's and Beth's recovery are, in their right-of-time, the grandest of blessings.  I don't know why I am amazed at what Beth's daughters accomplished so quickly, after all, they learned from their amazing Mom.

LOVE TO ALL!

Shirley Moon (Parker)

Hi classmates:                                     January 16, 2026

Happy New Year to all. I hope you have survived this terrible flu and virus that seems to linger forever. I have been absent from this site longer than usual and I apologize. 2025 was not kind to me. I had several hospital visits due to pneumonia and flu, scare of another stroke, accident at CVS with automatic doors malfunctioning and tossing me out on the sidewalk landing on my front side. I was fortunate a heafty gentleman was there to pick me up, Nothing broken but a trip to urgent care and then to hospital. Still in Physical Therapy but doing great. Looking forward to Ladies Retreat in March with my Church. Myrtle Beach here we come.

Prayers needed for Melvin Christian. He graduated a year before us. He has had several surgeries and at home recovering. Libby is asking for prayers for him to improve. I'm sure many others need prayers. pray for the Bradford family. Maggie's husband Herman had cancer. Their granddaughter who just started a new job in Atlanta last year was in an accident (not her fault) that paralyzed her and she is confined to a wheelchair. Put Olivia Bradford on you prayer list. Her Christen spirit is remarkable and she is determined to walk again. Always has a beautiful smile.

Please let us hear how you are doing . Keep me posted of news you might want me to share

Love to all

Shirley

Coleman Ricks

Thanks Shirleyf or the info. Sorry to hear about all of that, we are getting older (OBESUSLY ). Did we ever have spelling, I think I missed it if we did. A lot of you that read this might have missed this, Edward Waldrep class of 59 passed away Nov 26.

Someday someone will writing abou us, what will they have to say.

 Yall becarfull

Coleman

what ever happened to spell check               

Linda Gae Crawford (Reynolds)

It is with great saddness that I share the news that my fantastic husband, Ron, died January 15, 2026.  He fought very hard, but there were too many battles.  He has had A-fib for some time before cancer and chemo took a huge toll, then a stroke was more than his heart could take.  He died of heart failure.  I know a few classmates have lost a spouse and understand the grief.

There will be a memorial service for Ron on Saturday, February 14, at Scott Ward Funeral Home in Conyers.  Visitation will be at 1 pm and a chapel service at 2 pm.  When the tribute is posted with Ward's, I understand there will be a link to view the service live.  Love and prayers to all. 

Shirley Moon (Parker)

Gae, so sorry to hear about Ron. I have fond memories of lunches at your house with Ron helping to get ready for Class of 1960. I did not know he was so sick. May God lift you up  and give you peace and comfort during this sad time. Dwell on the beautiful memories you shared. I will definitely give you a big hug on February 14th. 

Love you 

Shirley

Linda Gae Crawford (Reynolds)

Love and prayers back to you as you recover --- you are an example of putting grief in God's hands, after the loss of your dear one.

Maggieleen Goss (Bradford)

Dearest Gae,  my heart is saddened and shocked to hear about Ron. We to have wonderful memories of the class luncheons in your home. Herman enjoyed sitting and talking to Ron and found they had much in common. We had planned to call and come visit you in Murphy the next time we were able to go to our place in Hiawassee.  We will definitely plan to see you at the funeral service. Praying for God's great comfort and peace during these difficult days ahead. We love you sweet friend.

Linda Gae Crawford (Reynolds)

Spending time with you, Herman and other dear classmates was perfect.  I have some very good memories to sustain me.  Thank you for so many blessed times.