Have A Blessed Easter Classmates

It’s thought that Easter lilies came to symbolize Christ not only because they embody purity—the trumpet-shaped blooms recall the horns that heralded the resurrection of Christ. And the life cycle of Easter lilies, which grow from a bulb for several years beneath the earth before blossoming into magnificent flowers, recalls Jesus’ death and resurrection. What other springtime flower could possibly represent Easter and Christ better? A beautiful reminder both in the Church and at home in celebration of Easter.

65th Class Reunion Info

 Dear Classmates:

We will have our social get-together at Myrtle and Bobby Alvardo's lovely home, 2125 Cherry Street, at 5:00 on Friday, April 5. Please respond if you can come so we can have a head count. 

Also, we need a head count to make reservations for the Alumni banquet on Saturday, April 6. You can pay at the door at the Levee Street Warehouse.  

The Banquet Cost for  Alumni is $50 per person (dues included)

The Banquet Cost for non-alumni Spouse/ Guest is $25 per person 

Levee Street Warehouse

1609 Levee Street

To register for the banquet, please visit:

https://www.vicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/alumni

Send head counts to mariandeer@aol.com for the social and the alumni banquet. 

Ina Lott Whittington in Nursing Home

According to Ina's daughter, Rhonda, her mother is in the nursing home permanently at Shady Lawn Nursing Home. She is doing well and recently celebrated her 83rd birthday. Myrtle brought her a card, flowers, and candy bars. Her hair was cut short, and Myrtle said she looked great and had a wonderful visit. Sue also went by to see her while eating lunch and afterward went to her room to see the pretty flowers she had gotten. Sue said they had an enjoyable visit. You can send her a card to cheer her up to Shady Lawn Nursing Home, 60 Shady Lawn Place, Room 12A, Vicksburg, MS  39280. I know she would be happy to hear from her classmates. Keep her in your prayers, and may God Bless all our classmates.

Classmate Patsy McNamara LeBlanc, Sister Dies

Martha E. 'Shelly' McNamara, 80, formerly of Beaver County, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Hospice. 

Born in Vicksburg, MS, Shelly lived a life of strength, independence, and deep love for her family and animals.

Shelly moved to the area in 1961 and married shortly after. Her professional journey led her to become an office manager at Calebret Chemical.

Shelly was the loving daughter of the late Patrick Joseph and Mary Ruth (DeRossette) McNamara. She was a sister to her late sibling, Patricia (Patsy) LeBanc (Class of 1959). 

Shelly's legacy continues through her devoted children, Lynn (George), Denzinger, Darla (Joe), Gavalya, and Tim (Jeanette) Farley.

Her spirit will live on in the hearts of her six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  

She leaves her seven siblings: Mike (Sandy) McNamara, Maggie (Bud) Husted, Alice Hebler, Pat McNamara, Art (Kathy) McNamara, Maureen (Steve) Nichols, and Laura) Gavalya, and Tim (Jeanette) Farley. 

She also shared a special bond with her dear friends Scott and Linda Kloes.

Beyond her work and family, Shelly had an enduring fascination with trains. 

Her love for animals was evident to all who knew her as she welcomed 

any pets into her home over the years, each becoming a cherished family member. 

Shelly also found solace and excitement in the pages of books.

By her wishes, all services will be private.

BLUE BAYOU : Performed NEW MEXICO STYLE by John Wagner

It's one of my favorite songs to dance to.  

Happy 83rd Birthday to Me!

 

Update & Prayers Needed

I spoke with Rhonda, Ina's daughter, a few days ago and said that Ina was transferred to Shady Lawn Nursing Home for now. 

I was just discharged from the hospital yesterday with COVID-related pneumonia and on my 3rd round of antibiotics and steroids.  Hopefully, I will get better soon and have a home health nurse coming in today to check on me.   

Pray that Chuck and Theresa get their Lake House heating system working and that the pipes are frozen.  The weather has affected everyone.  

Will keep y'all posted, and if anyone needs prayers, please email me, and I will post for all our classmates to see.  

God Bless y'all.

Marian