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Since I left Asheboro in 1960, I went to Guilford College, Elon College, Appalachian State, UNC-Wilmington, NC State and UNC-Charlotte. After college, I was a part of a consulting firm that was hired to do a patent fraud case for the State. This led me into being asked to coordinate the campaign on Succession for NC (where the Governor and Lt. Governor could serve more than 1 term). I then because an administrator for the NC Dept. of Transportation and was the liaison to the Legislature. In 1980, I was asked to establish the campaign for Gov. Jim Hunt to run against Sen. Jesse Helms. In 1981, I remarried and moved to New Bern where I still live. I moved next door to our present Governor, Bev Perdue, and have over the years done many things for her. I also was VP of an Aviation Fuel Co. that wholesaled aviation fuel in the SE US. In 1992, I was appointed a member of the NC Global TransPark board and helped establish its location in Kinston, NC. Later I became the director of the private arm of the TransPark and retired from that in 2008. Currently (because I got bored), I am a real estate agent in New Bern with Coldwell Banker Willis Smith. I don't have to work too hard because the market is terrible. I currently serve on the NC Battleship Commission which is lots of fun. I am active in many things and love living in New Bern. My home is on the Trent River. My son lives in Asheboro so I come back to town quit often. In 1987, my daughter died of a stroke. She had just graduated from college and was in Florida when it happened. All I can say is, having a child died is the worst thing in the whole world. All of us were tramatized. My sisters (who also graduated from AHS) now live in Marietta, Ga. (Cathy) and Sumter, SC (Janet). My parents are both deceased - so I am now the oldest living Richardson - that is scary. I am currently single. I was married to Hugh Roberts (deceased) and married and divorced to Robert L. Stallings. Two marriages is enough and I enjoy my single life. I am so sorry that I will miss our 50th reunion. My best friend's only child is getting married and I am in charge of all the rehearsal party events and lots of things on the day of the wedding (the same day as our reunion). Asheboro taught us many good lessons - hard work, honesty and happiness. I am glad I grew up there and am proud of all the improvements that are currently taking place on Sunset St. and Fayetteville St. When I worked for Gov. Hunt, I helped Sen. Russell Walker locate the NC Zoo in Asheboro and I return often to see how it is growing. I look forward to hearing from you. Best, Nancy