Deanna (Dee) Ratterree (Nobles)

Robert, I an so happy to hear your good news about your health.  God was with you the whole way. 

Becky Armstrong (Helms)

Remembering Betty...a post from Ed Burwell:

Our relationship began at Richmond Drive Elementary during the 1st and 2nd grade. I moved on to Finley Road School for grades four through eight when my family moved to the Oakridge community. We got together again at RHHS. While there we dated and attended several dances at the National Guard Armory. I am shocked, stunned and deeply saddened regarding our loss of Betty. Rest easy, "girlfriend"! You are sorely missed, no doubt! 

Ed Burwell

Kay Manning (Elrod)

I'm still trying to find Lynda Louise Snyder from our class.  I have her named spelled Linda Snider and Lynda Snyder. Does anyone have any information on her after graduation? There is a Linda Herring on line that also comes up as Linda Snyder who lives in the area. Does anyone know if this is her?  Any help would be great.  K

Hilda Mangum (Hopper)

I loved Betty. We used to have so much fun years ago in the shag club. God bless you Betty !

Diane Kimbrell (Black)

It makes my heart sad that we have lost such a loving and kind friend.  I loved Betty and will miss her.  She and I were friends in grammer school and high school.  She was always there when I needed a friend.  Looking forward to seeing her again in heaven.

Linda Greene (George)

Betty's visitation will be Thursday at 12:30 at Greene Funeral Home NW with the memorial to follow at 2:00.

Some of us are going to Friendly Billiards after the service  to celebrate Betty.  Please feel free to join if you can.  I'm sure she would have liked for us to be together and share smiles and happy remembrances.

Thanks for all the messsages, calls and posts on FB. This has really been a shock to "our group of ladies" and your kind words have helped.

Love and peace,

Linda

Becky Armstrong (Helms)

Betty Jean Mathis Diamond, 70, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at her home in Rock Hill. 

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC with Reverend Kenny Ashley and Doctor Mel Wines officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Park, South Cherry Road, Rock Hill. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:45 pm at the funeral home. 

Mrs. Diamond was Born in Rock Hill, SC, September 11, 1948 to the late Garvie Clay Mathis and the late Norma Jean Underwood Mathis. She was a member of The Journey at Lake Wylie, a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and retired from Republic Textile Equipment as the Comptroller with over 30 years of service. Mrs. Diamond was recognized by many charities, causes and organizations as a supporter and donor throughout Rock Hill, York County and State of South Carolina. 

Mrs. Diamond is survived by Michael Diamond of York; her children, son, Charlie Kimbrell and his wife, Jennifer of Clover; her daughter, Jacqueline Kelly Kimbrell Nivens of Rock Hill, Wendy Warne and her husband Stuart of Charlotte, NC, Lorin Stein and her husband Mark of Charleston, SC, Douglas Diamond and his wife, Kathleen of Greenville, SC; her grandchildren, Abigale, Stephan, Jax, Jack, Vivan, Jenna, Harris, Adrick, Max, Valeska, Ethan and Sylvia; her sisters, Carol Mathis Wolfe and her husband, Donnie and Chris Mathis Collins and her husband, Clevie both of Rock Hill; her loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jane Mathis Cordero. 

Condolences may be made on-line at greenefuneralhome.net.

Robert Gantt

Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers. Laura, I and our family have been truly blessed. Our lives and our schedule have changed but prayers continue to be lifted and answered. God has truly blessed us every step. Looking forward to seeing you all at our 55th reunion.                                                                                                                     Robert

Becky Armstrong (Helms)

Facebook message from Gayle Russell Zeola on August 30th:

Had a small stroke early this week. Got home late today. I have some additional health issues. Just want you all to remember me in your prayers.

Gayle

Rebecca Littlefield (Jones)

Prayers for you, Gayle.

Janice Pryor

Sending prayers your way, Gayle.  Hoping for a speedy recovery.

Kay Manning (Elrod)

Checking on a few of our classmates along the coast: 

Mike Lamb in Florida said they have had rain and some wind, but all is well so far.

Rebecca Littlefield Jones is evacuating Wednesday from the Charleston area.  Safe travels, Rebecca.

Becky Armstrong (Helms)

I just wanted to tell everyone that I retired from teaching this past June. After 48 years in Catholic Education, I was asked by my community to take on another ministry. So I had to say goodbye to St. James Catholic School in Savannah, GA and move to Malvern, PA, not far from Philadelphia. I am at our Mother house, Villa Maria House of Studies and will be working in our Spirituality Center. I will be assisting with hospitality, welcoming adults who want to make a retreat. Housekeeping will be part of my work. I really am looking forward to this new ministry. Other Sisters have been telling me that I will be great at this! The Lord will guide my way, I am sure of it!! Please keep me in your prayers as I will you.

Message from Sister Carolyn Bennett.

Kay Manning (Elrod)

I did contact Sister Carolyn thinking she was in Savannah. Thank goodness she has been transferred to a less volitile area.  Good luck Sister Carolyn with your new ministry!

Judy Beach in Ravanel SC will be evacuating to Durham today to visit with friends.

Ruth McAteer Lockridge is in  Longs SC  and is waiting to see what's going to happen. She sounds a bit concerned. Please send prayers that the storm will take another course.

Becky Armstrong (Helms)

Thanks Kay for checking on our classmates and keeping us updated!

Kay Manning (Elrod)

Judy Miller Layton says:  We are in central Fl., far enough inland that any hurricane looses its punch by the time it reaches us. Looks like this one will just be a tropical storm for us. Thank you for your concern and prayers. I'm sure they are needed for those who live on the coast - including North and South Carolina.   
Take care,
Judy

Kay Manning (Elrod)

From Tommy Deas:   Hi Kay, We decided to ride this one out. Generator gassed and ready. Stocked up on food and water. Murrells Inlet is ready! Say a prayer for us crazies.

Kay Manning (Elrod)

From Donnie Mussman:  Thanks for everyone's concern. We have not evacuated and do not plan to unless the storm decides to change course and makes landfall nearby.Hopefully it will stay offshore and follow the gulfstream to the northeast
Thanks again for caring and I was so sorry to hear of Betty's passing
Donnie

Kay Manning (Elrod)

I have sent messages to Jim Viola, Pat Sealy and Barbara Bolen - have I missed anyone.  I think our Florida people will be ok.  

Barbara Bolden (Black)

Just flew in from Tulsa, OK yesterday.  So glad I beat the storm or may have been stranded there.  Hoping storm stays as predicted and I will stay here in North Myrtle Beach.  If things change, I am prepared to leave for my son's in Columbia.  Thanks for checking.

Daniel Webster

Mary Jayne and  I are going to try to ride this one out.  We are on the beach side of 17, which is in Surfside.  Hope all down here does have a safe place to stay.  Keep us in your prayers.  Daniel Webster

Cotton Howell

We brought the golf cart and cars from Surfside to Rock Hill Monday.  Where we are in Surfside  is vulnerable to flooding so we thought it best to leave. Secured everything  and just waiting like everyone else to see what happens.  

Kay Manning (Elrod)

Daniel:  I had forgotten you had moved to the beach. Is this your first hurricane?  Sorry for not remembering you had relocated.  Good luck!  You are in our prayers.

Thanks for checking in Cotton.  We pray for the best!

Michael Lamb

All is well in Forida. Dodged another one! Never lost power! Thanks to all for checking.

Mike 

So glad all is well.  We're next!  Kay

Larry Willis

We are on Generator power and the Intracoastal is still not too high. High tide is coming in . We will see how it goes. Hopefully we will be out of the path sometime after 1:00 PM