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BILL BRASWELL 
06/01/20

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Love your question, is this a painting or a guest page.  Think I got that right.
Seldom, once, commented on this site but check it every other week or so to see how folks are doing.  We have lost a lot of classmates over the years, many way before their time but them we don't get to pick our time in most case.
Wife and I sort of kinda maybe followed the rules during shut down.  When you live in a town of 98 people it is not hard to social distance.  We made it, so far, and hope everyone came through this with no lasting damage.


Charlotte Anders Stange  
05/31/20

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I’m guilty. I haven’t been looking in.  I’m at our ranch staying away from Houston. We have to go in tomorrow for doc appointments, but will be back out here ASAP. I hope all who check in Here are healthy and happy. [rolleyes][smile]


Lynell Garrett Smith Email
05/31/20

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Is this a guestbook or a painting?


Lynell Garrett Smith 
05/28/20

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Hey, SOCites, is everyone doing all right during this scary era? What are you doing to protect yourself from COVID-19? Don’t be a lurker, please. Let your classmates know what you are up to in hopes of logging another decade or two.


Lynell Garrett Smith 
05/16/20

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Jana Milham asked me to post this message for her. Trust me, she is a great crocheter!


Hello SOC Friends,
 
My friend, Sally Walden, and I have a crochet shop for baby blankets with matching hats on ETSY.
(LadybugCrochetCo) 
 
Sally is the business manager and I crochet everything on the website.  I accept special orders and color changes for any sets in stock.
 
If you need a gift for a baby shower, or if you have a baby or grandbaby, please see our website.
 
Thanks!
Jana Milham (Mrs. Milo) 💕


Lynell Garrett Smith 
05/07/20

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Ken, it’s good to see you here. I’ve thought of you and your family often and hope you are faring okay. Boy, we go back a way.


Ken Haas Email
05/06/20

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Sharon,
Sorry to hear about your mom and the sad events surrounding her passing. From your past comments, I know she must have been a very special lady. Praying for you and your family.
I know what you mean about the old neighborhood. Through the years I've continued to drive around that area and the decline has been very sad to watch. Funny though, the good memories of those times and places remain clear in my mind. In fact, Beverly used to marvel at how I could remember things from SOC but couldn't remember what happened when I was 30,40, or 50. I kinda felt bad about that until Ralph Fincher told me he suffered from the same phenomenon.
As a joke, I would take pictures of familiar landmarks from the old days: schools, theaters, hangouts, Glendale Shopping Center, Fernwood Baptist Church, etc. I would then text them to Bev with no caption...just the picture. Her response was always the same, "You are going to die".
Times have certainly changed.




















Charlotte Anders strange 
05/04/20

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Sharon, i feel the same way you so about our
SOC.  


Charlotte Anders Strange 
05/03/20

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Michael, welcome. Good to know you are doing well.


Charlotte Anders strange 
05/03/20

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Sharon,I am so sorry to learn about your mother. It is painful to know that you didn’t get to see her At all.  I will email you. ❤️


Lynell Garrett Smith 
05/03/20

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Sharon, I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. 101 years, wow! You have some very good genes. How sad there can be no service at this time. May your dear mom rest in eternal peace. 

Your trip down memory lane must have been difficult. That area is so rundown now, but I hear our school is glorious. I hope it remains that way. SOC was terribly neglected for decades  


Michael, so nice to hear from you! I hear NY is a beautiful state. I’ve been to NYC a few times, but didn’t get to see New York. Please stay in touch. 

David and I are holed up like a couple of outlaws, with occasional runs out to get provisions. Dallas is starting to open up again, even though the infection rate continues to climb. I don’t get it.

Everyone please stay in and stay safe. 


Michael Peters Email
04/30/20

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I am in darn good health, 6'3", 190, slim, trim and svelte my wife says.  However, when the inevitable happens to me, and it will, my young wife is aware of this site so she can notify folks.  

Facebook is fun.  Find me at Michael G. Peters in Scotia NY if you desire. 


Michael Peters Email
04/30/20

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First time on our '63 Site in several years.  Saddened by those that have departed. 

Most don't remember me as I departed SOC in January '63 to Hurst but I'll always be a SOCite regardless of where I physically lived in May 63.

Move to Upstate NY (the pretty part) in 2000 and miss my friends but not the TX Heat nor the traffic.  Rush hour around here lasts 30 minutes. 

Be safe everyone and remember the one constant, we will always be SOCites.  


Sharon Reeves Email
04/30/20

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Forgot to add that when I left Laurel Land yesterday, decided to drive down Marsalis and see SOC.  First, passed Five Mile Creek and it looked like a desert, no water and weeds 5 feet tall.  Don't know the problem there.  Then to SOC,  it really is something to see.  But my first reaction was, who in the hell thought it a good idea to put up this super-ultra modern building in this urban blight.  The neighborhood is atrocious.  Driving done memory lane was sad.


Sharon Reeves Email
04/30/20

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Hi.  I haven't posted here recently and am so sad to see that we've lost two more classmates.  My 101-year-old mother passed away on Monday, April 27.  I was unable to see her for last 6 weeks because of the nursing home lockdown.  The nursing home did not have any virus patients and she died in her sleep.  Sweet, precious woman.  We are not having any services at this time due to the conditions and restrictions, and it makes me sad.  But, all my family and extended family are huggers and kissers, so just would not do to have a service.  

I have returned to work on a very limited basis.  I am working a couple of days a week for a half a day, just to keep up with the bills, etc.  I work in a 9-story building and there are no other people on my floor at this time.  I counted 30 cars in the parking lot and garage.  Stay safe. 
 

 


Lynell Garrett Smith 
04/28/20

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My heart aches as I add Mary Jean Countryman Stevens to the list of our classmates who have passed. 

https://www.allanfullerfuneralhome.com/obituary/mary-stevens


Lynell Garrett Smith 
04/27/20

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Phillis, Sharlene did not have COVID-19, but she had dealt with health issues for years. She lived in Northern California, and is survived by her loving husband, and her older brother and sister, plus a devoted niece and many other loyal friends and loved ones. You’re right that the current mess is preventing a large gathering to mourn her. 


Charlotte Anders strange 
04/23/20

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Phyllis, 

This is a difficult time for the family. They are spread out all over the U S. There is nothing to report now. 


Phyllis Laura Isaacs Email
04/22/20

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I looked online for an obituary for Sharlene Ruth Houghtaling Alexander, but could not find one.  Then it occurred to me that perhaps the COVID-19 crisis was preventing or delaying her funeral.  How sad that so many are dying alone and cannot even be properly mourned.


Charlotte Anders strange 
04/16/20

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It is with great sorrow that I have to tell you that Sharlene Houghtaling Alexander past away earlier today.  Sharlene has been struggling with several medical issues for a number of years.  For those of you in the SOC class of 1963 will remember her as being named Most  Beautiful. She was just as beautiful on the inside.  Heaven has gained a true angel today.


Charlotte Anders strange 
04/15/20

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Good question Pat. I wonder also. My nieces‘ husband takes it. 

We’re spending our quarantine at our small ranch outside of Houston. Here we can get outside and have chores to do to keep us busy. Plus we see the beautiful Texas wild flowers. 

I pray all are stay safe no matter where you are. 


Pat Vessels Email
04/07/20

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Hey Peaches - have you taken hydroxychloroquine for your arthritis?  Just thought about your experiences with it.


Lynell Garrett Smith 
04/02/20

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Please be safe and well, everyone!


Phyllis Laura Isaacs Email
03/25/20

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Please take care of yourselves and stay safe, everybody.


Dennis Simmons Email
03/22/20

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Gods hand upon me. In January I had open heart surgery with 3 bypasses at the VA Hospital. I am doing great now and have been released to drive again. I have had numerous friends pray for me including fellow SOC friends and I want thank each and everyone for their prayers. God knew in advance what was coming to America but I didn't. His grace is sufficient.   


Tanya Leverett Email
03/14/20

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We did go through the polio virus in our day that affected several of our friends back then, including Tim Wright, my classmate David Robertson.  Remember when we stood in line in the school halls getting our shot for polio..  it was pretty scary for kids of our age then.


Lynell Garrett Smith 
03/13/20

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It occurred to me that back in our day, we would not have known about corona virus. It would have been business as usual. There would have been no Breaking News stories, and stores would have plenty of Clorox, alcohol and toilet paper in stock. I wonder if it’s a good thing or a bad thing that we know so much now. 


Barry Gibbs Email
03/05/20

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Hope all the class of '63 are doing well.  


Charlotte Anders Strange  
02/29/20

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Hello everyone, It’s been months since I’ve commented here. Yes, As time goes by,(seems so quickly now)  we are losing some of our classmates. I too, remember them so well in the halls of SOC. I’m so happy that I went to the 55th reunion. It was a small group, but, thankfully, I was fortunate to be able to visit with those classmates and especially with two friends who are now gone. We do not know what tomorrow has in store for any of us...young or old.  I’m thankful for each day. 


MIKE O'Rear 
02/09/20

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I saw the list of those who have departed this life. Taken back by the number. To those of us still here  LIVE WELL
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