Lifetimes of Memories

Volume 1

Narrators Include: Alta (Stamps) Coffey, Loren Cole, Charlene (Van Zandt) Jeffries,
Eunice (Patton) Lyall, and Esther (Kelley) Weddington
Alta was 100 years of age at the time of her interviews in the winter of 05-06. A life long resident of Ridgeley recounts her memories of WWI, the Spanish Flu epidemic, and the depression. She also shared her candid observations of life. She died 9-24-2006.
Alta (Stamps) Coffey
Loren’s interviews were conducted in the summer of 2006. He describes his boyhood antics while living in Exeter and his service in WWII. He is a recipient of the purple heart and active in Veteran’s organizations.
Loren Cole
Born the daughter of prominent Baptist minister Charles Van Zandt . Charlene has memories of growing up in Exeter , her father’s ministry, and a life filled with music. Interviews conducted in the summer of 2006.
Charlene (Van Zandt) Jeffries
Interviews conducted in June of 2005. Eunice was born and raised in Barry Co. spending much of her time in and around the "Cross Hollers" community. She shares memories of friends and family helping each other and a simpler time.
Eunice (Patton) Lyall
Esther a long time teacher of Barry County was 99 at the time of her interviews in the winter of 05-06. Esther shares her memories of growing up in Eureka Springs and her teaching career.
Ester (Kelley) Weddington

 

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