Pryor Scrapbook Bessie Mae, 2008

From: nancyj34@bellsouth.net Subject: Happy 85th Birthday, Bessie Mae Pryor Date: April 15, 2008 1 :48:56 AM EDT To: kbsphodges@insightbb.com Happy Birthday, Bessie Mae In my mind, you will always be a young mother, with a sweet smile, wisdom far beyond your age, grace and poise to be imitated, and Christian characteristics to inspire the young people who looked up to you as a role model. I w as one of those Reginas in 1956-57, whose life was touched by your influence, and I thank you for that. At least 37 years of my adulthood has been spent in teaching in colleges and churches in Memphis, and I hop e·I was able to exhibit some of your qualities to my students. The nicest complement a student ever paid me, I think, was w hen she came to me after a particular lecture I'd given in child psychology class, and said, "Mrs. Jones, you are a Christian aren't you?" (I was glad it could be evident at a State School with restrictions.) We all knew you were a Christian, without even asking...and you've c ontinued that walk. We love and appr eciate you, and Mott's love and appreciation is included with mine. With sincere appreciation, Nancy (Stovall) Jones