Retired Teachers pay tribute to colleagues and friends

The memorial table, fronted by rose bushes, featured photos of the honorees. These photos, along with a summary of their careers in education, will be added to a memorial notebook. (Photo by Rossalene Cox)

BY ROSSALENE COX

The Martin County Retired Teachers Association held a memorial service May 29 in remembrance of educators who passed away in the last year.

The meeting, held at the Collier Center in Inez, honored Billie Jean Fields, John Goble, Joe Hammond, Willis Ray Haws, Ardonis Muncy, Ruth Stepp, James Webb and Lutie Williams.

Billie Jean Fields was represented by her daughter, Jackie, and her granddaughter, Lorne. (Photo by Rossalene Cox)

This thoughtful ceremony involved the lighting of candles, a summation of each educator’s career, and shared memories of them by those in attendance.

A rose bush and a proclamation were presented to a family member or a representative of each honoree.

Michelle Cassady accepted the rose bush in remembrance of her mother, Ruth Stepp. (Photo by Rossalene Cox)

Special thanks to James Frederick for his powerful singing at the event.

Lynette Muncy accepted a rose bush in remembrance of her mother, Ardonis Muncy. (Photo by Rossalene Cox)

A luncheon followed the service.

Don and Phyllis Young were longtime friends and caretakers for Lutie Williams. (Photo by Rossalene Cox)
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