Betty became a part of my life in the early 1960s at the Wilmington Church of Christ. She was always such a positive friendly lady and one who made people of all ages feel that she was their friend. When her husband was transferred to Virginia, her son, Herb, stayed in California living with the Fletchers and attending Narbonne High School (I think) where why sister went to school and ultimately relationships within relationships grew and grew.
One never knows how much people influence our lives. Attending worship services wherever she was, meeting so many people, friendships grew wherever she lived. I had the privilege of knowing her sister and brother-in-law, the Hargers, and her son, Herbie.
It was at a mutual friend's 90th birthday celebration, Alma Lea Reynolds, that I was privileged to reconnect with Betty and Herb. What a blessing! Catching up after 50 years was WONDERFUL!
I invited April and Betty to an annual December Tea in Lakewood, CA a few years ago. Perhaps 30 ladies were there from here and yon. One guest reconnected with Betty having met her in Virginia at church. She was truly overwhelmed to be able to visit with Betty after so much time had passed and so many miles traversed. Connecting the dots of relationship, the Ven diagrams of association, just proves that we are influenced by all those who come into our lives. She was indeed a very positive influence in my life.