East Mecklenburg High School
Class Of 1960
Cliff Presley
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Posted on: Jul 09, 2017 at 4:33 AM
I first met Betty when her family moved across the street from us. We were about 13 years old at the time and she came over to our house to introduce herself. I remember that day like it was yesterday and we remained friends up until the very end.
My wife and I went to see Betty and her husband Dale in Boone a couple of times and the last time I spoke to her was about three weeks before her death. Her disposition was very upbeat and we spent about an hour laughing about growing up in Charlotte in the 1950s, playing croquet a lot in our front yard. . . and even skipping school together one day while seniors at EMHS. She was a member of the National Honor Society so she didn't caught but I did. . . with no regrets. Even though she knew her time was rapidly coming to a close she told me not to worry because she had a wonderful life. . . with no regrets.
I'll never forget Betty and will always miss her.
Cliff P.