Geri Sims
I use to visit Bette and her mother once a year for 1 day.
I met her and her mother when one of the hurricanes was coming too close to home and they decided to just get in the van and drive to Dothan, Alabama. There were no room anywhere. I was in Dothan on business with several hotel room already rented for my staff. I just happen to be in the lobby when Bette walked in looking for a room. When I realized the situation I had to make sure these two wonderful women were taken care of. I gave them one of my rooms and went to the drug store to pick up items they forgot. We spent the next few days watching TV, talking about life from the good old days and just getting to know each other. From that point forward we stayed in touch, sent each other Christmas cards, called to just say hi and I made a point to go see Bette each year in February after her mother passed.
I will miss them both but have wonderful memories to cherish.
Geri Sims
