My sister, Dr. Betty Jean Jones:
December 11, 1949 ~ January 9, 1997
When I think of Betty, I see her leading; at home, school, in the community or church, she was out front, leading. She was full of ideas and put them to good in the classroom, the theater and life~also her classroom. She was only 47 when she died in a plane crash. At that time she was working as a professor of American Theatre and Associate Dean of Rackham Graduate school at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. Go to our family foundation website and click on the history tab to learn more about Betty ~
December 11, 2011
Anita Gail Jones
6 responses to “A Phenomenal Woman”
Dr. Marlene Regina Jones
December 12th, 2011 at 13:23
Dear Anita,
It is clear that you and Betty share in the Dramatics. As a story teller you, like Betty love to tell the truth through your deep well of knowledge. It’s your true nature.
peachseedmonkey
December 12th, 2011 at 22:28
You are so right about that, Marlene! One of the many things I share with Betty. Thanks for stopping by!
Ruby Tatum-Wallace,Ph.D.
December 12th, 2011 at 18:35
Hi Anita,
That is a beautiful tribute to your sister. It makes me want to write a tribute to my sister Yolanda, who passed away suddenly Jan.20,2010. I know what it is like to miss your best friend, your sister. Be blessed. Hope to see you soon. Never let her leave your hear. Peace!!! Dr. Ruby Jones Tatum Wallace
peachseedmonkey
December 12th, 2011 at 22:27
Thank you, Ruby. It means so much to hear from family, like you, who also knew Beej. (Ruby and I are cousins!)I look forward to your tribute to Yolanda. Hard to believe it’s been almost a year since she passed. We are all blessed with memories.
pamelawinfrey Winfrey
December 13th, 2011 at 07:23
Hi Anita, I wish I’d known her. She was a pistol, I’m sure. Love, Pam
elizabethweaver
January 8th, 2012 at 16:11
Your sister sounds amazing. I’m glad she is able to remain here through you, another amazing.
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