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Debra Missie Mead

June 26,  2020



 
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07/06/20 01:39 PM #1    

Linda Hershey (Roynestad)

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Missie's death.  Missie was truly a character, who absolutely lived life to the fullest!  So upbeat and always cheerful in high school I remember, and always fun to be with.  She attended our 50th reunion last August, and she looked terrific!  I remember a few days after our 40th reunion, she called me and was so upset that she had missed the reunion...she even had it marked on her calendar, but for the following weekend!  She told me then she would definitely NOT miss the 50th!!!  And she kept her word.  I'm so glad she did. 


07/08/20 05:41 PM #2    

Richard Bartolomei

From Rich Bartolomei

I too was shocked and saddened to learn of Missie's passing. A lifetime goes by in such a short time. She missed the 40th but I am glad we all got to see and be with her for the 50th. She and my wife sat and talked, and my wife liked her, and her stories. Men liked her, women liked her. Everybody liked her.  Missie was one of those people you always enjoyed and rememebered. I remember her in school, her laugh, and her legs, which I reminded her of at the 50th. She had a smile as big as the chrome grill of her Chrysler.  I remember Corky slow rolling his new Opal over catching a rut on her land. I remember us both avoiding a serious injury by me making a bad pass out by her house joy riding on a summer day. We were daring beyond common sense. Youth is somehow lucky and immortal.  She was funny, she was lovely, and she always treated everyone the same, as if they mattered. She looked you right in the eye, told you what she thought, and wanted, and lived her dream out. She knew what she wanted and she did it.  She was full of life, and vivacious then, and she was the same at the 50th. A life well lived. I am grateful to have known her, grateful for the memories, and will miss her. Rich Bartolomei


07/09/20 10:28 AM #3    

Michael Kilgore

Wonderful memories, Rich. Thanks for sharing.


07/09/20 06:13 PM #4    

Cathy L. Smith

Missy and I grew up in the Darnestown area, middle of no where then, and now North Potomac.  So many adventures when we were little in the awesome barn on her property. Her Dad, as time allowed building the house. Recall walking on plywood laid on rafters to get to her room for our many overnights, the walls framed and stuffed with pink insulation, 4H camp for a week.

Of course, the Chrysler, so many trips in that old thing. Field parties, just driving to town, which for us back in the day was a long trip. The loss of Mr. and Mrs. Miller and their young son Marty from a house fire. We gathered and donated our clothes and other necessities for Lenore and Caroline, it was an awful experience.

I recall her Father passing from the avian flu and her support when my Father passed.

I also grew up with Steven Jarboe, close neighnbors. With five brothers of my own, they were like two more, all BRATS. His brother Robert would drive us all to Wednesday night Cactechism classes at St. Martin's. Well they drove me, dropped me off and they proceeded to do who knows what, then after class picked me up for the trip home. Wish I had skipped as well, too timid then. I still have the ring Steven gave me when I was about ten.

Perhaps, in addition to being high school mates, because they were also childhood playmates/neighbors, their passing has once again brought mortality to the forefront.  I do try and live life to the fullest and have had many great experiences and adventures, a late bloomer...planning on many more.

Also part of my support group, Linda Hershey and Patty Healy, many fond memories.

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, map in one hand, wine in the other, hair on fire, body thouroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, "WOO HOO",  what a ride. I can just see Missy with a thumbs up. In her honor I will continue to "ride".

Hoping all are happy and healthy

Cathy L Smith


12/04/20 04:24 PM #5    

William French

I remember Missie well.  She was always upbeat and friendly.  Thanks folks for sharng your memories.  You knew her better than I did and have captured her personality in wonderful detail.


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