“We’re part of the Alba High School Class of 1972. We’ve known each other for over fifty years; some of us were in the first grade together. We had fun in high school. We’d go to the Red Barn across the Mississippi state line and buy beer, taking care of the ones who had too many. After we graduated, years went by without getting together, but we would always catch up. We had a fortieth reunion and enjoyed each other so much that we started seeing each other more often. Now we get together once a month and do things like Friendsgiving. We have a couple of guys in our group, too.

We’re closer than sisters. We’re Southern sisters, always here for each other. We’ve gone through loss, deaths of husbands, health problems, and hard times with kids. We know how to make each other laugh and find joy. We’re starting to celebrate our seventieth year. Age catches up with you, but we still look good. Always take better care of yourself and use cream on your whole body. Religiously.”

Anna, Elaine, Beth, Vicky, Susan, Gayle, Beverly , Vicki