Rebecca Gail Gilreath

1940 -  (83 years)

• Name	Rebecca Gail Gilreath  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  Nickname	Becky
  Birth	28 Jul 1940	Wilkes Regional Medical Center (was Wilkes General Hospital)-1370 West D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [1, 2, 6]
  Residence	28 Jul 1940	507 E Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	The house at this address was sold to the Baptist church across the street after the death of Rebecca's father.  It was torn down and made into a parking lot to accommodate the expansion of the church.
  Birth Announcement	29 Jul 1940	The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [6]
  	"A daughter was born on Sunday at the Wilkes hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gilreath."
  World War II Coupon Book	1 May 1942	507 E Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
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  Memories	About 1946	507 E Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	Story as told by Becky to Gail in 2023 "Tommy’s ​Pool" I had a playhouse in the lower ​tier of the back​ yard, back behind a row of boxwoods. That was where I played with my favorite do​ll which I had named Tommy​. ​One day I decided I needed a swimming pool for Tommy. Daddy told he would see about it that ​evening after work. ​But I was impatient, so by lunchtime I had dug a big hole in the upper backyard, right outside daddy’s window. He was very mad, and told me to fill the hole in and put back every blade of grass​. He again said he would start after work when he got home​. He started the pool in the lower backyard. I told him I wanted a deep end and ​a shallow end. ​When it was ​dug to my satisfaction, he put a piece of ​V​isqueen in it, draped it up the sides, and t​old me I could fill it with water in the morning​. The next day he came home f​o​r lunch and asked how Tommy liked his ​p​ool. I told him he didn’t like it at all​.​ Mud had seeped up through with the ​Visqueen and nearly ruined Tommy‘s bathing suit. I wanted c​ement. Daddy came home after work with a big bag of cement​​. He lined the pool with it. Then he fixed a drain hole​ and set retaining boards to keep the sides in place​. Again he told me it would be ready by tomorrow​ and I could fill it with water. He came home for lunch the next day and asked how Tommy liked his ​p​ool. I told him it was ugly and gray, and that he wanted a blue ​pool. ​After work Daddy came home with some ​water-proof paint and made the pool pretty and blue. He said it would be ​dry by the next day and ​T​ommy could swim​. The next day Daddy came home for lunch and ask how Tommy liked his beautiful blue ​p​ool. I said he had scraped his leg​s on the rough concrete and torn his bathing suit because of the ro​ugh edges​. After work Daddy came home with bags of white sand and spread it around the pool like a beach​. The next day ​Daddy came home for lunch and asked how Tommy liked his p​ool. I told him he liked it but really wanted a diving board and a life guard chair​.​ That evening Daddy buil​t a diving board ​and lifeguard chair​. Finally ​Tommy was happy.
  Education	1946-1947	North Wilkesboro Graded School-300 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	1st grade "Clothesline Money" There was a big flood in Wilkes County in 1940 and a smaller one around 1946. During this later flood Daddy went to the depot to see if anything could be saved because he was in charge of the freight. He set the price of the freight that was damaged when it came in, and he collected the proceeds when the damaged freight was sold at a discount. When he arrived at the depot it was dark, and the whole depot was flooded. A wire was hanging down from the ceiling and he grabbed it before he realized it was still live. Luckily he had the presence of mind to hook his legs around a floating desk and it pulled him off and saved his life. None of the freight was salvageable, but he got all the money out of the safe and brought it to our house. He hung a clothesline across our living room and hung all that paper money on the clothesline to dry. It was a sight to see.
  News Article	22 May 1947	The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	“Kat Thompson Has Lawn Party. Kat Thompson had as her guests Thursday afternoon at her home west of the city, her teacher, Miss Betty Smith, and several of her little school friends. Croquet and other games were played on the lawn. They also enjoyed a visit out to see the farm animals. Kay, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Dick Thompson, served ice cream, cake and pink lemonade to Miss Smith, Malinda Duncan, [Becky] Walker, Martha Jane Shumate, Charlotte Phillips, Rebecca Gilreath, Sarah Saylors, Larry Philips, Jimmy Whicker, and Buddy Allen.”
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  Education	1947-1948	North Wilkesboro Graded School-300 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	2nd grade
  Education	1948-1949	North Wilkesboro Graded School-300 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	3rd grade
  Education	1949-1950	North Wilkesboro Graded School-300 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	4th grade
  Census: Federal	13 Apr 1950	507 E Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	1) Gilreath, J. Bryan, head, white male, 53, married, born in NC, works 40hpw, cashier, Southern Railway, private business 2) Gilreath, Gail, wife, white female, 45, married, born in NC, does not work 3) Gilreath, Martha J., daughter, white female, 12, single, born in NC 4) Gilreath, Rebecca G., daughter, white female, 9, single, born in NC
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  Education	1950-1951	North Wilkesboro Graded School-300 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	5th grade
  Education	1951-1952	North Wilkesboro Graded School-300 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	6th grade
  Education	1952-1953	North Wilkesboro Graded School-300 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	7th grade
  Religion	20 Dec 1953	First Baptist Church-510 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [7]
  	She joined the church rolls at age 13, upon confirmation, and she left the church rolls 4 Nov 1959 when she moved to Greensboro to attend college.
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  Education	1953-1954	North Wilkesboro Graded School-300 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	8th grade
  Education	1954-1955	Wilkes Central High School-1179 Moravian Falls Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	9th grade
  Religion	25 Sep 1955	First Baptist Church-510 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
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  Education	1955-1956	Wilkes Central High School-1179 Moravian Falls Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	10th grade
  Education	1956-1957	Wilkes Central High School-1179 Moravian Falls Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	11th grade
  Education	1957-1958	Wilkes Central High School-1179 Moravian Falls Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	12th grade
  News Article	1 May 1958
  Graduation	29 May 1958	Wilkes Central High School-1179 Moravian Falls Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  Education	1958-1959	University of North Carolina Greensboro-336 Curry Building, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
  	Freshman year
  Education	1959-1960	University of North Carolina Greensboro-336 Curry Building, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
  	Sophomore year
  Education	1960-1961	University of North Carolina Greensboro-336 Curry Building, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
  	Junior year
  Letter	17 Aug 1961	, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
  	Letter from Tom Barefield to Becky's mother.
  Education	1961-1962	University of North Carolina Greensboro-336 Curry Building, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
  	Senior year
  Graduation	28 May 1962	University of North Carolina Greensboro-336 Curry Building, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
  	The school was known as The Woman's College of the University of NC at Greensboro from 1932 to 1963.
  Move	Aug 1962	1610 Line Street Apt. #4, Decatur, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA
  Occupation	1962-1963	Knollwood Elementary School-3039 Santa Monica Drive, Decatur, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA
  Occupation	1963-1964	Knollwood Elementary School-3039 Santa Monica Drive, Decatur, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA
  Occupation	1964-1965	Knollwood Elementary School-3039 Santa Monica Drive, Decatur, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA
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  Occupation	1965-1966	Knollwood Elementary School-3039 Santa Monica Drive, Decatur, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA
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  Letter	13 Aug 1966	, Decatur, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA
  News Article	3 Nov 1966	The Post-Searchlight (newspaper)-301 North Crawford Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [8]
  	"Terrace dance honors bridal pair, Miss Barefield & Mr. Rich:    A lovely terrace dance Saturday night, October 22, honored Miss Becky Barefield and Mr. Jack Rich, both of Atlanta, whose marriage will be an event of Saturday in Atlanta.    The party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rich, Jr.  Hosts for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Billy Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. James Partee and Mr. and Mrs. Rich.    Original and clever Hallowe'en decorations in the home and on lantern-lighted terrace were featured.  On each side of the front door stood a tall brass candlestick with candles, and lighted pumpkins.  Arrangements of orange and yellow zinnias and hawthorne berries continued the color scheme at focal points in the home.  The dining table was overlaid with a yellow cloth with dark green runner and was appointed with four brass candlesticks holding large green candles.  A harvest arrangement centered the table.  Assortments of hors d'oeuvres were served from a tall, tiered wooden tray in the den and from the buffet in the dining room.    As the guests arrived they were given Hallowe'en masks.  On the terrace where dancing was enjoyed, the Hallowe'en motif also prevailed, complete with huge spiderwebs and monster spiders.  Jack-o'-lanterns and lantern standards lighted the terrace area and yard.  Punch was served from a huge black iron pot placed in banks of flame-colored hawthorne berries.  The table held wrought iron candlesticks, with burning orange candles, and a black ceramic cat.    Friends of the future bride and groom composed the guest list, including the following from out of town: Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Strong [Straughan], Atlanta, Mr. Herb Heiserer, Dallas, Texas, Miss Pam Horner, San Francisco, California, Mr. and Mrs. Hal Haddock, Damascus, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Brockett, Atlanta, and Mr. and Mrs. Graham Holt, Tallahassee, Florida."
  News Article	17 Nov 1966	The Post-Searchlight (newspaper)-301 North Crawford Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA
  	"Athletic Club Scene of Rich-Barefield Rehearsal Dinner: Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Rich Sr. were hosts on Friday night, November 4, at the Athletic Club in Atlanta for the rehearsal dinner for the Rich-Barefield wedding. Gorgeous arrangements of pink gladiola and white mums accented the color scheme of pink and white.  Places were marked with corsages of pink camellias on pink place cards.  The party table held six candelabra, each with four burning tapers. Guests besides the bride-elect, Miss Becky Barefield, and bride-groom elect, Jack Rich were: Miss Frances Rich of Dallas, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Rich, Jr. and Bob, Sue and Joe, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Partee, Cecile and Jimmy and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Reynolds, all of Bainbridge. Rev. and Mrs. Gannon, Mr. and Mrs. C L. Straughn, Miss Ellison, Miss Betty Sharpe, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Andrews, Tommy Mobley of Atlanta and Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Simpson of Macon."
  Occupation	1966-1967	Knollwood Elementary School-3039 Santa Monica Drive, Decatur, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA
  Birth Announcement	Abt 14 Oct 1967	The Decatur-Dekalb News (newspaper), Decatur, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA
  	"Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Rich of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, Frances Gail. She was born October 14 at Dekalb General Hospital and is the granddaughter of Mrs. J. B. Gilreath of Wilkesboro, N. C., and the late Mr. Gilreath and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Rich Sr. of Bainbridge. Mrs. Rich is a former first grade teacher at Knollwood Elementary School."
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  Move	1 Jan 1968	Chateau Deville Apartments-2020 Continental Avenue Apartment 115, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  News Article	31 Jan 1968	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA   [9]
  	"Mrs. Rich Entertains Mrs. Rich Tallahassee newcomer, Mrs. Jack Rich, was honored with a coffee yesterday by Mrs. A. F. Rich at her Richwood Farms home on the Jacksonville Highway. Mrs. Rich, who is the former Becky Gilbreath [sic] of Wilkesboro, N. C., and husband Jack moved here the first of the year from Atlanta, Ga. They are parents of a three and a half month old daughter, Gale [sic]. Jack isn't a stranger to these parts-he's the son of the R. Lloyd Riches of Bainbridge, Ga. Local golfers will remember his sister, Frances Rich, who won the Pro-Am golf tournament several years ago."
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  Religion	14 Apr 1968	Faith Presbyterian Church-2200 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  News Article	7 Jul 1968	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA   [10]
  	"Her Fruit Goes To Pot Mrs. Jack Rich is not a gal to let nature’s bounty go to waste. She has been picking nectarines on her father-in-law‘s, A. F. Rich, farm, ‘Richwood,’ and using them in all sorts of recipes. One of the better and very simple ones is: Nectarine crumble Pare and slice 10 fresh nectarines. Place in grease baking dish; sprinkle with 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons teaspoons lemon juice. Combine the following until the mixture resembles cornmeal, 3/4 cup all purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup brown sugar: 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over nectarines and bake in a 350° oven until fruit is tender and top is brown. Fool-proof cobbler Wash, pare, and slice enough nectarines to fill bottom of greased baking dish; sprinkle sugar over top, to taste; top mixture with a box of yellow cake mix. Slice one stick of butter into squares and place on top of cake mix. Bake 30 to 40 minutes in a 350° oven. A la chutney Mrs. Rich makes a nectarine chutney by: washing 12 pounds firm nectarines and 1/2 pound sweet green or red peppers. Remove seeds and membranes from pop peppers: grind the peppers with 1/8 pound green ginger; two skimmed garlic, cloves; pare, slice and cut up nectarines. Add 3 pounds seeded raisins. Make a syrup by boiling: 2 quarts cider vinegar; 4 pounds brown sugar; 6 ounces of mustard seed; 1 tablespoon salt. Add other ingredients. Cook for 2 to 3 hours, or until thick and transparent; add salt, if needed. Placed chutney in sterilized jars and seal."
  News Article	25 Sep 1968	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  	"Tea, Charity and Fall Fashions The Leon County Humane Society, founded in 1961, will sponsor a benefit fashion show and coffee from 10 a.m. until noon Oct. 9 at Killearn Country Club. Tickets for the show are available from merchants displaying posters, at a cost of $1.25. Proceeds from the event will be used in a number of ways. The organization hopes in the near future to be able to employ a full-time man to be on 24 hour call for animal rescue. Money is also needed to pay veterinarian bills for injured animals which continually mount up. New Animal Shelter facilities are also needed with more facilities, an air conditioner, and additional arena for cats. Services provided by the Leon County Humane Society include care for injured animals, returning them to their owners or placing them in new homes. An answering service for questions is provided and a file kept of persons who want pets and those who have puppies or kittens to be given away. A Busy Day of Cutting and Pasting to Alleviate Animal Suffering ...Mrs. W. Stanley Proctor and Mrs. Jack G. Rich"
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  News Article	29 Sep 1968	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  	"Fashions Will Be Unleashed By Pat Wright Democrat Staff Writer 'Man's best friend' is setting the pace. Accompanying each model in the Leon County Humane Society benefit fashion show and coffee will be one of 25 dog shows from the Tallahassee-Thomasville area. To augment Society coffers, a fall fashion show will be presented on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Killearn Country Club from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Coordinated to the fashion and "pet" accessories will be hair styles by Eric Easom. Men, not always included at style shows, are especially welcome. Sen. Mallory Horne will be there to present George E. Vest's 'Eulogy of the Dog.' Among the 21 models are four males and several children. Modeling will be Mrs. E. A. Allen, Stan Bournarian, John Burchell, Miss Elizabeth Chandler, Robert Clisdell, Miss Marcia Deeb, Randy Drace, Mrs. Arnold Greenfield, Miss Cindy Harrington, Mrs. Michael Hopkins. Others are Mrs. Denny Megarity, Mrs. Edgar Moore, Mrs. Richard Parks, Mrs. Wm. Stanley Proctor, Mrs. Jack G. Rich, Mrs. E. W. Richardson Jr., Miss Laura Lee Rich, Mrs. Julian V. Smith, Miss Diane Talantia, Mrs. Charles Townsend, and Miss Dee Van Hillie. Show commentator will be Mrs. Garrett Brooks, Committee chairmen are Mrs. Ronald Murphy, dogs; Mrs. Lee Selvey, coffee and Mrs. Jack Rich, posters. Tickets are available from all stores displaying posters, Humane Society members and models. Styles shown here are Mrs. E. W. Richardson Jr., wearing a black leather ensemble with brute shoes and textured hose. Her canine accessory is 'Victoria' five and a half year old Dalmatian owned by Humane Society member Pat Ward. Mrs. Denny Megarity's cocktail accessory is 'Bon Bon,' miniature black poodle owned by Mrs. Dale Martin. Mrs. Megarity's cocktail gown is of white peau de soie, belted in blue silk with matching shoes, bowed in blue. Daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Roger Harrington, Miss Cindy Harrington is accompanied by 'Beau Brommel,' two and a half year old fawn great dane owned by Al Tolius. Her fashion is a poncho of orange, beige, and red with beige matching slacks."
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  News Article	19 Apr 1970	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
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  News Article	17 May 1970	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  	"Lectures STITCHERY will be the topic of a talk and demonstration by Becky Rich, a board member of the Society of Arts and Crafts, at 7:30 p.m. May 18 at Leon Federal Bank, West Tennessee Street."
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  News Article	20 Aug 1970	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA   [11]
  	"Needlework Is Her Thing By Mary Frances Donalson Bainbridge, Ga.-A talented young Tallahassee wife and mother has turned a casual creative hobby into a fascinating and profitable sideline business for herself. Mrs. Jack, Rich, wife of a stockbroker and former Bainbridge resident, is rapidly acquiring a wide reputation for her creative needlework designs and the original kits which she makes up for sale. Mrs. Rich, the former Becky Gilreath of North Wilkesboro, N. C., said she entered the creative stitchery field quite by accident. Several years ago she enrolled in a class to learn this now highly-popular art, but circumstances prevented her from attending more than two or three classes. However, her interest was stimulated to the degree that she visited the library and engaged in considerable research on fancy needlework of yesteryear. She even revived several obsolete stitches and invented a few new ones of her own. As she worked. The charming young matron developed her own particular trademark – a dimensional quality in her designs. Her lively interest in youngsters – she was a first grade teacher before her marriage – and her own sense of humor have helped her to create whimsical pictures and wall hangings with universal appeal. Her designs may feature a curly-haired little girl with real lace on her pantaloons, or perhaps a rakish owl leering at the spectator, or even a friendly puppydog wearing an unlikely hat trimmed with flowers. Mrs. Rich has been invited to exhibit her original needlework in several arts shows and public places including the Capitol Building, the Chamber of Commerce and the Lewis State Bank in Tallahassee, and the Southwest, Georgia Regional Library in Bainbridge. As she becomes more deeply involved in creating the designs, the demand for them likewise increased, and she now makes up kits, half-dozen at a time, for use in the classes which she teaches from time to time, and for sale to the general public. The Rich apartment at the Château D’Ville sometimes become overrun with swatches of background material and skeins of yarn, but husband Jack and little 2 1/2 year-old Gail are understanding. “Gail’s too little to be of much help to me in assembling the kits, but she is learning her colors by handling the various yarns,” says Mrs. Rich. “I can ask her to bring me the red yarn in another room, and she is learning which one I mean.” The experience she has had in researching the old-fashioned stitches and designs plus her own creative talent have resulted in a book which Mrs. Rich has published on the creative stitchery. She uses this book in connection with her classes and also sells it to anyone interested in this popular hobby. “I’ve taught over 200 students how to do this unique needle work and never had a failure yet,” she says smilingly. “I also back up my kids and guarantee that anyone can follow directions with the materials provided and end up with a lovely piece of needle work. They would be proud to have in their home or give to a friend.”
  News Article	5 Oct 1970	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  	"Special Program Planned Becky Rich will demonstrate and lecture on her stitchery techniques at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Leon County Agricultural Center auditorium, 615 Paul Russell Rd. This is one of many special interest programs provided by the Leon County Extension Home Economics office. Mrs. Rich, who teaches stitchery twice weekly, has written her own stitchery book of approximately 50 stitches easy for the student to follow. She will demonstrate some stitchery which she says is basically "crewel" but not as refined. Mrs. Rich tries to make her work personalized, and often uses beads, applique and different textures along with the stitches to give a different perspective. She specializes in children's themes, and gives them dimensional effects. She also teaches how to make burlap flowers. The program is open to the public. Stitchery techniques will be demonstrated Tuesday by Becky Rich (above) Tuesday at the Leon County Agricultural Center auditorium on Paul Russel Road. Time is 9:30 a.m. (Democrat photo by Earl Warren)"
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  News Article	2 Apr 1971	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  	"Winners Named The Society of Arts and Crafts had a "Members Only" contest Wednesday evening at the Chateau de Ville Lounge. Becky Rich and Ann Seiters were hostesses. First prizes of $25 were awarded, with second and third place ribbons in each of six categories. Winners were: Cloth, Pam Carpenter, first, Ellen Cain, second, Becky Rich, third; Glass, Stella Reece, Bob Dubinsky, Anita Vance; Painting, Tookie Gentry, Bill Moody, Tina Bradford; Plastics, Barbara Brown, Wanda Hughes, Kathryn Dubinsky; Sculpture, Jerry Grice, Mary Krause, Keith Grice; Wood, Jim White, Wayne Uffelman, Paul Frisbee."
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  Birth Announcement	12 May 1971	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  	"Charlotte Ellen Rich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Rich of Continental Avenue, was born May 6."
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  News Article	10 Jun 1971	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  	"Bakers Are Hosts Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Baker Jr. were hosts in their Argonne Road home to friends and coworkers of Mrs. Baker (Scotty) at Harris Upham Co. This was one of the first opportunities some of the newcomers to the firm had had the opportunity to meet socially. Vice President and director of the brokerage firm, Albert Wadele, who is in charge of all Florida offices, two in Texas and one in Atlanta, was able to be present. Three of the new brokers have been here for only three weeks (they were formerly with Goodbody). A sumptuous cold buffet was served the guests, who also were able to see and enjoy the new game room the Bakers have recently completed on the lower level of their home. The room, complete with pool table, also has its own informal bar. The house itself is designed for the gracious living peculiar to the South. Scotty Baker (r) Greets Guests at Gate...Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rich arrive at party"
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  News Article	8 Nov 1972	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  	"Gayfers Tallahassee Mall Art Needlework Demonstration Friday & Saturday...Nov. 10 and 11 Stitchery Kits by Becky Rich Reg 7.50-9.50...20% OFF All stitchery kits by Becky Rich at a great savings. Becky Rich will be in our art needlework department Friday & Saturday, 10th and 11th to demonstrate her kits."
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  News Article	20 Dec 1972	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA   [12]
  	"Old Custom, New Touch Remember when Christmas meant strings of popcorn and cranberries; when wreaths and other decorations were made by members of the family? Mrs. Jack Rich decided to go back to the handmade tradition, but with a great deal of style. There are no strings of popcorn in her home on Lake Ridge Drive, but the Riches' daughters, Gail 5, and Charlotte, 18 months, have their own wonderland of Santas, elves, stockings and trees. All the decorations are originals handmade by Mrs. Rich, a former first grade teacher, who "had some art courses, but mostly just cut patterns from my head." The intricate dolls on the international tree took about a day each to make, but have proved educational for Gail as they are absolutely authentic due to Mrs. Rich's research and the help of an Indian girl in Tallahassee. The elves and Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus have papier-mâché heads and stuffed wire bodies. It took about a week to make each of them."
  News Article	28 Sep 1975	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  	"Tallahassee Garden Club, 10 a.m., Tallahassee Federal auditorium, North Monroe Street. Becky Rich, demonstration of "Three Dimensional Christmas Wreaths," public is welcome."
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  News Article	1 Oct 1975	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  	"Christmas wreaths Becky Rich lectured and demonstrated techniques she uses in making unusual Christmas wreaths for a free clinic sponsored today by the Tallahassee Garden Club. The larger one at the bottom has a religious motif with the three wise men, while the smaller one Miss Rich is holding features whimsical holiday elves. (Democrat photo by Dan Stainer)."
  News Article	23 Nov 1975	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  	"Structures on display Volunteers rebuild historic Tallahassee by Robert Montgomery, Democrat Staff Writer Jean Rich stood in front of the house which has occupied much of her time in recent months. "One window's a little lopsided," she said critically. "But I guess that's all right. Probably no one will notice." Mrs. Rich doesn't look like a carpenter. She's an elegant, handsome woman with immaculately coiffed silver hair, liquid blue-gray eyes and just enough of a Southern accent to make "yes" into a two-syllable word. She's a past vice president of the Tallahassee Civic Ballet and active in many service and charity organizations. Since late last April, however, the wife of A. F. (Pete) Rich has become an accomplished worker with hammer, chisel, saw and most other building tools. She's put up siding, put down floorboards and secured roofs on houses, a train station, a church and a schoolhouse. She's stained shutters, levelled doors and windows and installed kitchen appliances and bathroom necessities. Mrs. Rich doesn't worry about the occupants of the house noticing the lopsided window. In fact, they don't notice much of anything. They're felt sculptures designed by Becky Rich, Jean's cousin by marriage, and sewn by women of the Easter Seal Guild as part of a fund-raising collection of historical miniatures with will be exhibited during December in Tallahassee Mall and featured in the December issue of "Southern Living" magazine. The exhibit includes 11 buildings from old Tallahassee and a cemetery, all constructed in great detail on a scale of one inch to one foot. Mrs. Rich's "house," now sitting under the staircase of the Rich Caroline Karsner peeks in schoolhouse...children take early look at exhibit Jean Rich even added festive Christmas tree to bicentennial benefit exhibit...modified replica of George E. Lewis home was built by Becky Rich"
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  Hobbies	1 Dec 1975	Southern Living Magazine-4100 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
  News Article	5 Dec 1975	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
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  News Article	6 Dec 1975	The Post-Searchlight (newspaper)-301 North Crawford Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA
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  News Article	27 Feb 1976	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  News Article	25 Nov 1976	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  News Article	25 Oct 1978	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  	"Becky Rich finally grew restive in her coffin by the fireplace, and joined the merrymakers to enjoy compliments for the scary witch dolls she made to decorate food tables."
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  News Article	30 Sep 1979	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
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  News Article	9 Dec 1979	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
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  News Article	23 Oct 1980	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
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  Biographical sketch	1983	, , Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [13]
  	"REBECCA GAIL GILREATH (28 July 1940) is the younger daughter of Bryan and Gail Gilreath.  She describes herself as a very "crafty" person.  She built a doll house which was featured on the cover of "Southern Living," December 1975.  She formed her own stitchery company and manufactured kits on her own design, which sold all over the United States."
  Hobbies	1 Jan 1983	Tallahassee Magazine-118 N Monroe Street Suite 401, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  News Article	23 Jan 1983	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
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  News Article	21 Nov 1985	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
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  News Article	17 Jul 1991	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  	"Stein Mart The Look The Name The Price Ask Our Agenda Consultant Becky Rich 668-7220 about our free Wardrobe Consulting Service"
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  News Article	14 Mar 1996	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  	"Fun fashions When you combine Becky Rich of Stein Mart, Publix Supermarkets, and a wonderful cause such as Independence for the Blind you have a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Linda Mathis, Chairman for the event, welcomed the crowd to the Tallahassee Women's Club in Los Robles for its fourth annual fashion show fundraiser."
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  News Article	4 Nov 1998	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
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  News Article	17 Oct 1999	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
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  News Article	6 Jan 2006	The Tallahassee Democrat (newspaper)-227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA
  Biographical sketch	2023
  	"Stories from Mom," as told to her daughter, Gail... We didn't have many ways to entertain ourselves so we made do with what we had. Since we raised chickens, there were always some biddies to play with. We would teach them tricks. We would take a long piece of wood and nail a small piece across the top like a T. Then we would put a chicken on top of the T and slowly raise the stick. We would walk or run and the chicken would balance on the top, clinging for dear life to the stick. If we were too unsteady the chicken would just fly down. When Martha and I were children there was a polio epidemic. Many children did get polio and no one was allowed to leave their yard. Luckily some good friends of ours had a grandfather who lived across the street from us. The children would come to visit him and we would talk play from the other side of the street with them. I can't remember what we played, but it surely helped to pass the time. One of my school friends got polio and had to stay in an iron lung, which was a big iron tube that kept him breathing. Some of us went to visit him and he let me try out his iron lung. By then he could live outside for a short period of time. When Martha was at Women's College, they had a special day to honor our founders. No one went to class and everyone had to attend the boring meeting for several hours. They went on and on about what a great man the founder was. So, in the night, Martha slipped out of her dorm and draped the statue of the founder in a sheet and hung a sign around his neck that said, "He is not here. He is risen." The dean of the school tried to find out who did this dastardly deed, but no one ever confessed or squealed.
  Person ID	I331	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	25 Sep 2023

  
  

  Father	Jennings "Bryan" Gilreath,   b. 10 Oct 1896, USA, North Carolina, Wilkes County, Brushy Mountain Township d. 20 Jan 1964, Wilkes Regional Medical Center (was Wilkes General Hospital)-1370 West D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA (Age 67 years)
  Mother	Abigail Bumgarner,   b. 18 May 1904, , Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA d. 24 Jan 1972, Wilkes Regional Medical Center (was Wilkes General Hospital)-1370 West D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA (Age 67 years)
  Marriage	19 Nov 1933	North Cherry Street, Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [3, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17]
  	I, T. H. Settle, Register of Deeds of Wilkes County, State of North Carolina, hereby certify that I have this day issued License for the marriage of. J. Bryan Gilreath, age 35, address North Wilkesboro, N.C., to Gail Bumgarner, age 29, address Wilkesboro, N.C. This 19th day of November A.D. 1933 T. H. Settle, Register of Deeds CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE This Certifies that: J. Bryan Gilreath of N. Wilkesboro, N.C. and Gail Bumgarner of Wilkesboro, N.C. were by me united in Holy Matrimony at The Home of Linville Bumgarner According to the Ordinances of God and the Laws of the State of North Carolina, on the 19th day of November, in the year of our Lord 1933. Witnesses: J.V. Jennings of Statesville, N.C. R. O. Poplin of Ronda, N.C. Linville Bumgarner of Wilkesboro, N.C. S.S. Jennings, Baptist Minister
  News Article	20 Nov 1933	The Wilkes Journal-Patriot (newspaper)-711 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
  	"Miss Bumgarner Is Bride Of Mr. Bryan Gilreath: Ceremony Is Performed At The Home of Bride's Parents; Out Of Town Guests:      A wedding of much interest to a wide circle of friends, and coming as a complete surprise, was solemnized Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents in Wilkesboro, when Miss Gail Bumgarner became the bride of Jennings Bryan Gilreath, of this city.  Rev. S. S. Jennings officiated, using the impressive ring ritual.      The home was artistically decorated for the ceremony in a nuptial setting of green and white.  In the living room, where the vows were spoken, an altar was improvised of white Chrysanthemums, candles, ferns and other greenery.      The bride and bridegroom entered together unattended while the wedding march was played by Mrs. R. O. Poplin, a sister of the bride.  The bride was becomingly attired in a brown crepe travelling suit, with accessories to match.  She wore a corsage of talisman roses.      Mr. and Mrs. Gilreath left immediately after the ceremony for a motor trip to Washington, New York, Niagra Falls and other points of interest and upon their return will be at home in North Wilkesboro after December the first.      Mrs. Gilreath is an accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Linville Bumgarner and has been assistant register of deeds of Wilkes county for a number of years.  She is also a justice of the peace and has made a record for herself in officiating at nearly five hundred marriages.      Mr. Gilreath, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Gilreath, of this city, holds a responsible position as agent for the Southern Express company at North Wilkesboro.      The wedding was attended by immediate members of both families and a few intimate friends.  Among those present from out of town were:  Mrs. Kent Thomas, of New York, a sister of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Riley, of Chapel Hill; Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Poplin, of Ronda; Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Jennings, of Statesville, and Miss Pearl Bumgarner of High Point."
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  Family ID	F87	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Thomas William Barefield,   b. 31 Jan 1941, , Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA d. 11 Dec 2000 (Age 59 years)
  Marriage	30 Jun 1962	First Baptist Church-510 D Street, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA   [18]
  Divorce	18 Nov 1965	, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA
  Family ID	F157	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	18 Aug 2023

  
  

  Family 2	Jack Gray Rich,   b. 26 Nov 1935, , Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA (Age 87 years)
  Marriage	5 Nov 1966	First Baptist Church-47 Covington Road, Avondale Estates, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA   [19]
  	Wedding Announcement:    "Saturday, November 5th, at 4 o'clock, in the First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates, was the scene of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gray Rich.  Mrs. Rich was the former Rebecca Gail Barefield of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, daughter of Mrs. J. B. Gilreath.  Mr. Rich, of Bainbridge, Ga., is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Rich, Sr.  The Reverend Truett Gannon, pastor, performed the impressive double ring ceremony.    The interior of the church was lovely with green and white decorations. Two fern trees were centered with a large white arrangement of mums and gladioli.    Prior to the entrance of the wedding party, a program of nuptial music was presented by Miss Betty Sharpe, organist, and Mrs. Jeanine Andrews, soloist.  Mrs. Andrews sang "Because" and at the close of the ceremony she sang "The Lord's Prayer".    The bride was attended by Mr. Rich niece, Miss Cecile Partee of Bainbridge, Georgia.  She wore a dress and coat of aqua silk and carried long stemmed yellow roses.    The best man was Mr. Rich's father, R. L. Rich, Sr., of Bainbridge, Ga., and the ushers included R. L. Rich Jr., James E. Partee, Billy K. Reynolds, and Lee Parker, of Bainbridge, Ga., and R. M. Murphy and C. L. Straughan of Atlanta, Ga.    The bride was beautiful in a three piece pale yellow silk suit.  She carried a bridal bouquet of white gardenias.    The bride's mother was ill, and unable to attend the ceremony.  The family was represented by Mrs. I. C. Meadows, a very close friend.  She wore a suit of pink silk and a corsage of yellow roses.    Mrs. Rich, mother of the Groom, wore a suit of green silk, and her corsage was also of yellow roses.    Following the ceremony was the reception, held in the church reception room.  Mrs. James Partee kept the Bride's book and Miss Frances Rich of Dallas, Texas greeted the guests.  The four tiered wedding cake was served by Mrs. R. L. Rich Jr., and punch was served by Mrs. Roscoe Simpson of Macon, niece of the groom, and Miss Gudy Ellison, of Atlanta, former roommate of the bride.    Out of town guests included Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Rich, Sr., Mr & Mrs. R. L. Rich Jr., Bob, Joe, and Sue, Mr. & Mrs. James E. Partee, Jimmy and Cecile, Mr. & Mrs. Sonny Jeffords, Mr. Lee Parker.  Misses Betty and Barbara Tonge, and Miss Sue Sims, all of Bainbridge, Ga.  Miss Frances Rich of Dallas, Texas.  Mr. & Mrs. Roscoe Simpson of Macon, Ga., and Mr. & Mrs. Henry G. Absher of Charlotte, North Carolina.    Following the reception the bride and groom left for a wedding trip to South Florida and Nassau.  The bride wore a three piece ensemble of green tweed with leather trim, and blending accessories.    The couple will be at home at 1610 Line Street, Decatur, Ga."
  Marriage Announcement	24 Nov 1966	The Post-Searchlight (newspaper)-301 North Crawford Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA   [20]
  	"Miss Barefield is bride of Mr. Rich in Atlanta Ceremony: The First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates, Atlanta, was the scene at four o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, November 5 for the wedding of Rebecca Gail Barefield, of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, daughter of Mrs. Jennings Bryan Gilreath, and Jack Gray Rich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lloyd Rich, of Bainbridge. The double ring ceremony was performed by the pastor, the Reverend Truitt Gannon.  The interior of the church was lovely with its predominating color scheme of green and white in the decorations which were highlighted by a large white arrangement of mums and gladioli flanked by fern trees. Prior to the entrance of the wedding party, a program of nuptial music was presented by Miss Betty Sharpe, organist, and Mrs. Jeanine Andrews, soloist, who sang "Because" and, at the conclusion of the ceremony, The Lord's Prayer. The bride was beautiful in her three piece pale yellow silk suit.  She carried a bridal bouguet of white gardenias. Her only attendant was Miss Cecile Partee, niece of the groom.  She wore a dress and coat of aqua silk and carried long stemmed yellow roses. Robert Lloyd Rich, of Bainbridge was his son's best man.  Ushers were Robert Lloyd Rich, Jr., James E. Partee, Billy K. Reynolds and Lee Parker, all of Bainbridge, and William M. Murphy and C. L. Straughan of Atlanta. The bride's mother was ill and unable to attend the ceremony.  The family was represented by Mrs. Ivalee C. Meadows, a very close friend.  Mrs. Meadows wore a suit of pink silk, with corsage of yellow roses. Mrs. Rich, mother of the groom, chose a suit of green silk, with which she wore a corsage of yellow roses. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the reception room of the church.  Mrs. James Partee kept the bride's book, and guests were greeted by Miss Frances Rich, sister of the groom, of Dallas, Texas. The four-tiered wedding cake was served by Mrs. R. L. Rich, Jr.  Mrs. Ralph F. Simpson, of Macon, niece of the groom, and Miss Judy Ellison, of Atlanta, former roommate of the bride served punch. Following the reception the bride and groom left for a wedding trip to South Florida and Nassau.  The bride wore for traveling a three piece ensemble of green tweed with leather trim and blending accessories and a white gardenia corsage.  The couple is at home at 1610 Line Street, Decatur. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Rich, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Rich, Jr., Bob, Joe and Sue Rich, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Partee, Jimmy and Cecile Partee, Mr. and Mrs. Billy K. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jester, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Jeffords, Jr., Mr. Lee Parker, Misses Betty and Barbara Tongue and Sue Simms, all of Bainbridge, Miss Frances Rich, Dallas, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Simpson, of Macon and Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Absher, of Charlotte, North Carolina."
  Children	+ 1. Frances Gail Rich,   b. 14 Oct 1967, Dekalb Medical Center-450 N. Candler Street, Decatur, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA (Age 55 years) + 2. Charlotte Ellen Rich,   b. 6 May 1971, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital-1300 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA (Age 52 years)
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  Family ID	F150	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	31 Aug 2023

  
  

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  Gail Rich Nestor. "Rebecca Gail Gilreath". A Family Tree from Roots to Buds. https://roots2buds.net/getperson.php?personID=I331&tree=nestortree (accessed September 28, 2023).