Hi,
     This message  is for Larry and Laurie.  My name is Terrie Otte and I am the grandaughter of Bea Adkins, who was the sister of Anna, Eloise's mother.  Eloise and I would share Christmas cards and I would keep her up to date on how my grandmother was doing and she let me know how she and Laurie were.  I am the person that administered CPR many years ago to Laurie when she almost drowned in the pool at one of our family picnics. 
     I called my sister, Gina Taylor, yesterday and she told me that she saw Eloise's obituary in the paper.  I just wanted to send my condolences to all of you.  I remember Eloise with fondness and remember what a good cook she was and what a great mom she was to Laurie.  I wish I could be there to see all of you.  My sister is going to try and go.  If I had known a little sooner, I could have made arrangements to get my grandmother, who is now 98, and drive to the memorial service.
     My grandmother lives in an assisted living facility and has for about 4 years.  Prior to that, she lived with me for about 6 years.  She has dementia, but is still very active at the assisted living facility.  She still knows me and gets around pretty good for someone who is 98.  She walks with a walker, goes to church with me, plays cards with her friends, goes to some baseball games, and other functions.  I wish I could be just like her!  I will give her a call and let her know about Eloise and it will make her a little sad, but then she will forget.  I guess that's one of the positive things about dementia...there is little emotional pain because you just don't remember things.
     I still keep in touch with those members of the Edwards' family that I have addresses for...Mary Lou Vanhorn, Catherine Mackley, and Phyllis Turley.  If you need any of those addresses, please let me know.
     I would appreciate having your address so that I could send cards to Laurie and keep you up to date on my grandmother.
My address is Terrie Otte
                            385 Vintage Circle
                            Myrtle Beach, S.C.  29579
                            843 236-5913 home
                            304 639-0913 cell
                            [email protected]
Again, my deepest sympathy.
Terrie Otte