Rosemary Rachelson

Rosemary, whom I referred to as "Peaches", rode the local school bus together to Russum and Port Gibson, Ms. We had loads of fun on the bus because most of the children riding the bus were from the "Westside Community". Our families were all very close and knew each other very well. So if one of us got in trouble, we all did. I distinctly remember playing at Peaches grandmothers house Ms. Joanna - and we got in trouble playing in the house. She made us both get out quickly before we each got a " whopping"...done in love. I remember the childrens choir we both sung in our home church..Mt. Olive, along with her cousins, Shirley, "Mickey" and others. We had so much fun together! When she left the community, I was very sad to see her leave. I considered her my very first "best friend". I am sorry to say that we did not keep in touch. Our paths both took us in different directions. However, I would always ask about her and I remember seeing her twice since she moved to Taos. Peaches was a lovely person, always happy with a beautiful smile. I thank God to have known her and be able to call her - friend. Rest in Peace!