New Center News – New Center mourns special lady

I sure was glad to see the rain we got recently. I‘m not too partial to the storms but was thankful for the rain because it helped to get the pollen out of the air.
Our community was saddened with the passing of one of our long-time residents, Maggie Lou Taylor, 95. She passed away on April 16 at her residence. She is survived by four sons, two daughters, 21 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
A special thank you goes out to Cleo and Shelby Higdon for sharing information about their mission trip with members of New Center Baptist Church. Also thanks go out to Dee Walker, Jerri Ash, Georgia Palmer and JoAnn Montgomery for preparing a wonderful taco supper for everyone.
Happy belated birthday wishes go out to Nathan Pratt on April 29, Amber Terry, Boya Jean and Robert (Buddy) Maples, all on April 30 and Ilene Smith and Jane Young, both on May 5.
Happy anniversary wishes go out to Joe and Janice Roberts on May 3 and Bill and Mary Montgomery on May 4.
A big hello goes out this week to Annie Murphy of Somerville. You are such a dear lady and I always enjoy talking with you.
So often it’s very troubling when we hear about those who have gone through a tragedy. The most recent being the Hake children who lost their parents, Doug and Jennifer Hake, in a motorcycle-car accident in Marshall County. Other examples are those families in Albertville, Geraldine and surrounding communities who lost their homes in recent tornadoes. I hope you will continue to remember all of these families as they go through the healing process.
Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Bud Reichert, a cousin of Karen Plemons.
I’m glad to report that Zac Ferrell has returned from Afghanistan. He will be stationed at Ford Hood, Tex. until June.
Happy birthday wishes go out to Jane Young on May 5, Kathy Snow on May 6, Fay Smith on May 7, Miranda Padgett on May 10, and Preston Wilson, Grace Miller and Mildred Newton, all on May 12.
Happy wedding anniversary to Jim and Pam Roberts on May 6, Joe and Tiny Hollis on May 7, Jim and Mildred Newton on May 9 and Jeremy and Amanda Patterson on May 10.
Muffins for Mom will be observed at New Center Baptist Church on Sunday, May 9 (Mother’s Day) from 9:15 until 9:45 a.m. All of the moms are invited to come to the fellowship hall and enjoy a fresh-baked muffin. All of our moms are loved and appreciated for everything they do at New Center Baptist Church.
I would like to wish my mother, Evelyn Motes, a happy Mother’s Day. As I was growing up, I always appreciated so much all that did for me, but as I’ve gotten older I understand more clearly what you were trying to teach me. You knew that some day it would help me prepare for the opportunities in life and help me make good decisions. Most of all, I’m grateful for a godly mother and the wonderful example you have been to me. I love you very much. -Your oldest daughter, Javon.