Dear Barton Girls, Your family and mine go way back. An early memory is of going to your house on N. Jackson St. when I was very young. Your mom was always there and always so kind. I loved her for giving us purple Kool-Aid. I was very young and jealous that you lived so close to the pool. I have always thought of her as such a gentle soul with a twinkle in her eye and that bit of wit. Take comfort that you all were mothered well which was her greatest gift. She raised three strong women, a hard job. Well done, Mrs. Vivian, well done. We will miss you.