Good Afternoon Gary Jett and family. It is so bittersweet when a much loved family member "goes home. You reflect on all of the cherished memories while experiencing the pain of letting go. My mother Pauline Shacklette worked for many years with your mother. She would always share the days' events with our family around the dinner table each night. We heard stories about the G&H "Circle of Friends" including Pearl, Alice Newton, Clara Payne, Estelle Gallahan, Helen Latham, and Nyla. They all cared about each other and had a great deal of fun during a much simpler time in Fredericksburg. My uncle, James Butler (Pee Wee) was the Amalgamated Textile Workers Union, Shop Steward, at the G&H, for many years including the rough times. There was another connection, my father, Harry Shacklette, worked in the shipping department at the Virginia Shoe Company. The staff I can remember were Duval Sullivan and Pie Fines. In the spring and summer my mom used to walk up from the G&H to the VA Shoe location (in the Ristorante Renato's space) to have a brown bag lunch with my dad in Hurkamp Park. In those days a woman would never consider such a walk without a "wingman", So I feel quite certain they made the trip together more than once. There was also the infamous "Pony Restaurant" that served great comfort food. I will lift your family up in prayer. God Bless All.
Rick Shacklette
