Gladys Becomes A Widow. May 26,1943

Rt: Rebecca and Gladys Weber

Albert Weber

Mrs. Alva Hayes writes the following in a letter to her son."My dear boy I know this is going to hurt you when I tell you poor Albert is dead. He died Tuesday May 26,1943 poor child how he did suffer and Gladys is sure taking it hard. Poor child left all alone with that baby to care for. The children and Aunt Praxie came to the funeral. Albert was buried yesterday at the grave yard out here at Beechview. He sure was put away nice and had so many flowers the whole room was full. Gladys is taking it hard. She is at home now and she wants to keep her place if she can this year anyway. She has a nice garden and lots of chickens. We will do all we can for her but it's going to be hard. Mom

I only know bits and pieces of what happened to my mother after her husband Albert died. Her daughter Becky would have to tell us that story. I believe Gladys left Kentucky and went to Key West Florida to work for the Dreyfus family. There she had support from her friend Mae Dreyfus. I recall my mother looking back fondly on her time in Florida. I believe her hard times were over now and she became very independent and close with her daughter Becky age 3.

According to letters to his mother, Edward moves on to his girlfriend Beverly in 1944. On April 29, 1944 Ed writes "Ask Bev to come over" "I gave Bev the fur".Nov 9, 1944 "Well what did Bev think of her blouse and skirt? I know she was surprised and I hope it fits her alright. Be sure and let me know. I had a letter from her yesterday."In a letter dated Mar 3, 1945 "This war is looking very good and all bets in our favor. The sooner it's over the better. Have you seen Bev or Gladys?" Love Ed