Mom 1939

Mom's parents

Mom was only 13 when she lost her mother to cancer. Mom sister, who was 5 years older, stepped in to raise Mom.

Dad circa 1940

Mom at the San Jacinto Monument in Houston

I believe this would have been taken around 1942. Dad was still in the service and Mom and her firstborn were in Houston staying with Mom's brother and his family.

Mom & Dad

Mom as a baby

Awwwwwwww - what a cutie pie!

Mom's Parents

Mom & her baby boy

Mom, Dad, and two of the 5

The two little ones must be the eldest daughter and the only son. This is likely from around 1944-45.

Mom