Bessie Robinson (Bessie Morris)

Glenwood High School

Class of 1939

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Bessie Morris - Class of 1939 - Glenwood High School

First Name	Bessie
Last Name	Robinson
Maiden Name	Morris
Graduation Year	Class of 1939
Gender	Female
Current Location	Richmond, Virginia
Hometown	New Boston, Ohio
Relationship Status	Widowed
About Me	I was the youngest of 5 siblings. My parents were Philip and Ida Morris. Dad worked in the nearby steel mill, Mom was a homemaker and excellent cook. We lived on Gallia Street just a short walk to the school. I would often come home to lunch. My oldest brother Isaac (Ike, born in 1912) played on the varsity basketball and football teams at Glenwood High. My 3 sisters also attended Glenwood and were Sarah (born 1914) and married with 2 sons and resided in Portsmouth, Martha (born in 1917) married with one son and resided in Williamson, KY, and Ruth (born in 1919), married with 4 sons and resided in Richmond, Va. I married in 1952 and have two sons and a step-daughter that I raised from the age of 9 and have lived in Richmond, Va. since 1952. I was mainly a homemaker but also helped in my husband's Optometry practice as a receptionist. I continue with homemaking and able to do light housework. I enjoy staying abreast on...(read more)