Beth Ann and I were roommates and DZ sorority sisters at Northwestern State University when I first met Anne in 1971. She bounced into our dorm room like a whirlwind, and I adored her right away. Anne was a Delta Zeta girl, like us. We laughed and sang our own version of the Delta Zeta girl song which we continued to sing whenever we were together over the many years.
Anne was an amazing woman---ahead of her time. She was every bit a modern woman with intellect, had her own voice, expressed important ideas, had a red-headed spirit, was patriotic, gave generously of herself in volunteer work, laughed well, was loving, kind and beautiful. She was ALL IN on life and she made a difference. She was a great role model.
I am fortunate that she was a friend. I was lucky----she made me feel like family.
The earth has lost an exceptional soul and the heavens are brighter.
Brenda Lauderdale