Mary Virginia Rippetoe Currence, Higgins

I have to start this by telling you I know very little about my big sister. I looked up to her and she was my idol and high on the pedestal. Mary Virginia was born in Clothier, W. Va. July 1, 1916. a beautiful baby with the bluest eyes ever! For 5 years she was the apple of Fafa's eye. then Helen arrived and 2 1/2 years later The twins, Ruth and Curtis, were born in Richwood, W.Va. where the Rippetoe Motor Co. started. Grandfather George Alexander ,his two sons, Curtis and George Willow ran the business. the story is their good friend, prominent resident, took them to the cleaners. Can't remember the name.(just as well) must add here about me asking Sessy not too long ago what it was like with 3 little ones interrupting. She said she hated it and Nana had her babysitting alot. Guess that's why she was such a good Mommy. She was the intelligent one in the family.she played the violin in the school orchestra hi school)Made straight A's and very popular with the boys. Her name under her hi school picture says "Heavenly eyes". The picture I have are scenes from a young 8 yr younger sister. such as peeking out the upstairs window watching her leave with a date. One was Jack DeBell in his light blue convertible.He gave her the pretty ring that I showed off and later Mary Alice has it. Sessy went to Virginia Intermont in Bristol, Va. to college . She met her best friend Tilgman and she was her attendent at Jarfly and her wedding. After Jarfly entered the picture , he was in Med school and then the Army. traveled around until he left for overseas with the 10th Mt Div. I drove down to Austin Texas with 2 little ones. Mary Alice and Bill (he was still in diapers.)After he left Sessy didn't have anyplace to go so she stayed there and talked me into going to Univ of Texas. I loved flirting with all the boys in uniform. Fafa came down on bus and drove us back to Charleston. She was a real clothes horse and loved the exotic, unusual look.After Jarfly's tragic death,she worked and ended up being a top real estate broker. In Myrtle Beach, she sold the BIG stuff. buildings etc. She met Buck Higgins in Myrtle Beach and love was in bloom again. they made life exciting for both.she was a known hostess, started golf and had a fabulous time . loved her yummy recipes and was a gracious hostess entertaining alot.she was sooo organized. she kept a record of every dinner she had, where and what flowers she used. cost of everything. perfect records. so disciplined. she sent me a tape 35 yrs ago that she bought when she was at the Maine Chance Beauty Spa. in Phoenix with her lady friends. She convinced me it was a must and I'm still doing them daily and she did too. I can't say enough about this loving, gracious lady she grew up to be. This is where Mary Alice, Bill and Hokie can add on to help us know more about this special lady. Let me know what I have left out. love those Rippetoe's..