Pic of the Week (#148) - Happy Halloween and Birthday "Mom" - Betty Grace Sears Hanley (1924-1981)
Every week The Psychogenealogist shares a "Pic of the Week." The intent is to encourage thought and imagination about the spaces where psychology, genealogy, and history converge.
My paternal grandmother, Betty Grace Sears Hanley (1924-1981) was born on Halloween, October 31, 1924. This was the Halloween themed birthday cake her family made for her on her 47th birthday in 1971.
Birthday Cake for Betty Grace Sears (1971)
Grandma died when I was quite young, and I have only a few very vague memories of her. Thankfully, there are dozens, perhaps hundreds, of photos of her that have helped me get to “know” her. Here are just a few of my very favorites.
Betty Grace Sears Hanley (1924-1981)
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For a much larger collection of photos check out the Betty Grace Flickr photo album.
Happy Birthday Grandma!
Questions:
Do you have relatives with Halloween birthdays? Christmas? February 29th?
What are some of the favorite birthday cakes in your family history?
Do you have pictures of them? I would love to see them.