Out of curiosity, I logged into this site just to find info on the Vappies. Anthony, I am your cousin. Your dad Reggie is my cousin, My mother Joyce, is your grandmother (Mae's sister). We used to live in Chicago, but have moved to Cleveland. Karen once visited my mom's along with her mom Winifred a few years ago. How is Ann Marie doing. I last saw all of you at Mama Beulah's funeral in Michigan, remember? How is your sister, Kim. Let your mom and dad know that I communicated with you. Hope to talk to you soon. Joyel, or as the family calls me by my middle name - Elaine.

Hi, I do remember all the times of my childhood I spent in Chicago and how Aunt Beulah, Uncle Walter Aunt Madge, Sherry Roy, Norfleet June, Aunt Mae, boy I just made 40 on dec 27 and I still think of Jeanine Dana. How are you? I am so interested in touching base w/the Vappies I haven't met or spoken to in ages. Feel free to email me and tell everyone hello and I love them . I lost 3 siblings already and Aunt Myrtle and AUnt Vivian died also. Just Uncle James left (Wop) I lost my sister Linda, brothers Ben, Jr and Porgie (George) It;s been a rough time these recent years. 6 remain out of Ben Winifred's children. Anyway, gotta run, please get back in touch. OK? I know we lost a couple of Uncle O J's children recently too. Bye for now. Karen

Elaine,

I will say that I do not quite remember you from Beulahs Funeral. I was quite young at the time. My sister is doing great. She is just about to graduate from law school. My Parents, Brenda and Reggie as well as myself have re-located from the midwest to the Southwest in the past few years. It was a pleasure hearing from you, and I will certainly inform them that I have communicated with you.