Maggie & Evelyn

Maggie and Evelyn are my great aunts.  They lived together during the latter part of their lives as they never married.  Despite their singleness, they were fantastic homemakers as well as collectors, and travelers.  Family lore says they fought somewhat and threw vases at each other.

My family and I have their treasured belongings scattered throughout our houses.  They saved EVERYTHING and I thank them for that. Evelyn was a Home Ec Teacher and a wonderful painter.  We have tea cups and saucers and plates and bowls and light plates that she gracefully and delicately painted with great expertise.  From what I hear, Maggie took care of "Ma" and "Pa" which to me is just as honorable as any high-paying-fancy-pants job.  

I believe that's Blanche 2nd from the left, then Evelyn, and Maggie.

There were many other brothers and sisters in the Boone family, but Maggie & Evelyn were just a special part of our lives.