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Biver, Lucette Clementine Marie - Person Page

Introducing Lucette Clementine Marie Biver Witty

Lucette Clementine Marie Biver Witty

1924 – 2021

A life marked by beauty, faith, and the joy of family, Lucette Clementine Marie Biver Witty was a woman whose quiet elegance never went unnoticed. Born in Elizabeth City, Virginia, Lucette was the daughter of French immigrants Clemens and Mary Biver, who instilled in her the values of resilience, dedication, and an unwavering love for her family.

Lucette’s life was a tapestry of love: she married her one true love, Thomas Edward Witty, on September 30, 1944, and together, they built a life full of faith, joy, and laughter. Whether coaching basketball at St. Vincent High School or tending to her beloved garden, Lucette was always surrounded by family. Her most incredible legacy was the warmth of her home and the strength of her love—values she passed down to her four children, 14 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.

A devoted member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Lucette shared her gifts with the community, singing in the church choir and volunteering her time to various causes. She was also known for her impeccable style, whether on the tennis court or in her lush backyard. Lucette’s Gold Life Master rank in bridge and her love for tennis, golf, and bowling were just a few of her many talents, but her unshakable faith and devotion to her family truly defined her.

Lucette passed away at 97, leaving a legacy that will live on through the generations she touched. Her life reminds us all that beauty and grace can be found in the simplest of moments—a lesson she lived each day.

Discover Lucette’s Full Story

Want to learn more about Lucette’s incredible life journey? Head over to her Family Page to explore a timeline of her milestones, from her early years in Phoebus to her legacy of love, faith, and family. There, you’ll find the rich details that made Lucette the beloved woman she was, and maybe even some details you didn’t know about yet!

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Applegate, Edna Mae

Introducing Edna Mae Applegate

🕯️ Introduction Page: Edna Mae Applegate
Gathered in memory, shared in love.

She was born in a wintery corner of Crothersville, Indiana, and passed on in the springtime hush of Indianapolis—but the life of Edna Mae Applegate was lived in the warmth between those seasons. A daughter, a sister, a mother of six, and the steady center of a home that shifted through the decades, she is the kind of ancestor whose story is stitched into quiet gestures—the iron still warm, the front door left unlocked, the hum of someone cooking at dusk.

Married at sixteen, widowed too soon, and remembered by grandchildren who knew her simply as Mom, Mama, or Grandma, Edna’s legacy is one of everyday courage. She didn’t ask to be remarkable. But in the way she raised a family, weathered illness, and rooted herself in love through every move, she became just that.

This space is for you, fellow memory keeper.
If you knew Edna, have photos of her, or carry tales told by someone who did, please share them in the comments below. Even the smallest recollection—a favorite recipe, a holiday ritual, a sound to her laughter—adds texture to her tapestry.

Want to explore the full timeline of her life? You’ll find it here:
📜 Read Edna’s Family Page

Thank you for helping keep her story alive. After all, family history isn’t just about the past—it’s about finding our way back to one another, one memory at a time.

Warmly,
Kris

(and occasionally, Bones, when the dirt under the fingernails calls for it)

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