I've given myself the liberty of dipping into albums of photos that aren't limited to the Lowcountry on Tuesdays. This evening's photo isn't from too far down the coast -
Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. It is an incredible cemetery and should be on the list for anyone who enjoys wandering in historic cemeteries. This statue of a joyful runner struck me as particularly unusual. Run on Julie! It's refreshing to see such a happy face running between the tombstones.
The tomb isn't as old as most are at Bonaventure and I easily found the obituary:
Julie Backus Smith: She was a founding member of the Savannah Striders and promoted running
in the Savannah area. She ran in the Boston, New York and Grandfather
Mountain Marathons on numerous occasions and at the age of 55 she also
participated in the Disney World Marathon. At one time in her career she
earned the title of fastest female runner in the Savannah area.
*Travel Tuesdays will feature photos taken out of Charleston and the Lowcountry. Join me for Travel Tuesday field trips!
This is a great post - thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHer tombstone could also have mentioned that she modeled for the Barbie Doll creator!
ReplyDeleteWhat a TERRIFIC tombstone. I would have loved to have known her!!
ReplyDeleteths is the coolest ...just visited on Friday and I too was struck by such a beautiful remembrance....smiling. She must have been a real jewel!
ReplyDeleteAnd,...she more than a little... favors you Joan...another renaissance woman.....
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