About the Author

Betty J. Rees

Betty J. Rees was a native of Lousiville, Ky., and resided in Bronston, Ky. for the later 30 years of her life. She was the mother of four children with five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She was co-owner in three businesses with her husband and best pal, William, whom she lost in 2008. When she retired, she was encouraged and assisted by her daughter, Michele, to dust off the cobwebs of the Beauregard Blue manuscript and introduced it the public after 24 years.

January 28, 1936 - September 4, 2012