Visitors for Retired EAL Attendant Joyce Gibson

Folks…..

We received the below message from retired Eastern Flight Attendant Alexa Conway…. While we don’t recall Ms. Gibson we do hope some of the Eastern Family in the Fort Lauderdale and Miami area might be able to help….

Jim Holder

Hello everyone.

I am looking for some help for a flight attendant. Jim, I am sending this to you in the hopes of finding someone in the Lauderhill area who might be willing to extend themselves.

This lady is Joyce Gibson. She flew for us out of JFK and ATL. Trying to find out when but I gather she flew in the 60s-70s.
She is completely alone, in a medical facility in Lauderhill. She is in early Alzheimers. She has no family, no husband. Totally alone. Evidently her EAL stuff is long gone.

One of her docs has asked me if anyone would consider paying her a visit, possibly sending her anything to do with EAL. He feels it would help trigger some good memories, and brighten a spot for her before she’s totally gone. Be aware, she is not doing well at this point. Sometimes she recognizes people, many times she does not. He believes that her career with EAL was a long one and that memory would trigger some happiness for her, plus help her find some missing memories.

I’m hoping someone in that area would consider a group visit, taking a deck of cards, wings, or something. Maybe a flight attendant scarf or purse even.

This man has been corresponding with me for a couple of months. I kept making him prove things to me. naturally, he was not able to give out a patient name but I wasn’t willing to send anything out w/o a name and a base. I have asked him for approx years of service. Her only friend left is her accountant, who has known her for about 20 years. She is the best info we get. I have asked for a bit more.

Meanwhile, I would be so appreciative if all of you would forward this note to everyone you deal with at EAL. Time is of the essence. And, it’s the season of giving and love.

Alzheimers is rampant in my family so this hits home. I no longer have family. No husband. And a damaged brain. I hope someone would care to do something kind for me if they knew (don’t worry—you’ll never know!  lol).

We have so many EAL’rs in Lauderdale and Miami. Surely someone could make an excursion. I know it’s asking so much. she was part of our family.

So, pls circulate. Maybe someone knows her. maybe they can fill in more blanks that would make it easier for someone to visit her at some point.

While I continue gathering information, pls have people get in touch with me for the time being if they are interested or recognize her name. I believe this is a maiden name and she never married. Will find out more about that eventually.
As I get more info I will share it with anyone who has been in touch with me about her. I won’t keep bothering the rest of you. but, if you think you can help, if you want more info, pls let me know.

All of my EAL stuff is in storage while I am relocating so I can’t participate at all other than to compile info.

Many thanks. hope all of you are well.

Alexa,  alexaconway@earthlink.net