Mary Frances Petty

Miss Petty was one of my supervising teachers when I student taught at Northside High School way back in the 60's. I must say that she really took on an insurmountable job with me!! Although my undergraduate training had given me more than enough subject matter in my area of teaching, it had done a poor job preparing me actually to teach. Being only a few years older than my students and looking younger than many of them, it was Miss Petty who got me and the students through those days. I...

I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND ALL WHO CARED FOR THE BELOVED MRS.PETTY. I AM ONE OF THE CERTFIED NURSING ASSITANT, THAT PROVIDED CARE FOR MRS. PETTY FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR. I GAINED ALOT OF RESPECT AND LOVE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. I REMEMBER ALL THE TIME WE SPENT TOGETHER AND I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW HER EYES BRIGTHENED AS SHE SAW MY SON.

I have wonderfully fond memories of Miss Petty at Northside High School. Bless her heart, she had the unenviable task of teaching me grammar. But, she met the challenge with vigor and seemingly limitless patience, and I am so grateful to have had her as a teacher. As the years went on, she also became a friend to me when I became a fellow educator. She really cared about all of her students and worked hard to make us better writers--and better people. I am forever grateful. God rest your...

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Miss Petty, I recalled she lived on Carter Rd., next door to my grandparents and remember her and her mother.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Miss Petty. She was a force not to be trifled with, and as a result, I learned a lot in her class. I thank God for her and her influence on young people.

I must be one of very many who valued the guidance, patience, and friendship of my English teacher, Ms. Petty. What a special lady. Her influence now resonates outwardly, generation to generation, beginning with those students who absorbed her teaching, her discipline, and her caring. Ms. Petty lived the life of a great teacher, and I benefited immensely from knowing her. I only hope I haven't dangled a participle or split an infinitive somewhere, or else I'm sure to hear of it...

I fondly remember Miss Petty. There has hardly been a day in the past 30+ years when reading or writing that I haven't thought of Miss Petty as I considered "who or whom" or "I or me" and even how to arrange a sentence so the preposition wasn't hanging on the end. Miss Petty also taught me that if I ever had children they would be reared and not raised like the chickens. Though her earthly life has ended, Miss Petty will forever live in my mind and I will continue to often think of her impact...

My prayers are with the family and friends. Miss Petty taught me at Northside High in the early 80's. she made a lasting impression on me. Godspeed Miss Petty