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EXCEPTIONAL SENIORS

Peanut brittle fever hits the school office every holiday
season, as anxious callers salivate for Bebe’s perennial
favorite. Since 1975, she has led a group of church
volunteers for the annual fundraiser, cranking out
over 100,000 patties of her culinary delight for thankful
Lubbockites!

After all her years of tireless service, it’s hard to
imagine the school lobby without her presence there.
I’m sure it’s even hard for her to imagine! But, not
to worry! As Lana says, “She can’t sit still for very
Former faculty members surprise Bebe September 30
long before she has to get up and see what the next
adventure will be.” And Sheila chimes in, “She loves to
time for the things she loves, but those who know her travel! Anywhere, anytime! You don’t have to ask her
best will agree with her son Jason when he says, “Who twice to pack a bag and go!”
are we kidding? She loves to work!” Indeed, after a
brief respite, she’ll return to campus in a part-time role In my three years with Bebe, being with students every
which will be, as Saldana says, “a way to be a part of day, I had the epiphany that has shaped my life ever
our Premier family in other ways moving forward.” since – I have something to say to the next generation!
Bebe’s legacy is the energy and love she has given
Raised in Houston, Bebe and her husband Jim came to to generations of students and numerous waves of
Lubbock in 1975 to join the pastoral staff at what is now faculty and staff, modeling rich connections, linking
Rock City, where they remain as pillars of the church. generations!
And just this August, Bebe and Jim celebrated their
Golden Anniversary in grand style with family
and friends! Children and grandchildren
include Sheila Robinson, Jason and Jaime
Robinson (children Jeron and Jailyn), and Lana
Stephenson (children Braxton and Addison),
and you can be sure they “rise up and call her
blessed.”

Through all these years of working full-time,
Bebe’s life has been full to the brim as she has
delighted in watching her grandchildren grow
and become accomplished in choir, theater, art,
and sports, cheering them on every step of the
way. Lana says, “My mom is one of a kind!!
She has a love for her family that is unlike any
other. She goes above and beyond for those
she loves.”
After she “retires,” Bebe won’t give up her
weekend “fun job.” Since 1998, she has worked
in concessions
at the historic
Cactus Theater
in downtown
Lubbock. She
has widened
her circle
of friends
through the
years serving
Bebe with walking buddy up popcorn
Janie Adams
and drinks!

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