There are just a few people left at good ole Julian Price Place that actually worked here during the Betty Feezor years. John Steed, John Murray, Bob Lacey and Della Massey are the ones I’ve been lucky enough to know.
Della has this really amazing story that really captures what a kind, caring and thoughtful person Betty truly was. She told it to me a few years ago but doesn’t want to be on camera, so I’ll have to retell it here in print.
Della started working at Jefferson Standard Broadcasting Company in June of 1969. Betty had already been in full swing since the mid-1950s with her mid-day show. After each daily broadcast, it was typical for staff members to make their way to the studio and grab a bite of whatever Betty had prepared on that day’s program. Walking down to the studio had become part of Della’s routine as well.
Della says that she had one week that became very busy and wasn’t able to find time to drop by the studio. No biggie…she just was busy and kept working.
One day at the end of that busy week, she looked up from her desk to see Betty standing there. She smiled and asked, “Della, don’t you like my cooking anymore?”
Della said she was surprised and touched at the same time. This icon of Charlotte homemaking noticed her absence and was concerned enough to seek her out and make sure everything was okay.
Isn’t that a great story? She knew when someone wasn’t there and cared enough to reach out to them. How many of us can say that nowadays? That story has always stayed with me. Lucky Della! Thanks for sharing your story with me.