Lynn Hood, Patty Primrose, and Amy Plankenhorn
Recorded
February 3, 2023
Archived
February 3, 2023
37:29 minutes
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Id:
ddv002302
Description
Sisters Lynn Hood (67), Patty Primrose (66), and Amy Plankenhorn (59) came together to remember their father, Andy Plankenhorn, and his impact on the Decatur community.Subject Log / Time Code
Lynn (L), Amy (A), and Patty (P) remember what it was like to grow up in Decatur, and say their parents were active in the community.
P shares the concerns that their father, Andy Plankenhorn, had about how Decatur is changing. They share that he recently passed away.
L says that the city of Decatur allegedly sold a street to developers by accident.
A remembers how their father was always calling the city manager, his volunteering in the community, and the love and respect for nature that he shared with his children.
They share how their family arrived to Decatur, GA and remember their childhood home.
P discusses their father’s love of learning and education, and how he went back to school at the age of 40.
A remembers her father’s reaction to the passing of his wife, saying he was still committed to living a full life.
A talks about the rarely treatable aneurism her father had and how lucky he was to survive.
They remember what their father looked like, saying he was always smiling.
They share memories of Halloween and Easter Egg hunts in their big front yard.
Participants
- Lynn Hood
- Patty Primrose
- Amy Plankenhorn