By Judith Davis, Former 1st VP and Director of Development, LWV of Washington 

Anita Lynne Gibbs

My beloved niece Anita Lynne Gibbs transplanted herself from Atlanta, Georgia, to Olympia, Washington, in 2019, and instantly fell in love with her new state and its lovely people. She joined the LWV of Thurston County, and “Coffee With the League” every Tuesday was her entry into the life of her new community and state. She loved writing action postcards and attending Action Workshops, Lobby Day, and community meetings. She told me that “her League ladies” knew everything and they taught her so much. They called her “Junior” and were so sweet and welcoming. When the pandemic hit, she missed her Tuesday jolt of java and the League but she attended Zoom meetings and helped me with Zoom workshops for the convention and council. I just want to say thank you, from our family, to all of the wonderful League members, local and state, and Marvelous Amy Peloff, who welcomed her and helped make her last two years lovely and meaningful.