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There had to be dark and muddy waters so that the sun could have something to background it's flashing glory.

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Betty Smith
Age: 75 †
Born: 1896
Born: December 15
Died: 1972
Died: January 17
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Brooklyn
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Elisabeth Lillian Wehner
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