Birth date: Dec 28, 1913 Death date: Oct 23, 2002
Hortense Allen Bivins Funeral Services for Hortense Allen Bivins, 89, of Longview will be held at 10 AM Monday, October 28, 2002 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview, 1617 Judson Road, with Ritchie Hamm and Steve Horto Read Obituary
This was one heroic and special lady. She deserves a plaque or statue at Pine Tree for her influence over so many people who were headed for oblivion but turned around a achieved so much in large part due to her inspired teaching. A true American legend, I think...
So long and Godspeed.##imported-begin##Mickey Wright##imported-end##
Mrs. Bivins was a great lady. I knew if I could make it through her class, I would be able to do anything. She had a way of making you want to do your very best, and for that I say thanks.##imported-begin##Annie Wilkinson Duke##imported-end##
I know it is a little late, but I just wanted to go on record as saying "thank you" Mrs. Bivins. You had great impact on many lives; there may never be another like you!
Rest in peace.
Ronnie Morrison, PTHS Class of '62
Plano, Texas##imported-begin##Ronnie Morrison##imported-end##
Mrs. Bivins had a great impact on my life too. I discovered in college I was pretty good at writing. Like other students I had Mrs. Bivins to thank for that. I use many of the skills she taught us to help my students write stories for the Pine Tree High School Cutlass newspaper. Writing is like a natural talent, thanks to her, and it's fun. I also try to show some of the same patience and understanding with my students that she showed us. I probably would not have chosen teaching as a profession had I not had Mrs. Bivins. She was a real inspiration. I enjoyed those times I delivered the high school newspaper to her house during the '80s and early '90s. She always told me fascinating stories about PTHS in the '40s and '50s. She remembered the Class of '61 at that time like it was yesterday. There will never be another teacher like Mrs. Bivins, and I feel honored to have been asked to write part of her obituary. We'll never forget you, Mrs. Bivins.##imported-begin##Pat Walden Story, Class of '61##imported-end##
I was saddened to hear of the passing of my dear teacher, Mrs. Bivins. The memorial written for her could not have been more accurate. She was one special lady and we will all miss her. I will always remember her beautiful smile and face. God blessed her with the ability to instill in me and others the desire to always do our best.
Love forever,
Linda##imported-begin##Linda Gilmore Peterson##imported-end##
Dear Mrs. Bivins,
I stood beside your bed last May, 2002, the day after our big 1960 - 1965 Pine Tree Class Reunion. You never knew I was there. I thanked you from the bottom of my heart for making such a difference in my life and in the lives of so many others. You were always my favorite teacher 1962 - 63 and I still use everything you taught me. I touched you gently that day I said goodbye and I am so glad I told you how much you were loved.
Sincerely, Marcia Coker Nivens sounds like Bivins##imported-begin##Marcia Coker Nivens##imported-end##
Like so many others Miss Bivins was my senior English teacher. I made it through University English classes with not much studying because of her. A true lady and a wonderful teacher.##imported-begin##Patsy Hughes##imported-end##
ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE PEOPLE IN MY LIFE AND ONE OF THE FINEST TEACHERS AT PTHS. SENIORS 1969.##imported-begin##CHERYL TATUM EITELMAN##imported-end##
Hortense Bivins had a passion for perfection that she tried to instill in all her students. As my senior Class of 1966 English teacher, class sponsor, and neighbor, she had a definite impact on my life. And she loved my mother's lemon pies!##imported-begin##Becky Thompson Holberg##imported-end##
Mrs. Bivins was my senior English teacher at Pine Tree. She was truly one of the finest teachers I ever had in high school or college. Her genuine concern for me as a young adult, as well as a student, is a memory I cherish. She will be missed!##imported-begin##Vivian K. Guy##imported-end##
