Post by Busgaljan on Aug 26, 2003 19:51:00 GMT -5
A message was posted on the Fan Forum at www.jim-reeves/com that Country Singer Wilma Burgess, famous for the hits "Baby" and "Misty Blue," passed away at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville this morning after suffering a massive Heart Attack. She was 64.
According to the webmisstress, Julie Jordan, Wilma had been hospitalized for tests for the past week, and seemed to be on the road to recovery.
Wilma came to Nashville in 1965, and was signed to Decca by Owen Bradley. She purchased Patsy Cline's "Dream Home" in Goodlettsville from Patsy's widower, Charlie Dick. She later sold it due to financial considerations. She was close friends with Mary Reeves, and worked for a time at the Jim Reeves Museum.
Some of Wilma's personal affects and memorabilia were stored in a warehouse owned by Mary Reeves. Even though there were assurances she would be able to retrieve them, they were lost in events connected to the legal fight concerning the Jim Reeves estate. It is said that Wilma was able to retain a car that was once owned by Patsy Cline.
According to the webmisstress, Julie Jordan, Wilma had been hospitalized for tests for the past week, and seemed to be on the road to recovery.
Wilma came to Nashville in 1965, and was signed to Decca by Owen Bradley. She purchased Patsy Cline's "Dream Home" in Goodlettsville from Patsy's widower, Charlie Dick. She later sold it due to financial considerations. She was close friends with Mary Reeves, and worked for a time at the Jim Reeves Museum.
Some of Wilma's personal affects and memorabilia were stored in a warehouse owned by Mary Reeves. Even though there were assurances she would be able to retrieve them, they were lost in events connected to the legal fight concerning the Jim Reeves estate. It is said that Wilma was able to retain a car that was once owned by Patsy Cline.