63-Year-Old Purse Found in Elementary School

[@Cleaningfairy1970]

Kudos for going above and beyond to get these cherished memories to her children.

[@Trund27]

Yes, what a lovely man to turn it over to the museum!!

[@Reppintimefitness]

I wonder if he could find my wallet 🤔

[@isabellrc]

Nice guy….

[@DonnaChamberson]

In my freshman year, 1989, I lost my purse. In 2018, I got a call saying someone found it. Inside were still some scrunches, my coin purse, and many jumbo-sized tampons. It was very embarrassing because that headline went all around my town.

[@grasiellasmith4367]

@@Trund27 this is so random I know but why would they call her a teenage girl. She’s was clearly a child and they said she was at ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

[@dominicr9068]

That is so neat. Those women were like kids in a candy store. What an amazing find. Rest in peace to their mother.

[@jxnrousseau]

ik how dope is that

[@joebone3151]

We all would be

[@RoccosVideos]

Wow incredible find. I wish the original owner could have seen it again but it’s very nice the daughters got to see it.

[@Fun-rf9vs]

@@niiceamazingfun7 Please step on me

[@lukemaster2161]

@@niiceamazingfun7 its a scam

[@nerdface5438]

@@niiceamazingfun7 Someone who, unlike you, has enough intelligence to understand who asked

[@richardguilamo976]

Me too

[@RavenMatthew]

@@niiceamazingfun7 Everyone asked for it so get your damn ass outta here!

[@haody3494]

It’s sad that the original owner couldn’t see her lost purse.

[@ChaoChao0071]

Maybe she could see it after she died, and helped it reach her family.

[@enriquesol]

@@ChaoChao0071 that's a good twist . You should have an angelic Chao not a choas one

[@haody3494]

@@ChaoChao0071 That’s possible.

[@elizensiado4130]

It’s just a a kids purse

[@hashane.]

@@elizensiado4130 sentimental value.

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

This is truly amazing they're still good people out there

[@tidalhour]

@@niiceamazingfun7 i asked

[@nerdface5438]

@@niiceamazingfun7 Ur mum did

[@aswantha3472]

​@@niiceamazingfun7 ur mom did

[@ravenfall9203]

Tf has to do with good people?

[@alexrekzu4079]

@@ravenfall9203 well instead of throwing in the dumpster, the guy turned it in. not hard to understand

[@FynnOliverEmonSill]

How precious of an experience for the daughters after a comfortable amount of time has passed since their mother went over the rainbow. I say it like that because all the consuming pain that we feel when love ones pass for a year or several after would definitely change the way they view this experience. Here they can experience with almost pure certain joy.

[@jenniferlopez3554]

And this is so touching to see the daughters of this lady all together to discover all those little things in a vintage purse that belonged to their mom ❤❤❤

[@illusionary5418]

It is so sad that she passed away. I am happy the daughters got to see it, but I wish that the owner could get to see her purse.. Amen 😔

[@washx2k755]

how did she pass away?

[@lukemaster2161]

@@washx2k755 From ligma

[@ZayRoseee81]

@@niiceamazingfun7 😭😭😭

[@nerdface5438]

@@lukemaster2161 You got the whole squad laughing😐😐😐

[@lukemaster2161]

@@nerdface5438 aye its just a joke bro💀💀

[@maryj4876]

I love the story. It's always nice to go back to the memory lane. When you hear the story and you're really excited and want to know what happened to her after these many years.

[@daybyday1664]

I love this. My grandma gave me so many things through the years. I love and cherish each one. It’s my time machine back to her. ❤️ so glad this was found.

[@beautybyashhhx]

Was that your grandma purse ?

[@justinabustina7784]

This is amazing that her daughters get to have such cool memories of their Mom ♥️

[@yunuskadri3393]

Heart touching Kudos to contractor who found the purse.its a precious gift to daughters from their mother

[@lainaaa9075]

i love how the family was able to look at the stuff inside & reminisce in it

[@liddlekiddle1962]

I bet it broke her heart for a while after losing it. That's a lot of cherished mementos, photos, etc. It would have been great for her to get it back - but very nice that her daughters were able to get a little glimpse during her young teen years. Great story!

[@intuitivediane]

This is awesome. Sad she passed away.

[@Fun-rf9vs]

@@niiceamazingfun7 Please step on me

[@alexandermaury9911]

@@Fun-rf9vs WHAT

[@bubblebass9992]

@@niiceamazingfun7 you

[@rk-ve6jy]

@@alexandermaury9911 step on him

[@alexandermaury9911]

@@rk-ve6jy no i'll throw him into the shredder

[@ItzJustMia]

What an amazing discovery! I’m sure if the lady was still alive, she would of been absolutely thrilled! Kudos to the man who found it and sent it somewhere safe and the historian who reunited it with the owners daughters. Now they have cherished memories of their mother they can have forever! ❤️❤️ You have my condolences dear women! Keep living on just as she did! ❤️💕

[@sooz9433]

How sweet... 🥺 That would make me so happy and it would bring lots of tears too. Thank you for finding Beverly's daughters. I know they thoroughly enjoyed this!! 💝

[@yadinavarro9810]

Wow she was a classic woman even from a young age, beautiful purse 👛

[@thunderwolf4237]

This is so sweet, something beautiful came out of a loss ❤

[@GameCross4]

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[@alyssaj.2659]

There was a similar story like this from IE that I watched probably a year ago. A young lady lost her purse in a theater in the 60s I think. Then an employee found it and was able to give it back to her when they found out whom it belonged to. It was full of her old treasures. Amazing stories!

[@indexoptions]

I am in tears. This was so freaking cool. I hope the mom rests in peace, it was so nice for her daughters to take us on a journey thru the belongings. God bless!

[@ediekoller1144]

I remember 1959 I was 13 that year too. But I never had a fancy purse or any pictures to carry anything in. Wish I could go back to those days and be young again. So glad the children of this lady were able to be reunited with the purse.

[@lamarcolvin8833]

What does age 70 feel like?

[@ediekoller1144]

@@lamarcolvin8833 Well it does not feel that great and I am 76 now. I am waiting for my next venture in life in the great beyond.

[@persephoneblack888]

How beautiful for them to be able to go back in time and revisit the memory of their mother through her lost things ♡

[@materbnht]

Seeing the joy in the daughters faces was amazing.

[@itsinasiatravels_]

This is literally awesome. I love learning and hearing stories of my parents and grandparents when they were my age and even back when I was a kid.

[@TheSouthIsHot]

Thank you, Armando Rodriguez, for selflessly working to return this purse to her family.🥰

[@jenmarks6594]

So happy this purse was returned to the Beverly's daughters, so they can have some more wonderful memories of her. May Beverly rest in sweet peace.

[@goawaybrisney]

I love these stories! I’ve seen a few others like this of woman’s purses going missing in their schools and being found decades later! Always so fascinating.

[@tabathagodin1326]

What a wonderful gift for her girls!

[@tamaravanvoorst448]

So wonderful they have this treasure from their mom!

[@themotorhino1331]

She lives on even though she passed. Echoes from the past. So awesome for her children to see what Mom was like back then.

[@lexisig4597]

I love stories like these. Its like opening a time capsule.

[@rainylaviana4659]

That is so beautiful to go down memory lane of your own mother God bless her soul

[@jmo2104]

I love these stories. They just make you feel good.❤

[@joseHernandez-xc4ix]

Super Neato can you imagine a blast from Moms past . Those ladies enjoyed that thank you for sharing this 💞🥰

[@alexcasillas6973]

A beautiful feeling just to connect with family history..

[@MilkandCookies92]

I'm 30 and lost my purse at school in the 7th grade once. Hopefully they'll find it there in 63 years too. lol

[@anthonyguarino4242]

You never know and maybe a contractor will find yours if he renovate your school.

[@qrto765]

Will u make it to 93 years old

[@truenorth3077]

Wow, that is so cool! Glad the daughters were able to see what was inside.

[@kenday4812]

Simply Amazing, Good job that Contractor Found that Purse.

[@ruthdanielson919]

What a sweet little girl. So polished. Must have been a great mom.

[@tavibaby]

Wow, this is nostalgic. Sad she isn't here to see this. Glad her daughters did.

[@billywilds1779]

Outstanding to bring that back to her grown children. Well done.

[@deanruthlessrecords]

Very very cool story... Especially for her daughters. Sad because she didn’t live to see her purse returned.

[@paigecarlson1742]

This is awesome. Already interesting for someone who loves history, so I can't imagine the feeling of being her daughter and seeing all this neatly saved.

[@suleidacarrera5242]

How awesome is technology these days to aid in locating and unifying things lost. Super sweet and integrous of the contractor who dealt honorably with another’s possessions.

[@searose777]

What a cute purse, she had great taste! 👛 What a beautiful memory!! ❤️

[@lindagabby]

So exciting to see my hometown on here. I used to volunteer at that museum with my grandmother. Just wow!

[@C_In_Outlaw3817]

Ahh shoot, she passed. Before they said that I crossed my fingers hoping she’d still be around. It would have been cool if they could have given it back to her in person. But, still so wholesome.

[@mistahzeddtheabbasavant5368]

Yeah same, I had the feeling and figured she passed away before it was confirmed.

[@johngreene6783]

Now there is a feel good story in these crappy times we live in

[@beccac6451]

So cool they found it and found the person it belonged to. Sad she had passed away but cool her daughters got to have it. A great memory of their mom.

[@LifeChanges41595]

I’m so glad it was found and now something else of their moms for them to get back. ❤️

[@GameCross4]

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[@Trund27]

This is incredible! Ohh, but I feel bad for their mum; the stress of losing your purse is real.

[@dw.imaging]

How amazing is this. So wonderful.

[@joeculpepper1677]

Well, that's amazing. Just like a time capsule ,really enjoyed seeing this .makes you think what other treasure awaits out there . Too bad your mom couldn't be there to see it. That would have been cool ,to listen to what she had to say about the purse. Man reminds me of my grandmother so full of interesting things to talk about. I really learned a lot just hearing her talk.

[@jenethawarner1374]

Smiling from ear to ear.... a real feel good story. And that purse is class.

[@clydexochitl129]

I’ve got to say it’s quite interesting and at the time emotional seeing part of the mothers past in a unique way

[@melindarodriguez1513]

Such a beautiful story!

[@JAnotherday]

Thank you to the person that found it and honestly sacrificed it back to its owner/ owners God bless him

[@Phenomenal8448]

I’m so glad the family got it back and was able to reminisce

[@Stevesajan1995]

Absolutely incredible finding 🔥

[@krissyscott4327]

What a beautiful treasure!

[@danielreinig5520]

Great job Armando! You made that possible ❤️

[@senglee2330]

She lived her life in the best times, not like today's society, sad and stressful.

[@Seek1878]

I like how we carry pictures around on our phones now instead of physical copies

[@clintrovertqueen2624]

What a beautiful site😊❣️

[@sadalien9049]

That's so freaking cute!! I wish I could find something like that from my family!

[@sugarlove]

What a beautiful surprise 😍😍😍

[@L3TITBE]

That was so sweet of the man that found it,to turn it in & NOT in the trash..

[@lemonhead1442]

Wow the fact they found the family is crazy

[@Perezfernando320]

That super cool awesome for the contractor to actually return it

[@deimondrawsproductions]

I lost a doll once back in my kindergarten.. Never seen it or heard if it was ever found since then- Im so happy to see that the owners kids got to see the purse

[@BigDaddy-vr2ut]

Armando ! Class act right here

[@Nitrotypist]

That student has some taste in fashion

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

That was back when many elementary schools were still K-8! I always wished I could go to one of those schools. I had to grow up too fast, going to junior high in 7th grade. Now my son’s middle school is grades 4-8, and they start high school in 7th grade. Let kids be kids! ❤

[@zstrode.8953]

So sweet and sad! May Beverly and the others rest in paradise! 🙏

[@wavedog23]

I keep all sorts of old photographs, school stuff, and important family keepsakes in a fireproof box that I open a couple times a year because I love the feeling of personally-oriented nostalgia. I think if I found something like this, I'd initially be way too excited to go through it lol

[@GameCross4]

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[@michellerobin5461]

What a beautiful treasure ❤️

[@franical]

The Contractor was the hero in all of this. He could have just thrown in away but instead he made efforts to return it to the owner.

[@Melody-mu6nk]

Precious! 💕

[@jaggerkate]

I love this so much! I know she’s smiling down from Heaven. ❤🥰

[@voosum]

When you get a second chance to learn about a family member whose dead it is amazing. I wish i knew more or had more saved of my late brother 12 27 1988 - 01 07 17

[@nikkie9302]

Wow I love this. I’m such a history buff and I love vintage items. If I found something like this I would be like a kid in a candy store.

[@DaylightDisinfectant]

Good story. Hope they put it in a museum.

[@justasmalltowngirl_lynne5089]

Oooh how so very cool & endearing for the daughters ❤️❤️

[@wynterpulchritudo7255]

Life and death walk hand in hand, neither for enemy, nor for friend. She's never gone as long as she's remembered.

[@sarahmallonee]

That's so precious. I would love to find something like that from my mother, she passed in 2020

[@AnnaMorris411]

I’d love to see more stories like this one from IE!

[@04angelbydeath]

i want more news like this!

[@SaInT-u2g]

So cool it's like a mini time capsule!

[@almasantiago1100]

this is absolutely amazing and fascinating!

[@journeymansmitty8283]

That's really cool and amazing so good to learn about family members from before🤔

[@OutdoorTonez]

Good work man nice to know how it wasn’t just trash to someone lots of love ❤

[@WickedBoo13]

They need to have that put in a shadow box and hang it. That would be so awesome just to walk by and see that. What a sweet fond memory they have of their mother.

[@JasonT850]

What a great treasure to find! I hope it can be admired of a long, long time now that the lost has been found. Can you imagine what she went through emotionally not being able to find her purse?

[@parisinthe30sx]

9 kids? God definitely blessed her. I wish I had even one. I bet that was a great experience for her children.

[@mnmssss21]

I wish I had a good memory of my mom.

[@Canuckchick32]

The purse served as a time capsule. Amazing 👛😯

[@dreadedhermittarot4776]

This made my heart happy ❤️

[@bonniebrown6960]

That's so awesome!! The one young lady said, she actually kept this in her purse. Of course she did, because back then people took everything seriously unlike people today. Things were important to people back in those days. I bet when she lost her purse she kept saying, I could have sworn I had it when I was on the bleachers. 🤔 Well, mom and grandma you were right all along. I'm just sorry it wasn't found before she passed away. Dog gone it...!! At least they found her family though.

[@ginny1068]

What a Blessing, and so cool! 😀♥️