The People of Williamsburg: Louise 'Bubba' Speck

Today, we look to Google and Kindle Unlimited for recommendations on books rather than the concentrating on the importance of our local public library.

For almost 29 years, a librarian held the respect of her community. This lady, Louise Speck, was there for those in our community as an ear to listen and an eye for a great book. To me, however, she is quite simply my grandmother, whom I affectionately call "Bubba."

One of six children

Louise Speck was born on March 14, 1936, the daughter of James and Geraldine Peters. Her parents had six children – James, Kenneth, Janet, Mary Ruth, Nancy and o...