2020 Symphony Ball Debutante Mother Daughter Tea

Debbie Washburn, Terri Coomer, Johanna Hutchens, Tambra Davis

Photos by Steve Babin

2020 Symphony Ball Debutantes and their mothers enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea July 25 at the home of Kim Hartley. The previous year’s Ball Chairman hosts the annual event and this year, Rosemary Latham continued the tradition.

Attending were 27 young women making their debut at the 57th Symphony Ball, October 23, their mothers, members of the 2020 Ball Committee, past Guild Presidents, officers and past Ball Chairmen. Guests were greeted by Hartley; 2020 Ball Chairman, Kim Johnson; 2020 Symphony Guild President, Janet Skidmore; and Rosemary Latham. A silver wine cooler overflowing with flowers graced the foyer table. The container, given by past Ball Chairmen in memory of Robin Lanier Stewart, 1988 Ball Chairman, has been used yearly at the tea since 1993.

The young women savored a tea menu prepared by Catering by Narvell. The centerpiece in the dining room, as well as the flowers in the entry, were arrangements by Charlotte Wessel of Buckets and Blooms. Fruit punch and sparkling juice were served by past Ball Chairmen Patti Thornton, Shelia Irby, Marie Newbery and Suzanne O’Conner.

The Symphony Ball, sponsored by the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild since 1964, is an annual fundraiser benefitting the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. n

Tabby Ragland, Ashley Walker, Ashley Mitchell Elizabeth & Patricia Ann Rankin

Rosemary Latham, Janet Skidmore, Kim Johnson, Kim Hartley

Kitty Scripp, Kathy Wiliford, Bobsy Ingram