Coffin Pic Exposed!

[Suzan]

In hearing about Aunt Lois' death. That was pretty cruel, IMO.
I'm trying to reach the minister that went to help her and yes, it upsets me.

My apologies I didn't know you were related, I'm checking my info with Missy who is a relative.

[Tony Trout]

Elvis 25th Commemorative Special

The biggest-selling issue of all time for The National Enquirer was the issue with this photo on the cover. It sold a record-breaking 700,000 copies. The photo of Elvis, lying in his copper coffin in the music room of Graceland, was snapped by a Presley relative (Billy Mann), with an Instamatic camera supplied by the Enquirer. Security was tripled to keep out uninvited reporters and fans, but the relative was able to shot three quick frames and stuff the camera in his pocket. He immediately departed Graceland and was whisked away in a waiting limo, and the film rushed to a secret photo lab. A special photo team was flown in to Memphis from Florida to process the film. When the film was developed, the first two frames were unusable, but the third and final frame is the one you see on the cover of the Enquirer. The photo was considered so sensational that a senior editor and a security guard were detailed to accompany it at all times. The Enquirer has permitted this photo to be published only on a few occasions.

Sidenote: the pic is also next to the article...I can scan and post for thos interested, along w/the ORIGINAL Enquirer front pic (not an ebay copy) and the pic inside from a further angle.

So those who say it's a fake please post an article stating so that is a RELIABLE source.

Suzan,

Can you send me this photo? I'd like to see it....

[cameron]

My apologies I didn't know you were related, I'm checking my info with Missy who is a relative.

I'm not related and never claimed such a thing. Some of us were concerned when we heard of her problems and pitched in to help her.

[cameron]

THIS WAS IN FEB.2007 ....I JUST TOOK OFF HIS ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. I'M ONE OF THE PEOPLE THAT CONTACTED HIM !!


LOIS SMITH, ELVIS' ONLY LIVING AUNT IS DESTITUTE CRIPPLED-LIVING ALONE! GRACELAND WON'T HELP!



I have known Lois Smith (Elvis' only living aunt) for eight years. Recently I received two emails from her friends informing me of the fact that Lois was almost destitute, crippled, and needed help immediately. I called Lois and told her I was coming to see her in Memphis. I raised some emergency money from my family to donate to her. Jack Lamont, my Might Stream technician, and I drove to Memphis and spent several hours with Lois and two of her children.

LOIS NEEDS HELP NOW!
Aunt Lois is confined to a wheelchair; her hands are so swollen from arthritis that she cannot use them. Lois lives in an old 50's style mobile home court. Many of the trailers are abandoned, windows knocked out, trash, ECT. Yet in her small one room trailer she has, is very neat in spite of the fact that she cannot walk or use her fingers.

NO FURNACE!

All this past winter, she has had no furnace. Her only heat is a burner on the gas stove. Also, her plumbing has not worked for some time. She has water but no workable drains. She exists on a small social security check, this mostly goes for medicine. Recently she tried to get up and fell and had to lie on the floor until her son came to check o her that evening. THIS LITTLE AUNT OF ELVIS' NEEDS HELP BADLY!

Before going to Memphis, I left a message on the voice mail of Todd Morgan. He is in charge of the PR for Elvis Presley Enterprises. I told him of the dire need of Aunt Lois. I asked him to get Graceland involved. I heard NOTHING BACK. I then emailed him the same information, NO RESPONSE. So if Aunt Lois is to get help, it will have to be from her friends and Elvis fans. I am hoping to raise enough money to move her out of these living conditions and find her a one bedroom apartment where she can have a safe, comfortable place to live out her life, Lois is 83 years old.
For more than 20 years, I have had a bank account for sending money to missionaries who feed the starving and for other charitable work. It is BAPTIST MISSIONS, INC., organized under the laws of Missouri as a not for profit corporation. Any donation you send for the aid of Aunt Lois Smith (Elvis' Mother was a Smith) will receive a receipt so you may deduct it from your taxes. It is important that you make checks to BAPTIST MISSIONS, INC. and on the memorandum space write Lois Smith Fund. 100% of the contributions will go to Lois.

Elvis wanted his relatives taken care of. Elvis, in his will on page 2, item 4, provided that any of his relatives that were destitute should be taken care of from the trust fund he had left. THIS WAS NOT DONE FOR AUNT LOIS! Elvis Presley ENT. takes in millions of dollars every year. Lisa and Priscilla were reportedly in Scotland looking at a castle to buy for several millions of dollars, yet NO money for their ONLY living aunt. Aunt Lois showed me an 8x10 picture Priscilla had autographed and given her years ago.


Aunt Lois and Gladys, Elvis' mother, were very close. Lois was at her bedside up until the day Gladys died. Now Lois has been shoved aside and forgotten and left to live in destitution. Please write or call or email me, and let me know your ideas and how you could help her. I intend to try and get national news coverage on this TERRIBLE TRAVISTY against Aunt Lois. Please email your friends.

Please pray for Aunt Lois Smith and her family.

God Bless,
Bill Beeny

[Suzan]

My apologies I just called a family member and asked and I got my info wrong it was Lorraine that passed away in the late '80's.
BTW Lois knows nothing of any funds so you may want to check to make sure it was delivered.

[Tony Trout]

Ahhh...Bill Beeny....gee...where have I heard that name before?

Nutcase and well noted "Is Elvis Alive?" believer.....



My opinion?

[cameron]

You can believe.....it was delivered . Or don't believe. Right now, it makes no difference to me.

[cameron]

Ahhh...Bill Beeny....gee...where have I heard that name before?

Nutcase and well noted "Is Elvis Alive?" believer.....



My opinion?

Grow up, Tony. Some people care about others, no matter how nutty they are perceived ,

[TotallyInsane]

Ahhh...Bill Beeny....gee...where have I heard that name before?

Nutcase and well noted "Is Elvis Alive?" believer.....



My opinion?

Isn't he the one with the museum in Missouri that just sold it recently? If so, sounds like he's the one having money problems and using an elderly person to help himself out.

[MissyM]

Ok, let me get some things straight here. Lorraine (Billy's ma) died in "88" of a heart attack. So I can see why Suz. got confused. It happens. I quite sure that she did not mean anything by this.
But while I am taken aback that anyone really cares what the circumstances of Lois is, the fact remains that I called her after this information of donations got put on here. I talked to both her and her daughter Brenda (who is now living with Lois) and both stated that they don't know about the preacher and have not received any money. I'm not saying that money was not collected but you will have to go to your sources Cameron and find out what the deal is.
Yes, I do think it's a shame that Lois and family were forgotten about and it has gotten this bad. My mother-in-law (Lois's sister) tried to help her out prior to her dying.
If you need me too I can call her and see if she has gotten anything since I talked with her last.

[TotallyInsane]

My apologies I just called a family member and asked and I got my info wrong it was Lorraine that passed away in the late '80's.
BTW Lois knows nothing of any funds so you may want to check to make sure it was delivered.

I knew of Aunt Lorraine but did not know about Lois. Wonder why Lisa would allow this to happen if she is living in the way described?

[cameron]

Isn't he the one with the museum in Missouri that just sold it recently? If so, sounds like he's the one having money problems and using an elderly person to help himself out.

Actually, he has formed a place to help the elderly that need assistance.
I know lots of people involved in Elvis World and I never make fun of any of them.

[MissyM]

Totally it's a long story. Let me think on it and see if I want to go public with the information.

[Tony Trout]

Grow up, Tony. Some people care about others, no matter how nutty they are perceived ,

Cameron,

I'm fully grown up...thank you very much....

Bill Benny is a nutcase...I'm not going to change my opinion. Anybody that still believes Elvis is physically alive on this Earth (or that he's coming back) needs their brain cells checked....

I'm done here in this thread.

Isn't he the one with the museum in Missouri that just sold it recently? If so, sounds like he's the one having money problems and using an elderly person to help himself out.

Gail,

Yep, same guy.

[cameron]

IT IS PUBLIC. IT WAS AFTER BUYING AND READING HER BOOK, I TRIED TO HELP.

[cameron]

I'm done here in this thread..

You keep saying that.

I'm just not into trashing people. I listen and learn from many people and am quite capable of sorting what I believe or don't believe. Nor am I threatened just because someone believes differetly.

[MissyM]

Well, I'm just saying Cameron that hardly anyone bought and read Lois's book. So I am reluctant to tell much. Also the book has been met with much hostility. BTW-she also has not recieved a dime from the book. I'm not sure why but unless I talked to the publisher myself, all I know is what Lois told me.

[cameron]

Well, I'm just saying Cameron that hardly anyone bought and read Lois's book. So I am reluctant to tell much. Also the book has been met with much hostility. BTW-she also has not recieved a dime from the book. I'm not sure why but unless I talked to the publisher myself, all I know is what Lois told me.

I'll get you his name and email addy. I'd be interested to know too, as he's said differently.

I didn't see anything wrong with her book. Was mostly about her life. It was a pretty hard life or so the book says.

[cameron]

I sent it to you, Missy.

[MissyM]

Got it and I will check it out and let you know.