This was originally known as Van Gundy’s Motor Court (sometimes called the Pink Motel). It was owned and operated by Violet Virginia Van Gundy and her brother, Jack. Miss Van Gundy, who died in 2010, played “Baby Violet” on the “Our Gang” (“Little Rascals”) shows.
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June 16, 2011 at 9:26 AM
I lived seven years with Vi and Jack, managed the motel, we would go out to eat just about every night, Vi loved to eat. Vi was the most tantalizing person I’ve ever know, her smile would light up any room-she was a very Christian lady, she was always helping someone-I was very fortunate to have known her. R.I.P.
June 17, 2011 at 4:42 PM
Thanks for sharing this, Carlton!
June 14, 2011 at 12:26 AM
Actually , Virginia the mother passed in 1974. The earliest bills I found were in 1938. Uncle Jack Aunt Violets brother passed six years ago. Aunt Violet sold the motel in July of 2008. She then moved to Maple Court. In April of 2010 I brought her to the motel as I promised to be by her side so she wouldn’t be alone. In July of 2010 she passed peacefully here a day before her last birthday. They all did a wonderful job owning the pink motel. They all rest in peace now. Our hearts are to see that the town terrace keeps it reputation that they have layed before us. Aunt Violet did play in Our Gang in the beginning days of it. Her mother became a Christian. Through that they came to Tifton for a tent revival in their young teens. They loved the Lord and stood for Him. I pray the legacy continues.
June 17, 2011 at 4:59 PM
Thanks, Lora.
April 8, 2011 at 9:48 PM
After graduating from college, I rented the cottage shown in the picture. It was right on the main street and was noisy sometimes. I remember the Van Gundys well but never knew that about Violet. Thanks for bringing back special memories.
April 15, 2011 at 9:38 AM
Glad you could learn something here, Butch! Yes, Miss Van Gundy must have been a sport, from what I’ve read of her…
December 9, 2010 at 6:08 PM
Miss Van Gundy died back in July. Here’s a link to her obituary in the Tifton Gazette. Jack died years ago, according to a friend of mine who worked for them.
http://tiftongazette.com/obituaries/x1060805613/Violet-Virginia-Van-Gundy
November 29, 2010 at 2:20 PM
It was her brother that pass this year and she sold the motel this year. FYI..Thanks for the lovely old pictures.