~ Sentimental Story ~

In writing a story it must surely be, about all the pleasure that you have given me. I loved your Lancashire accent your humour your smile, and the varied entertainment you were so versatile. Receiving many honours the C.B.E. and a Dameship too, presented by the Queen Mother who greatly admired you. Known as Our Gracie throughout your heyday and still remembered in the same endearing way. Ending this story I find so hard to do, there is no limit to the memories or the tributes paid to you.

~ The Final Word ~

A bonny lass named Gracie Fields came from Lancashire she learned the way to laugh and be of good cheer. Times were not always easy she had her ups and downs, but a spark within blazed amid the cities and the towns. She won a nations love - a world's love and kept it all her life, with an added measure as a good housewife. Millions heard her voice on the air and thousands packed theatres whenever she was there. Gracie's performances were well worth seeing. Songwriter Jimmy Kennedy called her 'a star human being'.