Betty Owens-Assunto - The Duchess suffered a heart attack at Thanksgiving dinner back in November 2000.  After several months of being hospitalized she has now been moved to a rehabilitation facility in New Orleans, Louisiana.  If you would like to send card or letter you can send it to:

Betty Owens-Assunto
c/o Jan Assunto-Robicheaux
1400 Irene Drive
Metairie, LA. 70002

Update 01/12/2002:

Betty is still at the rehabilitation facility in New Orleans.  She has made some progress but there is still a lot more progress that needs to be made.  Betty thoroughly enjoys the the cards and letters that she has been receiving from all of you Real Dukes fans.  Thank you for bringing some happiness into her life.