Mary Gardner, Sunset Beach’s “unofficial Postmistress” recently walked out of the quaint post office (shown in painting) for the last time. But she hasn’t left the hearts of the tight-knit, 118-year-old community where there’s no door-to-door mail delivery. Nor has she left the minds of the town’s dogs, who loved her.
Sunset Beach, once home to actress Sandra Bullock, and neighboring Surfside where Cameron Diaz, known for her role in “There’s Something About Mary,” reportedly owns property, are treated like ordinary folks.
“There are no classes. Nobody cares if you’re rich or poor. Everybody comes to the Post Office and are treated equally,” said Carol Adams.
“I’ve painted all over the World and never met anyone nicer than Mary,” said Artist Bill Anderson. “She and Sunset Beach remind me of my mid-western upbringing. People really care about each other.”
“My dog Alice thought going to the PO to see Mary was the highlight of the day. She got so excited, she couldn’t stand still,” said local resident Maureen Graybeal.
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