Monthly Archives: April 2012

Flora Mae McIntyre Smith, (April 25, 1925 – January 11, 1977) a quiet spirit who was never known to say an unkind word about anyone. I am inspired by her sustaining love. I was blessed to know Grandma Flora for … Continue reading →

My great, great, grandmother, Ora Walker, was born April 6, 1891 in Brownsville, TN. She died September 28, 1971 in Kewanee, IL.  She came north to Kewanee possibly sometime between 1925-1931, after leaving her first husband, Charley Hess, with whom … Continue reading →

Lately, I have been collecting and writing stories about my maternal ancestors. All of my maternal grandparents passed away when I was still quite young. Watching other children with their grandmas made me feel that I had been deprived of … Continue reading →

Last year during Women’s History Month, I chose one woman for each of those 31 days of the month to feature in a compilation that I posted on Facebook: “Women Who Inspire Me.” A little over one year later, I came … Continue reading →