I am a 79 year old widowed woman of African descent. I was born and raised in Monrovia. I presently reside in a home that is on property purchased by my maternal grandparents in 1934. I am a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. I attend Second Baptist Church in Monrovia. I am an active senior. I belong to C.E.R.T., am a MAP leader, Change Makers, Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association and a member of the Library Board.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am the oldest of five living siblings. I have large families on my mother’s and father’s side. Both of my parents were born in California.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am a registered nurse and and am currently working part-time at El Monte – Rosemead Adult School. I love the science – teaching the science and care of the human body.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Chili’s and 38 Degrees
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in Monrovia all but 10 years of my life
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Mr. Jack Mix
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
To Kenya, Africa. I have a sponsored child there, and I have wanted to visit Africa.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Movie “To Kill A Mockingbird” and TV “Blacklish”
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Young and old people never stop learning. You can never have too much wisdom and knowledge.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I have never felt the desire to have a bucket list.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Bill and Gloria Gaither
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
The Lyric Theater
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Michelle Obama. We would have lunch at Sena’s
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I’ve always felt safe.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Enjoying my grandchildren and great grandchildren
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love Beethoven
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Monterey Bay, California
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December favorite month, Christmas favorite holiday. May 31 best single day on calendar
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
All of my favorite music
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
God/Jesus/Holy Spirit
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Baked sweet potato and roses
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
I am glad I have a home.
