Mothers Full of Grace honored
by A. David Dahmer (Photos by Rose Johnson-Brown, Rojo Designs)
by A. David Dahmer
(Photos by Rose Johnson-Brown, Rojo Designs)
Friendship Chapter No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star, held its seventh annual “Mothers Full of Grace” awards ceremony May 2 at the Candlewood Suites in Fitchburg.
The 2008 awardees were Lois McKnight, Michelle DeBose, Fabu Carter-Brisco, Lilada Gee, Linda Ward, Linda Hancock, Vurtis Williams, Coralia Harn, and Mother Jackie Wright.
Standing: Vurtis Williams, Lilada Gee, Mother Jacqueline Wright, Michelle DeBose, Coralia Harn, and Fabu Carter-Brisco. Sitting: Linda Hancock, Lois McKnight, and Linda Ward.
These awards are presented annually to African American women who have exemplified through their daily lives the qualities and values that have served as the bedrock of the African American community.
Members of Friendship Chapter No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star
Deacon Julius Johnson gave the invocation and the benediction at the event and remarks were made by Augustine Tatus, Tara Jackson, Angelina Crawford, and Jeffrey Brown. The Mother’s Tribute Awards were presented by Roxanne Johnson and Karen Johnson.
Proceeds from the event help fund scholarships for graduating high school seniors.
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