Ann Atchison Nicholas

• How I’m involved
• Member of Beech Street First Baptist Church
• Volunteer dance teacher in the Beech Street youth arts program
• Member of Texarkana Community Ballet
• Founding member of Texarkana Habitat for Humanity and Women for the Arts
• Member of TEX*REP
• Past Member of the Junior League of Texarkana, Conifer Council Girl Scouts of America and Oaklawn Rotary Club Board of Directors
• Current president of the American Legion Auxiliary
• Past president of the Rotary Club
• Member of the Rose Garden Club
• Volunteer for and participant in Texarkana Race for the Cure
• Volunteer for the 2010 Heart Ball
• My family
• Daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Anthony Sayadian; son, Hamilton and Daughter, Martha Grace; grandchildren, Ethan, Anna and Lauren Sayadian
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "Here… it takes all the running you can do to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least as twice as fast as that.” The Red Queen in “Through the Looking Glass”, Lewis Carroll
• My parting thought
• “I want my children, my grandchildren and my students (who are like my children) to be stronger in their beliefs, stronger in their character, stronger in their faith, stronger in their hope, stronger in their vision and stronger in their willingness to engage and participate in life, having known me.”

Beatty Palmer

• How I’m involved
• Member of First Church of the Nazarene
• Teacher of Sunday School for 60 years
• Volunteer to benefit countless people in need
• My family
• Daughter, Ann Whittenburg; grandchildren, Greg Niemeyer and Kim Icenhower; 4 great grandchildren
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "The Lord perfects those things that concern you.” – Psalm 138:8
• My parting thought
• “[I want others to know] that I loved the Lord and loved people.”

Claudia Snow

• How I’m involved
• Member of First Baptist Church Moore’s Lane
• Immediate past president of Women for the Arts
• Member of Texarkana Community Ballet
• Chair of Party with Picassos
• Member of TRAHC Board
• Secretary of Susan Sanderson Garden Club
• State board member and East Texas regional director of Leadership Texas
• My family
• Married to Pete; son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Jennifer; daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Jared Horton; granddaughters, Madelyn and Kathryn Snow, Lydia and Julianna Horton
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "If you sit still, you’ll rust.” –Leah Williams, grandmother
• My parting thought
• “[I want my children and my grandchildren] to remember my sense of humor and optimism… [to remember] that they can make a difference, see the value in volunteerism and involved in their community.”

Debbie Lindsey Sheppard

• How I’m involved
• Member of Wake Village Baptist Church
• Chair for Partners in Education, Texarkana Independent School District
• Volunteer to benefit people and animals in need
• My family
• Married to Roger; daughters and sons-in-law, Lindsey and Gregg Pilgreen and Kristin and Cody Spencer; grandchildren Logan and Knox Pilgreen, Gage and Dane Spencer
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "Greatness is not in where we stand, but what direction we are moving. We must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it – but sail we MUST and not drift, nor lie at anchor.” –Oliver Wendell Holmes
• My parting thought
• “[I] challenged each student to be a strong and independent person… [and to understand that] excellence is never an accident. Everyone needs direction, never be afraid to ask.”

Gayle Burrow

• How I’m involved
• Member of First Baptist Church Moore’s Lane
• Volunteer for Texarkana Race for the Cure
• Board member and past president of Texarkana Community Ballet
• Volunteer and dance teacher at Watersprings  Ranch
• Sustaining member of Junior League of Texarkana
• Member of TRAHC
• Former board member and parents club president for St. James Day School
• My family
• Married to H. T., son, Trey; daughter, Ali
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "Live. Love. Laugh.”
• My parting thought
• “My children are my legacy…and their children.”

Rebecca Gayle Adair Hines

• How I’m involved
• Member of Hampton Road Church of Christ
• Owner of Gayle’s and Abby  Gayle’s
• Image consultant for women throughout the Texarkana area
• Volunteer for various local charities and philanthropic events
• My family
• Married to Roger, sons, Roger, Jr., Kevin and Scott
• My favorite words of wisdom
• " God grant me the serenity
  to accept the things I cannot change;
  courage to change the things I can;
  and wisdom to know the difference.
• -The Serenity Prayer
• My parting thought
• “I want to be remembered for the sincere love I have for my customers and community.  [I have been] inspired by how I could transform my customers into feeling good about themselves. I sit them down, listen to their needs, and teach them things that will enhance their natural beauty.  I would also like to be remembered for my example of commitment to my husband, our sons and their families.” 

Janet Green

• How I’m involved
• Member of Central Baptist Church, Texarkana
• Volunteer at the Red Cross Festival of Trees
• Mentor students in the Texarkana Arkansas School District
• My family
• Married to Ronnie; sons, Rustin and Trenton
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "No time like the present.”
• My parting thought
• “May those who come behind me find me faithful.”

Jo Ann Rice

• How I’m involved
• Member of Hamilton Memorial AME Church
• Leader of the Young Women Initiative
• Co-chair of the TV Ministry
• Third Vice President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
• Member of YWCA board
• Past President of Literacy Council and Ronald McDonald Charities
• Member of Junior League of Texarkana
• Vice Chair of American Heart Association Heart Walk
• Secretary of Women for A&M
• My family
• Married to Arties; daughter, Josette
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "Service is the rent we pay for living.”
• My parting thought
• “[I want to] inspire people to better themselves and our community.”

Joyce Cook

• How I’m involved
• Member of Pleasant Grove Parent Teacher Association
• Member of Athletic Booster Club at Pleasant Grove High School
• Volunteer for American Heart Association
• Volunteer for the American Cancer Society
• Participant with the United Way, America Red Cross and Texas State Trooper Association
• Member of Republican Women’s Association
• My family
• Married to Christopher; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Shane Holland
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”
• –Ralph Waldo Emerson
• My parting thought
• I think I want my legacy to be that my life provided the world a positive contribution, and that I was a team player.”

Joyce Wilson

• How I’m involved
• Volunteer for Martin Luther King “Act of Kindness” project
• Volunteer for Texarkana Race for the Cure
• Volunteer cheerleading coach for Faith, Hope & Love, Inc.
• Lifetime member of the PTA
• Contributor to United Way and Whitney Kelly Scholarship Fund
• My family
• Married to Taft; children, Greg, Michelle, Shaun, LeJay, Andre, Adrian, Shawn and William
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "Life’s most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• My parting thought
• “[I hope] that I have created a bright spot in someone’s life with a kind word, a smile, or just a simple thank you.”

Linda Kay Lilly

• How I’m involved
• Member of First Baptist Church
• Member of Women for the Arts
• Volunteer for the Runnin’ WJ Ranch
• Member of the Four State Reining Horse Association
• My family
• Married to Mike; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Tracy Lilly; daughter and son-in-law, Jaime and Jason Cobb; grandchildren, Austyn Lilly, Aiden, Alex and Andrew Cobb; parents, Alvin and Marie Gibson; mother-in-law, Reba Lilly
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "Go your way… and be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
• – Nehemiah 8:10
• My parting thought
• “[I want to know] that my life is a testimony of my love for God and my family.”

Margarite ‘Skeet’ Jolley

• How I’m involved
• Member of Hooks First Methodist Church
• Chairman of the church board
• Member of the finance committee
• Founder of the Shepherd’s Shop
• Volunteer in numerous church activities
• Volunteer for Hooks Independent School District
• Caretaker for church member in assisted living
• My family
• Son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Tanda; grandson, Chad Jolley; granddaughters, Lara Jolley and Kirby McCasland; great grandson, Cade Jolley
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "Always be honest and truthful and treat others as you would like to be treated. Live each day to its fullest.”
• My parting thought
• “[I want] to be remembered as someone who has touched people’s lives in a special, helpful way.”

Mary Katherine Weber

• How I’m involved
• Member of Williams Memorial United Methodist Church
• Founder of WOW – Williams on Wednesday
• Board member of Hospice of Texarkana
• Board member of Conifer Girl Scout Council
• Inaugural board member for Texarkana Race for the Cure
• Member of Women for the Arts
• Volunteer at Cornerstone Retirement Community
• My family
• Married to Patrick; daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Ty Patterson; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Mary Elizabeth Weber; son, the  late Charles Weber; daughter-in-law, Tiffany Bell; grandchildren, Evelyn, Jackson and Martha Patterson , Charlie and Katie Bell; parents, Martha and Nick Margrave
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "After the storm the birds sing. Why shouldn’t we?” –Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
• My parting thought
• “[I want people to know] that I got it – that I realized that life is very short and every day is priceless, especially for those you hold dearest to your heart.”

Mary Ted Mayo

• How I’m involved
• Member of First Baptist Church Moore’s Lane
• Member of FBC praise team and choir
• Officer of Dogwood Garden Club
• Member of Texarkana Music Teachers Association
• Member of Friends of the Library
• Volunteer at Runnin’ WJ Ranch
• Fellowship chair of Encouragers Sunday school class
• Member of the Friends of St. Michael’s Foundation
• My family
• Married to Gary; daughter and son-in-law, Susannah and Gene Joyce; son, Joe; granddaughters, Caroline and Catherine
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me.” –Philippians 4:13
• My parting thought
• “Just as God loves all of mankind, my love for them is unconditional.”

Norma Harrison

• How I’m involved
• Member of First Baptist Church Moore’s Lane
• Member of the Golden Circle Bible class
• Treasurer of the Altrusans
• Corresponding secretary of Chapter V, PEO
• Member of Women for the Arts
• Member of Women for Texas A&M
• Member of Friends of the Library
• Participant in Bible Study Fellowship
• My family
• Son, Jon Pringle; daughters, Jan Price and Larkin Jarvis; stepdaughters, Beverly Harrison, Ellen Oliver and Kathryn Goff
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.” –Thomas Moore
• My parting thought
• “I would hope to be remembered as having been fair and compassionate with every person who came into my life and I hope to have been a help to those in need.”

Pam Orr

• How I’m involved
• Member of Williams Memorial Methodist Church
• Past Chairman of American Heart Association Heart Ball
• Opportunities Angel Guild Past-President
• Volunteer for CASA and Pi Phi Alumni Club
• Harvest Texarkana Board of Directors 2010
• (Editors Note:  Please excuse the mistake made in our magazine for Pam’s community involvement.)
• My family
• Married to Keith; daughters, Alison, Ellen and Emily; son, John
• My favorite words of wisdom
• “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” - Mother Teresa
• My parting thought
• “I hope my legacy is that I was a good friend, sister, mother, daughter, and wife.  I think what we teach our children is our greatest legacy.  I hope (as all parents do) that their lives are full of happiness and that they contribute positively to society.’”

Paula Magness Knight

• How I’m involved
• Missionary in Davao City, Philippines – 1994 – 2006
• Owner of Blue Isle Expressions Custom Jewelry Designs, a ministry to fund the Philippine Missionary Baptist Seminary in Davao City
• Speaker in various local and regional churches
• My family
• Married to Glenn; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Judy; daughter and son-in-law, Jenny and Mark Clements; daughter, Juliana; grandchildren, Noah, Mahlah, Nathan and Rhoda Mae Clements; Keilah and Keizah Knight; parents, the late Paul Magness and Vada Magness
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” –Philippians 4:13
• My parting thought
• “When people mention my name [I want them to] say, WOW, what a lady she was. [She was] very God fearing, fun loving, crazy, had NO FEAR, trustworthy, honest and a wonderful wife, mother, daughter and Nana.”

Shirley Pesek

• How I’m involved
• Member of Sacred Heart Women’s Society
• Eucharist Minister at Sacred Heart
• Member of Junior League of Texarkana
• Past president and charter member of Texarkana Lawyers’ Wives Club
• Past president of Gateway Garden Club
• Charter member and current board member of the Opportunities Foundation Board
• My family
• Married to Leon; sons, Leon, Jr. and Philip; daughter, Cathy Long
• My parting thought
• “I want people to remember me for my smile and encouragement. I want to be like my husband who has the biggest heart in the world and cares so much about his family and friends. ”

Teresa Shipp

• How I’m involved
• Member of the Church of Christ
• Member of Delta Kappa Gamma Professional Honor Society for Teachers
• Member of the Daughters of the American Revolution
• Member of Arkansas Women for Education
• Member of Miller County Retired Teachers Association
• Former member of Board of Directors for Tri-Community Neighborhood Center
• Actively involved in church ministries
• Campaign manager for Mayor Horace Shipp
• My family
• Married to Horace; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and James Davis; son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Araceli; grandson and wife, James and Lacey Davis; grandsons, Ethan and Brad; great grandson, James IV
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” –Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
• My parting thought
• ‘’I want my legacy to be that I was an outstanding teacher – one that was fair and just with the students. I loved all my students and treated them equally; yet, I strived and was successful in giving each of them the individual, one-on-one attention they needed.”

Theresa Ann Poff

• How I’m involved
• Lifetime member of St. Edwards Catholic Church
• Active volunteer with St. Edwards youth group
• Participant in Bible Study Fellowship
• State Treasurer of the Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association
• Member of TSAD PTAs
• Volunteer for Easter Seals
• Volunteer for Temple Memorial Treatment Center
• Member of Arkansas Municipal Auditorium Commission
• Member of Texarkana Museum Board
• Member of Main Street Board
• Member of Texarkana Library Board
• President of Law Wives
• My family
• Married to Franklin; sons, Franklin, William and Christopher
• My favorite words of wisdom
• "Live each day as if it is your last… Tomorrow is not promised.”
• My parting thought
• “I would like to be remembered as one who was kind to all people, but my children are my greatest legacy.”

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