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Carrousels of Houston, Texas
News
Love is in
Love is in
Carrousel Carolyn Whitney
Alexander was fortunate to
the Air attend her 50th college reunion
the Air
at Alcorn State University the
home of the Braves in 2021.
Even with social distancing,
she said it was a wonderful time
reuniting with classmates and
her Delta Sigma Theta Sorors.
An additional grandchild was
born in 2021 giving her six
grandchildren to spoil, dote
and babysit.
Carrousel Venetta Armstrong
went to Chicago for a long
weekend in July. She had a
wonderful time visiting
Carrousels, sightseeing and
enjoying great food!...ready
for a repeat in 2022
Carrousel Sherrie and Carrafella
Dwight Batro celebrated
Sherrie’s retirement with a
holiday in Cabo San Lucas
Mexico. Sherrie retired as the
Director of Human Resources
for the Aldine Independent
Carrakid Jordan Sterling popped the question School District after a career of
and received a YES! 40 years in education. Carrafella
Dwight spends his free time
Carrousel Lorraine Breckenridge-Sterling and teaching their granddaughter
Carrafella Leroy Sterling were very pleased to play golf. He wants her to
with the accomplishments of their three share his passion!
Carrakids in 2021!
Carrousel Toni Bransford and
Their eldest, Jordan, planned a surprise Carrafella Kevin Bedford spent
Carrousel Catherine's Carrakid Darian's weekend engagement celebration for his now 2021 chauffeuring their Carrakid
engagement picture taken fiancé Chloe in Malibu, California. Both families Kaitlyn to dancing, gymnastics
In Toronto, Canada site of attended and are looking forward to the and as a team member to swim
their destination wedding in 2022 wedding in 2023. practice, and assisting with
Due to the pandemic, Carrakid Alyson had a virtual schooling… full time
drive by at her parents’ home to celebrate her jobs! Carrousel Toni also re-
Carrousel Catherine Blackwell Garner 29th birthday. Everyone received assorted ceived a promotion to Vice Pres-
and Carrafella Michael Garner are petit fours and a “goodie bag”. ident of Development for Imara,
excited and looking forward to their Jared, the youngest, received his college Incorporated. Congratulations!
daughter Darian’s upcoming diploma from Kansas State University. He is the Emeritus Member Carrousel
nuptials to be held in Toronto, Canada third generation of Carrousel Lorraine’s family Gladys Bransford and Carrafella
in August 2022. to graduate from the university! Paris are thrilled having their
As doting grandparents, they Carrafella Lee is a well-regarded cardiologist in daughters just a touch away.
celebrated their only granddaughter St. Thomas, USVI. In 2021, he was promoted Carrousel Sharon Butcher even
Leah’s tenth birthday in Chicago, to Chief of Medicine at Schneider Regional though virtual, enjoyed attend-
Illinois. Every year, Carrakid Leah Medical Center. ing her first Carrousel National
gets to choose a birthday destination Convention and loved her
for the family. swag bag. She is truly looking
forward to the next one in 2023.
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Carrousel Cora
Robinson and
Carrousel Traci Bransford- Carrafella Judson III
Marquis is the proud mother
of two Carrakids. Her son Pres- spent 2021
ton was accepted into Harvard
as a first year law student for preparing for
fall 2022 and daughter Prentiss Carrakid Cortney’s
spent last year shooting a film
in NYC and LA entitled “The October nuptials to
Choices We Make”! Carrousel Mr. Garrison Jones.
Traci passed a vigorous exam
and is now a Professional Reg-
istered Parliamentarian (PRP) The wedding was held
with the National Association at the historic Third
of Parliamentarians (NAP) and Ward Saint Mary of
was elected to second vice the Purification Cath-
president of the Green Gavel olic Church. The vows (L-R) Catherine Blackwell-Garner, Cora Robinson (Mother of
Electronic Unit (GGEU) for a were conducted by His the Bride), Ramona Moore, Gigi Parker, Serena Harmon,
two-year term. Lorraine Winslow, Gail Kennedy (Dallas Chapter),
Emeritus Member Carrousel Excellency, the Most Venetta Armstrong, LeCresha Peters
Nathene Caldwell has told Reverend Curtis John
us that retirement has given Guillory S.V. D., and D. D., Carrousels truly enjoyed themselves celebrating
her a “second wind” and has Bishop Emeritus of the the newly married couple at a dinner dance that
returned to work for Lone Star Roman Catholic Diocese followed later that evening. The newlyweds are
Legal Aid. All work is virtual, of Beaumont (Texas). beginning married life in the Chicago area.
and she is in her pajamas until
10 in the morning when she
takes a break! She is a happy
camper. Carrousel Ramona Carter
Emeritus Member Carrousel Carrousel Ramona’s Carrakids
Cheryl Cash and Carrafella Justin (left) and Rahmon (right) Moore celebrated her first
William celebrated November with granddaughter Rielle
with grandson Christopher grandchild Rielle’s first
Lowe being presented as a birthday in November
Beau with the Sugar Land
and can hardly wait for
Chapter of Jack and Jill, In-
corporated and in December granddaughter Taliah
saw granddaughter Kennedy to turn one in May 2022!
Camille presented to society
as a 2021 Houston Chapter
of Jack and Jill, Incorporated In addition to spending time
debutante. Two evenings these
grandparents will never forget! with her granddaughters,
Emeritus Member Carrousel Carrousel Ramona has found a
Margot Charles enjoyed 2021 second career as “fulfilment
spending more time with her
eight-year old great grandson. manager” for her Carrakid Justin’s
She even took him to the Big company, Holly Hall Supply
Apple to see the Christmas Company (HollyHallSupply.com).
lights and store displays.
Emeritus Member Carrousel This is a company supplying a full
Jacqueline Hatfield went to Carrousel Ramona truly line of skin care products for
the Washington, D. C. area over
the summer for her nephew’s remained busy during 2021. ladies and men.
wedding and spent time with
family on the east coast. 63