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Carrousels of Houston, Texas
News Carrousel Cora

Love is in
Love is in Robinson and
Carrousel Carolyn Whitney Carrousel Traci Bransford- Carrafella Judson III
Alexander was fortunate to Marquis is the proud mother

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