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Who I am…

Born: October 28, 1920
Birthplace: Tennessee
Came to the Twin Cities in 2001

“My hubby came from up north and his people were up there but we never went there. But you know they took time off and we took time off and tried to find time to see each other but we never did. I worked and my husband worked ’cause we

“I was a waitress all my life. I worked at all good places. I didnt go just hamburgers—yeah not just any hamburger joint, but good restaurants. ’Cause I knew someone and they were making good money and I wanted it of course and I went along with them.

“I have a home down in Tennessee. I love my hubby and my home and kept my home. My husband isnt there and my parents are dead. So I have to stay here with my daughter—I have only one.”

My favorite place…

Favorite Place: Sitting in the Backyard

“Well, this is at my daughter’s house, and I like the yard very much. I’m just sitting there being… That’s the way you’d see me if you come around.

“Oh, I love it, I love it, I love it. It’s closed in. I see flowers all the time. And the kittens! I like to watch the kittens. With the kittens, you don’t have much time to read.”