Lillian Blount
Oct 10, 2026
Lillian Blount was born on December 13, 1941, in Edenton, North Carolina, to the late Ella Mae Blount-Norman and Roosevelt Norman. She was the second of six children and was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Blount, and sister, Evelyn Blount-Patrick.
As a young adult, Lilly moved to Queens, New York, before settling in Harlem, where she discovered her passion...
Yvette Alves
Sep 24, 2026
Yvette Alves was born in the Bronx, New York, along with her twin sister, Anettte Alves, on August 13, 1959. They were born to Inez J Alves and Harvey Brewington.After Yvette Alves graduated from high school, she met Daryl Phelps. They later married and had their daughter, Taleah Phelps. After Taleah was born, Yvette Alves enlisted in the Armed Services. After she was honorably discharged...
Marian Thomas
Sep 22, 2026
Marian Anderson Thomas was born in Lincoln Hospital, Bronx New York to the proud parents of Percy Anderson and Lucy Percy Anderson on October 27, 1938.Marian grew up surrounded by her large family. She was the youngest of thirteen children.Marian was affectionally known as Nana or Aunt Marian by her family.Marian attended a New York City high school where she graduated....
Ruth Mae Gee
Sep 4, 2026
Ruth Mae Gee was born on June 22, 1939, in Timmonsville, South Carolina, to the late Mac Brooks and Hazel Thomas. She was raised in South Carolina, where she attended school and graduated from Wilson High School.
Ruth later made New York her home, where she built a life centered around family, love, and the people who meant the most to...
Charles Jenkins
Aug 6, 2026
Charles Jenkins was born on June 13, 1945, in Charleston, South Carolina, to the late Anna Chisolm Jenkins and Prince Allen Jenkins. As the fourth oldest of twelve children, Charles grew up surrounded by family, and those close family ties helped shape his love, loyalty, and strong sense of protectiveness for his family. Charles attended Burke High School, where he...
