Vernel Moorer
Jan 5, 2021
On June 15, 1953, the world was introduced to Vernel Julia Moorer by way of her parents, Eugene Moorer and Alyce Emma Robinson. As a student in the New York City Public School system and Private School, Vernel grew very fond of the arts. She was a passionate dancer who performed in school and in the neighborhood. With her love...
Robert J. Patterson
Jan 5, 2021
Robert J. Patterson was born to Annie Mae Collier and Earnest Patterson on March 14, 1946 in Montezuma, Georgia. He attended and graduated from school in Georgia. At the age of 20, Robert relocated to New York. On July 4, 1968, he married Margaret Felton whom he's been married to for the last 52 years. During their union they raised...
Brenda Washington
Jan 4, 2021
Brenda Ellise Hassell was born on August 28, 1953 in Harlem Hospital to Gloria Coleman and Maxwell Hassell. She was educated at Public School 136 in New York, New York. Brenda was known for her funny, generous, and likable sense of humor. She was very kind hearted and enjoyed playing with the kids. Brenda was everybody's Aunt in the neighborhood....
Frances "Nook" Louise Cooper
Dec 29, 2020
Frances Louise Fulton Cooper, Aka Nook, was born to Gardner Fulton of Gable, South Carolina and Hardey Corina Rose of St. Augustine, Florida in their home in Gable, South Carolina. At age 12, Frances' mother died and the following year her father passed. Frances' aunts quickly took her in and cousins, Frances, Fanny, and Rozoetta whom quickly became her sisters....
Dorine Cook
Dec 26, 2020
This is My Story Lady Dorine Cook, entered this world as Dorine Whitehead on October 29, 1921, the youngest of three children born in Barbados, British West Indies, to Charles and Maude Whitehead. Lady Cook received her early education at the St. Charles Parochial School, in Harlem New York. A licensed Evangelist and ordained minister, she completed formal religious instruction...
Milton E. Petrie
Dec 21, 2020
Milton Petrie Junior, affectionately known as "Junior", was born on April 24, 1956 in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. The son of the late Dolores and Milton Petrie Sr. He was the second oldest of six children. Growing up in New York City, Junior attended P.S. 128, P.S. 143, Junior High, and Norman Thomas High School. Throughout...
