Beebe Washington King Family Reunion 2023

1975-2023

July 21-22, 2023

St. Pauls, NC

BWK Family Reunion 2023

St. Pauls, NC

Friday Evening 6:30-8:30

Registration Meet & Greet

Family Reunion Meeting (7:30p)

Light refreshments served.

Saturday 10a-2:30p

Family Cookout and Games

St. Pauls Community Center and Park

Saturday 7:00p-10:00p

Dinner & Dancing

St. Pauls Community Center

Officers

Doris Everett President

Vera Joiner Vice President

LaTasha Murray

Secretary

Theolive Washington Treasurer

V. Delores Scott Finance Secretary

Committee Members

Vashti Washington

H. Sybil King

Dr. Vanessa Cogdell Moore

Benitha Townsend

July 21, 2023

Welcome Home Family,

We come together again to celebrate our family heritage, meet new family members, catch up with the ones we know, eat good food and have great fun. The Beebe Washington and King Family have been coming together bi-annually since 1975 and not even the COVID Epidemic could keep us apart. It is very important that we continue this tradition that was set forth some 48 years ago. My children and their children as well as yours need to be able to understand the history of our family, the struggles and successes that we have made. As we celebrate this year’s reunion let’s have fun catching up, laughing and making memories but let us also look around and see who is missing from our mist, and commit to encouraging those that are not here to plan to attend the next one!!

I pray that you all have safe travels back home and that things are well when you get back.

Peace and Love,

Doris Everett President

July 21, 2023

ROBESON COUNTY Board of Commissioners

Commissioners

Greetings to the Beebe, Washington, and King Families,

I hope this letter finds you and your family in good health and high spirits. As a Robeson County Board of Commissioners member, I am delighted to extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt gratitude for choosing our County for your 2023 family reunion. I know that the roots of the Beebe, Washington, and King Families run deep in Robeson and surrounding counties. I understand the importance of family bonds and the value of reconnecting with loved ones. I pray that your family has a fun-filled reunion that will add to the years of memories that date back to 1975 when you hosted your first official reunion. You are commended for your commitment to share the legacy of your forefathers by continuing this wonderful family tradition.

I wish you a joyous and memorable 24th Bi-Annual family reunion filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Best Regards

Wixie D. Stephens

Commissioner Wixie D. Stephens

Faline L. Dial, Board Chair John Cummings Lance Herndon Wixie Stephens Pauline Campbell, Board Vice Chair David Edge Judy Sampson Tom Taylor

Kellie Hunt Blue, County Manager

K. Robert Davis Hope Brayboy Tammy Freeman County Attorney Deputy Clerk to the Board Clerk to the Board

BEEBE-WASHINGTON-KING SING-ALONG PEP RALLY SONGS

BEEBE

I DON’T HAVE TO SHOUT THAT I’M A B-E-E-B-E, (Repeat)

I JUST BE A BEEBE AND I KNOW THE WORLD WILL SEE ME SO, I DON’T HAVE TO SHOUT THAT I’M A B-E-E-B-E.

WASHINGTON

I JUST WANT TO TELL YOU I’M A WASH-I-N-G-TON, (Repeat)

I WASH AWAY MY TROUBLES AND THEY “POP” LIKE A BUBBLE SO, IT’S LOTS AND LOTS OF FUN TO BE A WASH-I-N-G-TON.

KING

I DON’T HAVE A CROWN BUT I’M A K-I-N-G KING, (Repeat) MY FAITH IS MY STORY, AND I’LL GET MY CROWN IN GLORY SO LET ME DO MY ROYAL THING AND BE A K-I-N-G KING.

B.W.K.

WE’RE THE ROYAL MEMBERS OF THE BWK, GEE-WIZ, ISN’T THAT FINE?

AND WE LOVE YOU, SO TREAT US KIND, WE’RE HAPPY ALL THE TIME, YES, WE MINGLE WITH OTHER FOLK BUT REPRESENTING “BIG THREE” IS NO JOKE, WE’RE THE ROYAL MEMBERS OF THE BWK, GEE-WIZ, ISN’T THAT FINE?

WORDS BY URIAS BEEBE

Black Family Pledge

by Maya Angelou

Because we have forgotten our ancestors our children no longer give us honor.

Because we have lost the path our ancestors cleared, kneeling in perilous undergrowth, our children cannot find their way.

Because we have banished the God of our ancestors, our children cannot pray.

Because the long wails of our ancestors have faded beyond our hearing, our children cannot hear us crying.

Because we have abandoned our wisdom of mothering and fathering, our befuddled children give birth to children they neither want nor understand.

Because we have forgotten how to love, the adversary is within our gates, and holds us up to the mirror of the world, shouting, Regard the loveless.

Therefore, we pledge to bind ourselves again to one another;

To embrace our lowliest,

To keep company with our loneliest,

To educate our illiterate,

To feed our starving,

To clothe our ragged,

To do all good things, knowing that we are more than keepers of our brothers and sisters. We are our brothers and sisters.

In honor of those who toiled and implored God with golden tongues, and in gratitude to the same God who brought us out of hopeless desolation,

We make this pledge.

What’s Going On!!

Precious Murray -Became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc, March 2022, Graduate Magna Cum Laude from NC Central University, December 2022.She is currently teaching Pre-K in Durham, NC. She is the great, great granddaughter of Charlie and Eliza Washington.

Hasan Gaddy became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, March 2022. He serves as the Drum Major for NC Central University. He is the Great grandson of Charlie and Eliza Washington.

Rian LaRue graduated from Holly Springs High School in January 2023. She is the great, great granddaughter of Charlie and Eliza Washington.

Jelani Gaddy graduated from EE Smith High School, June 2023. He will be attending NC Central University in the fall. He is the Great grandson of Charlie and Eliza Washington.

Reginald Randle Graduate from Orange High School and became a member of the US Marine Corp 2022. He is the Great Great grandson of Charlie and Eliza Washington.

Kenya and Caesar were married in October of 2022. She is the great, great granddaughter of Charlie and Eliza Washington.

Trinity Murray represented the United States in Vienna Austria in 2020 as a youth ambassador for the United Nations Youth Summit and recently traveled to the Virgin Islands as a guest speaker and to conduct a youth workshop. She became a member of Delta Sigma

Theta Sorority, Inc. in March 2023. She is the great, great granddaughter of Charlie and Eliza Washington.

Najya Washington graduated from Winston Salem State University in May 2023. She is an awesome artist and has her artwork for sale. She is the Great granddaughter of Charlie and Eliza Washington.

Jayla Strickland Washington - Year-Round A/B Honor Roll - 7th grade and Jordan Raynor Washington - Year-Round Honor Roll & Reading Award - 2nd Grade. They are the Great Great Grandchildren of the Late Roy Washington & Great Grands of the Late Willie L. Washington,

Kyan Washington was born on March 14th, 2023, and Jah’Don Carnell Washington was born on October 28th, 2022. They are the Great Great Grandchildren of the Late Roy Washington & Great Grands of the Late Willie L. Washington,

Orlanzel Washington, Graduated from Elon University 2022, BS in Engineering. Orlanzel is obtaining his master’s degree at NC A&T University majoring in Engineering. He is currently doing his summer internship with NASA in Engineering. Orlanzel Washington is the son of Orlando and Nancy Washington; Grandson of Willie L. Washington and Chestine Washington; and great grandson of Roy and Minnie Washington

Skye Cyan Stamp, graduated from Fayetteville State University, with a in Bachelor of Art degree in Psychology May 2023. She is the daughter of Jeffery & Tamika Hedin, and granddaughter of Van & Natherline Mathis.

Vanessia Mathis Holland, graduated from Capella University, with a Psychology Degree, June 2023. She is the daughter of Van & Natherline Mathis and granddaughter of George & Pauline McMillan

Sherronda Rush, graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University, with a degree in Health Science, Dec 2023. She is the daughter of Thomas & Jacquelyn Rush, and Grand Daughter of Jackie & Shirley Townsend.

Khloe Saintilus was born Feb 10, 2021. She is the Great Great Grandchild of the Late Francis and Landres King & the Granddaughter of Myrtle K. Carter.

Benitha Townsend became a member of the Zeta Amicae of Lumberton NC. A prestige ladies auxiliary group to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

Brandon Richardson who received his Bachelor of Science degree with Cum Laude honors from Capella University on Dec 22, 2022. Brandon is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Psychological Engineering from Grand Canyon University. He continues to maintain his honor roll status. He is the son of Deborah and Russell Richardson, Grandson of the late Mary Beebe Graham and Great Grandson of Samuel and Lena Washington Beebe.

Taquese Phillips graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College with a degree in Nursing (Neonatal ICU) in May 2023. She is the daughter of Kimberley Bakhakh and granddaughter of Robert & Sarah Phillips.

Morgan Akua Nicole Appiah Graduated from South Lakes High School, Reston, Virginia, Class of 2023. Awards and Honors Received include the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Program Candidate, National Honor Society. She is the daughter of Kwaku Appiah and Paula Murray-Appiah and the granddaughter of Lovenia King-Murray and Derrick Murray.

Maci A. Mann, promoted to 4th Grade at Odenton Christian School. Awards and Honors Received include Perfect Attendance, B Honor Roll All Year, Principal’s B Honor Roll, Pride of Odenton Christian School Award. Parents: Anika Murray-Mann and Kevin Mann, Grandparents Lovenia King-Murray and Derrick Murray.

Micah D. Mann Promoted to 6 Grade (Junior High School) at Odenton Christian School. Awards and Honors Received: Perfect Attendance, President’s Education Awards Program Outstanding Academic Achievement 2023, Principal’s B Honor Roll, Pride of Odenton Christian School Award. Parents: Anika Murray-Mann and Kevin Mann and grandparents Lovenia King-Murray and Derrick Murray

Luke Colton Nettles was born in Bowie, Maryland on 20-Jan-20 to Caesar & Camille Nettles, III. Grandparents are Chalmers & Angela

McMillan & Leonard Harris

Kyler Rayne Nettles was born in Bowie, Maryland on 25-Oct-21 to Caesar & Camille Nettles, III. Grandparents are Chalmers & Angela McMillan & Leonard Harris

Drew Amare Weldon Quick was born in Fayetteville, NC on 22-Sep21 to Derrick Quick & Taquase Phillips. Grandparents are Mounir Bakhakh & Kimberly Bakhakh and Great Grandmother Sarah Phillips

Russell Alexander Smith born in Witchita Falls, Texas on 15-Dec-21 to Marcus & Kyra Smith

Orlanzel with your internship with NASA Engineering Program this Summer KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!

The Washington’s Legacy of hard work continues.

Love Mom and Dad!

In Loving Memory of

Charlie & Eliza Washington And their Children

Nathaniel (Skip Jack) Charles Vistula

Father and Son

Albert & Edward W. King

Myrtle Carter’s Grandfather and Uncle

Landres (Albert’s Son) & Francis King…

Myrtle Carter’s Parents

Terry Jerome

Cromartie

Myrtle Carter’s Son

To Our MOM

Myrtle Carter WE LOVE YOU!!

We are so blessed to have our Mother here to celebrate another family reunion. Let us tell you about this special lady and what she means to us.

Her mom, Francis King was a no nonsense, strong, caring and honest woman. Her father, Landres King, was a builder of churches, a preacher, a water finder/pump builder, and a man of few words who intensely loved His Heavenly Father, as well as loved and provided for his wife and seven children. Of her siblings, George, Hathaway, Fred, Vera, Pauline, Beatrice and Nellie, Myrtle is the youngest. She stayed close to home, and after her husband, James Cromartie passed away at an early age, she built a home beside her parents and her sister and brother-inlaw, George and Pauline. At 95 years young, she still remains in that very same home where she raised and nurtured 7 children and a host of grandkids and great grandkids.

She has told us all, on a few occasions, how she won the talent show at school singing Stormy Weather by Lena Horne. While her dream of being a professional singer did not pan out, she shared her beautiful singing voice around the house and in her church choir at Little Marsh Chapel Church. It’s a special treat to hear her sing one of her favorites such as “How Great Thy Art”. She raised her children in the same church and shared her love of Jesus and singing with them.

In her early years, Mom trained to be a cosmetologist by attending Madam C.J.Walker’s Beauty School in NYC, New York. Each of her daughters benefitted from her hair styling skills. Boy, could she press some hair! Mom also worked for many years in the laundry at Pope Air Force base. She enjoyed growing rose bushes, tending her vegetable garden, canning fruits and vegetables, making homemade biscuits, and playing cards. Mom to this day, enjoys laughter and has a sweet, easy going way about her. But make no mistake, she could be tough when she needs to be. And all her children knew the consequences when she told us to go outside and bring her a switch!

As Grandma Francis aged, Mom became her full-time caregiver, which she was honored to do. In fact, her love of caring for others leads us to one of Myrtle’s greatest accomplishments. Following through on her brilliant idea to purchase her sister’s home next-door and convert it to a Family Care Home, all while caring for her Mom.

With the partnership of her oldest son Allen, the doors to Cromartie Family Care Home opened in 1982. It started with 7 beds and after a building addition, evolving Administration roles by her, Allen, her middle daughter, Tammy and supportive roles from all family members, the business is still open with 11 beds today. The blessing has been that Mom combined two loves of being an entrepreneur and caring for others, which has provided a legacy for her children, a home for many and employment for some in the community. She has long since retired, but every now and then she likes to keep tabs on what’s happening, at what we know of today as Cromartie Spring Village Resthome.

We love you Mom and thanks for being a pillar of strength, love and support to all of us. Keep smiling.

With Love, Your children, Wandra (Marvin), Allen, Craig, Tammy (Byron), Michael (Cheryl) and Penny (Michael)

Missing You With All Our Hearts!!

Clinton Washington Gwen Washington

Love, Katie

Jackie, Clinton Jr., Gabriel, Minnie, Bryan

Goodbyesarenotforever.Goodbyesarenotthe end.

TheysimplymeanI’llmissYou,untilwemeetagain.

Vistula Washington Humphrey-October 2019

Maggie Ruth King- December 25, 2019

Lorenzo King- May 16, 2020

Calvin Crosby-August 28, 2020

Eurias Beebe-September 7, 2020

Vernessa Washington, September 2020

Narvell Humphrey-January 19, 2021

Marlene Cogdell Gaddy-August 18, 2021

Carl Cogdell-November 2, 2021

Louise Janisha King-June 11, 2022

Erwytt Franks-July 18, 2022

Rev. James Malloy, August 15, 2022

Mario Cogdell Wilson-December 5, 2022

Leroy King, June 2023

Pamela King, 2022

Michael Stewart, 2022

Our thoughts are always with the Beebe-Washington-King Family Members that have gone on before us.

We celebrate Our Family Reunion From 1975-2023

With them forever in our Hearts!!

A Family Reunion

Is a time to remember A time to laugh, A time to celebrate . . .

A time to share old stories And make new memories.

A time to see each other In the faces all around us And find reflections of ourselves

In hearts both young and old

A Reunion is a coming together

That strengthens the bond of family And reminds us of the gift of belonging

A chance to share our history

A reason to celebrate our past

A time to welcome our future . . . As a family