The mission of Opportunities, Inc. is to provide developmental and support services which assist individuals in attaining a full life in the community.
SPRING 2012 VOLUME LVXIII
Early Intervention
Chesney was born on November 27, 2010, and her parents, Kandy and David Meredith were excited to welcome their new daughter. At first, everything seemed normal, but the Meredith’s world soon turned upside down. Immediately following her birth, Chesney was diagnosed with Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS). ABS occurs when fibrous amniotic bands surround the developing fetus and restrict blood flow. “We had never heard of ABS before, so hearing her diagnosis was a complete shock. However, once we held her for the first time, we saw that she was beautiful and perfect,” says Kandy. In addition to ABS, Chesney was born with a club foot, webbed fingers, and dysphagia, a swallowing problem that requires all of her food and liquids to be thickened. Faced with the need for intensive therapies and numerous surgeries, Chesney’s parents turned to Opportunities. “I knew that Chesney needed help, and I found Opportunities. We love it here, and the staff has made a big difference in her physical and social development.” Chesney is enrolled in Opportunities’ Early Intervention Program, and she travels to the main campus once a week to work with her service coordinator and therapists. She receives physical therapy twice a month in her home. Opportunities’ staff works with Chesney on fine motor skills and strength-building exercises for her fingers. Targeted therapies and weekly services build the foundation for Chesney’s success in public school and in later life. She will be able to run and play with other children and to write her name. “My dream for Chesney was that she would be able to walk one day. Opportunities made this possible.” Even though Chesney will face more surgeries on her hands and feet, her parents can rely on Opportunities to provide quality care and support for Chesney as she grows. Now a shy but inquisitive two year-old, Chesney loves to laugh and share hugs. Her mother says, “Chesney is a normal & healthy child, she just has special hands & feet.”
She has stolen the hearts of many!
Bridging the Gap As more families decide to keep their parents and grandparents out of nursing homes for as long as possible, they are turning to adult day programs such as the one offered by Opportunities, Inc. Martha lived independently, and enjoyed family activities, but after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, she needed assistance with daily tasks and medication. enjoying art r te n e C y a Now, Martha is no longer alone at home. She Senior D rrentine. Client in the u T y b e D r e attends Opportunities’ Senior Day Center, and her lunte class with vo family is relieved to know that she is being cared for while they work. The Senior Day Center provides families with peace of mind. They feel secure in knowing that their loved one is receiving special care in a spacious facility, designed specifically for adult day care. Seniors receive quality day services which include: nutritious meals, snacks, exercise, socialization activities, and medication assistance from a nurse. Additionally, handicap-accessible transportation is available to and from the Center. Art Therapy is an important activity for the clients in the Senior Day Center, and a dedicated volunteer, Deby Turrentine, makes this possible. After volunteering with her church, Deby became interested in spending more time in the Center. Eight years later, she still visits every Friday during her lunch break to share her love of art with the clients. Many clients discover hidden talents. One family member commented, “I did not know that my father could paint, until he came to Opportunities. Now we have wonderful pieces of artwork around the house, and we are grateful for the Senior Day Center.” Opportunities holds an annual Art Show at which clients display their work for friends, family, and the community. Several clients have entered paintings in the Four States Fair and won ribbons for their work. Thanks to the commitment of friends like Deby, Opportunities is improving the quality of life for elderly in our community. For more information about the Senior Day Center at Opportunities, call 903.791.2286.
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The Opportunities Foundation Board, established in 1986, supports programs offered by Opportunities, Inc. through fundraising projects and increased public awareness. This highly visible, dedicated group of women has made a world of difference in the lives of the children and adults who have developmental delays and disabilities. Over the years they have purchased therapy equipment, computers, commercial sewing machines, playground equipment, furniture for Opportunities’ residential facilities, and art for the Wellness Trails. Thank you, Foundation Board, for caring and sharing with us!
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Adopt-a-Family
This past Christmas, 123 children, adults and families had a brighter holiday thanks to those who supported Opportunities’ Annual Adopt-aFamily program. Donors provided much-needed clothing, food and gifts for these families and truly made a difference in their lives.
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Cindy and Jim Bunch Judy and Denny Burdine Central Christian Church Melanie and Greg Cockerell Maggie and Geoff Culbertson Caroline and Andrew Curry Carol and John Dalby Mindy and Steve Day Ashley and Landry Gibbs Lori Harrelson Courtney and Lance Harvell Lynlee and Steven Harvey Amanda and Jason Horton Stephanie and Royce James Mary Kay and Gene Joyce Ashley and Lance Lee Darrah and Jeff McGuire Julie and Thomas McKinney Gay and Swan Moss Linda and James Murphy Martha and Fred Norton Kirsten and John O’Donnell
Pam and Gregg Orr Lois and Cary Patterson Katherine and Ty Patterson Danielle and Chad Patterson Hollan and Chris Potts Mindi and Cheney Pruett Sharon and Gregory Richter Kim and Clay Roberts Debbie and Alan Schimming Lisa Shoalmire Michelle and Todd Shores Stephanie and Reese Shuffield Deirdre and Malcolm Smith Katrina and Tim Thrash Julie and Kelly Tidwell Paula and William Tompkins Melinda and David Vammen Mel and Ray Walsh Gayle Wright Melissa Wright Stephanie and Jim Wyly Mary Ellen Young
“With a Little Help from Our Friends” Opportunities relies on gifts from friends, foundations and local businesses to provide therapy equipment, technology and classroom furnishings. On behalf of our children and families, thank you to: The Wadley Foundation: Interactive Metronome (IM) System. Opportunities is now a certified IM Provider, and children have daily access to therapy equipment designed to strengthen motor skills and build cognitive development. Texarkana Area Community Foundation: Fixed-side evacuation cribs Sensory Wall for integrated therapies
International Paper Foundation: “Jump Start on Literacy” Program. Recognizing the importance of early literacy skills, funds from an International Paper grant provided 2 books for each child, parent trainings and a parent library. Anonymous Bancorp South Trust Donor: Specialized therapy and language software Dr. & Mrs. Jeff Young: Sensory Wall for integrated therapies Members of First Presbyterian Church : “Luvs & Huggies” Diaper Drive
Oklahoma Redbud planted by Gateway Garden Club in memory of Shirly Pesek
Gateway Garden Club : In celebration of Arbor Day, members of the Gateway Garden Club planted a tree in the Wellness Trails. The Oklahoma Redbud was given in memory of Shirley Pesek, a long-time member of the Garden Club, as well as a beloved charter member of the Opportunities Foundation Board.
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Donations and Contributions Aeropostale Albertson’s Frances and Houston Alvis Ruth and Allen Archambault Gale Arnold Dorothy and Carlton Braudaway Denzer Burke David Burke Sarah and Norm Bush Beverly Carter Central Assembly Of God Robin and Jim Clark Chasidy and Jason Click Gail and Gene Cogbill Jeanne Connell Lucille Cook Caroline and Mike Craven Caroline and Andrew Curry Jane and Eddie Daines Jane and Pat Davitt Lisa and Jim Day Domtar Industries Inc. Lowell Dunn Charles Durham Bennie Estelle Sam and Larry Fincher Judy and David Folsom
November 12, 2011 - February 29, 2012 Teensy and Holt Parsons Julia and David Glenn Melanie and Andrew Gloster Patterson Foundation Joy Peek Paula and Ron Griffin Carol and Billy Pickard Harold Trammell Trust Glenn Pillow Lynlee and Steven Harvey Donna and Robert Pressnell Shirley and BJ Hood Martha and David Richardson Sylvia and Gary Jacobs Nancy and Joe Robbins Daniel Johnson Glenys and Mickey Schilling Iva Jones Debbie and Alan Schimming Mary Kay and Gene Joyce Toni and Randy Sherman Casie and Night Keyes Patricia and Morris Shields Knights Of Columbus Ann Shirley Ashley and Lance Lee Sue Ellen and Bob Letterman Esta Smith Southern Refrigerated Transport Virginia Lewis Ashley Smith Mavour Lucy Stanhope’s Betty Maloney Gladys Stanley Carol Ann May M. L. Mayo Don and Melissa McCoy Bambi and Dutch McGehee Roberta and Bob McMahon Sarah and Paul Meredith Mildred Cabe Cook Fdn Derek Miner Mary Lou and Joe Morriss Suzanne and Glenn Moses
Connie and Phil Stewart Texarkana Elks Lodge #399 Texarkana Texas Council of Garden Clubs Texarkana Wilbur Smith Rotary Katrina and Tim Thrash Julie and Kelly Tidwell Deanna and Tony Tran Justa Turner Two Sprouts Jennifer and Joe Tyler Barbara and Temple Webber, Jr. Shelley Wetz Bettie White Pat White Dixie Wright Lillie and Charles Young Genie and Jeff Young
Honorariums Nov 12, 2011 - Feb 29, 2012
Pat Abernathy Michelle and Ken Carpenter Annette and Winford Dunn Ty Abston Daines Insurance & Financial Services Debbie and Chris Alkire Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Jeff Angelovich Daines Insurance & Financial Services Mike Angelovich Daines Insurance & Financial Services Anita and Truman Arnold Joan and Jack Carter
Rickey Baker Daines Insurance & Financial Services Brad Beckworth Daines Insurance & Financial Services Tracy and David Boudreaux Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Jeff Brown Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Jane and Scott Bruner Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Anthony Bruster Daines Insurance & Financial Services Kathleen and Buck Buchanan Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
Robert Buck Daines Insurance & Financial Services Mr. & Mrs. Chris Burrow Deborah and Joe Lee Sundi Caery Eula Mae Caery Julianne Lipe Willie Reynolds Sue and Donnie Camp Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon James Carlow Daines Insurance & Financial Services
Brad Carlow Daines Insurance & Financial Services Joan and Jack Carter Annette and Winford Dunn Julie and Ron Collins Daines Insurance & Financial Services Jeanie and Mike Conway Daines Insurance & Financial Services Annette and Winford Dunn Char and Joe Crane Annette and Winford Dunn Chase and David Magness
Honorariums
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Deann Crooks Daines Insurance & Financial Services
Jeanne and Alan Harrel Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
Caroline and Andy Curry Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Ms. Anne Daniel Deborah and Joe Lee
Lorna J. Harris Rachel and William Harris
Mr. & Mrs. W. P. Daniel, III & Family Deborah and Joe Lee Mr. & Mrs. Peyton Daniel, Jr. Deborah and Joe Lee Gwen Dean Daines Insurance & Financial Services Linda and Frank Duphorne Lynnlee and Bart Vance Gail and Ed Eichler Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Alice and Pete Eldridge Donnette and Phil Dickson Gene Erwin, Jr. Daines Insurance & Financial Services Suzzone Fletcher Daines Insurance & Financial Services
Suzie and Michael Hickey Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Frances Holcombe Linda and Bob Pearcy Cindy Hubbard DeAnn and Reggie Goins Sonja Hubbard Daines Insurance & Financial Services Cathy A. Hudson Shirley Owens Cassie and Alan Jean Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Merilynn Johnson Vicki and Roy Deskin Jim Johnson Deborah and Joe Lee Mary Kay and Gene Joyce Annette and Winford Dunn
Judy and David Folsom Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Deborah and Joe Lee Mimi and Robert Fuller Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
Sterling Lacy Daines Insurance & Financial Services
Stan Garrett Daines Insurance & Financial Services
Lisa and Steve Ledwell Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
Clarice and Lloyd Gary Cathy and Larry Henderson
Deborah and Joe Lee Linda and Harrison Grace
Kristen and Derick Giles Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
Connie Lee Daines Insurance & Financial Services
Inez Kemp Beverly and Walter Beltz
Barbara and Howard Glick Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
Lance Lee Family Babbie Lovett
Jackie and Bill Gooding Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
Tricia and Byron Leonoudakis Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
Mr. & Mrs. H. D. Grace Deborah and Joe Lee
Carol A. Letterman Sheila Griffith
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Halstead Deborah and Joe Lee
Bob Letterman, Jr. Sheila Griffith
Dolwin Hampton Eli Hampton
Karen Marr Lynnlee and Bart Vance
Jan Leanice Martin Diane Bell Jo and Kenneth Bennett Janice and Jerry Martin Pat Abernathy Jo and Kenny Bennett Rosie Sanderson Jerry Martin Eileen and John Rothwell Hayes McClerkin Patty and B. Smith Lil and Hayes McClerkin Annette and Winford Dunn Thomas J. McConnell Katherine and Bruce McConnell
Kelly Mitchell Daines Insurance & Financial Services Karen and Mark Mittelman Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Judy Morgan Gail and Jimmy Cobb Judy and Bill Crutchfield Annette and Winford Dunn Michelle and Todd Shores Patty and B. Smith Julie and Kelly Tidwell Judy and Jim Morgan Martha and Fred Norton Jerre and Bill Roberts Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Mr. & Mrs. Alan Morgan Deborah and Joe Lee
LeeAnn and Buddy McCulloch Daines Insurance & Financial Services Denise and Harrison Wright
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Morris Deborah and Joe Lee
Paula McDonald Debbie and Chris Alkire
Mr. & Mrs. Brad Morris Deborah and Joe Lee
Camille and Rob McGinnis Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Morris Deborah and Joe Lee
Mr. & Mrs. David Messersmith & Family Deborah and Joe Lee
Martha and Josh Morriss Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Linda Murphy Sarah and Paul Meredith
Honorariums Mr. & Mrs. Freddie Nalos & Family Deborah and Joe Lee “New York Girls”: Jane Bruner Caroline Craven Lauren Hubbard Sonja Hubbard Julie Tidwell Stacey Yates Judy Folsom Carla and Joe Nichols Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Harold Nix Daines Insurance & Financial Services Martha C. Norton Clara Cargile Martha and Fred Norton Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Fred Norton, Jr. Julie and Kelly Tidwell Dee Nugent-Steele Daines Insurance & Financial Services Maurice Orr Patty and B. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Steve Orr Deborah and Joe Lee Pam and Gregg Orr Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Brady Paddock Daines Insurance & Financial Services Dorothy Sue Patterson Molly Beth and Bruce Malcolm Beth and Jerry Sparks
John H. Scott, Jr. Daines Insurance & Financial Services
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Eden Pearcy Sharon and Robert Sheppard Linda Pearcy Patty and B. Smith Leon Pesek, Sr. Jessica and Abram Darnutzer Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Polk & Maddie Deborah and Joe Lee Bennie Raney and JD Phillips Goodwin Land Brad McCutcheon Karen Rhodes Daines Insurance & Financial Services LaWanda and John Rich Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Nelson Roach Daines Insurance & Financial Services Janis and Eddie Robbins Millicent and Gerald Stafford Kim and Clay Roberts Jerre and Bill Roberts Dave Roberts Daines Insurance & Financial Services Ruth and Bill Robinson Annette and Winford Dunn Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sanders Deborah and Joe Lee Lucy and Randy Sarrett Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
David Sehested Greta Alexander Ms. Sue Shinn Deborah and Joe Lee Todd Shores Daines Insurance & Financial Services Patty Smith Melanie and Andrew Gloster Sandy and Mark White
Marietta and John Stroud Annette and Winford Dunn Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Bettye Hayes Teasley Patty and B. Smith Rachel Angelico Thompson Sarah and Paul Meredith Barrie Thomson Daines Insurance & Financial Services Jason Thomson Daines Insurance & Financial Services Junella and Greg Torrance Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
Patty and B. Smith Annette and Winford Dunn Whitney and Jay Grogan Linda and Bob Pearcy
Carol Trigg Annette and Winford Dunn
Alan Smith Daines Insurance & Financial Services
Larry Walls Daines Insurance & Financial Services
Neil Smith Daines Insurance & Financial Services Judy and Mark Smith Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Mary Delle and Greg Smolarz Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Beth and Jerry Sparks Jerre and Bill Roberts Aliene and Dick Stark Pat Abernathy James Stinson Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Judge John Stroud Patty and B. Smith
Mel and Ray Walsh Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Georgia Elizabeth Wanstrath Patty and B. Smith Dottie and Donnie Wattinger Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Mary Katherine and Pat Weber Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon LaWanda West Debbie and Chris Alkire Alethia White Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon Lynn and Paul Whitt Cathy and Larry Henderson David Williams Nelda and Rodney LeBoeuf Betty and Jerry Smith Junie and Dennis Young Brenda and David Williams Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
Hinsley and Hunter Patterson Danielle and Chad Patterson
Kathy Wilson Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
Cary Patterson Daines Insurance & Financial Services
Denise and Harrison Wright Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
Trey Patterson Daines Insurance & Financial Services
Stacy Yates Daines Insurance & Financial Services
Jan Patterson Goodwin and Brad McCutcheon
FaEllen Yates Daines Insurance & Financial Services
Clifton Payne Daines Insurance & Financial Services
Doris Ann and Damon Young Annette and Winford Dunn
Memorials Nov 12, 2011 - Feb 29, 2012
Nancy Abernathy Martha Nell and Mark Richards Richard Adams Joan and Jack Carter Carol and John Dalby Lori and Jerry Rochelle
Mark Eckstein Joan and Jack Carter Jim Chiarizio Lucille Damhorst Melanie and Andrew Gloster Betty and Charles Hlavinka ML James Construction Patty and B. Smith Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Betty Sterle
Jewel Kendrick Wayne Fenton Bob Letterman, Sr. Carol Ann Letterman Pat Lusk Elizabeth and Brent Lusk Charles Markham Joan and Jack Carter Michelle and Todd Shores Mel and Ray Walsh
Thomas F. Goller Barbara and Robert Hay
Dean Mayo Joan and Jack Carter Daines Insurance & Financial Janice and Jerry Martin Melissa and Don McCoy Kirsten and John O’Donnell Gail and Don Peace Patsy and Charles Raney Lori and Jerry Rochelle Beth and Jerry Sparks
Dr. Leslie Green Cynthia and Martin Buresh
Charles Ray McClendon Joan and Jack Carter
Elizabeth “Tootsie” Griffin Iva Jones
Vasco McCoy Linda and C. Jack Smith Amos McCulloch Leslie and Kurt Blumfelder
William Coker, Jr. Janice and Jerry Martin
Whit Holman Pat Abernathy Margaret and Charles Bruce Michelle and Ken Carpenter Gail and Jimmy Cobb Mary Couch Helen and Ben Floyd Janann Gleason Lessie and Jack Gleason Whitney and Jay Grogan Betty and Charles Hlavinka Catherine and Stan Jones Jean Lattimore Carol Ann Letterman Lil and Hayes McClerkin Mary Ann and Steve Oden Connor Patman Jerre and Bill Roberts Lori and Jerry Rochelle Sylvia Seibold Jackie and Curtis Smith Patty and B. Smith Bettye Hayes Teasley Paula and William Tompkins Jack Williams
Burton P. Cook Elaine and Eddie Sutton
Ryan Johns Sue and Robin Beck
John Daniels Jan and Lindell Webb
Judie and Glenn Johnson Doris and Tom O’Malley
Charles L. Davis Janice and Jerry Martin
Zuella Johnson Jerre and Bill Roberts
Doug Douglas Janice and Jerry Martin
Earl Jones, Sr. Michael Turney Agency
LeRhonda Alexander Kristi and Mike Cobb Johnnie Andrews A.E. Andrews Charles Attaway Jackie and William Gooding Janice and Jerry Martin Michael Turney Agency John Beckham Catherine and Stan Jones Lee Bennett Melanie and Andrew Gloster Lena Bonner Erlene and Joe Cerrato Charles Caery Willie Reynolds Gladys Canady Virginia and John Hendrickson Joseph Cerrato, Sr. Erlene and Joe Cerrato Maxine Champion Gail and William McKinney Stephanie and Reese Shuffield Marietta and John Stroud Robert Clack Linda and Bob Pearcy Maggie Lane Cobb Barbara Wilson Whitney
Kathryn Frazier Elaine Hartman
Robert McDowell Clarice and Lloyd Gary George McFarland, Jr. Lori and Jerry Rochelle Carmon McFerran Martha Nell and Mark Richards Bill McGuire Mary Couch Catherine and Stan Jones
Bill McGuire con’d Megan and Trey Schroeder Patty and B. Smith Genie and Jeff Young Trip Meisenheimer Nancy and George Meisenheimer Jo Morgan Debbie and Chris Alkire Rhonda and Gordon Allen Sue and Robin Beck Capshaw Green, PLLC Joan and Jack Carter Gail and Jimmy Cobb Connie and Pat Craven Caroline and Andrew Curry Carol and John Dalby Gail and Ed Eichler Four Thirteen, Inc. Shelley and Mark Gabbie Clarice and Lloyd Gary Barbara and Howard Glick Melanie and Andrew Gloster Remica and Danny Gray Diane and Curt Green Grier, Reeves & Lawley Jeanne and Alan Harrel Frances Holcombe Sada and Fred Hutcheson Iva Jones Marilyn Lane Janice and Jerry Martin Lee Ann and Buddy McCulloch Jo and Al Melde Patsy and Don Morriss Patti Murphy Martha and Fred Norton Sharon and Lawrence Oeschger Pam and Gregg Orr Barbara and David Oubre Linda and Bob Pearcy Lori and Jerry Rochelle Michelle and Todd Shores
Memorials Jo Morgan cont’d Judy and Mark Smith Patty and B. Smith Nancy and Bill Tommey Jill and Gary Treadway Ruth Ellen and David Whitt Pam Williamson Cissy and Kelvin Wyrick T. B. (Buddy) Murray Jean Lattimore Debra Young Oliver Mary Young Gloria Oubre Janice and Jerry Martin Linda and Bob Pearcy Lori and Jerry Rochelle Carol Patterson Melanie and Andrew Gloster Ollie Pearcy Linda and Bob Pearcy Shirley Pesek Jean and Thomas Alston Jessica and Abram Darnutzer Gail and Ed Eichler Edwin and Shirley Finn Judy and David Folsom Clarice and Lloyd Gary Barbara and Howard Glick Haltom and Doan Tricia and Tom Hunley Jana and Mike Kennedy Alice and Robert Kern Patricia and Joe Lane Ann and Mike Mayo Becky and George McWilliams Linda and Bob Pearcy Eileen and John Rothwell Dee Ann and Rick Schneble Jan and Steve Scott Janis and Jerry Stringfellow Pat White Barbara Wilson Whitney Kelle Gwen Phillips Patty and B. Smith Marjorie Ann Pickering Joan and Jack Carter Cara and David Cook Betty and Charles Hlavinka Jane and Jerry Rochelle Lori and Jerry Rochelle
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Marjorie Ann Pickering cont’d Gwenn and Kenneth Schnipper Phyllis and Michael Wilson
H. W. Vaughan Michelle and Todd Shores Joe Webb Melanie and Andrew Gloster Richard Webb Melanie and Andrew Gloster Dorothy Wessely Shelley and Mark Gabbie
R. E. Post, Jr. Betty and Charles Hlavinka Janice and Jerry Martin
Harry Whitehead, Jr. Wanda Whitehead
Clyde Powell Lori and Jerry Rochelle
Beetle Williams Betty and Jerry Smith
Carolyn Poynter Jo and Kenneth Bennett Mary Fore Catherine and Stan Jones Janice and Jerry Martin Jerre and Bill Roberts
David Williams Anita and Truman Arnold Betty and James Bostick Joan and Jack Carter Centerpoint Energy Jim Chiarizio Jean and Houey Clement Florence and George Crank Jane and Eddie Daines Helen and Ben Floyd Clarice and Lloyd Gary Greg and Terri Giles Melanie and Andrew Gloster Danny and Remica Gray Frances Holcombe Stephanie and Royce James Carolyn and Cordell Klein Sherry and Al Kochan Ashley and Lance Lee Janice and Jerry Martin Lil and Hayes McClerkin Sybil McCombs Pam McCoy Lee Ann and Buddy McCulloch George and Becky McWilliams Jo and Al Melde Morgan Keegan & Co., Inc.
Sherrie Puckett Stephanie and Reese Shuffield Albert “Bubba” Rehkopf Anita and Truman Arnold Mildred LaPlume Gertrude Sharp Linda and Bob Pearcy Mindy Sims-Frix Lori and Jerry Rochelle Mary Steele Martha Nell and Mark Richards Durwood Swanger Truman Arnold Companies Mary Thomason Carol and John Dalby Frank Tillery Janice and Jerry Martin Mary Christine Tinsley Rosemary and Paul Hardy Catherine and Stan Jones Megan and Trey Schroeder Jack Trigg Mary Fore Whitney and Jay Grogan Betty and Charles Hlavinka Jean Lattimore Pam McCoy Jerre and Bill Roberts Jackie and Curtis Smith Bettye Hayes Teasley Paula and William Tompkins Jack Williams Jack Tuck Janice and Jerry Martin
David Williams cont’d Patsy and Don Morriss Rita and William Morriss Suzanne and Glenn Moses Martha and Fred Norton Mary Ann and Steve Oden Julia and Jason Page Connor Patman Louise Porter George and Pat Poulos Bette and Percy Purifoy Dee Reece Kim and Clay Roberts Leslie Sandlin Megan and Trey Schroeder Patty and B. Smith Beth and Jerry Sparks Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Marietta and John Stroud Marita Williams Sharon Williams Julia and Cris Woodring Sonny Williams Mitzi and Buddy Quinn Marita Williams Lelia Faye Wilsmann Evelyn King Charles Wilson Barbara Wilson Whitney Damon Wilson Barbara Wilson Whitney Amanda Fussell Woodman Michelle and Ken Carpenter Woods Wright Barbara and Robert Hay Tom Yarbrough Jean Yarbrough
Memorials
Joseph Lee Morris Billie Jean Murphy Lillian Nix Gloria Oubre R. Edward Overing Michael Pace Texarkana Funeral Home Mark Palmer November 1, 2011 - February 29, 2012 Carol Ann Patterson Cameron Pennington Wallace Davis Elizabeth Sue Adams Raymond Hopkins Jessie Mae Pickering Darren Delwayne Ausmus Brandi Davis Glenna Hudson Hollis Pilgreen Audrey Dodd Jerry Ray Bailes Audra A Jackson Robbie Poore Shea Dodson Pauline Barnes Patricia Jester Carolyn Poynter Wanda Lee Dorse Hazel Baxter Ruby Jones Joseph Prestidge Elizabeth Jannan Dossey Francis Bearden Wiley Delbert Jones Kelle Ray Inez Drewery John Beckham Phillip Leon Jones Bennie Rayburn Frank Duggan Shirley Bench Evelyn Kauffman Albert F Rehkoph Jeanna Duhon Verna Berry Eva Keller Helen Roberts James Duncan Shigeko Blackburn Janie Knox Virginia Ruth Robinson Noel Finley Malloree Brewer Gladys Lawler Franklin Rowe Roger Foreman Betty Louise Brinkman Hettie Levi Ester Rowe Margie Fyffe Betty Gail Brooke James Littleton Connie Safi Lewis Gillie Betty Evelyn Brown Jerry Lloyd Kenneth Samuels Paul Goldberg Larry Buckley William Maddox Chester Goolsby Barbara Ann Butler Mary Francis MaGouirk Monroe Anthony Sanford Freda Schlickelman Blossom Gordon Georgia Buttram Charles Markham Terry Green Maudie Lee Carter Donnie Frank Marks Marechalneil Audrey Green Martha Mayo Thelma Champion Roy Grider Dale Chichester Dominic Mazzucco Isaac Guyton Vicky Cisneros Gary McBride Etheridge Harless Freddie Cox James McClure Susan Harris Billy Craig Charles McCorkle Jack Herman Mary Culwell William McGuire Stephen Rodney Cutchall Eva Lillian Hill Helen McMasters Henry Holman Barbara Daniel Jimmy Wayne Miller
Joy Seale Sherry Lynn Sharp Betty Sherwood Eloise Smart Patricia Renee Smith Jamie Lynn Smith Thomas Smith III James Spivey Martha Steed Donz Stevens Mary Storey Durwood Swanger Olivia Thomas Franklin McCoy Thomason Milton Vernon Tidwell Lois Tollefson Jerry Townley Jack Trigg Charlie Tyl Dorothy Tyler Herschel Vaughan Geraldine Lois Vineyard William Waggoner, Jr. Leslie Watlington James Williams Jr. Lelia Wilsmann
Chapelwood Funeral Home Richard Adams Anne Adams Collin Akin Bennie Allen Edna Beckenbaugh Wilbur Bentley James Bevill Brenda Boyd Nausie Braswell Viola Brown Robert Bunting Robert Carpenter Thomas Cranford Velma Denton Charles Durham Verdi Edwards John Farren Teresa Fitzgerald Jo Ann Ford Robert Gibson Vallie Goza Douglas Grelle Hamako Griffin Benjamin Griffin Joseph Haggard Rosette Hamilton
Edsel Hamlin Ursula Harvey Jeanette Hicks Clayta Hildreth Henry Hill Alma Johnson Jimmy Kidd Virginia Liles Margaret Littleton Bennie McBride Larry McGee Luphelia Middlebrooks Harold Neal Donald Parker Julia Parsons Kenneth Pierce Joel Powell Glyndell Privitt Heniretta Pulliam Jason Raney Juanita Ritter Frank Schoen William Seale Jaycee Shealy Marcus Sherman Joe Shipp
Jane Shipp Betty Singleton Mary Smiley Rebecca Smith Perry Smith Lawrence Smith Chrislee Steed Quinton Stone Jackie Taylor Doris Teel Robert Thompson Ina Tollett Lona Townes Opal Tucker George Vernon Tennie Ward Elbert White Lena Wilkerson Edwina Williams Punella Williams Odis Wilson Doyle Wise Leona Wright Mary Yelvington Gary Young April Young
Bates Rolf Funeral Home Flora Allen Tommy Baggett Ethel Beck Dana Brock Patty Burkeen Charles Capps Joe Copeland Eddie Crawford Kline Foster
James Gholston Russell Hamilton Paulette Knapp JoAnna Letterman Kim Lolies George McFarland Craig McPherson Sue Parr Louise Rachel
Cheryl Robertson Peggy Rodden Callie Shirley Edward Siemen Melinda Smith Bennie Terral James Wedgeworth Preston White Marcia Wood
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Board of Directors
Martha Norton, President Lance Lee, Past President Buddy McCulloch, President Elect Clay Roberts, Treasurer Lisa Shoalmire, Secretary Joe Crane Carol Dalby Kristen Dillard Steve Harrelson Sonja Hubbard Gene Joyce Jerry Martin Hayes McClerkin Pam McCoy
Judy Morgan Glenn Moses Chad Patterson Leon Pesek, Sr. Mike Shepherd Treva West Genie Jones Young Winford Dunn, Legal Advisor
Foundation Board Stephanie James, Chairman Pat Abernathy Patsy Bell Jeanie Conway Lucille Cook Caroline Craven Winnie Duncan Jane Feinberg Mary Kay Joyce Ashley Lee Lil McClerkin Pam McCoy LeeAnn McCulloch Karin Meredith Judy Morgan
Gloria Mugno Joan Nowlin Pam Orr Sharon Richter Lois Patterson Tamar Pennington Nancy Sandefur Debbie Schimming Michelle Shores Kathy Stewart Paula Tompkins Mel Walsh Gayle Wright Doris Ann Young
“Angels” of Opportunities Guild Danielle Patterson, Chairman Brooke Akins Cindy Bunch Amy Cavazos Melanie Cockerell Maggie Culbertson Lisa Day Mindy Day Karrah Dickeson Jill Flanagan Whitney Fuqua Ashley Gibbs
Lori Harrelson Lynlee Harvey Amanda Horton Jennifer Jordan Casie Keyes Amber Lawrence Alix Matteson Darrah McGuire Stacey Miner Gay Moss Kirsten O’Donnell Pam Orr Katherine Patterson Hollan Potts
Mindi Pruett Shannon Reardon Kim Roberts Monica Robertson Susie Rogers Renee Sheppard Stephanie Shuffield Tammy Turk Melinda Vammen Melissa Wright Donna Yarber Kristian Young Mary Ellen Young
Opportunities, Inc. does not discriminate in employment or provision of services on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political belief, sex, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability.
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