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| Verda M. Calhoun (Provided by family) |
The Marion
County NAACP of Kentucky is awarding a scholarship to a deserving student in honor of a former civil rights advocate and health care professional. The award is being made in memory of the organization's late member and president, Verda M. Calhoun, who succumbed to cancer in 2010.
"Our first scholarship
recipient was chosen today and when we meet again, we’ll tell you a
heart-warming story about the selection," said son George "Bubba" Calhoun of Louisville.
The scholarship presentation will be made on June 3 at 3 p.m. at the Marion County Library in Lebanon. "Trust me, all the siblings will be there with check in hand and honored to do so in our mother’s name. This is a tribute to a strong, trailblazing activist and all-around wonderful mother," Calhoun said.
The scholarship presentation will be made on June 3 at 3 p.m. at the Marion County Library in Lebanon. "Trust me, all the siblings will be there with check in hand and honored to do so in our mother’s name. This is a tribute to a strong, trailblazing activist and all-around wonderful mother," Calhoun said.
After sending her kids off into the world, Calhoun went back to college, secured her degree, and started her career as a nurse's aide at Springview Hospital. She moved up the ranks and became a registered nurse and later personnel director at the hospital. After retiring from there, she became the first medical director at the Marion County Correctional Institute, a testament to her tenacity and love for her profession.
While doing all of this, she assumed the leadership of the Marion County NAACP, led that organization for 22 years as president, and created the NAACP Scholarship Award.
Verda M. Calhoun was born on April 24, 1935 and passed away on February 25, 2010.
"We would like to say thanks to Jeroyd Evans, president of Marion County NAACP and its officers who helped make this journey possible," Calhoun said.
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| Ms. Calhoun (2nd from r) at gathering with family. (Photo by Tomi Johnson) |
©2012 Tomi Johnson. All rights reserved.
Thank you Tomi for executing such a great presentation!
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Bubba says: Tomi, thank you, thank you for your wonderful article you did on mom. I owe you a bottle of Vino when we meet again!
ReplyDeleteGeorge says: WOW! THIS IS SO WONDERFUL BUBBA! YOUR MOTHER WOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR SIBLINGS FOR PUSHING TO MAKE THIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
ReplyDeleteHAPPEN IN HER HONOR. IT TAKES PATIENCE, WHICH BRINGS ME TO THE BIBLE VERSE ISAIAH 40:31....THEY THAT WAIT ON LORD SHALL RENEW THEIR STRENGTH, THEY SHALL MOUNT UP ON WINGS LIKE AN EAGLE, THEY SHALL RUN AND NOT GET WEARY AND THEY SHALL WALK AND NOT FAINT! BUBBA WITH YOUR TENACITY TO KEEP CLIMBING YOUR MOTHER'S SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW BEING AWARDED. WITH THAT SAID...CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD BLESS!
LOVE GEORGE, CJ AND FAMILY!
Sharon Davis says: How wonderful!!!! I know all of you are so proud.
ReplyDeleteLeo says: Bubba..great article. Aunt Verda is smiling down on all of you and this fantastic achievement!
DeleteJean says: What a wonderful tribute to Aunt Thook and thank each of you for working hard to make this happen. I know Aunt Thook is looking down and smiling at all 4 of you. J I, along with all family members and friends say…..Amen!!!!
ReplyDeleteSierra says: Or as Aunt Sook would say….”YOU GOT THAT RIGHT”!!! Calhoun cousins…. This is a great article! We all miss Aunt Sook so much. She would be so proud of you. Take car.
ReplyDeleteKimberly Porter says: Great article and great family photo! This is definitely going into the archives.
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