Clyde Victoria Staples

Clyde Victoria Staples Clyde Victoria StaplesBorn: May 27, 1926 What’s the most important lesson you learned in life?  The importance of keeping your thoughts to yourself. What’s your favorite memory […]

Betty Blythe

Betty Blythe Betty BlytheBorn: 2/22/1925 Betty Blythe radiates wisdom, warmth, and joy, offering a life philosophy shaped by a century of experience. Reflecting on her long life, she says, “You are […]

Cora Lee Johnson

Cora Lee Johnson Cora Lee JohnsonBorn: September 12, 1922 Mrs. Cora Lee Johnson, born in Nesbit, Mississippi. She married Levie Johnson on January 14, 1940. In 1943, the family moved to […]

Frances Walker

Frances Walker Frances WalkerBorn: 12/4/1926 Frances Walker enjoys shopping, wearing heels, reading, and trying new foods. She values independence and confidence, and her advice to others is simple and direct: mind your own business. […]

Anna Scheef Barker

Anna Scheef Barker Anna Scheef BarkerBorn: 2/12/1926 Anna Scheef Barker was a proud Navy wife for 21 years, supporting her family through a life of service and dedication. She is a […]

Flavos Criswell

Flavos Criswell Flavos CriswellBorn: 5/10/1924 Veteran Interests and HobbiesReading, Family, History, Outdoorsman Advice to others: Live life to the fullest What do you attribute to your long life?Exercise and relevance from daily reading. […]

Bernice Boone

Bernice Boone Bernice BooneBorn: 11/2/1925 Interests and Hobbies: She loves watching Perry Mason. Advice to others: Stay prayed up and God first What habits keep her young? Keep God first in […]

Eddie Mae Blackwell

Eddie Mae Blackwell Eddie Mae BlackwellBorn: 12/10/1923 Eddie Mae Blackwell  has spent her life believing in  connection, kindness, and community. She enjoys talking, walking, and being friendly with the people […]

Joannie Graham

Joannie Graham Joannie GrahamBorn: June 30, 1923 Ms. Joannie Graham loves to sew. She attributes her long life to her belief in God and her hard work. What is the […]

Chief of Development & Infrastructure

Chief of Development & Infrastructure John Zeanah JOHN ZEANAH, AICP serves as Chief of Development and Infrastructure for the City of Memphis.  In this role, he leads a cross-functional team of […]