Granny's Core Beliefs

• Faith

Granny was a charter member of The Forest Avenue Baptist church located in South Dallas. She was an active member of the Usher Board, Choir and faithfully attended Sunday School. Her best friend Ann Henry credits granny for bringing her to Forest Avenue. In 2019 granny and her husband Grandaddy Eddie held such a commitment to their family that they left Forest Avenue Baptist Church to be with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Every Sunday the children would flock to sit by their granny Mae!

• Family

Granny’s home was small sweet and well/-manicured she loved watching her morning Lilies bloom as she sipped her morning coffee. You would find her checking in with favorite and only brother John Alexander, best friend Ann Henry her children and cousins. Granny’s house was the hub for her family and friends to come by and chat. Her most favored guest was her brother, John Alexander and his family from Kansas, anyone from Jacksonville, Texas and her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. If you needed granny she always seemed to be there.

• Fierce

One thing you must know about granny is that she was a very brave woman. Born in 1932 she had to endure racism, sexism and astigmatisms at different stages if her life, yet Granny Mae was fearless. She would not be disrespected, yet she never lost a job or position for speaking up for herself. She maintained a quiet confidence and a way with words that were powerful but respectful. Granny Mae was strong and powerful, she was known to carry a .38 caliber pistol because as a woman she refused to be afraid of snakes or men alike.

• Future

Granny Mae’s focus on her future by far one of her most coveted traits. Not only did granny take care if herself by making everyone of her doctor's appointments she exercised worked puzzles to prevent Alzheimers. Granny always pushed for others to prepare for their future as well, whether it was attending school events, bringing home extra worksheets for us to complete or encouraging us to respect teachers and listen and learn in school. As you grew up she grew and learned with you always listening, nodding her head agreement and asking probing questions. She may then share a story or experience that would connect with you.