This picture was taken in November by a News Gazette photographer, when I took packages of food for the FOOD FOR SENIORS program. I'm hoping everyone is helping with the food drives. With the economy as it is, so many people need food.
I'm 88 years old. Married for 59 years..husband passed away June 2002. I was a Stay At Home Mom for 14 years. Then returned to work at the U of I.
I have 3 sons, 8 grandsons, 1 granddaughter and 4 (one deceased) great grands.
I retired from the University of Illinois July 1979. We moved to Florida and during retirement. I painted in oils, watercolor and acrylics and showed my art in many Art Shows. I took square dance lessons and belonged to two Square Dance Clubs while living in Barefoot Bay, FL. Moved back to my home town in 1992. I live in a condo and am enjoying my family and friends.