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    Les Gemmes Celebrate the Holidays

    Ron WynnBy Ron WynnDecember 21, 2023No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Gemmes and Jewels Gather at the Jewels Holiday Brunch. Front row l-r: Gemmes Charlotte Mann, Rene’ Whittaker, Gloria McKissack, Dr. Phyllis Qualls president, Patsy Rees, and Hortense Price Jones; Middle row l-r: Gemme Tawana Williams, Jewels Andrea Howard, Mylan Alexander, Shiloh Cobb, Gemme Wanda Benson, Jewel Lailah Sabazz, Gemmes Mercedes Maynor-Faulcon, Shirley Nix-Davis, Dr. Marquita Qualls, and Victoria Green; Back row l-r: Jewel Yavonne Nix, Gemmes Sylvia Smith-Johnson, Dr. June Michaux, Jewels Alaina Mitchell and Bene’ Malone
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    NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes held its December meeting and Holiday Bash at the home of one of its charter members, Rosetta Miller-Perry.

    It was a joyful bliss with the Holiday Bash. Gloria McKissack led the group in the famed some “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” followed by the ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Left Right game.

    Gemme Julie Upkins led an Apollo type game on who had the best holiday look.

    There was also a brief modeling show from an original by Nashville designer, Doris McMillian.

    Gemme Gracie Porter sits at the head of the exquisitely designed table
    Gemmes Sondrea Tolbert, left, and Deni Lowe prepare to dine.
    Gemme Gloria McKissack accepts proclamation from Mayor Freddie O’Donnell recognizing her career.
    The Jewels attending the holiday event included l-r: Andrea Howard, Mylan Alexander, Shiloh Cobb, Lailah Shabazz, Gloria McKissack, Yavonne Nix, Alayna Mitchell, and Bene’ Malone

    “The greatest gift is the respect and love we women have for each other and use that love to help mold our precious Jewels, the young girls we mentor.”

    The Gemmes held their Jewels holiday celebration on Saturday, December 16.

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    They were given an occasion for the season by Gemmes President Dr. Phyllis Qualls.

    They played games and were gifted with bags of goodies.

    “We want them to thrive and grow and most of all know that we love them,” said Gloria McKissack, founder of the “Lighting the Path for Girls” with the Nashville Chapter.

    SAVE THE DATE!

    Mark your calendar for the Les Gemmes, Inc., Nashville Chapter’s
    17th Annual Literary Luncheon on May 18, 2024

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