I was born in Seabrook, Texas in 1927. I graduated from Webster High School in 1944. I married, had three sons, and traveled as an Air Force wife for fourteen years, including living in England and...view moreI was born in Seabrook, Texas in 1927. I graduated from Webster High School in 1944. I married, had three sons, and traveled as an Air Force wife for fourteen years, including living in England and Africa for three years each. I graduated from North Texas State University with a degree in Gerontology and Aging Studies at the age of 58. In 1986, I graduated from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. My first job was as a chaplain in a cancer center in Austin, Texas. I was ordained as Minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1990. Later, I was hired as Minister to Seniors at St. Louis Catholic Church, Austin, Texas a congregation of 25,000 members. I retired in 2001, but remain active in church work in my community.view less