Coles, Lemons, Meekins, Williams, Winfree, Woodson Family
Cousins Cruise
© 2023 by Marla D. Woodson
"Spot Light Cousin"
Dr. Nikia Meekins
Good luck on her one-year Germany assignment
Daughter of Ronald A. Meekins
"Spot Light Cousin"
Dr. Corinne Woodson - Veterinarian
Daughter of Karen and Paul Woodson
Ariana P. Holloway
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As posted by her on Facebook July 2, 2023
“Ariana is celebrating success.”
So as some may know, I did a dual enrollment class my senior year at Thomas Nelson (known as Virginia peninsula community college now) for CNA. Exactly 9 days ago…I received an email saying I passed both my Written and Skills exam to receive my Certification for this class! I am glad to say I am a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and enjoyed completing my lecture, skills, & clinicals to get to this point! I couldn’t do it without my classmates & my professor! From going to class every day and passing with a 94%, to waking up at 6 AM to go be with elders who some were kind and some were grouchy, who some were easy to talk to and some weren’t, having a patient so kind and sweet who had always talked about his life who passed days later & going in at 7:30 AM to take my final test, nervous and second guessing myself about everything I have learned, has showed me that I am confident in myself and the reasons why I choose to be a part of this field. I’m so excited to see what the future holds.
Love,
Ariana Holloway
*CNA soon to be Pediatrician
PS: She is the daughter of Angel Johnson Washington, great great granddaughter of Booker T. Johnson, and great great great granddaughter of Gladys Meekins
In ceremonies July 7, 2023, U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Harold K. Watson, II assumed command of the Columbus, Ohio Recruiting Battalion.
This young cousin is an outstanding role model example for our extended family members worldwide. We are extremely proud and supportive of him. We thank you for all you do. He is the son of Inez Young Watson and Harold K. Watson, Sr., and great grandson of Julia James Meekins Watson and Howard P. Watson, Sr. Congratulations.
May 5, 2023
Justin Hamner
As posted on FB by his mom Eboni Meekins Richardson
“When your baby shines bright like a diamond!!! Justin's art was chosen to be on display for the Isle of Wight County art show. My little artist . Just put a paint brush and some colored pencils in this boys’ hands, and Magic appears.”
Congratulations!
Jendayi J. Harris
April 7, 2023
Per cousin Jendayi, on this Holy day, she became a licensed minister and was ordained in the office of Teacher. Wonderful and amazing experience. She is the daughter of Ellis Harris, Jr. and JoAnn Bunyon, granddaughter of Ellis Harris, Sr, and Ada R. Carr Harris, great granddaughter of I. Ophelia Meekins Harris and Henry T. Harris. Congratulations.
Detrel Howell
March 22, 2023
Our cousin Detrel Howell was honored at New York’s’ State Capitol in Albany by receiving the “Community Award”. This award was given to her for her achievement in contributing to the community while continuing her commitments to the New York Sate Corrections Department/Bronx Region. Congratulations.
Detrel Howell
Detrel was absolutely elated to share with us that on International Women’s Day 2023, she received an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism!
