Early life
Marilee’s least favorite animal
What is a cat?
Prior to attending Tuskegee, this was Marilee’s first official university.
What is Mississippi Valley State?
This married couple once shared a house with the newlyweds Earl and Marilee.
Who were Bernice and Willie B?
This person scored four touchdowns in a single game
Who is Al Bundy?
The inspiration for our dog Hannon’s name.
Who is King Hannibal on the “Great Kings of Africa” poster?
This thoroughfare was Greenville’s version of Bourbon, Beale and other infamous roads
What is Nelson Street?
During her time in New York, Marilee met who would become her first fiance’. He originated from this country.
What is Jamaica?
This Mound Bayou teacher often was seen in his underwear directing traffic at intersections on the weekends
Who was Charles Thurmond, Sr?
Starting with her sister, Jacqueline Johnson, what organization’s membership does Marilee now share with nine family members?
What is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated?
USS
what was the name of Eric’s band?
EThe history is debatable but this Greenville delicacy is thought to be the result of migrants workers from Mexico being brought in to work with African Americans harvesting cotton.
What are hot tamales?
This Tuskegee professor was one of the most prominent black scientists of the early 20th century.
Who was George Washington Carver?
October 31, 1992
When did mom win the Louisiana lottery?
This child arranged for Marilee to possibly have her first unlawful experience (though she was not happy about it).
Who is Mark? Had officers pretend pull her over in Memphis for a speeding ticket
He graduated high school at 15. They graduated at 16.
Who are dad, Verna, Carla and Tina?
Mother always made sure the length was extended for these type of performances.
What are Easter speeches?
During this year, NASA was created, Michael Jackson was born and Marilee received her B.S. degree in nursing.
When was 1958?
A JFK High School anthem often played when our team scored.
What is Sneakin?
The names of nurses in the family (LPN, RN, midwife) (past or present)
Who are Ora, Marilee and Kalia?
Marilee’s young esquire’s law school mascot.
What are the “Hatters”?
She was Marilee’s childhood best friend
Who is Lillie Mae Sutton?
This young sibling accompanied Marilee to New York to break off her engagement.
Who is Jacqueline Johnson?
This angelic friend of Marilee’s used to like to share wine coolers with her.
Who is Sister Emily?
He is the only one of Earl and Marilee’s children to have an on-record genius IQ.
who is Kendric?
This scholar studied Japanese in college and may have even minored in it.
Who is Erica?