We are Family!
He's Niecey's pumpkin, sugar plum, & sweet potato pie
Donovan
When cakes "fell" and you're served "trash" you must be at this person's house...
Mary Elizabeth Sneed (May May)
The original Johnson's that created a legacy that begins with 13 children
William and Eliza (Warren) Johnson
The "eldest" of William Johnson's crew. An army man & gentle giant that settled in Tennessee.
Samuel Johnson (Uncle Sam)
Of all of the Smith Girls, this one was known to be the one with the "Sound Mind"
Denise "Niecey" Brown
Dancing Bear
Danny
The cake that shakes the room when Auntie Anne bakes it
Earthquake Cake
At this time of year, Honey would come to the Smith home to share in this memory with his grandchildren.
Christmas Eve
Bonus Question: What was the tradition? (100 pts.)
This sibling was a proud tiger & rattler, May May's favorite, known for being premature and had to be carried on a pillow. A Navy veteran who's only son continued the legacy of service. Our family historian with all the answers.
Isaac Johnson (Uncle Pee Wee)
The life of the party, can quote any movie and tell any family story...
Reggie Smith
Poopie, woopie, scoopie
Deon
This tradition began at Martha Virginia's and continued for 7 days being passed around to various friends and family until complete.
Friendship bread
What was the consequence for arriving on May May's doorstep late at night?
The screen door would be locked! (Bonus question: What did Uncle Joe call her when this happened? - 100 bonus points)
The oldest daughter. Pennington Street became her home, because lightning kept her from moving to Florida. She has 1 son and 3 grandchildren.
Bernice Johnson (Auntie Bernice)
Bonus Question: who was her namesake? (100 pts.)
The animal lover, artist and song bird. She loved her sister so much, she shared her strawberries.
Charlotte Tate
Bonus: what's the name of the car she drowned? (100 pts)
Frank and Jesse
Bri and Allana
What was Honey's favorite "dish" to bring to the picnic?
Watermelon
One of our favorites! He helped to construct the dormitories at Bethune-Cookman University and even dabbled in boxing. His latter days were spent being the bowling champ!
Rubin Johnson
The baby of the bunch. A true drama queen! She's been featured as an actress and singer in Central Florida's theater productions. She's the traveling rich auntie, affectionately known as auntie-mama/auntie-grandma.
Annie Ruth Johnson (Auntie Anne)
Bonus question: Tell us her Alma Mater (100 pts.)
The lifesaver....from the police force to jumping in pools. This sibling had quite the driving record, which includes blowing up a gas pump
Cassandra
What siblings of William and Eliza lived in Orlando?
William James, Mary, Johnathan, and Reuben
What was the meal that Granny despised at 1906 Williams Manor?
Hamburgers and Hot Dogs (Tell us why for 100 bonus points)
The main attraction at the Smith house....all the kids LOVED it!
The truck
From Colquitt to Orlando, she's cared for her family, friends, and community in every way. She has 4 children, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren that love her dearly. Once a basketball star....WNBA was inspired by her.
Jerelene Smith ( MA Smith)
Bonus Question: What college did she attend? (100 pts.)
Name the members of the Smith lineage in order (children, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren)
Cassandra, Denise, Charlotte, Reggie
Allana, Briana, Deon, Donovan, Danny, RJ
Jaiden, Elijah