Beatties Ford Road Library Renamed For Allegra Westbrooks, NC s First Black Public Library Supervisor
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Beatties Ford Road Library Renamed For Allegra Westbrooks, NC s First Black Public Library Supervisor
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Thereasea Clark Elder at a dedication ceremony for a health leadership academy name in her honor.
Thereasea Elder, the first Black public health nurse in Mecklenburg County, died Tuesday at the age of 93. And while a community mourns her passing, her decades-long dedication to service continues to inspire those who knew her.
Hannah Terrell, branch leader of Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library, still has an almost two-year-old voice message from Elder. Elder praised Terrell’s community work but also encouraged her to “pass on the torch.”
Terrell said being in Elder’s presence inspired her to continue her work documenting Black history and engaging with the community. And even though she met Elder in person only a handful of times, there was a lasting impact.
Wendell Clyde Garner, age 74 of Boaz, Alabama died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Marshall Medical Center South, Boaz, Al.
He was born December 17, 1946 in Boaz, Alabama. He came to know the Lord as his Savior as a child and joined Westside Baptist Church.
After marriage he joined Red Apple Baptist Church and held different positions.
He later became a member of Bethsaida Baptist Church of Boaz. He loved the Lord. He loved his pastor and especially his humor. He came to love the members of the church and helped with many projects his wife got him into.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery in Boaz, with Boaz Carr Funeral Home Directing.