Melville helps mayor mark a personal milestone
Mayor Velma D. Hendrix celebrates her 75th anniversary at her church.
Victor Jorges / KATC News
and last updated 2021-04-25 23:52:33-04
MELVILLE, La. â The town s mayor is the only member of her church that was baptized in 1946 and still lives in Melville.
Velma D. Hendrix was completely speechless when she walked out of Sunday service at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.
âItâs just wonderful, Iâm blessed,â she said.
She was not expecting the parade to happen. She was expecting something simple to congratulate her, but Francies Hayward, who also goes to that church organized the event for her.