To focus on the things that shape us, rather than the circumstances that divide us; to strengthen and preserve family as God orders our steps.
We Value:
God's Plan - Marriage and family are established by God and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, respect and love.
Family - Established by God. He controls the DNA and he purposely creates each being to accomplish his will.
Tradition - By continuing family traditions, such as family reunions, we foster pride, unity and a sense of stability in our family.
Service - We take the time to serve others, and to teach our children valuable lessons about sharing, kindness and compassion toward others.
Registration Team
Attendees sign guestbook, pick up name tags, tee-shirts and goody bags
Dillan signing the guest book(From the pen of Bettie Griggs, Family Historian. This is my favorite picture. Dillan will be able to share his picture and the guest book with his name in his own penmanship, with his children and grandchildren, years and yea
The Tee-Shirt
The Swag Bag
Bradley and Ostell
Demond
Demonica
Denisha
Takisha and Derrick
Lula Mae and Ethel
Linda, Will, Ostell
Patsy
Rev. McCoy
Sylvia and Dominique
Bettie greeting Winnie
Standing for the Processional
Standing for the Processional
Standing during the processional
The Family Banner
Melvin Gillyard carrying the U.S. Flag which was flown over the U.S. Capitol on July 4, 2012
Will Gillyard carrying the Christian Flag
Pastor Griffin carrying the Holy Bible
Ethel Davis-Retired Educator representing the importance of education to the family
Pastor Samuels lights the Reunion Candle
Demonica and Denisha read the Familys Mission Statement
Singing the Family Song
Sing Family, Sing!
Are you really singing, Dominique?
Now thats how you sing the Family Song, Bettie
Daisy
...welcomes the 2012 reunion attendees
Dr. Gretchen reports on the 2012 Health Fair
Tammi brings games and fun for attendees
Tammi with the help of her team, let the games begin
Eldest attending reunion-Lula Mae ...lets not tell
The youngest attending the reunion. No! not you Glenda,its David
Married the longest-R.L. and Sirece
or were Gus and Sallye, married the longest?
Will and Linda - most miles traveled to attend the reunion
Bradley and Shirley - Again they were the first to pay reunion registration fees