I was born in Harrisburg, Illinois and grew up on a farm. I learned to play the piano and organ which proved to be very useful after I married. My husband was a Baptist Minister and my music abilities were an asset to his ministry. The Lord led us to minister in five states and eventually to become involved in working with children in Buckner Children's home in Dallas, Texas and in Masonic Children's home in Alexandria, Louisiana. In later years I pursued my dream of taking art instruction and have won many awards. I continue to teach classes and workshops. I designed a fifth birthday plate fo...