Ed graduated from Concord College in 1962 with a degree in accounting.  He went on to become a Certified Public Accountant and was employed by the US General Accounting Office in Washington, DC.  He retired from GOA in1997 as an Assistant Director. 

Harriett graduated from Roanoke Memorial School of Nursing in 1964 and soon became a Registered Nurse.  She worked as a surgical nurse for a number of years and later worked in an assisted living facility for the elderly. 

Both have been active in civic affairs.  Ed spent 8 years on city council in Middleton, MD and Harriett was a member of the Commission of Aging for Frederick county MD for a number of years.  Presently, Ed is a member of the Princeton Zoning Appeals Board and Harriett is a member of the Princeton Community Improvement Commission.  She is also a member of the Quota Club and the Red Hatters. Both continue to be active in church affairs.

I married Larry Alvis.  We have been married for 49 years.  We have two daughters, Sherri and Teresa.  We have three grandchildren, Lauren, Larame and Hunter.  Larry and I are both retired.  I worked at the Mercer Co. Courthouse for 35 years.   I look back and wonder where have all the years gone.  I spend a lot of time watching my grandson play basketball.

Hunter is in the 8^th grade and loves basketball as much as I do.  We love the time we spend in church at Sunday School, Bible study and Choir practice.  Serving the Lord.

One of the many principles that helped to shape my life is:

PROVERBS 3:5-6   Trust in the Lord with all you heart and lean not on

your understanding: in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.

Have 2 beautiful daughters: Vicki & Lois Beth and two fantastic grandsons: Michael & William.   Lowell and I have traveled as far as Guam.  I was a secretary in 2 separate offices and worked in sales for 14 years (loving sales).  I am active in church and love working out at the Y.

Paul – I attended Bluefield State College after serving 4 years in the Air Force.  Retired after 30 years of service with Appalachian Power Co. as supervisor at Clayton Dam.  Hobbies include surf fishing, bicycle riding, traveling in our 5^th wheel camper –mainly to Florida in the winter and Emerald Island in the spring and fall.  Patti and I have been married 47 years in October.  We have 2 daughters and 3 granddaughters.  We have been very active in the Dublin United Methodist Church including singing in the Adult Choir and traveling with the church Mission Team.

Patti - I received my B.S. degree in business Education from Concord College and taught school for 27 years; most of those years at Pulaski County High School.  Paul and I have enjoyed living in Virginia on Claytor Lake and traveling in our camper.  We are very active in the music program in our church, I have been the church pianist for over 30 years.  Our children live within an hours’ drive.  We have 2 daughters and 3 granddaughters.

Enjoy looking at web site, look fwd to Wilma's questions each week.  See you in September. 

After serving in the US Army, Ronnie Bailey did his undergraduate work at Strayer University and graduate studies at AmericanUniversity,both in Washington, D.C. He was a professor of Information Systems at Strayer University for 27 years.  In 1986, he was named the 6^th President of StrayerUniversity and later appointed Chairman of the Board ofTrustees. 

In 2001, Ronnie retired to Tampa, FL and was named President of theBailey Family Foundation.  Bailey remains active in the Tampa communityby serving on The University of Tampa Board of Trustees, the TampaGeneral Hospital, the Salvation Army Tampa Command Board, ThePalm Bank Board, as well as the Bailey Family Foundation Board. 

In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis with his two sons, keepingup with his seven grandchildren, all in Tampa, tending Black AngusCattle and staying active in The Cork United Methodist Church.