Willodean Long, Others Make Tissue Box Covers for Seniors
From the Dec 30, 2024 e-Edition
TREZEVANT — Willodean Long, 95, and Alesia Griffin, both of Trezevant, along with Cyndi Shafer of McKenzie worked to make tissue box covers for the residents of Lakeside Senior Living Community of McKenzie.
In the past with Alesia making numerous Hobby Lobby runs, Ms. Long has also made Easter baskets for both nursing homes in McKenzie, NHC in Milan and Harmony Hill in Huntingdon. Ms. Long likes to stay busy making things for others and it also keeps her mind sharp.
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