WOMEN WHO INSPIRE
Henrietta Parram
Another honoree, 80-year-old Henrietta Parram of North St. Louis,
is a master gardener, and volunteers by creating community gardens,
organizing beautification projects, and sharing her love of gardening
with others. The woman affectionately known as "Mrs. Hen" educates
community members on the importance of eating fresh fruits and
vegetables, as well as provides hands-on instruction on how to grow
food. She also volunteers with the Lewis Place Neighborhood and
Foundation Park Neighborhood associations to unite people, educate
youth, and improve conditions and promote opportunities for everyone.
In addition, she gives of her time at Southside Wellness Center and
in a neighborhood after-school program for children, bringing along
healthy snacks and offering tutoring and homework help. She has been
a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church for 71 years.
Others lauded as Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans include: The Rev.
Dr. Jack Batten, Sister Judith Ann Bell, FSM, Don Carlson, Dr. Will and
Hellen Carpenter, Louis Cohen, Dr. Arthur Gale, Raymond Hoffstetter,
Dr. Ira Kodner, Norman and Joan Krumrey, Ernest Kretschmar, Judy
Luepke, Arthur McDonnell, Judith Roberts, Dr. Earl Schultz, Bill
Siedhoff, Robert Snyder and Bernice Thompson.
St. Andrew’s created the Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans
concept in 2003 as a way to recognize individuals who are dedicating
their “golden years” to bettering the region through continuing careers,
advocating for issues that are close to their heart, and volunteering
their time and talents to a range of important charitable initiatives.
For a complete list of this year’s honorees and their bios, visit gazellestl.com.
Barbara
Gehringer
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