Please extend a cordial welcome to our new family members, who are working hard to be in attendance.
Cordelia Hazel Elbin
"Cordelia Hazel Elbin is the newest branch on the Grayson family tree and was born on May 29, 2025, in Dickson, Tennessee. Cordelia is the daughter of Anthony Elbin and Ellen Ruth Grayson, granddaughter of Robbie Grayson, III and Sharilyn Suzette Smith-Grayson, and the great-granddaughter of Bessie Elizabeth Wilder-Grayson and Robert William Grayson, Jr. Her birth marks another link in a family legacy shaped by faith, perseverance, love, and a deep commitment to future generations."
JaZarria Conner
Is it possible we’ve got a future race car driver here? I don’t think we have one of those in the family yet. Meet little Miss JaZarria Conner, born January 2025 to Anginya Phillips (aka, Nya) and Zyler Conner, the granddaughter of Jap and Angie Phillips and the great granddaughter of Joanne and Willie T. She was born on the forty-second anniversary of Madear’s death which makes her a special “BLESSING” to her great grandmother. One life entering the “GATES OF HEAVEN” as another “BLESSING” of life is sent from “HEAVEN”. — Joanne
Meet the Rosses
Stephen and Robyn Ross and Family
I’ll bet you guys didn’t know that Shanda has a twin. Well, she does — her name is Robyn. The twins became fully acquainted during their freshman year at UMBC (University of Maryland). Ok they’re not biological twins, but twins, nevertheless. You’ll understand when you meet Robyn.
Margaret and I met her last year and from jump street loved her. Robyn and hubby, Stephen, come from strong stock. Having lost her biological parents, Lloyd and Vivian Iglehart, Robyn remains incredibly strong. Something tells me her parents will forever remain in Robyn’s heart. She honors them every day with the beautiful life their legacy has been instrumental in helping her build.
Family means the world to Robyn and Stephen. That sentiment was on full display when they introduced us to Skeet and Karen, Stephen's parents, and his sister. ​
What a beautiful evening we all spent in Boston sharing stories about our families, our lives and just getting to know a little bit about one another. Important note: Stephen and his father are the life of any party. We had a blast and parted ways, looking forward to more good times with our newfound family.
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Thank you Shanda for bringing the Wilders and Rosses together! And now on behalf of Shanda, Margaret and myself, I introduce you to Stephen, Robyn, Savi (that's short for Savanah) and little Sterling Robinson Ross from Texas. Not pictured are the young adult Rosses, Stephen, III and daughter Stevey, who are busy elsewhere establishing themselves on their chosen career paths.
Welcome to the family Cordelia, JaZarria, and the Ross family.
We thank God for you!