Hometown: Shreveport, Louisiana
Present City: Dallas
Education: B.F.A., TWU; M.Ed. in elementary education, Texas State University; M.Ed. in administration, Lamar University.
Profession: Office manager for CBIZ, Inc.
Tell us about your family.
In March of 2003, Ted and I celebrated our 6th anniversary, took a very belated honeymoon, found out we were pregnant, and then Ted passed away of undiagnosed heart disease (yes, all in one month). In November 2003, our son Alan was born, and it has been just the two of us ever since. Alan is attending Texas State University in San Marcos. My dad, Robert Fisette, has become very active at Wilshire since my mom, Sue, passed away in 2022. My sister and her family live in Murphy.
How about your work or volunteer life?
Six years ago, I retired after 20 years of teaching and started working for CBIZ as an office manager. It has been a great chapter two in my work life.
Favorite hobbies?
Camping, kayaking, riding my bike and DIY projects.
What are your favorite places to travel?
Places with scenery or history. Most of my travel is in the form of camping.
What brought you to Wilshire and when?
I grew up Baptist, and as a young adult I started visiting Wilshire and joined in 1992. A few years later, I moved off to go to graduate school, met my husband there and we were married by George at Wilshire in 1997. We moved around a bit and finally returned to the Dallas area in 2001. We were not active at church. I returned with full commitment to Wilshire in March of 2003 and haven’t left. My mom joined Wilshire a few years later, and then when Alan was baptized and joined the church, my dad also joined.
Where are you engaged at Wilshire?
I am in the Journey Sunday School Class, have served on several committees and will be serving on the Building and Grounds committee starting next year.
What has surprised you most about Wilshire?
Wilshire never surprises me, but Wilshire always amazes me.
Tell us about your faith journey.
I grew up witnessing the love and faith in God modeled by my church, my grandma and my mom. In good times and bad, I just always turn to God, trusting he has everything under control.
What is something interesting most people would not know about you?
I work part-time as a handywoman.