Page A15 JUNE 2022 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A and motivate others – connecting their personal goals to their professional goals – leaving a legacy of insight and professionalism. Let’s recognize their achievements! By Elleanor Starks, cfsp Founder and Executive Director 100 Black Women of Funeral Service, Inc. Phenomenal Women in Leadershi p These women stand out! Whether continuing their family’s legacy or taking a leap of faith into the profession, they have become leaders through hard work and dedication to the Funeral Service Industry. As managers, owners, role models and mentors, each of these women have an inspiring vision, and have used their talents to help others. These leaders encourage creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and teamwork. They empower Monique Latimer graduated Magna Cum Laude from the State University of New York in Canton, where she received her degree in mortuary science. She did a year of residency with Millard E. Latimer & Son Funeral Directors, Inc under the direction and training of her husband, Millard E, Latimer, Jr. After receiving her morticians license and taking on the position of manager at Latimer Funeral Home, Monique joined the Rochester Genesee Valley Funeral Directors Association, attending meetings with her husband. She was nominated and elected to the board of directors and served as vice president for two terms. Then in 1990, Monique was elected the first woman and to date the association’s only African-American president, serving from 1990 to 1992. After losing her husband in 2011, Monique became president/CEO and continued the tradition of honest, reliable, efficient funeral service with dignity and respect. In 2022, the funeral home is celebrating 100 years in business. Monique Latimer Miller E Latimer & Sons Funeral Directors Inc Rochester, New York Monique Lat imer The May 2022 issue of the Funeral Home & Cemetery News Women in Leadership Spotlight featuring the Ross Mortuary included photos of the Postell family by mistake. This was an internal error – and we apologize to both the Ross and Postell families. The corrected photos appear here. Upcoming fourth generation of Ross Mortuary Family Mrs. Helene Ross and Mr. Burnett Ross Founders of Ross Mortuary Second generation Burnell R. and Edward Loche Sr and third generation Edwina Ross Barrett and Edward Loche Jr Ross Mortuary Houston, Texas Family Licensees Three Generations Strong defensive lineman Jeffrey Simmons, defensive end Jason Hatcher, Willie Colon, linebacker James Farrior, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, linebacker David Harris, and tackle Max Starks (son of Elleanor Starks). Kicking off Lupus Awareness Month, former Super Bowl Champion and Mad Dog Sports radio personality Willie Colon hosted the 8th Annual Willie Colon Golf Outing in loving memory of his late mother Jean Davis, who had lupus. Special guests included some current and former star athletes. Pictured from left to right: AF T E R T H E RA I N EXPLORE MESSENGER’S FULL LINE OF COORDINATED STATIONERY FEATURING THE INSPIRING ART OF MARJOLEIN BASTIN visit | www.messengerstationery.com cal l | 800.827.5151 B E YOND T H E MEADOW Promo Code: 9221 © Marjolein Bastin Marjolein’s original watercolor artwork is featured on Messenger’s Beyond the Meadow and After the Rain stationery series. Beyond the Meadow’s rustic charm and After the Rain’s simple beauty both evoke feelings of peace and harmony with the natural world. Marjolein’s art is a reminder of the eternal beauty of nature, the healing tranquility of fresh air, and the promise of love that lasts forever. CLOSEOUT PRICING
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