I was born in Fort Myers, Florida to Lewis and Annie Lawrence. I attended Lee County Public Schools as a child. I have six brothers and sisters of which I’m the oldest. At the age of eighteen I met...view moreI was born in Fort Myers, Florida to Lewis and Annie Lawrence. I attended Lee County Public Schools as a child. I have six brothers and sisters of which I’m the oldest. At the age of eighteen I met my husband of 30 years, Harry James. We have six children; three sons and three daughters.
In September, 2003 we relocated to Atlanta, Georgia and lived there for four years, later moving to Meridian, Mississippi, where we reside.
I started cooking and preparing meals at a very young age and carried this learned talent throughout my adulthood. I now believe cooking is more than a talent it is a passion and a joy. In my late thirties I was given a vision by God that one day I would make a cookbook. Now, for the very first time I’m in the perfect place in my life to able to bring forth the vision that God had placed in my heart. I believe and hope that this cookbook, “Recipes for the Heart and Soul.” will bring as much happiness, fulfillment, and good times for your family just as it has for my family.view less