Les Gemmes Celebrate the Holidays

NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes held its December meeting and Holiday Bash at the home of one of its charter members, Rosetta Miller-Perry. It was a joyful bliss with the Holiday Bash. Gloria McKissack led the group in the famed some “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” followed by the ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Left Right game. Gemme Julie Upkins led an Apollo type game on who had the best holiday look. There was also a brief modeling show from an original by Nashville designer, Doris McMillian. Gemme Gracie Porter sits at the head of the exquisitely designed table Gemmes Sondrea Tolbert, left, and Deni Lowe prepare to dine. Gemme Gloria McKissack accepts proclamation from Mayor Freddie O’Donnell recognizing her career. The Jewels attending the holiday event included l-r: Andrea Howard, Mylan Alexander, Shiloh Cobb, Lailah Shabazz, Gloria McKissack, Yavonne Nix, Alayna Mitchell, and Bene’ Malone “The greatest gift is the respect and love we women have for each other and use that love to help mold our precious Jewels, the young girls we mentor.” The Gemmes held their Jewels holiday celebration on Saturday, December 16. They were given an occasion for the season by Gemmes...