Personal Information
- Born in Memphis, TN
- Daughter, Sophia, grandchildren Kayla Vera, Earl III and Jackson
- B.S., Business Education/Administration, Tennessee State University, 1972
- Certified Funeral Service Practitioner
- Licensed Life and Insurance Agent
- Notary Public
Community Involvement
- An Ambassador for the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
- Member, Bluff City, Tennessee State, and the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Associations
- NAACP
- Camival Memphis
- Shelby County Democratic Party
- Fellowship Church of God in Christ
Service in Public Office
- Senate member of the 104th through 108th General Assemblies
- Member, Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- Member, Senate Judiciary Committee
- Member, Senate Transportation Committee
- Health Equity Commission
- Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators
- NOBEL Women Association
- National Black Caucus of State Legislators
- National Caucus of State Legislators