38th Annual Gilmer Nursing Home Pageant

The Gilmer Nursing Home held it’s 38th annual pageant last night. The theme was based on the Kentucky Derby and named accordingly as “Run for the Roses.” This event is held every year and is enjoyed by the residents, family members, employees of the nursing home, and spectators alike. It is a heartwarming and surprisingly enjoyable evening ending in the crowning of a King and Queen to represent the nursing home.

The event was hosted and directed by Activity Director, Tammy Baker and Administrator, Lou Crawford. Entertainment was provided by Cleve Oliver & the Riverpark Bank. The nominees were were escorted by the Gilmer Saddle Club Junior Board. Special thanks are given to Heartlite Hospice for donation of the sashes, stage construction by Leo Baker, silk roses donated by Dales Variety Store in memory of J.T. Dale, and live roses donated by the family in memory of Annis Gardner.

The superlative winners were as follows:

Best Personality – Florence Martin
Most Popular – Ruby Reed
Best Looking Male – Pete Morgan
Best Looking Female – Mary Weaver
Volunteer of the Year – Pauline Mullinax

The Winners and runner up’s for King and Queen were as follows:

King – Toni Maciejewski
1st Runner up – Leon Weaver
2nd Runner up – Cecil Coleman
3rd Runner up – William Burgess

Queen – Betty Gilreath
1st Runner up – Vera Tucker
2nd Runner up – Artis Reece
3rd Runner up – Phyllis Hazard

See below to view the slideshow of participants.

flash 32cameramake Appleheight 1936orientation 1camerasoftware 8.0originaldate 2/6/2015 2:26:49 AMwidth 2592cameramodel iPad miniQueen’s CourtLeft to Right – Betty Gilreath (Queen), Phyllis Hazard (3rd Runner up), Artis Reece (2nd Runner up), Vera Tucker (1st Runner).
flash 32cameramake Appleheight 1936orientation 1camerasoftware 8.0originaldate 2/6/2015 2:33:20 AMwidth 2592cameramodel iPad miniQueen’s CourtLeft to Right – Betty Gilreath (Queen), Phyllis Hazard (3rd Runner up), Artis Reece (2nd Runner up), Vera Tucker (1st Runner).
flash 32cameramake Appleheight 1936orientation 1camerasoftware 8.0originaldate 2/6/2015 2:33:25 AMwidth 2592cameramodel iPad miniMary Weaver (Best Looking) & Leon Weaver (1st Runner up)A cute couple!
flash 32cameramake Appleheight 1936orientation 1camerasoftware 8.0originaldate 2/6/2015 2:35:17 AMwidth 2592cameramodel iPad miniKing and Queen!Betty Gilreath and Toni Maciejewskiflash 32cameramake Appleheight 1936orientation 1camerasoftware 8.0originaldate 2/6/2015 2:37:05 AMwidth 2592cameramodel iPad mini