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be met. They joined forces and opened the first
daycare facility to serve the black community.
The door swung wide to provide safety for the
little ones. While mothers were making a living,
Essie Givens was making a difference, opening
doors.

She invested her energy and her expertise in
the United Way, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Girl Skilled Nursing, Home Care Aide,
Scouts, American Heart Association, American Physical Therapy, Occupational
Cancer Society, and the Plainview Hospital
Auxiliary. In 1988, she was named Plainview’s Therapy, Speech Therapy, Medical
Woman of the Year, the first black to be so Social Worker, Dietician, Wellness
honored. Collectively, the city of Plainview swung Programs and Honeywell
wide the door to acknowledge and celebrate the
tireless service rendered by this devoted soldier Telemonitor Program
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Twenty five years ago, after having been
ordained at Good Samaritan Church, Mother www.calverthomehealth.com
Givens was ordained in North West Texas
District. She laughed, “I was the oldest [person] • Meal preparation
ordained they ever had.” While others were
retiring, Mother Essie Givens was re-firing. • Errands &
Nodding her head, her voice husky, she added, Transportation
“We have to be on a prayer lookout. One of us • Homemaking
has to get Plainview together.” In seven months • Personal Care
she will celebrate her 100th birthday. I wonder… • Companionship
has she targeted yet another door that needs
just a little push? • Overnight Care

Written and respectfully submitted by Jody Boudreaux
Wilson

Historical facts provided by Generation to Generation:
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Edited by Teresa Young
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