My name is Queen Margaret Forney. I am the
founding Queen of "The Classy Ebony Belles of Lenoir, North Carolina. We became an official
chapter of The Red Hat Society in 2004.
We believe that laughter is food for the
soul.Fun is the vehicle, so jump on for an exciting ride.
Our Motto: Red Hatters Matter
Vice Queen - Cora Brown
Classy Ebony Belles
Lady Belle Amanda Davenport
Lady Belle Floretta Dula
Lady Belle Earleen Edwards
Lady Belle Teresa Frederick
Lady Belle Beverly Gill
Lady Belle Bessie Goins
Lady Belle Joan Harper
Lady Belle Patricia Holloway
Lady Belle Patricia Horton
Lady Belle Victoria Howell
Lady Belle Gwendolyn Johnson
Lady Belle Dottie Jones
Lady Belle Anthany Lipford
Lady Belle Cecelia Patterson
Lady Belle Jean Glass
Lady Belle Harriett Patterson
Lady Belle Marie Perkins
Lady Belle Maggie Scott
Lady Belle Margaret Smith
The QUEEN in ME
When I look in the mirror
I see the essence of royalty
I see the daughter of the ultimate father
I see the QUEEN in me.
In all of my dealings, I take time to see
Who I am and who I am creates to be
I am not arrogant, but please understand
I am not just a common woman
And if any dealings between us are to be
You don't have to bow or rise, but you must recognize
The QUEEN that lives in me
My hair is my glory; pinned up or let down
Intelligence and dignity are the jewels in my crown
Grace is my fragrance; beauty is my
glow
Sweetness is my taste; rhythm is my flow
Power is in my hands; determination is my stride.
Confidence is in my eyes; my stand is with pride
I am to be cherished, appreciated, but never owned
Although with the right king, I'd gladly share a throne
I am sister of Cleopatra, Esther and Nefertiti
They are the heritage of the QUEEN in me.
I may be your neighbor, your friend or your sister
I may call you Honey, Miss, Mam, Sir, or Mister
I see your worth and ask that in your dealings with
me
That you recognize the QUEEN in ME.
by Vernon D. Lloyd
