We are excited to know what has transpired in your lives over the past two (2) years. Please share with us the details to share in our Family Reunion program booklet.

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ALL submissions must be sent via e-mail to Audrey Moore at gainesfamilyreunion@hotmail.com or mailed via USPS by October 15, 2019.

 

Categories:

Graduations, weddings, new births, job promotions/retirements, engagements, deaths, and favorite recipe(s): Old Fashion Pound Cake, Conch Salad, Pigeon Peas & Rice, etc.

 

How to complete the Family Recognition Form – Example(s)

When completing this form please remember to give important details such as names, dates, places, times and relations to family tree - see example below:

 

Elementary/Middle School/High/College/Technical School Graduate(s)

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Please type your information below the examples that are cited in BLUE

Chelsea Wiggins – Nova Southeastern University, December 2016 – Master degree - Nursing. (Daughter of Cassandra “Fay” Wiggins, Granddaughter of Lillie Mae Robinson & Great-Granddaughter of the late Henry “Fellow” Gaines and Laurenia Gaines) Edward Myles Gaines – Yale University, May 2017 – Bachelor of Science degree. (Son of Edward & Hope Gaines)

 

Marriage(s)/Engagement(s)/Births:

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Clarence and Nara Gaines – October 24, 2017, celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Kimberly Gaines and Warren Mosley – November 3, 2016 (Daughter of the Late Edward Gaines).

 

Milestone(s) – Birthdays/Retirements/Job Promotions:

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Louis Gaines – celebrated his 90th birthday on November 25, 2016. (Son of the Late Henry “Dick” Gaines)

 

Death(s):

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Rev. Dr. Edward Gaines - March 2017. (Son of the Late Henry “Dick” Gaines)

 

Favorite Recipe(s):

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Old Fashion Pound Cake

Submitted by Robin Gaines

2 sticks butter (softened) 2 sticks margarine (softened) 1 (8 ounce package) Philadelphia Cream Cheese (softened) 3 cups Sugar 3 cups Swan Down Cake Flour 6 eggs 3 tsp. Flavor of choice Instructions: Combine the first three (3) ingredients, let sit until room temperature and soft, add all sugar, add 1 cup flour and two eggs until gone. Add flavor of choice or combination of several flavors. I like to use almond and vanilla. After all ingredients are combined well, transfer into a cooking pan that has been sprayed with Baker`s Joy or Pam Baking spray. Place in a cold oven. BAKE on 300° for 1 1/2 hours or until golden brown.