September 21, 1922 ~ July 1, 1992
Webpage created by Mickey Ray-Pfleger, her son.
Additional photos were added by Georgina Turner, her daughter.
I NEED YOU SO
This was one of Mom's favorite songs that she used to love to sing years ago!
To hear my version, click on the disks and watch the slide show!
My sister remembers another Favorite Song of my mom's that she used to sing.
It was called,
"I'm Tying the Leaves So They Won't Fall Down"
I found an old radiocast recording by
Bryon G. Harlan
Victor 16122
Released 1907
Right click the tree to hear, "I'm Tying the Leaves So They Won't Fall Down"
In 1912, just five years later, a silent movie was made with this song being its influence.
The movie is 11 and 1/2 minutes long and you can view it by right clicking on the image below.
Click on the thumbnail to see larger image!
Roy, Mom and Gina
Mom, Gina, Roy, Mickey - Sheepshead Bay, NY
Mickey, Mom, Gene Chiusano - Central Islip, NY
Mickey and Mom - Norwich, NY
Mom visits Drew and I in Kansas City, MO - 1982
Mom in Lake Gerry, Oxford, NY
Drew and I visit Mom in Lake Gerry, Oxford, NY
Mom at Gina a Mike's Wedding
Click to see Mom's Memorial Obituary
Here’s a list of a few more things about Mom not in her obituary.
She was a dancer in her youth and went under the name of Dixie Dare.
Mom loved to sing!
She worked as a waitress and cook at Glenn and Marie's Seafood Restaurant in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY
She worked for years as a riveter at the Republic Aviation plant at Farmingdale, NY.
She was a barmaid for years at the Two Village Inn in Ronkonkoma, NY.
She worked at Viewlex and Bennett Ireland Manufacturing. in Norwich, NY
She had her own, small business at Lake Gerry in Oxford, NY, called, Lil’s Snack Shack.
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THE ACTOR
My Theatrical Resume and Portfolio can be seen at my other website, Stagewhispers!!
You'll find information and links to that site below!!
My eclectic, artistic background and biography. I provide a detailed, intimate look at my personal life and background for those of you who hold such interests.
And in case you didn't already know, the owner, designer, artist & writer of this site happens to be
OPENLY GAY!
If this is surprising and/or especially disturbing news to you, then you're probably a stranger and got here by mistake. While being gay is a real and significant part of my life, its political agenda, its cause and effect, is NOT the running purpose of this site. This site expresses many of the personal and artistic facets of my life as well as provides a forum for professional and non-professional theatrical and artistic interests and pursuits, for both the watchers and the participants.
If you must leave before checking this site out,
goodbye, good luck and may the force be with you!
My eclectic, artistic background and bio. I provide a detailed, intimate look at my personal life and background for those of you who hold such interests.
My life partner, and dearest friend, who changed my life forever. This is a memorial site to his honor!
Drew pioneered the Midwest gay movement in 1966, when he bought a three story home in Kansas City and used the entire first floor and basement to house this homophile organization.
THE ARTIST
Some of my pencil/pen and ink renditions, cartoons and portraits!
This page of my artwork is dedicated to my favorite Divas!
I created transparent, clipart you may use freely for your email or web pages!
THE PERFORMER
An Extension of my performance past!
My whole new family and my newest artistic endeavor!
THE WRITER
Stories, prose & poetry by yours truly. Still under construction.
SOMETHING JUST FOR FUN
Take a walk down memory lane, or drive down in your '57 Ford Fairlane...
What do you remember about the 50s??? What have your parents told you????