1958
Born in Corinth, Mississippi to Clarence R. and Alice T.
1981
Becomes a licensed practical nurse.
1983
Receives an Associate of Applied Science from Shelby State Community College.
1985
Becomes nurse supervisor at Alcorn County Care, Inc. in Corinth, Mississippi.
1987
Receives a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Alabama.
1988
Becomes a staff nurse at Bolivar Community Hospital in Tennessee.
1990
Becomes a shift supervisor for the Tennessee Department of Corrections at West Tennessee High Security Facility in Ripley, Tennessee.
1991
Becomes a staff nurse at the U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Missouri.
1992
Becomes a staff nurse at the Western Mental Health Institute in Bolivar, Tennessee.
2001
Receives a Master of Science in Nursing from Union University.