Herman Randolph “Randy” Odell, was born on August 12, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the third child born to Vivian Beatrice Odell (Crawford) and Howard Herman Odell. Randy accepted the Lord as a child, and his faith and prayer would remain an important part of his life throughout the years. Randy was deeply devoted to his mother and his siblings, especially after the loss of his father when Randy was only two years old. His love for family was evident throughout his life ...

Sandra Ann Backstrom (Smith) was born on January 23, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Hugh and Ouida Smith. She received her early education at Mason Elementary School and went on to graduate from David G. Farragut Academy. Sandra was passionate about education and dedicated her life to inspiring and supporting students. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education, with a major in English, from Chicago State University. She later continued her education and earned a Master of Science ...