Alabama Centenarian Named Fraternalist of the Year
Sep 13, 20219/13/2021
Community
In the one-stoplight town of Brantley, AL, you might be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t know Loyce Henagan. She is a WoodmenLife member1, serves as Chapter 930 president and plays an integral role in keeping the WoodmenLife spirit alive.
Henagan turned 100 in May and seems to always know when a baby is born or a new family moves to town. Sales Representative David Lowery said, “She knows everything going on in the area. She doesn’t miss a thing. She seems to have that sixth sense.”
Lowery nominated Henagan for the Fraternalist of the Year award. WoodmenLife — a not-for-profit life insurance company that’s been helping to protect the financial future of families like yours, making a difference in hometowns across America since 1890 — gives this award annually to a person who exemplifies the qualities and values of WoodmenLife.
Lowery recalled that when he joined the organization, it was exciting for Henagan because she now had a Representative who lived in Brantley, a town of about 1,000 people. Lowery said, “When I first started, she was my biggest cheerleader. Whether there were babies being born or new people in the community who needed to know about WoodmenLife, she was always there to provide support for me.”
‘Top of the Class’
Born and raised in Brantley, Henagan worked her entire career in a sewing factory. She said, “I never left to hunt down another job. I was married for 35 years before my husband died. We had a good life, and I sent two children to college from working at the sewing factory. I am really proud of that.”
Alabama South Community Outreach Advisor Ashley Kitzinger works with Chapter 930.
Kitzinger said Henagan’s loyalty and commitment make her a deserving recipient of the award.“Ms. Henagan is a wonderful example of what commitment and value of community is,” she said. “Her involvement shows the longevity of WoodmenLife and of the loyal members we have.”
Lowery said it is an honor to be nominated for Fraternalist of the Year and he can’t think of anyone more deserving. “Ms. Loyce has always been one to do whatever she can in any way she can. She has put a lot of time and effort into the success of WoodmenLife in her chapter, and she has earned this honor.”
Henagan said she was shocked to find out she was the recipient of the award. “I thought, ‘Goodness, that’s the top of the class!’ I was thrilled.”
‘Heart to Give’
The most important way to give back to the community for Henagan is feeding those who are hungry. “We have to make sure nobody is hungry. That’s so important, and we pitch in where we can, which I think is a lot. I am very proud of all WoodmenLife does.”
Lowery said, “She’s all about community and helping people. She makes sure we are constantly giving back to the community in any way we can. Ms. Loyce is a great example of a person who continues to give and do for others.”
Kitzinger agreed, adding, “She has a heart to give. She has a willingness to help her community and share with the less fortunate.”
Henagan said age is just a number and as long as you can get around, it doesn’t matter how old you are. Her advice to other WoodmenLife members is to work together. “Help all you can and get along with others,” she said. “Be there for the ones who need it.”
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Regional Fraternalist of the Year Honorees
Congratulations to each of the following winners. WoodmenLife thanks them for their dedication and service.
Alabama North
Paula Bedran
Chapter 1558
Hoover, AL
Alabama South
Loyce Henagan
Chapter 930
Dozier, AL
Arkansas
Margaret Jo Wasson
Chapter 1428
Marshall, AR
Florida
Jonathan Bowman
Chapter 406
Panama City, FL
Georgia Central
Cynthia Bradford
Chapter 1571
Wrens, GA
Georgia North
Rufus Cantrell
Chapter 1000
Taylorsville, GA
Kentucky East
Marsha Moore
Chapter 688
Warsaw, KY
Kentucky West
Larry Pearson
Chapter 202
Mt. Vernon, IL
Louisiana
Katherine Perriera
Chapter 1154
Ventress, LA
Mississippi North
Sharron (Sherry) Felkner
Chapter 15
Grenada, MS
North Carolina East
Connie Mills
Chapter 543
Clayton, NC
North Carolina West
Bryce Wilson
Chapter 4
Wadesboro, NC
Nebraska/Iowa
Laura Sparks
Chapter 704
Omaha, NE
Oklahoma
Chris Roessler
Chapter 1
Oklahoma City, OK
Northeast Region
Amy Sue Williamson
Chapter 687
Templeton, PA
South Carolina
Mikel Eargle
Chapter 437
Newberry, SC
Tennessee East
Denise Burgess
Chapter 879
Baxter, TN
Tennessee West
Anna Hicks
Chapter 992
Ardmore, AL
Texas Northeast
Kathyla Williams
Chapter 210
Nacogdoches, TX
Texas Southeast
Odessa Hodges
Chapter 6177
Vidor, TX
West Virginia
Tamara Bennett
Chapter 66
Huntington, WV
There were no submissions for California, Mississippi South, Texas West, and Virginia.
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