March 20, 2022 The Charlotte Observer caught up with Beatties Ford Road entrepreneur Christopher Dennis, and longtime area resident Elloree Erwin, and published the piece below about Dennis's efforts to seek historic status designation for the building that restaurateur John McDonald used for the ... Continue Reading →
New name, same mission: Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum
Jan. 4, 2022 Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum. Facilitators this morning announced their November decision to re-brand the community group that's been known over the years as a club and a forum but chiefly as the place where one strong woman insisted that people could get along and, by golly, they ... Continue Reading →
Sarah Stevenson has a new phone number
Nov, 13, 2021 Much to the chagrin of Sarah Stevenson and her friends, Ms. Stevenson has been unable to manipulate all the complexities of a cell phone. But a REAL phone, well, that's a different matter. Elloree Erwin, Sarah's sister, writes, "Please share Sarah's direct phone number. It is ... Continue Reading →
Family says thanks for well-wishers
Oct. 31, 2021 Elloree Erwin wrote today: "Many thanks to all who participated in her birthday celebration. She had a great time and was very happy to see her friends and family. We will have appropriate thanks in the mail soon. Again, thanks much. Her family." ... Continue Reading →
Family plans drop-in for Sarah Stevenson’s 96th
Oct. 18, 2021 Elloree Erwin shared this with Sarah Stevenson's friends on Sunday: "To all her family and friends. "Instead of a driveby, we will celebrate with a "DROP IN." This visit will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 26, between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. at 1445 Samuel St. This is the complex ... Continue Reading →
A September outing to church
Oct. 13, 2021 Elloree Erwin today shared this picture of her sister Sarah Stevenson, seated, among friends. The picture was taken Sunday, Sept. 19 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church during the congregation’s Harvest Home Celebration. The family is negotiating with the care facility where Sarah ... Continue Reading →
A visit with Sarah Stevenson
April 22, 2021 Natheley McElrath writes: "Elloree and I visited Sarah outside today and were allowed to touch her as long as we were masked. She was so happy when we hugged her! "She said her whole body hurts when they take her out of the bed and sit her up, so it was a short visit but so ... Continue Reading →
Update on Sarah Stevenson
Dec. 17, 2020 Sarah Stevenson’s sister Elloree sent this update earlier today: “There have been changes at the Nursing Facility where Sarah is. She is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. She still talks about going home. The in-house visits have been cancelled due to the ... Continue Reading →
Sarah Stevenson can have visitors
Nov. 12, 2020 Elloree Erwin, Sarah Stevenson’s sister, writes: “Sarah can now have in-facility visits. To make an appointment, call 704-549-0807 and ask for activities scheduling. Her room number is 301A at the University Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. “Visits are limited to two ... Continue Reading →
Updates on Sarah Stevenson, plans for legacy projects
Nov. 1, 2020 Elloree Erwin wrote: "Again, Sarah sends many thanks to all who graced her with your participation on her 95th birthday. Her son, his wife and I had a Facetime visit with her last Thursday. She sounded very weak and somewhat disengaged and unhappy about our visit. She wanted to ... Continue Reading →