Chi Omega - University of North Carolina

CHI OMEGA 5 A l u m n a e N e w s ALUMNAE UPDATES Harriette "Happy" Clarke Thorne '47 moved to Vinnin Square in Swampscott, Mass., after 71 years in Connecticut. It's near Marble Road, Mass., where her two sons live (both empty nesters). Her daughter, Barb, and son-in-law, Pat, are both UNC graduates. Their son has four children, so Happy is a great-grandmother at 97! Email: happythorne@icloud.com Mimi Farquhar Graham '63 and her husband retired to Tampa in 1999 and recently moved to a condo. They also have a home in Lake Toxaway, N.C. The Chi O alumnae around Cashiers and Highlands, N.C., get together for a luncheon in the summer. "Anyone visiting that area in July, let me know and I will send info. It is fun to meet Chi Os of all ages and states at lunch." Email: mimi@mimigraham.com Kay Ledgerwood Dearing '64 has lived and volunteered in many places over the years. She now lives in Clemson, S.C., where she has enjoyed being an advisor for Chi Omega's Psi Kappa Chapter at Clemson University for 33 years. Email: kayldearing@gmail.com Betsy Crawford Isley '64 is thankful for the long and healthy life she's lived, including wonderful Carolina memories and rewarding career highlights in education. Betsy has a terrific family that includes two grandsons; both are big UNC fans. In the past, Betsy has led study tours to England to see stately homes and architecture. She continues to be an advocate for literacy. "Very blessed every day!" Betsy lives in Asheboro, N.C. Email: echodesign.isley@gmail.com Nancy Frye Sharer '65 lives with her artist husband in Escondido, Calif. She enjoys playing tennis and pickleball, reading, and gardening. "I only have the fondest memories of my days at UNC and the Chi Omega house. Best wishes to all my XO sisters." Email: nsharer71@gmail.com Gaye Harris Law '66 lives in Charlotte, N.C., where she's been working on home renovations. She looks forward to a beautiful new kitchen and keeping room! Email: glaw@cottinghamchalk.com Lila Barnett Rash '71 lives in Charlotte, N.C., and sells residential real estate in North and South Carolina. She also keeps busy volunteering with Loaves and Fishes in Charlotte and training her new puppy, a miniature Aussie Doodle named Charlie. Email: lilarash1@gmail.com Tricia Lewis Knox '73 and her husband spend time between Fayetteville and Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Their son, Brewer, lives in Wilmington and recently married. Their daughter, Cali, lives in Raleigh. Email: pknox@nc.rr.com Debra Fox Tenenbaum '74 is a grandmother of three and a retired science teacher. She lives in Atlanta, Ga., where she serves on the board of Compassionate Atlanta and volunteers with her synagogue and the Jewish Democratic Council of America. Email: debrafox25@gmail.com Evelyn Cherry Yaros '75 is the house director of Alpha Chi Omega at UNC—right around the corner from Epsilon Beta! "All of my children and grandchildren are in Raleigh and Durham too! How lucky am I?" Email: evelynyaros@gmail.com Laura Fanjoy Daughtrey '78 lives an active, outdoor life, enjoying the peace and beauty of Hilton Head Island, S.C. Her children and grandchildren live in North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia, so they spend lots of time together. Laura keeps up with sisters, including Susan Raymer Fanjoy '78, Bea Riera Swajkoski '78, Mary Dashiell Gregory '77, Lauren Davis Judson '78, Betsy Hardwick Dawson 78, Suzy Marlette Sears '77, Ann Lee Webster '76, and Jessica MacVicar Golden '76. Email: txfanjoy@aol.com Ann Emery Wooten '81 writes, "I cherish all my Chi Omega sisters! Thank you for your wonderful friendship and love!" Ann lives in Raleigh, N.C. Email: wooten.ann@gmail.com Elizabeth Mitchener Daniel '82 is a real estate broker with Intracoastal Realty in Wilmington, N.C. Email: elizmitchdaniel@gmail.com Elizabeth Massey '83 teaches yoga to all ages; current clients range from mid-50s to 92 years young. She's affiliated with both Savannah Power Yoga and the Islands YMCA. "It is joyful and a great way to stay present and remember what we are grateful for!" Elizabeth lives in Savannah, Ga. Email: emassey1@aol.com Margaret McGlohon '83 has enjoyed traveling overseas and across the U.S. She is also having fun reconnecting with Chi O sisters to organize Epsilon Beta's 100th anniversary! Margaret lives in Raleigh, N.C. Email: mcglohonme@gmail.com Margaret Gwaltney Weaver '85 lives in Raleigh, N.C., near lots of other Epsilon Beta sisters! She has two children; both live in Ponte Vedra, Fla. Her daughter, Clay '16, is an Epsilon Beta alumna as well. Email: mweaver631@gmail.com Allison Betette Warren '86 lives in Greenville, S.C., and looks forward to the reunion in November! Email: warrena@charter.net Anne deRosset Falatko '87 lives and works in Washington, D.C. After 20 years in management and technology consulting, she opened her own executive search firm, Hayes Barton, working with CEOs and business leaders of consulting firms to recruit great people. Email: anne@hayesbartonllc.com Whitney Willingham Cohen '90 is an interior designer in St. Petersburg, Fla., both for residential and commercial projects in Florida and the mountains of North Carolina. She also volunteers for the public school system and the local free clinic, serving food to the homeless and underserved population of the city. Email: whitneycohen@me.com Claire Carpenter Stratton '92 retired in 2020 after 25 years as an elementary school teacher. She volunteers at Chastain Horse Park, assisting with their therapeutic riding, hippo-therapy, and equine therapy programs. Claire has two sons in college: one is studying engineering at Auburn, and the other is a freshman lacrosse player at Rhodes College. Her third son is a sophomore in high school. Claire's husband, Bill, works for the data software company Snowflake. They live in Atlanta, Ga., and will celebrate their 25th anniversary this summer. Email: ccarpstratton@aol.com Louise McNutt Brazitis '11 joined Roxan Coffman Properties at the end of 2022 as a real estate agent! "If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Austin, Texas, let's connect!" Email: louisebrazitis@gmail.com OMEGA CHAPTER Emily Urquhart Ayscue '55 November 1, 2022

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