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Iola Lee Davis was born in McKinney, Texas, on January 28, 1927, to Lonnie and Artishia Young Davis. She grew up in the era of segregation, attending McKinney’s E.S. Doty School and was Valedictorian of her graduating class.

When she began her…

Judy Gay has been a prominent supporter of the McKinney Public Library System for many years.

In 2008, the John and Judy Gay Library was named in honor of the couples’ service to the community.

Mrs. Gay taught English and creative writing at…

Kathryn Heard-Craig is the namesake of the Heard-Craig Center for the Arts. She was the founder of the Art Club of McKinney in 1914, served as president, and co authored a fifty-year history of the organization.

It was her wish that upon her…

Kimberly Sanchez, left in photo, is one of the founders of the local business The Sanchez Group that specializes in "creating high quality, sustainable communities." The Sanchez Group is the current ongoing sponsor of the nonprofit The Little Free…

Maylee Thomas Fuller is the founder of the Love Life Foundation. LLF's mission is to "spread love and hope to the at-risk in our community by partnering with local agencies to provide valuable aid and support".

Outside of her philanthropic…

Ruth Thompson is the owner of nonprofit Hugs Cafe and Greenhouse, an organization to provide meaningful training and competitively-paid employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Mrs. Thompson felt committed to…

Tray Rath has been a long term serving member of the McKinney community. Mrs. Rath served on the McKinney City Council from 2015 to 2019 in the At-Large seat.

In 2018, Councilwoman Rath made local history as the first female Mayor Pro Tem to…