Shae Allred —
Owner of Flora Decora
Shae is all about natural design and helping others
through therapeutic practice. Music moves Shae
and she used to play drums on shoeboxes. Her
favorite way of paying it forward is supporting local
organizations such as Parker Paws and “offering our
services to those in need where we can be help-
ful.” Her best piece of advice? “Trust the process;
it’s so simple, yet incredibly powerful!” Shae would
most like to be remembered for staying true and
authentic, for being a kind and compassionate
person, and for waking up every day determined to
both save the world and have one hell of a good
time.
Toni Rhodes —
Volunteer Goddess
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Toni Rhodes is a local treasure and
serves by being involved with inter-
national, local and North American
missions, along with being involved with
cancer care. She volunteers at a local
children’s camp with Brian McKay, all
through North Side Baptist Church. “I
serve because the Lord has called me to
serve. In Matthew 28:19, Jesus calls us
to: ‘Therefore go and make disciples of
all nations, baptizing them in the name
of the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit.’” Most people will be tickled
to know that when this breast cancer
survivor was 13, she entered a dance
competition called “Buscando Estrellas
(Star Search).” “I danced the twist with
my own personal live band and won
first place.” She also teaches English to
non-English speakers. Her best piece
of advice came from her mom? “Pray,
read God’s word and be obedient to His
calling.” Toni wants to be remembered
as being a servant of God, a good role
model and a caring, compassionate
person.
Photo by Michael Wong