Born and raised in Bramwell , West Virginia , Stoker , who has been Mayor of the town for just over 15 years , said that she always knew that this was where she wanted to be . Stoker said that she had a passion for the town and wanted to continue her life here .
“ From childhood , it ’ s been the place I wanted to live and stay ,” she said . “ Like the old show , “ Roots ,” I always knew that this was where my roots were .”
Stoker said the familial feel of the town is one of her favorite parts , and it also drives the desire to better and represent the town in the best ways possible .
“ The best part is the spirit , and the feeling of this town ,” Stoker said . “ It isn ’ t anything you can see or touch , but it ’ s a feeling of home and a feeling of family .”
WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION ? My collection of stories , histories , and photos of this town
MORNINGS OR NIGHTS ? All day for me
FAVORITE DESSERT ? The strawberry cake made by our local Mexican restaurant ( Casa Familia )
DREAM CAR ? A red convertible
FAVORITE MOVIE ? A silent movie called Wings
FAVORITE MEMORY ? Seeing both of my two daughters for the first time after they were born
Photo by Jessica Nuzzo
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