Edinburg first Black nurse honored at historic Restlawn Cemetery
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Lenora White Callis, Edinburg's first African American nurse, is being honored by her family and community at Restlawn Cemetery. She worked at Grandview Hospital for over a decade during the 1950s, a time when the hospital was not segregated. Her son, Clarence Callis, shared memories of her caring nature, highlighting her compassion for patients and her community involvement. He recounted a time when she cared for an abandoned baby. Lenora passed away from cancer in 1968, the same year Grandview Hospital closed. Clarence hopes her legacy will inspire future generations.
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