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 served patients at Grandview Hospital for over a decade during the mid-1950s, a time when the hospital was not segregated. Her son, Clarence Callis, shared memories of her compassionate nature and how she cared for a baby in need. Lenora passed away from cancer in 1968, the same year Grandview Hospital closed. Clarence expressed his heartbreak over the hospital's demolition, emphasizing the importance of preserving her legacy to inspire future generations.
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