Born in 1943, Durant, Oklahoma. Attended 1-12 at Tushka, Oklahoma and graduated high school in 1962. Graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State in 1966. Taught English/French in Choctaw, Oklahoma from 1966 to 1969. Commissioned an Ensign in the US Navy in 1970 and retired, Lieutenant Commander in 1990. Married Gary R. Henderson in 1987.

Born in 1943, Durant, Oklahoma. Attended 1-12 at Tushka, Oklahoma and graduated high school in 1962. Graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State in 1966. Taught English/French in Choctaw, Oklahoma from 1966 to 1969. Commissioned an Ensign in the US Navy in 1970 and retired, Lieutenant Commander in 1990. Married Gary R. Henderson in 1987.