Her Life As A Sharecropper in Glendora, Ms

For people who call us lazy, look at this precious lady.

This is my great aunt lou mae Willingham this is my grandma Annie willingham sister I love y'all Willingham family all the way from chicago Rip auntie

I'm from Louisiana. My great grandmother picked cotton and was a slave. I was able to speak to her AND care for her in her old age. I was able to get a job at the nursing home she was at and never told anyone I was her great-granddaughter so I could watch how they treated her. I used to sing to her in her room. I eventually revealed who I was after abuse was reportedly being used on her. I remember she told me how it hurt her fingers to pick it when she first started as a little girl then she said her fingers got used to the pricking. I never knew what she meant my that...I never knew cotton had thorns or thistles.....I miss her. This woman just gave us rich history. Bless her and bless you for sharing.

This brought me goosebumps all over. To hear the voice of my ancestor speak of her life, unbroken, respectfully, strong and full of dignity. I love your heart and thank you dear sister.

I don't know why people say they can't understand her.  then again, I grew up in the south and in a predominantly black neighborhood.  to me, she sounded like the grannies of my friends when i would go play at their house as a child.  I understood her just fine.  Bless her heart, she had it rough!  It brought tears to my eyes to hear how proud she was that she was the best at what she did.  There's a lesson there.  No matter how hard the work or how unpleasant, you can always keep your dignity if you find something in which to take honest pride as in the case of a job well done.  Wish she'd had a chance to realize her intellectual potential.  No telling what she could've become if she'd had the chance with an attitude like that.

It always kill me when ppl say slavery ended in 1800s. That's a big fat lie.

R.I.P Grandmother Lula Mae Willingham...You are truely missed by family and friends

She too is a child of God, God bless her.

Tears, Makes me think about my mom. She was the youngest, slowest cotton picker, her sister help her, when she became ill. Her hands changed, contoured, Every time I looked at her hands, I thought of that cotton, They sacrificed so much, Yet our younger generation has no clue, My mom is gone now, This video really touched my heart, Thank you for sharing.

I"m in Ms. My great grandma doesn't speak on these things but i found out in high school that she couldn't read or write. I'm proud of her because i found out she went and found a place that taught her so she could write on my graduation card herself this time. They are precious. Love you great grandma.

that is my grandmother I love you!

Ms. Loe Mae Wilham touched my heart. Got me thinking how blessed I am.

I work with the elderly and I'm in love with them they are filled with education and fact's😍

God Bless .... all of our ancestors, they have surely come a long way. we wouldn't have the opportunities we have now, if it wasn't for them and their sacrifices. I LOVE YOU ALL !!! .Thank You ....

Our foreparents were so strong. We need to step up our game family and pull together. God bless this lovely lady. 🌹

My grandmother was born in Glendora in 1914. She has since passed but my mom was telling me some family stories. My mom's family were sharecroppers and she said she started in the field at 8 years old. l found this video and my mom could definitely relate! This beautiful, wonderful woman is my family although we aren't related by blood. I have great aunts that looked just like her. :) l absolutely love my people! We are strong and we know how to survive. It may not seem like it based on our history, but we are blessed. I don't understand it all...the why's and all, but thank God he has covered us and kept us and continues to do so. :)

I rather listen to the stories of the elders of my people than watch TV. To hear the stories of strength, determination, humility endurance makes me feel truly blessed of my heritage 💯❤️ 🙏🏽

She's lovely I want to bring her flowers and listen to her stories

She's Beautiful & That Voice... 🙌🏾

She said " guuurl" it's not funny but it tickled me. Laugh to keep from crying