Occupation: Writer; Songwriter; Advocate
Born: Knoxville, Tennessee
Education:
College Coursework, English and Literature, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
Graduate, Farmerville High School (Now Union Parish High School), Farmerville, LA
Career:
Talent Manager, Tim McGraw, Nashville, TN (1988-1989, 1991)
Songwriter, Publisher, Carol Marie’s Music (1985-1989)
Coordinator, Public Relations, McDonald’s, Houston, TX (1978-1985)
Marketing, Advertising Manager, The Vindicator, Liberty, TX (1970-1977)
Creative Works:
Freelance Feature Writer (1965-Present); Author, “The Atonement Child: A True Story of Surviving Childhood Abuse” (2013); Author, “Carol’s Mountain” (2010); Co-Author, “Storm at Midnight” (1978); Songwriter
Civic:
Advocate, Child Abuse Victims
Awards:
Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
Memberships:
Past Member, Country Music Association (CMA) Inc.; Past Member, LPB, LETA; Past Member, NLAPW; Past Member, Broadcast Music, Inc.®
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Religion:
Baptist
Family:
Daughter of James Luther McCoy and Carrie Marie McCoy
Children: Rhonda Beheler; Sheila Rogerson; Sandra Lee
Grandchildren: Daniel; Chris; Andy; Robin; Charlotte; Bryan; Terri; One Great-Grandchild
Hobbies:
Producing songs; Reading; Dancing; Poetry; Interviewing celebrities; Publishing stories and articles; Inspiring people to reach great goals; Learning and caring about people; Singing
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in the World – 2000, 17th Edition (pub. 1999)