BY TAMECA JOHNSON
Freelance Writer

There are many books on the market claiming to offer helpful tips on child rearing.  Psychologist say they have answers, members of the clergy feel they have insight and even every day people of society  have put pen to paper claiming they have tips on getting the job done; but what does it really take?

The Sentinel talked to three women who literally have hands on experience on the subject.  They all married, had kids and by all accounts have considerable success in the area.  They share what they know for sure about the job of a lifetime: MOTHERHOOD.

Mamie Floyd Family

Mamie Floyd:  Married more than 50 years to the late Wesley Floyd.  Mother of two, grandmother of five and great-grandmother of three.

Casey Curry & Family

Casey Curry:  Married 28 years to Bruce Curry.  Mother of three (their fourth child Tori Rose passed away 13 years ago).

Pictured: Bruce, Taylor, Shannon, April and Casey Curry.

Shirley Porter & Family

Shirley Porter:  Married 25 years to the late Nathaniel Porter.  Mother of two, grandmother of five, great-grandmother of two.

Pictured: Grandchildren, Ta’Vianna Billingslea-Sanders, Edward Washington, III, Kyndall Johnson, and Ahvaney Porter; children, Aveanna Porter and Tameca Johnson.