Lauretta Travis moved to Atlanta in the mid-80s (when she was in her 50s) and since she didn't know anyone there she created a family by informally adopting a multiethnic group of young adults she called her "Chosen Children." Luckily her biological son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren were gracious and friendly to this extended family. In this photo Lauretta is surrounded by her girls. In front: Rosa, Angela & Allison. On sofa: Dannies, Tracy, Lauretta & Mardi. (Missing Nina!) (And to the guys: Mickey, Jerry, John, Al, Adam & Tink ... Sorry I don't have a photo with ALL of us.)

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