Katrina Ellis Edwards

Katrina Ellis Edwards, a native of Shubuta, MS, is the oldest daughter of William Davis and Delphine (Bobby) Gaines. She is a 1995 graduate of Quitman High School in Quitman, MS. She has received certificates from the Clarke County Vocational Center and Meridian Community College in Business and Office Technology and attended Antonelli College. She loved being a student helper in the Quitman High School library assisting the librarian Ms. McCoy.

She has been doing graphic design for the Jackson Advocate since August 2001 and ADHIAMBO School since 2009. She has previously worked as an office clerk for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, customer service clerk for Home Quarters, store manager at Subway, sorter at Goodwill, customer service clerk at Winn Dixie and assistant store manager at McDade’s. She has also assisted the Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation, Bibleway Church and Tutor Me with graphic design. She has been attending St. Mark Church in Clinton, MS since 2007, where Pastor Willis Washington, Jr. is Pastor-Teacher, where she is an administrative assistant and graphic designer.

Her and her husband Jessie, the parents of 7 year old Jessica, will be celebrating 15 years of marriage this year. She loves listening to gospel music, doing puzzles, crocheting and quilting. Her favorite scripture is Jeremiah 32:27 “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” Her favorite quotes are “If it ain’t right, it’s wrong!” by George Duke; “The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step,” by Lao Tzu; “You don’t drown by falling in water, you drown if you stay there,” author unknown; and “If you’re going to do something, make it great. Develop a reputation for being amazing. Just sit back and look at the job you’re doing and tell the truth… Ask yourself, is this amazing? If not, then step your game up… The bible says…’ A good name is worth more than silver and gold!’,” author unknown.