Downtown business owner gives to Christmas Happiness in honor of employees
Published 12:00 am Tuesday, December 9, 2014
- Illustration by Mark Brincefield, for the Salisbury Post.
Pam Coffield, owner of Stitchin’ Posts Gifts, has given to the Christmas Happiness Fund in the last few years both to give to a good cause and to use it as an opportunity to thank her dedicated employees.
“I just get a lot of compliments on my staff,” she said. “Working for the public can be challenging, especially at Christmas time.”
Coffield said her employees are very willing to help customers find what they are looking for in the downtown store and refer them elsewhere in downtown or to another business in the county.
Coffield said she wanted to recognize her employees — Sherry Lowry, Amanda Munoz, Sydney Sides, Nicole Addison, Janelle Myers, Misty McDaniel and Raney Roberson — whom she says are special and deserving of some special attention.
“There’s a great need,” she said of Christmas Happiness.
The business also gives to charitable organizations throughout the year, Coffield said, including giving a portion of the store’s sales to Rowan Helping Ministries, Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary and the local women’s shelter.
“We try to pay attention to the needs of our community and this is a way to benefit that need and show appreciation to someone special in your life at the same time,” she said.
The donations to the Christmas Happiness Fund come from donors in the community who earmark their gift in memory or honor of someone. Donations are brought to the Salisbury Post during business hours. The money is then given to the Salvation Army of Rowan County to distribute to eligible families.
The following donations were given:
In memory of Anne E. Fuller and Ton W. Ayers by Eagle Heights Meet ‘N Eat $120
Seniors Class Landmark Church $100
In honor of Everyman’s Bible Class; First Presbyterian Church; Our Leader; Al Hoffman and all our other teachers; Jake Alexander, Bob Lewis, Vic Bost, Bob Harris, Jay Whittington, Dan Williams, Trevor Williams, Jessie Tart, Jim Spiceland, Randy Lassister, Tony Almeida and Keith Garner by Johnny Saftrit $100
In memory of Clifford Ray, Pearl Kluttz Lyerly, and Wilbert Lyerly, Sr. and in honor of Carolyn and Wilbert Lyerly from Jean Ray $500
In honor of my wonderful staff at Stitchin Post by Stitchin Post Gifts $50
In memory of my husband, Phil and son Barry Herion by Betty Herion $100
In honor of Addie G. Ketner, my sister in law who will be 104 on December 10th by Ralph Ketner $104
In honor of Virginia K. Petty, my sister who will be 92 on January 3rd by Ralph Ketner $92
In honor of Dorothy K. Swing, my sister who will be 90 by October 10th by Ralph Ketner $90
In memory of the best grandmother ever, Mama Burton and in honor of the best grandfather ever, Papa Burton by Drew and Bubba Morris $100
In loving memory of Bill and Billy Cohen by Ruby $200
In loving memory of Karen R. Littleton and David W. Reavis and in honor of Vickie R. Barnhardt by Evelyn S. Reavis $100
In memory of our parents and granddaughter by Warren and Evelyn Morgan $100
In memory of past members and in honor of current members of the Golden Rule Men’s Bible Class of the First United Methodist Church of Salisbury $100
In loving memory of my husband John S. Maloney and of my brother Eugene S. Kelley by Patricia Maloney $25
In honor of our teachers, Jeanne Shaver and Delane Turman for their faithful service by Patterson-Wessinger Sunday School Class of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Christ, Salisbury $50
Salisbury Newsmedia $1,000
In honor of Col. Carl E. Sloop, Jr. for service to our country by Bennie and Loretta Warner $100.00
In memory of Ernest Wyatt, Jr. and Dean Wyatt by Betty Wyatt $50
Jerry Swink $35
In honor of Mary Robinson who will be 101 on December 11th by Messiah Lutheran Church Women $50
In honor of Myrtice and Dimp, George and Becky by Hazel Winfree $25
In appreciation of the Veterans of the US Military and their Families by Mr. and Mrs. Edison C. Curtis $25
In honor of Charles F. Fisher Chapter No. 73, Children of the Confederacy from the Robert F. Hoke Chapter No. 78, Daughters of the Confederacy $25
In honor of our Sunday School Teachers: George Hill, Steve Sherriff, Linda Adams and Carolyn Sadler by First Methodist Church $100
Gloria Dei Lutheran WELCA-Women’s Group $63
In memory of Carl M. Benfield, Glenn R. Hartzoge, Mary B. Snowberger and Louise B. Hartzoge by Tim and Marsha $75
In memory of Mildred Casper, Ray Lear and Pearl Lear by Myra Patterson $50
Anonymous $50
In loving memory of Rovie B. Williams and in honor of Matthew and Meagan by Dixie Williams $100
In memory of Kristi Kruchkow by Danny and Donna Kruchkow $200
In memory of my brother, Robert Canup and parents, Lamont and Hazel Canup by Patricia Stewart $60
In memory of Fred Josey by Billie Josey, Debbie and Peggy $25
In memory of Kathy Smith by Billie Josey, Debbie and Peggy $25
In memory of Kyle B. Corriher and Verline S. Corriher by Priscilla Weaver $250
In memory of Todd Kimball and John Kimball by Lee and Libby Holman $50
In honor of Catherine Kimball by Lee and Libby Holman $25
In memory of Flossie Peele by Shirley and Patsy $40
Anonymous $50
Aura Lee Moose Sunday School Class Salem Lutheran Church $50
In honor of our 11 grandchildren by Carolyn and Norbert Gedemer $100
In memory of John Brown and Mary Starkey and in honor of Rury Brown, and Brad, Carrie, Eli and Brian by Judy and Frank $200
In memory of “Buck” and in honor of our children, Mike, Trisha, Sara and Kent and our grandchildren, Tyler, Miranda, Neely and Will by Colleen Belk $150
In loving memory of Sonny Epting and in honor of my family by Pat Epting $50
Anonymous $50
In memory of Ethel and Coy Cranford and Shelia Christy and in honor of Charles S. Spry by John and Betty McHone $20
In memory of Todd Kimball on his 37th birthday on December 8th by Mom and Dad $37
Anonymous $50
In memory of Esther Morgan Fine, Buddy L. Catoe, Thomas and Melinda Hill Morgan by John and Betty McHone $20
Total $5,131
Running Total $15,562.06
Contributions to Christmas Happiness may be delivered to the Salisbury Post, 131 W. Innes St., between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays or mailed to Salisbury Post Christmas Happiness Fund, P.O. Box 4639, Salisbury, N.C. 28145-4639. Please make checks payable to Christmas Happiness Fund and indicate how you want your donation listed.
Contact reporter Shavonne Walker at 704-797-4253.
