Our Models
Meet the remarkable women and men of CLW Forty Plus Models, Inc. Each member proudly represents our legacy of elegance, leadership, community service, and lifelong learning while helping advance our mission of empowering others through scholarship and outreach.

Deborah Adams
Member Since: 2024
Current Role: Marketing Manager
Committee: Ticket Committee
Recognition: Top Producer (2026)

Tina Louise Blakes
Member Since: 2004
Current Role: Scholarship Committee Chair
Recognition: CLW Forty Plus Legend
Royal Court – 1st Runner-Up (2026-2027)

Cecelia Boddie
Member Since: 1999
Recognition: CLW Forty Plus Gold Legend;
Hall of Fame Queen (2004, 2006, 2012)

Patricia Carr
Member Since: 1995
Current Role: Scholarship Committee Member
Recognition: CLW Forty Plus Models Gold Legend;
Top Producer (2026);
Royal Court – Queen (2023-2024); Queen (1995-1996)

Veronica Carroll
Member Since: 2021
Current Role: Board Member
Recognition: First Runner Up – 2023, 2024;
Queen (2025-2026); Royal Court – 2 nd Runner Up (2026-2027)
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Sheryl Daffin
Member Since: 2017
Current Role: Business Manager, Secretary,
Executive Board Member;
Committee: Chair – Ticket Committee
Recognition: Top Producer (2024, 2026)
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Wythel Elbert-Price
Member Since: 2003
Current role: Executive Board Member, Treasurer;
Houston’s Best Dress Committee Chair
Recognition: Top Producer (2026); Hall of Fame Queen (2015,
2021, 2022)
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Susanne Hicks
Member Since: 2024
Current Role: Hospitality
Recognition: Top Producer (2026)
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Diana Ina
Member Since: 2022
Current Role: Ticket Committee; Inventory Support
Recognition: Top Producer (2023, 2024)
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Pamela Johnson
Member Since: 2014
Recognition: CLW Forty Plus Legend
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Gwendolyn Johnson-Baylis
Member Since: 2006
Recognition: CLW Forty Plus Gold Legend
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Octavia Jones
Member Since: 1997
Current Role: Scholarship Committee;
Choreographer; New Members Committee Chair
Recognition: CLW Forty Plus Gold Legend
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Ursula Jones
Member Since: 2007
Current Role: Board Member
Recognition: CLW Forty Plus Legend
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Gloria Legington
Member Since: 1997
Current Role: Board Member, Vice President;
Advisor - Scholarship Committee
Recognition: Top Producer (2026); Royal Court (2024,2025)
CLW Forty Plus Gold Legend
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Iris Lewis
Member Since: 2023
Current Role: Documentary
Recognition: Top Producer (2026)
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Theresa Montgomery
Member Since: 2004
Current Role: New Members Committee
Recognition: Top Producer (2009); CLW Forty Plus Gold Legend
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Brenda O’Neal
Member Since: 2022
Current Role: Executive Board Member
Recognition: CLW Forty Plus Royal Court Queen (2026-2027)
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Stacia Patterson
Member Since: 2015
Current Role: Scholarship Committee Co-Chair;
Chaplain; Documentary
Recognition: CLW Forty Plus Legend
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Theresa Perry
Member Since: 2008
Recognition: CLW Forty Plus
Legend
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Fe Phillips-Newkirk
Member Since: 2024
Current Role: Stage Decorator Chair
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Renita Royal
Member Since: 2005
Scholarship Committee Former Chair (2017-2026)
Current Role: Scholarship Committee
Recognition: CLW Forty Plus Gold Legend
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Kathy Ethel
Member Since: 2022
Current Role: Vendor Committee Chair
Recognition: CLW Forty Plus Royal Court Member 2023;
Royal Court 3 rd Runner Up 2026
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Patricia Wade
Member Since: 2004
Recognition: CLW Forty Plus Gold Legend
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Joyce Whiting
Member Since: 1993
Recognition: Model of the Year (1994);
CLW Gold Legend: Honored as one of the organization's
longest-tenured and most distinguished members, Joyce
represents the enduring elegance, dedication, and legacy of
CLW Forty Plus Models.