2019 Auntie M Project

Saturday, March 23, 2019

DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The annual Auntie M Project was held at the Dexter Train Depot/Welcome Center. This year 44 children from Stoddard County were on hand for the event. The project named in honor of the former owner of Fiddlers and state representative from 1991-2000, Marilyn Taylor Williams began in 2011. T.S. Hill Middle School art teacher Stephanie Monroe was on hand to provide instruction for the children. The money raised from the event will go toward the Stoddard County Relay for Life which will be held on May 3. All of the children took their paintings home at the conclusion of the event. The event was hosted by Emma Kate Worley, family and friends.

Emma Kate Worley, who started the Auntie M project poses with her painting. Since 2009 Mary Kate has raised over $85, 000 for the American Cancer Society through various projects and fund raisers.
The grandchildren of the late Marilyn Taylor Williams pictured from left Tayton, Piper and Addilyn Williams.
Emma Brannan (left) and Sophia Wunderlich finish work on their paintings.
Kirsten Smith looks on as her daughter Mackenzie works on her painting.
Lucas Woods works on his paining.
Beth Fowler and her daughter Gracyn put the finishing touches on their painting.
Some of the works of art drying in the sun.
Some of the young artists showing off their work.