Ida Turner:  

Life I grew up in Kinloch Mo,but we lived on the side of the street that was claimed by Ferguson Mo. So I went to Ferguson Schools. This town was all White except for my side of the street.In 1954 when I graduated from grade school,I had to by the intergration law attend Ferguson High school,which was all White. I attended there happly until my parents moved us to the city of St Louis in my senior year where I was forced to graduate from Soldan High School after one year. I attended Harris-Stowe College Junior College for 2 years. I transfered to Washington University for one year.Because of Lack of funds I could not return. My desire was to be a Medical Record Librarian. I decided to go into nursing, and became a License Practical Nurse. I worked for 26 years as a LPN while being a wife and mother of three sons.I decided after my sons left home to change professions.I took interest in real estate.I attended real estate and passed the state boards for license.I worked sucessfully for 17yrs in sales. I continue to keep my license active to do referral work. I was forced to retire at 57yrs because of a bad back condition. My husband and I divorced after 31yrs of marriage.Our three adult sons have given us 6 grand-children and one great grand child. I keep myself busy with many things. I am h...Expand for more