Rhonda Smitherman:
CLASS OF 1975
Abraham Clark High SchoolClass of 1975
Roselle, NJ
Rhonda's Story
In the 70's, I was one of the singers in a Rock Band ("Blackberry Jam") We opened concerts for groups such as "Earth, Wind and fire", Funkadelics" "Cool and the Gang", to name a few, at Rutgers University, and worked clubs in Newark and surrounding areas. After graduation, professionally modeled for 16 years, and toured the country with "Ebony Fashion Fair" Johnson Publishing company. Have visited and modeled in every State in the US, with exception of North and south Dekota. Show room Model for Dimitri of Italy, New York City, and worked Fashion week for 6 years. Moved to NC in 1975, and married the Love of my life.
Recent widow of Robert Smitherman (6/17/2019), 10 days before our 45th anniversary. . He was VP of marketing Special Events, RJ Reynolds Tobacco company 24 years. Robert also played trumpet for Motown, back in the 60...Expand for more
's before Barry Gordy moved it to LA. He showcased in the Motown Review, playing trumpet behind the Supremes. I was able to meet many of the artist.
My husband and I owned a Jazz club/Restaurant "In Focus" on 7th street , Charlotte NC 1987-1991. I'm a University Of North Carolina Charlotte Alumni. I have two children, Narissa Bernadette, my maternal daughter, a commissioned artist, Journalist and NC published poet. Married, with a 10 month old daughter Kennedy. Venus my Soldier, we adopted when she was 9. Social worker, a 4 year old daughter Natalia. They both live in NC.
I Retired from mortgage lending 2018, after 35 years in the industry. Presently live in North Carolina. Enjoy spending my time on the back of a horse, dancing, swimming , acting , cooking, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
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