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Viranda Irene Nottingham-Slappy, born June 27, 1957 in Macon, Georgia. She is the daughter of the late Willie James Nottingham, SR. and Viriam Purnell Bowman, Korean War
Veterans . She is the wife of John Cecil Slappy, Sr. (33 years marriage), retired soldier from the United States Army and
Department of Defense Civil Service employee at Fort Riley, Kansas.
She
is a graduate of Northeast High School and Los Angeles Community College. She earned an Associate Degree, General Studies in Business Management graduate of Central Texas College, Fort Riley, Kansas. Employment is
with Department of Defense, United States Army Civil Service, and Army Benefit Center-Center of Fort Riley, Kansas. Occupation is
Human Resource Specialist. She is a benefits counselor providing regional professional services to all civilian Departments
of the Army employees.
Mother of two children and two grandchildren, Zsashamica Demetricus Slappy, graduate of Fort Hays State University,
Bachelors of Arts and Master of Science, employee of University of Kansas, located in Lawrence, Kansas, John Cecil Slappy,
Jr., Senior Loan Consultant Officer for Leader 1 Financial Company, Overland Park, Kansas and the grandmother of Gevon
John Kimbrel Slappy and Janiyah Viriam McCray. She is the sibling of Willie James Nottingham, Jr., Patricia Ann Fenelle and
Michael Allen Nottingham, all residence of Macon, Georgia. She is currently residing in Junction
City, Kansas.
Viranda Slappy is a woman of many talents. She has received many awards for recognition of her outstanding performance.
Her acknowledged awards are an Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, Officially Commended for Exemplary Performance, Sustained
Superior Performance, Certificate of Achievement for Exceptional Performance, and community organizational Outstanding Distinguished
Services.
Leisure Time Activities:
She is a member, Past Matron of St. Tabitha Chapter,
O.E.S, currently the Imperial Deputy of Oasis and Past Illustrious Commandress of Daughter of Isis (Women's Shiners Auxilary
of Manhattan, Kansas, H.O.J, Cyrenes of Prince Hall Affiliation, Free and Accepted Masonry of Kansas Jurisdiction, NAACP,
host and producer of "Express Yourself Radio Talk Show, writer/reporter for Uplifter Newsletter for Second Missionary Baptist
Church and Adjutant General Corps Regimental Association, Bison Chapter, Fort Riley, Kansas. Her books promotional are
guest appearance on Say It Loud, Atlanta Mid Day Live, Sister Talk Show, Veterans Hour, Are You Real, WMAZ-TV Channel 13,
Macon, Ga w/ Carol Minn, Bev Smith Show, Festival of Cultures guest appearance on October 23, 2004, Topeka, Kansas.
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A Day To Remember
In August of 1996 at the United States Army, Fort Riley, Kansas retirement ceremony, Garrison Commander Dodson
presented SFC John Slappy, Sr and Author, Viranda Slappy with their recognition of appreciation certificate awards for 20
years of service. SFC John Slappy, Sr separated on July 31,1996.
Favorites Activities in New Orleans
Shopping, Casino, Restarants in the French Quarters, Jazz music and touring the city.
Below are the Illustrious Commandress Viranda Slappy and
husband Noble John Slappy, Sr. photo taken at Mother's Restarant located in the French Quarters one week
prior to Katrina.
Above is a photo by John Slappy,Sr., one week prior to the storm Hurricane Katrina the type of entertainment you will find
on Bourbon Street. A street known as anything can happen.
Dr. Henry Lee
John Slappy, Sr. attended Dr. Henry Lee, Founder and Professor of the Forensic Science Program interview in
New Orleans at the Sheration Hotel during the 2006 Imperial Session Conference. Fox News was at the Sheraton Hotel
providing news coverage for the Katrina storm one year anniverary story.
Photo reveals work still needs to be done in the 9th Ward of New Orleans, LA from the Katrina Storm one year later
anniversay.
Illustrious Commandress Viranda Slappy 2005 and 2006 of Fayum Court #192 and Noble John Slappy of Fayum Temple # 209
Family photo with their "Bundle of Joy."
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Viranda is 51 years old. She loves writing, building websites, dancing, singing and listening to music. Viranda enjoys amusement parks and vacationing with family and friends.
Viranda
is the author of three novels TIL DEATH DO US PART: A MARRIAGE SURVIVES THE STRESS OF MILITARY LIFE, GENERATION
IMPACT: AN AMERICAN FAMILYS TURMOILS and new release VISION OF CHANGE SEQUEL OF TIL DEATH DO US PART: A MARRIAGE
SURVIVES THE STRESS OF MILITARY LIFE. She is currently employed with the Army Benefit Center-Civilian
located at Fort Riley, Kansas. For more information about Viranda click on the website links.
During her two years ( 2005-2006) as the Illustrious Commandress of Fayum Court
# 192 of Manhattan, Kansas
she has many photos of her adventurous years serving as the Illustrious
Commandress of Fayum Court #192 expressing Unity among the organization and throughout the community. Viranda successful two years as the Illustrious Commandress landed her the position serving as
the Imperial Deputy of Oasis for Fayum Court #192 of Manhattan, Kansas in January of 2007. For viewing of
Viranda’s wonderful exciting moment’s participating in the court events click on Author caught in the act.
One of Viranda’s greatest fan and supporter
is her loving devoted husband John Cecil Slappy, Sr. Together they have overcome many obstacles as a couple and family bestowing
brightness of love, laughter, joy, hope and faith through the publication of Viranda's novels which are among the rehabilitation
treatment counseling facilities and the world of literature. As we all know,
the military community is one the greatest challenges of all to survive, this couple not only survive, but they shared their
experience with others who they met along the way expressing words of wisdom and how they made their dream come true.
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Imperial Session in New Orleans August
of 2005
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Imperial Session Illustrious Commandress Ball
Author, Viranda Slappy, Illustrious Commandress of Fayum Court #192 and
husband Noble John Slappy, member of Fayum Temple # 209 attend Imperial Session Ball in New Orleans, Louisiana in
August 2005 and depart the city one week before Katrina struck the city. The couple had a week of excitement enjoying
city entertainment prior to mother nature disasterous storm Katrina.
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Family Photos
Above and below are Author, Viranda and John Slappy, Sr. photos of the couple family in their early years
of marriage and right below is a family photo of a memorable moment with their "Bundle of Joy."
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| Zsashamica Slappy attends the Illustrious Commandress Ball 2006 honoring her mother Viranda Slappy |
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| Fayum Ct #192 Ill Com Viranda Slappy and Fayum Temple #209 Ill Potentate Joe Barner |
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