Lesley had always prioritized loyalty over luxury and love over ambition. She adhered to the values her grandparents had instilled in her—principles that guided her throughout her life, especially after they took her and her brothers in following their parents’ tragic car accident. George was eleven, Wilson nine, and Lesley just five when their lives were turned upside down. Their grandparents became their steadfast support during the turmoil.
As the years went by, the elderly couple stretched every dollar of the insurance settlement to ensure George and Wilson could attend school. By the time Lesley was ready for college, her grandmother fell seriously ill. Without a second thought, Lesley set aside her aspirations. She enrolled in a local community college, balancing her studies with cooking meals and caring for her grandmother.