The 2026 Bishop Gladys Holt-Golden
Ladies Of Virtue Tea
Dr. Sonya A. Laws
Guest Speaker
Durham, North Carolina
The 2026 Bishop Gladys Holt-Golden Ladies Of Virtue Honorees
The 2026 Bishop Gladys Holt-Golden Ladies Of Virtue Honorees
Lady Cassundra Webb – (Houston, TX)
Mrs. Ruth Nash – (Little Rock, AR)
Mrs. Tonya Perry – (Bolivar, TN)
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley (Raleigh, NC)
Dr. Kimberly Agoro – (Dallas, TX)
First Lady Juanita Hunter – (Greensboro, NC)
Dr. Aurelia Taylor Williams – (Chesapeake, VA)
Ms. Dionne Whetstone – (Montgomery, AL)
Rev. Melodie Powell Boone – (Lenoir, NC)
Mrs. Annette Smith Lee – (Petersburg, VA)
Ms. Dee Thomas – (Alabama)
Ms. Emma Holmes – (Jacksonville, FL)
Mrs. Gina Pettis-Dean – (Raleigh, NC)
Congratulations!
Meet The 2026 L.O.V.T. Honorees
A lady of virtue is not a perfect woman but she strives to be the best that she can be in every aspect of her life. She knows that all things are possible through faith, perseverance, hard work and the willingness to succeed.”
– Joyce Henderson, Program Director
The Ladies of Virtue Tea (L.O.V.T.) proudly recognizes twelve distinguished women from around the world whose lives reflect dedication, leadership, and service within their communities, churches, and civic organizations. Presented by the National & Independent Gospel Music Association, this year’s honorees exemplify professionalism, faith, and a commitment to uplifting others through gospel-centered living.
Rooted in biblical principles, the Ladies of Virtue initiative seeks to awaken women to their divine calling—encouraging them to lead through submission, example, and service. True leadership, as modeled by Christ, is not defined by power but by purpose, humility, and obedience to God’s Word. Through fellowship and encouragement, we aim to foster a supportive community of women striving to live faithfully, lead confidently, and reflect Christ in every area of life.