McGees Honored for 50 Years

CENTRAL — Elvin and Lena McGee celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, July 28, 2012, with a renewal of their vows at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.  Officiating was Deacon Phil BeJeaux.

Both the matron of honor, Vicki Welborn Lockhart of Piedmont, Okla. and best man, Kenny J. McGee of Houston, Texas were in attendance.  Other members of the wedding party present were Tony Calderone and James Monteaux.

A reception in their honor was given by their daughter, Danette McGee, at Elegant Memories.  Dinner and dancing were enjoyed by family and friends, as well as a birthday celebration for Elvin since the couple was married on his birthday.  The McGee’s were married on July 28, 1962, at St. Joseph’s Church by Fr. Stanley Joseph Ott, who later served as the Bishop of Baton Rouge.