Dr. Samuel Augustus Owen was an iconic minister in Memphis, Tennessee. He was also an educational leader. This is his inspirational story.

The Juanita R. Turner Memorial Fund at LeMoyne-Owen College is named for the high school and college teacher in Memphis, Tennessee who launched Dr. Annie Marie Watkins Garraway, Ph.D., towards a successful career as a mathematician. This scholarship fund was established by Dr. Garraway in 2018. This article is dedicated to Ms. Turner and her greatness as a teacher and humanitarian.