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READER
SPOTLIGHT
Gladys
DORIAN
Why did you decide to make Madison
your home?
My beautiful twin boys were born in January 1996 in
Atlanta, Georgia. My husband’s company then
moved us to Madison in February 1996.
How long have you lived in Madison?
When we moved here in 1996, I quickly fell in love
with Madison’s charm and sense of community.
I remember telling my family ... “I love how Madison
reminds me of a Norman Rockwell town – this is
such a wonderful place to raise a family!” We’ve been
here ever since.
What are your favorite memories of living
in Madison?
In this little storybook town, we raised our two young
boys. Full of adventure and fun, there was always
something to enjoy! The Strawberry Patch Park was
always a favorite for birthday parties, a playground, a
picnic and just good clean fun to be enjoyed. Liberty
Park was the summer baseball spot. We had so many
fun nights at this ballpark while they were learning the
game of baseball. The Jackson Zoo was a wonderful
adventure – we LOVED visiting there every season
of the year. The Mississippi Science Museum was also
a wonderful place to learn and grow, and we enjoyed
going to watch the Mississippi Braves baseball team
every spring!
Christ Covenant School was our first school
experience for the boys. Pear Orchard Presbyterian
Preschool, as it was called back then, was where they
felt so loved and encouraged every day by an amazing
group of teachers. I enjoyed teaching preschool there
while my boys later attended St. Richard Catholic
Elementary School and St. Joseph Catholic High
School.
In 2015, I opened Madison Marketplace, an
upscale gift and clothing boutique with my partner,
Traci Allen. We have enjoyed five wonderful years
here with an amazing assortment of items by
Mississippi artists throughout the shop. We are so
thankful to all the locals here for shopping with us
and keeping us busy!
Where are your three favorite places to
eat in Madison?
Kristos, Mama Hamil’s and The Strawberry Café!
Who is someone you admire and why?
My mother is the person that I admire the most in
my life. She was an only child who raised seven
amazing children. She had the most wonderful ability
to make each one of us feel like we were the most
special and that we could do anything we put our
minds to. She was a perfect example of how to treat
others with kindness, love and grace – a shining,
bright, positive light in this world!
If you could give us one encouraging
quote, what would it be?
We are in this world but a short time, and it is up
to us to show kindness, love, grace and forgiveness
to those around us. I am so thankful and grateful
for this wonderful place we call home – Madison,
Mississippi!
Tell us more about Madison
Marketplace.
Madison Marketplace is home to over 40
of the most talented local and regional artists in
Mississippi! We are also happy to have an amazing
selection of original art, jewelry, pottery, candles,
home decor, handbags, latest fashions, and baby
gifts! We are here to help you find the perfect gift
or something special for yourself. And we also offer
beautiful complimentary gift wrapping for all our
customers!
In our gourmet kitchen, you will find everything
from fresh baked breads (delivered twice a week)
Mama Hamil’s BBQ Sauce, Delta Blues Rice,
Cheese Straws, Captain Rodney’s, Sherin Sauce,
B3 Marinade, Vito’s Marinade, Savvy Gourmand
mixes and much more. You can also find delicious
Sugaree Cakes here in our freezer.
Madison Marketplace hosts special events for
our customers throughout the year: Christmas
Open House, Valentine Open House, Easter Open
House, Our June Anniversary, Fall Tailgate Open
House, and we offer giveaways, door prizes, special
discounts throughout the shop during these events!
This is our way of showing our customers how much
we appreciate them shopping local with us.
We are so blessed to have an amazing team here
at Madison Marketplace, and we want everyone to
feel happiness and joy as soon as you walk in our
shop! Come visit and enjoy shopping with us
Mondays and Saturdays 10am-4pm and
Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm.
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