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READER
SPOTLIGHT
Gina
SULLIVAN
Why did you decide to make Rankin
County your home?
I was a child when my parents moved us to
Rankin County. It was a great place to grow up
and a great place to raise a family.
How long have you lived in Rankin County?
My family moved to Rankin County in 1978.
Tell us about your family.
My husband, Keith Sullivan, and I have been
married for 32 years, and we have two children,
Dalton, age 24, and Heather, age 21. Keith and
I both work in Rankin County. Our son lives
and works in Philadelphia, Miss., as a forester,
and our daughter is entering her final semester
at Mississippi College working toward physical
therapy school next year.
What is your favorite memory of living in
Rankin County?
I have two equally fond memories growing up
in Rankin County. Summers were awesome and
never dull. The neighborhood I grew up in had
lots of kids and we played outside every day, all day.
It was an awesome childhood. Moving into my
teen years was equally exciting because of church
group activities and school activities particularly
pep rallies and football games.
Where are your three favorite places
to eat in Rankin County?
Frisco Deli, Pizza Shack, and Longhorn
Steakhouse.
What are some fun things to do in Rankin
County on the weekends?
Hmm, I recently went axe throwing in Flowood.
That was really fun! I also enjoy going to movies,
bowling, hanging out at the pool at The Club, and
I don’t go a lot, but the reservoir offers a lot of
opportunities for families. And I love baseball, so a
Mississippi Braves game is always a winner.
Share some things you enjoy doing in your
spare time.
Reading, spending time with friends and/or family,
and sometimes I just enjoy being at the house and
taking it easy with the dogs.
What are three things on your bucket list?
A cruise to Alaska, whitewater rafting (I’ve
obviously never been), and a trip to Hawaii
Who is someone you admire and why?
My mom. She is a strong woman and doesn’t
complain. Always has a smile and is just a beautiful
lady. And my pastor. He leads our church family
well and sets a great example of how to live for
Jesus.
Where do you see yourself ten years
from now?
In Rankin County enjoying a new phase of life.
Now, if God has a different plan for me, that will
be just fine. I’ll go wherever He says go.
What is your favorite childhood memory?
Summertime. I’m not sure I have one favorite
memory, but summers were the best.
If you could give us one encouraging quote,
what would it be?
I’m not a big quote person. But I do share
scripture quotes with people all the time so
I guess my answer would be Jeremiah 29:11—
I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord,
plans to prosper you not to harm you; plans to give
you a hope and a future.
What is your favorite thing about
Hometown Magazines?
Reading about the people of Rankin County.
We have a lot of interesting people here and it’s
great to learn about them.
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