Leslie Tyree

Published 10:51 am Friday, September 28, 2012

Name: Leslie Tyree

Leslie Tyree believes that the secret to happiness is having faith in Christ. - James Artis | Tidewater News

Age: 51

Occupation: Cashier

Spouse’s name: Jerry

Children’s names and ages: Dean, 28; Davey, 17

Church affiliation: Baptist

If I could change my name, I’d make it: I wouldn’t change it

Pet I’d like to own: Dachshund

People say I look like: My mom

Favorite movie of all time: “Facing the Giants”

The secret to happiness is: Having faith in Christ

I wish I knew how to: Ski

If I had to eat only three foods for the rest of my life, they’d be: Shrimp, squash and cheesecake

Three words that best describe me: Loyal, dependent and trustworthy

One superpower I wish I had: To heal all sickness

Book on my nightstand: Bible in story form

My proudest achievement: Having a wonderful family

My most humbling moment: Losing a son

My most recent trip: Haven’t been on one

My life won’t be complete until: I accomplish what God wants me to do

My friends think I’m: Honest

I really lose my cool when: People are disrespectful

Favorite college sports team: Virginia Tech

Favorite pro sports team: Washington Redskins

Favorite color: Pink

Best life lesson I’ve learned, and who taught me: If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say it at all. My mom

Best decision I’ve made in life: Having God in my life

Local charitable or non-profit organization I wish more people would support: Diabetes

What gives me the blues: When people try to belittle me

Best childhood memory: Going fishing with my dad

Most recent venture: Going to Texas Roadhouse for dinner with my husband