Photo gallery: Caring Women winners inspire community

Published 12:05 am Friday, May 10, 2013

NATCHEZ — Six women were honored and celebrated as the 2013 Caring Women, an honor given to local women who inspire the community through their character, strength, determination and love. The luncheon and awards were sponsored by Natchez Community Hospital.

: Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — Karen Foley is overcome with emotion Thursday as she gets up to accept the Caring Women Mentor award during the Caring Women luncheon sponsored by Natchez Community Hospital.

: Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — Sue Stedman, left, listens as Carolyn Ridley, who won the Caring Woman Leader award, accepts the Caring Woman Perseverance award for Beth Mallett who was unable to attend Thursday’s luncheon.

: Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat —Estelle Fleming smiles as she receives the Caring Women Defender award during the Natchez Community Caring Women luncheon.

: Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — Erin Hicks accepts the Caring Women Promise award from Natchez Community CEO Eric Robinson.

: Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — Dianne Kirby accepts the Caring Women Volunteer award Thursday during the Caring Women luncheon sponsored by Natchez Community Hospital.

: Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — Carolyn Ridley accepts the Caring Woman Leader award from Eric Robinson, CEO of Natchez Community Hospital.