01 May 2022 Couple of the Month: Mary Ann and Trevon Leon
HIS STORY:
Where Did You Grow Up: Brinkley, Arkansas
Education: Some college.
CAREER: Owner/Operator at Bully T Trucking LLC
Parents: Arnold Leon Sr. And Rosalind Leon, both of Brinkley.
Hobbies/special interests: ATV/UTV mud riding, fishing and hunting.
How would you describe yourself: I’m a very caring but no-nonsense type of person. Very hardworking and dedicated to whatever it is that I’m doing at the moment.
What is one thing people don’t know about you: I’m a homebody.
Most enjoyed weekend activity: Anything outdoors.
What is your motto: It is what it is.
What do you enjoy most about living in the 501: Being from Brinkley, it’s the perfect place to be. I’m away, but also still very close to all of my loved ones.
HER STORY:
Where did you grow up:Detroit, Michigan.
Education: College graduate.
Name of business: Chef and owner of YGFBFKitchen Restaurant & Catering.
Parents: Re Strange of Detroit and Charles Edmonson of Seaton, Arkansas.
Community activities: Helping local charities through food donations.
Hobbies/special interests: Spending time with the kiddos and cooking.
How would you describe yourself: Ambitious, goofy, and loving.
What is one thing people don’t know about you: I worry about others more than I worry about myself.
Most enjoyed weekend activity: Trying different eateries and thrifting.
What is your motto: “Love your imperfections.”
What do you enjoy most about living in the 501: The scenery! Arkansas has some really beautiful outdoor scenery!
Their STORY:
how we met: October 2016 through a mutual friend.
The proposal: On Christmas Day opening up gifts with the kids
Wedding bells: We were originally going to get married on Nov. 7, 2020, but since COVID-19 was still prevalent – we waited and got married Jan. 21, 2021, at a little cabin here in Conway.
Family activities enjoyed together: We have 6 children. We love gathering all in the living room, snuggling on the couch, and watching movies on Saturday nights.
We would like to thank the 501 community for supporting us and our family with our restaurant in Conway! We would also like to mention that we will be opening up a new location in Little Rock (27 Rahling Circle) in May 2022!
