Ashro Woman: Evelyn
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Evelyn from California
“Life is precious…take nothing for granted.”
Evelyn practices what she preaches—cherishing her family, living out her faith, and showcasing her flawlessly coordinated fashion. “My grandmother influenced my style as a little girl. I was very dainty and it has remained in my upbringing,” she says. She also describes the Ashro woman as classy and notes that she embodies her with grace.
Evelyn spends her free time event planning and decorating and most importanly spending time with the smallest things that matter the most to her, which is enjoying her family. She is also sorority member to the Delta Theta Sigma.
A woman of deep faith, Evelyn is a true believer in God. She shares that she is passing along her faith traditions and spiritual journey to her children and grandchildren each and every day. “Self-preservation begins with accountability—own your actions,” says Evelyn, leaving us with her best advice.
| Name | |
| Evelyn Horton Rodgers | |
| Which city do you live? | |
| Los Angeles | |
| Which state do you live? | |
| California | |
| How would you describe the Ashro woman? How do you embody her? | |
| Classy; With Grace | |
| How long have you been an Ashro customer? | |
| I’m sure 5+ years | |
| What do you do for a living? What do you like most about it? What don’t you like? | |
| Retired in 2020 | |
| How do you spend your free time? | |
| Event planning; Decorating | |
| What small thing makes you happy? | |
| Enjoying My Family | |
| What is your best dish? Who do you make it for—and where do you typically serve it? | |
| The best Breakfast Grits ever | |
| What has been your greatest struggle…and your greatest (or latest) triumph? | |
| My latest triumphant dealing with the death of my 1st grandson; life was taken on his 30th B’day 2/23/25 | |
| Who influenced you the most in your life. Why? And in what way? | |
| It was tough; given away at birth; Can’t really pen point; being several individuals had a part in my life growing up. | |
| Do you volunteer or do charity work? Tell us about it! | |
| Not at this time | |
| Are you in a sorority? Or is anyone in your family in a sorority? If so, which one and what does it mean to you? | |
| Delta Theta Sigma | |
| What do you love about fashion and style? | |
| I love to dress; my hubby compliment each other always | |
| Has anyone in particular influenced your style? | |
| My grandmother as a little girl I was very dainty; & has remained in my upbringing | |
| What occasions/events do you dress up for? (for example-do you often dress up for church, cultural events, charity events, going out, etc.) And how often do you typically get dressed up? | |
| Church every Sunday; Events as they occur. | |
| How has your style evolved over time? | |
| Yes | |
| Do you wear hats? How often and what type of hat? Do you wear them to church? If so, be sure to share a pic of you in a hat with us! | |
| Yes; Church Hats | |
| Do you wear headwraps? How often? Where did you learn how to tie it? Share a pic of you in a headwrap with us! | |
| Yes, mostly during Black History Month | |
| Do you wear wigs? How often and what length or style? If so, be sure to share a pic of you in a wig with us! | |
| No | |
| Are you a woman of faith? How does that faith affect your life? Please tell us more. | |
| Yes I am; I am a true believer of God | |
| Do you attend church? What church do you go to and what do you love most about it? | |
| Yes; GMOBC; receiving God,’s word | |
| How are you passing along your faith traditions onto your children/grandchildren? | |
| Sharing my Faith journey with them | |
| Are you a First Lady or a Pastor? | |
| No | |
| If yes, tell us about it. | |
| N/A | |
| Your best advice? | |
| Self Preservation; be accountable for your own actions | |
| What lessons has motherhood (or being a grandmother) taught you? | |
| Life Is Precious; don’t take nothing for granted | |
| Are you an Ashro Credit customer? If so, how has our credit helped you? | |
| Yes; Credit has helped tremendously | |
| Do you have a memory to share of when you first heard about Ashro or when you received your first catalog? | |
| I was excited about Co.. accommodate Black Afro American Women very well |
Thanks for inspiring us Evelyn!
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