Saturday, November 22, 2025
HOME OF SUZAN & TOMMY THAMES
RIDGELAND, Mississippi
An Artistic Soirée of Support
Benefiting Friends of Children’s Hospital
Join us on Saturday, November 22, 2025, for An Evening With Friends Presented by Trustmark. This special evening brings together art, community, and shared purpose in support of Mississippi’s only children’s hospital.
The event will feature a curated art auction showcasing the work of regional artists, along with a celebration of the people and partnerships who make our mission possible. Proceeds from An Evening With Friends support Friends of Children’s Hospital and our work to elevate the healthcare experience for patients and families at Children’s of Mississippi.
To become a sponsor or host, please click the “Sponsor/Host” tab above. We hope you’ll join us in supporting brighter futures for Mississippi’s children.
Thank you to our 2025 An evening with friends presented by trustmark committee
Mary Clift Abdalla
Kristin Allen
Jordan Bryan
Aimee Garner
Rebekah Gregory
Janna Lampton
Katie Nicholas
Our heartfelt thanks to the talented artists of
An Evening with Friends 2024
Walter Anderson (1903-1965)
Blanche Batson (1929-2001)
Katie Lightsey Browning
Andrew Bucci (1922-2014)
Charlie Buckley
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Andrew Bucci
Graham Carraway
Casey Creasey
Bill Dunlap
Christie Farese
Kit Fields
William Goodman
Bradley Gordon
Katelyn Harbaugh
Marla Harbor
Younok Jung
Janna Lampton
Chad Mars
Rachel Misenar
Erin Napier
Courtney Peters
Tony Saladino
Carol Sneed
Stacy Underwood
Susan Wellington
Casey Creasey
William Dunlap
Christie Farese
Kit Fields
William Goodman
Bradley Gordon
Katelyn Harbaugh
Marla Harbor
Peyton Hutchinson
Younok Jung
Janna Lampton
Chad Mars
Rachel Misenar
Rod Moorhead
Erin Napier
Courtney Peters
David Rawlinson
Mark Reed
Tony Saladino
Darlene Scott
Carol Sneed
Susan Wellington
Suzan and J.H. Thames, Jr. Family Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation for Mississippi
Larry and Michael Johnson Family Foundation
Larry and Michael Johnson Family Foundation
Participation in the auction will be limited to sponsors, hosts, and event guests only. Please remember to bring your smartphone as we will be utilizing online bidding. For any inquiries or further information, contact us at 601-936-0034 or friends@friendsofch.org.
Suzan Thames has been a driving force behind Friends of Children’s Hospital since our inception. As our founding chair, she helped lay the foundation for what has become a vital source of support for Mississippi’s only children’s hospital. Her vision, leadership, and deep compassion have shaped decades of progress, from funding critical programs to inspiring community-wide generosity.
In 2025, Suzan and her husband, Tommy, will graciously open their home to host An Evening With Friends—a reflection of their shared commitment to the children and families served by Children’s of Mississippi. Their generosity continues to move our mission forward with purpose, heart, and lasting impact.
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors & Hosts!
DIAMOND SPONSOR
RUBY SPONSOR
Kathy and Joe Sanderson
EMERALD SPONSORS
Larry and Michael Johnson Family
Linda and Wirt Yerger
SAPPHIRE SPONSOR
Susie and Lampkin Butts
Susan Buttross and Robert Riddell
PATRON SPONSORS
Deborah Allen
Karen and David Blackburn
Cadence Bank
Ann and Rick Calhoon
Carpenter Properties, Inc.
CDFL Architects + Engineers
Deviney Construction
Mac Elliott
Betsy and Jason Greener
Connie and Tom Kossen
Olivia and Archie Manning
Meadowbrook Wealth Advisors of Raymond James
The Mosby Family
Lesly Gaynor Murray
Roberts Bridges & Boydston
Shirley and Harry Simmons
HOST COMMITTEE
BEST FRIEND HOSTS
Claire and Sully Barwin
Brunini Law Firm
Britt and Byron Burkhalter
Angelyn & Barry Cannada
Kimberly and Derek Dearman
Lea and Cal Easley
Cindy and Larry Field
Kathleen and Bill Geary
Marty and Leland Gebhart
Judy and Dan Grafton
Rebecca and Ty Hardy
Jean and Scott Hines
Abby and Ben James
Lisa and Bryan Jameson
Jennifer and Peder Johnson
Jona and James Keeton
Patti and Craig Landrum
Rebecca and Billy Long
Cathy and George May
Lyn and David McMillin
Charlotte and Richard McNeel
Nora-Frances and Vaughan McRae
Samantha and Easlin Moore
Rachael and Michael Morris
Melissa and Nash Neyland
Katie and Taylor Nicholas
Amanda and Scott Overby
Colette and Clay Parker
Regan and Billy Painter
Emily and Tommy Payne
Katherine and Rob Puckett
Gayla and John Purvis
Mary and Alex Purvis
Sara and Bill Ray
Ross & Yerger
Jeanne and John Scarbrough
Jia and David Scott
Tiffany & B.T. Steadman
Stroll Mississippi – Tay Morgan
Robyn and Rhea Tannehill
The Rug Place
Susan and Chip Triplett
Emily and Stuart Whitaker
Katherine and James Woodall
Julie and Dudley Wooley
FRIEND HOSTS
Leslie and Brad Baskin
Jeanie and John Batson
Amanda and Trey Clark
Betsy and Kane Ditto
Eagle Express Federal Credit Union
Maggie and Brad Ingram
Alyson and B. Jones
Margaret Morse
Nancy Nelson
Sara Martin and Hess Robertson
Susan and Bill Osborne
Jennifer Hong and Hal Sistrunk
Gates and Kyle Skene
Sarah and Tim Sterling
Karlen and Ben Turbeville
Liz and Chip Walker
Laura and Chris Walters
Bo Zimmerman
