CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW)- Shynee Foublasse woke up in her Woodale Drive home without power on Sunday morning.
But she didn’t let the darkness stop her from shedding some positive light on the day.
She was one of the 32,000 who lost power on Saturday, Oct. 26 from a powerful straight-line storm that caused damages to homes, trees and powerlines throughout Clarksville, Tenn.
Foublasse’s church had canceled services because of the power outages.
“She texted me and said she’d come to my church, but then texted me a few minutes later and asked could I drop off the tents and tables, because she had a different idea…to GRILL for the neighborhood,” said Shane Harris, her daughter. “She didn’t have power herself. So, she asked my stepdad to go door-to-door and invite the neighbors to come at 1:30.”
Shane said slowly the neighbors began coming out of their homes and walking to her mom’s house to have a meal.
” I believe at one time there were 23 of us fellowshipping, laughing, and getting to know each other,” Harris said. “Just to see the smiles on their faces and hear the appreciative words, and the fact that everyone went home happy and full, made it all well worth it.”
Foublasse has lived on Woodale Drive for approximately 25 years and is known for baking, selling cakes and baked goods at flea markets and local events. Her passion is helping children in need.
” In the midst of the darkness (no power) the sunlight was bright and it just felt like a family bbq,” Harris said. “My mom is the best. She’s truly an angel on Earth.”‘