Lou Hillman
"Granny Lou"
Senior Dog Sponsor Coordinator
Executive Board Member
Louise Carson Hillman RN, CEN, BSN Louise (Lou) is currently working part-time in the Endoscopy Center at Citizens Memorial Hospital after leaving the Emergency Room where Louise spent 17 years as an ER nurse. Prior to Nursing, Louise was the Accounting Manager for Applebee's International in Kansas City, Mo. Louise Graduated from Graceland University School of Nursing in Independence, Mo. Louise is the mother of two, grandmother to three, and a loving and caring friend of many. Besides being a patient advocate, Louise is an animal advocate. Especially devoted to the senior population and those who have no one to speak or act on their behalf. Lou said,”Writing stories and poems is my favorite pastime as it keeps me off Facebook"
Anna Marshall
Sanctuary Vet Tech
Event Coordinator
Executive Board Member
Anna Marshall has been an animal advocate since she's had a voice. She spends most of her time working as a Vet Tech at Blue Pearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her own pets and husband. She has always been drawn to hospice fostering, which is how she got so involved with Whispering Willows. She can’t wait to continue to be a voice for the animals that are so near and dear to her heart.
Molly Hodes
Vice President
Sanctuary Vet Tech
Molly is a high school graduate working on a future degree. She resides at the sanctuary and is a full time shelter assistant. She administers medicines and does basic daily health care of the senior dogs. Her favorite breed is the Great Dane and she has a 2 year old Great Dane named Indi! She has loved dogs all her life and thoroughly enjoys working with them, especially with the seniors! In her free time, she also enjoys running and marketing Indi's Instagram ,@indi_thegreatdanish!
Valerie Reid
President and Founder
Valerie began Whispering Willows Senior Dog Sanctuary to honor her Father. She has long loved senior dogs and has grown up with dogs throughout her whole life. Her Father passed away and left behind a senior Doberman, beginning the dream of the sanctuary. Valerie is also a mother and wife. In the past, she has owned her own design/painting business, and taught elementary art. She attended college at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, Ca. for Interior Design. Her true heart is for senior dogs and animal advocacy. The seniors dogs all live at the sanctuary with Valerie and her family. She is Mom and caretaker to every single one. There is always room for one more!