Many who knew the Otey sisters generously offered their memories to the museum for the exhibit’s oral history interactive. Below, family members, former clients, and acquaintances share their recollections.

Wanda Camille Kay: Granddaughter of Willie Otey Kay

Mildred Campbell Christmas: Granddaughter of Willie Otey Kay

Marion White Jervay: A Family Friend and Client of Willie Otey Kay

Eric Ennis: Local Raleigh fashion designer and beader, a colleague of Willie Otey Kay

Elizabeth Constant Lewis: Granddaughter of Elizabeth Otey Constant, one of Willie Kay’s sisters

Eddie Campbell: Grandson of Willie Otey Kay

Donna Kay Wright: Granddaughter of Willie Otey Kay

Cathryn Cheek Zevenhuizen: A Client of Willie Otey Kay’s

Bill Campbell: Grandson of Willie Otey Kay

Bessie Taylor and Carmen Martin: Daughter-in-law and Granddaughter of Mildred Otey Taylor, one of Willie Kay’s sisters