She portrayed the character Grace Keefer on the popular soap opera All My Children and lent her voice to The Chief in the beloved children’s series Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Long before she found fame in the entertainment industry, she worked as a high school English teacher. Eventually, she made the bold move to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a theater actress. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Dale Thigpen, who stood by her throughout her remarkable journey.