| RedBone
Willy's Trading Company® opened for business on April 1, 1995.
Glenda B. Miller, owner and founder of RedBone Willy's Trading Co. is what
you might describe as a very down to earth individual. This willful and
determined green-eyed, five foot, hundred-ten pound entrepreneur is sure
to win you over as soon as you meet her.
Glenda was
born and raised on the property where RedBone Willy's Trading Co.®
is located. Her roots run deep, and family is of utmost importance in her
priority of things.
In May of 1989
an F-5 tornado swept through the area, financially devastating Glenda and
her family. Years later, after getting back on their feet and rebuilding
their home, a career change seemed imminent for Glenda.
As a single
mom, chaos and stress had certainly taken their toll over the years, and
Glenda decided she wanted to pursue a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
She began dreaming about building an old country store similar to the one
she had frequented in her youth. She remembered fondly, the old potbellied
stove that the local men sat around playing checkers.
With little
more than a gut feeling, a hope and a prayer she decided to make her dream
come true. She began construction on the RedBone Willy Trading Co.®
right on the family property which is nestled in the foothills of the South
mountains, even though the nearest town of any significance is about twenty
miles away in any direction. She hoped if she built it ... the people would
come.
And they did.
And they continue to return again and again to this delightful, rustic,
country store that is literally jam-packed with gifts, clothing and goodies
of every description. A place where they can sit by the pot-bellied stove
and play a game of checkers, just like Glenda remembers from the days of
her youth.
Today RedBone
Willy's Trading Co.® is a shining example of a successful business
that was built with hope, love, and faith and which brings back the peaceful
tranquility of days gone by. |