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A Slice of Heaven

**A Slice of Heaven** is the second book in Sweet Magnolias Novel Series.

## Plot

Ever since she discovered her ex-husband’s affair, Dana Sue Sullivan decided to put down new roots and create the best restaurant in Serenity, South Carolina. After years of hard labor, her dream has become a reality. Sullivan’s provides more than just Southern comfort food—it’s become a haven for the whole town—and Dana Sue knows better than anyone that relying on friendship can get you through the toughest times.

But when her teenage daughter, Annie, develops an eating disorder that lands her in the hospital, Dana Sue’s perfect life comes crumbling down. On top of it all, her own health starts to deteriorate. Dana Sue knows she needs to change habits now to help them both get better—even if that means letting Ronnie Sullivan back into their lives.
Brad Wellington

**Brad Wellington** is a character in Sweet Magnolias. He is portrayed by Adam Fristoe.

## Biography

### Current Life

**Brad Wellington** was employed at Sullivan’s. He was fired by Dana Sue Sullivan.

## Throughout the Series

### Season 1

In Pour It Out: Dana Sue discovers someone has stolen whiskey from her restaurant. She is willing to let it slip as long as the whiskey is returned, but she later finds her sous-chef **Brad Wellington** drunk on the stolen whiskey. They have a heated discussion, Dana Sue fires Brad and he says unpleasant remarks about her success. After Brad leaves, Dana Sue discovers he has scrapped her car.

In Give Drink to the Thirsty: Brad sues Dana Sue for unfair dismissal. He then comes to Sullivan's and promises her in front of everyone that he will ruin her and Sullivan's, causing Erik to take him out to the entrance and threaten him. Later, Annie uses him as an example when she is fighting with her mother: she says that Dana Sue kicks people out of her life after one small mistake.

In Lay It All Down: Dana Sue has hired Helen as her lawyer for Brad's lawsuit. They have met with Brad and his lawyer, Tom Patterson (who is also Bill's divorce lawyer), and it seems that Tom is trying to get Brad to agree to certain conditions: he has told his client that they will probably lose if they go on with the lawsuit. Furiously, Brad screams "Screw you!" and storms out of the room.

## Gallery

**Brad Wellington** has a **photo gallery**.
Honeysuckle Summer

**Honeysuckle Summer** is the seventh book in *Sweet Magnolias* novel series.

## Plot

Her devastating marriage behind her, Raylene Hammond is truly thankful for her best friends, the Sweet Magnolias. They've taken her in, shielding her from the world. Then she meets sheriff's deputy Carter Rollins, and suddenly Raylene's haven no longer feels quite so safe.

Carter understands why Raylene is trapped inside. He's even taken to bringing the outside world to *her.* But with two kid sisters to raise, just how much time can he devote to this woman who's stolen his heart?

Raylene knows Carter is a man worth loving, but she may never be strong enough to accept what he's offering. How long can she ask him to wait? Maybe they'll never have more than this one sweet summer.
Where You Find Me

**Where You Find Me** is the ninth episode of the first season of *Sweet Magnolias*.

## Plot

*On the morning of the mock trial, Kyle's behavior worries everyone. Meanwhile, Dana Sue sparks a connection with a handsome farmer*.

## Synopsis

Maddie feels guilty and stressed when Kyle disappears, because of his embarrassing attempt at kissing Annie and because of Noreen. Everyone at mock trial, including Annie, Helen, Ty and even Cal, are worried about Kyle's whereabouts and, now that Noreen's out of town, Bill is doing everything he can to find Kyle, to Maddie's surprise. They are forced into a tense partnership that Cal isn't thrilled to hear about.

Kyle is revealed to be at church with Pastor June, feeling foolish and lonely. It turns out that Kyle assumed that nobody would notice or care that he was gone, and Maddie was heartbroken to hear this, not knowing how she hadn't noticed before. Fortunately, Annie still wants to play cards with him.

Meanwhile, Dana Sue needs to negotiate produce prices with a farmer who turns out to be young and very handsome: Jeremy. Despite Ryan being there to help, they ignore him and go on a road trip in Jeremy's car, and end up kissing.

Lastly, Helen is busy with the mock trial, worried about Kyle. She has basically forced Annie to pull double-duty role-playing due to Kyle's absence, and has given CeCe a power-suit glow-up and some earrings. CeCe wins the award for best defense attorney and manages to please her father, and the group wins second place; however, CeCe is jealously paying attention to Ty's relationship with Annie. The latter isn't happy about Helen's preferential treatment of CeCe, to which Helen responds: "Sometimes if we treat people as if they're good, it challenges them to be good." Later, she is in the kitchen talking with Ryan about how excited they are for the future of the town when she mentions their future children. Ryan says that things haven't changed since they last had the conversation about him not wanting children.

## Cast & Characters

### Main

* JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend
* Heather Headley as Helen Decatur
* Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan
* Logan Allen as Kyle Townsend
* Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan
* Carson Rowland as Tyler "Ty" Townsend
* Jamie Lynn Spears as Noreen Fitzgibbons
* Justin Bruening as Cal Maddox
* Chris Klein as Bill Townsend

### Recurring

* Harlan Drum as CeCe Matney
* Dion Johnstone as Erik Whitley
* Al-Jaleel Knox as Gabe Weatherspoon
* Chase Anderson as Jeremy Reynolds
* Tracey Bonner as Pastor June Wilkes
* William Mark McCullough as Russ Matney
* Michael Shenefelt as Ryan Wingate
* Michael May as Simon Spry
* Jason MacDonald as Tom Patterson
* Hunter Burke as Trotter Vidhyarkorn

## Gallery

**Where You Find Me** has a **photo gallery**.
Brandon Quinn

**Brandon Quinn** (born **Brandon Quinn Swierenga**; October 7, 1977, Aurora, Colorado) is an American television and film actor. He started his career in 1998 as Charles Murphy in the film *Express: Aisle to Glory*.

He has acted in other TV series and films such as *Chicken Soup for the Soul*, *The Nightmare Room*, *Big Wolf on Campus*, *What I Like About You*, *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*, *Malachance*, and *Charmed*.

## Selected filmography

### Motion pictures

* *Fast Glass* aka *Kill Speed*
* *The Morgue*
* *Thirst*
* *Silent Night* (short film)
* *Express: Aisle to Glory* (1998)

### Television

* 2020: *Sweet Magnolias (TV series)* - Ronnie Sullivan (Season 1 Episode 10)
* 2019: *Grand Hotel (TV series)* - Victor Calloway (Season 1 Episode 4)
* 2019: Sins and Seduction
* 2017: *Kevin (probably) Saves the World* - Ignacio 'Iggy' DePerro (Season 1 Episode 7)
* 2017: *Grey's Anatomy* - Leo (Season 13 Episode 19)
* 2017: *Rebel* - Thompson "Mack" McIntyre (Season 1 Episode 1 - Present)
* 2016: *NCIS* - Greg Abell (Season 14 Episode 3 "Privileged Information")
* 2016: *The Fosters* - Gabe Duncroft (Season 3 Episode 13 - Present)
* 2015: *Grimm - Charlie Riken (Season 4 Episode 9)*
* 2014: *Looking for Mr. Right* - Henry (Hallmark Channel Original Movie)
* 2013: *Bones (TV Series)* - Peter Kidman (Season 9, Episode 9 - "The Fury in the Jury")
* 2013: *Melissa & Joey* - Eric (Season 3 Episode 2 - "Toxic Parents")
* 2011: *Against the Wall* – Richie Kowalski
* 2010: *The Vampire Diaries* – Episode: "Bloodlines" (Lee)
* 2008: *Knight Rider (2008 TV series)* - Max Hunter (Season 1 Episode 7 - "I Wanna Rock 'N Roll All Knight")
* 2007: *Entourage* – Tom
* 2006: *The O.C.* – Spencer Bullit
* 2006: *Vanished* – Mark Valera
* 2006: *Without a Trace* "The Stranger" – Bartender
* 2005: *Twins* "Musical Chairs" – Keith
* 2005: *Charmed* – Agent Murphy
* 2005: *Reba* "Flowers for Van" – Delivery Guy
* 2004: *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* "No More Bets" – Dead guy
* 2004: *Drake & Josh* "Football" – Mark
* 2003: *What I Like About You* "Partially Obstructed View" – Glenn
* 2002: *The Nightmare Room* "Camp Nowhere: Part 1" – Ramos
* 1999–2002: *Big Wolf on Campus* – Tommy Dawkins

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CeCe Matney

**Caroline "CeCe" Matney**, is a character in Sweet Magnolias. She is portrayed by Harlan Drum.

## Personality

**CeCe Matney** is a teenage girl who grew up with a rough homelife.

## Physical Appearance

**CeCe** is a teenage girl with wavy brown hair and brown eyes.

## Biography

### Current Life

**CeCe** **Matney** is a member of the Matney family. Her father is Russ Matney and her mother's name is not currently known. Her younger sisters are Cammie and Corky. She is also a member of the young 'uns cohort and a student at Serenity High School. She is romantically interested in Ty. The two of them date until their break-up in The Rules of the Game.

## Throughout the Series

### Season 1

#### **What Fools These Mortals Be**

TBA

In Where You Find Me: The school’s mock trial begins. CeCe arrived at the courthouse in a new pantsuit and asks Helen if she liked it. Helen compliments her on the attire and gives CeCe her earrings. CeCe is sitting as defense attorney and chooses not to cross exam the first witness. When she cross exams Annie’s second character, CeCe goes off script and throw off Annie but ultimately ends up performing well. At the end of the trial, she wins an award for Best Defense Attorney. Her father goes to the courthouse and watches the whole trial and cheers on CeCe when she wins the award. He then takes her out to celebrate before going to work.

## Relationships

### Annie Sullivan

The girls had tension while CeCe was dating Ty and Annie made a move on him. However they moved past that and became Chemistry partners in Season 3 at school.
Katie Townsend (Book Character)

## Relationships

### Relatives

Bill Townsend (father)
 Maddie Townsend (mother)
 Cal Maddox (stepfather)
 Ty Townsend (brother)
 Kyle Townsend (brother)
 Jessica-Lynn Maddox (half-sister)
 Cole Maddox (half-brother)
 Unnamed (half-brother or sister)
 Trevor Townsend (nephew)
 Meg Townsend (niece)
 Annie Sullivan (sister-in-law)

### Enemies

Unknown

**Katie Townsend** is a character in the Sweet Magnolias (Novel Series).

## Biography

**Katie** is a member of the Townsend family.

## Relationships

### Unnamed Half Sibling

Trevor Townsend (Nephew)
 Meg Townsend (Niece)
 Annie Sullivan (Sister-in-Law)
Lana Jean Turner

**Lana Jean Turner** is an actress. She portrays Willow on *Sweet Magnolias*.

## Bio

Teenage television actress most recognized for her role as Willow in the drama series Sweet Magnolias. During her professional acting career, **Turner** has made appearances on major streaming platforms such as Netflix and HBO MAX. In 2022, she was casted for the fourth season of Stranger Things.

She made her professional acting debut while in the HBO Max action series Doom Patrol. She made her official debut on the show during episode seven of the show's first season.

## Resources

* Lana Jean Turner - Age, Family, Bio | Famous Birthdays
Vicky

**Victoria "Vicky"** is a character in *Sweet Magnolias*.

## Personality

**Vicky** is shown to be a vain, jealous woman. This is especially apparent when she brings over her fiancé Drew dressed up and with the likeness of Cal Maddox, her ex-husband to an awkward dinner with Maddie Townsend, who Cal is currently dating.

## Physical Appearance

**Vicky** is a woman with blonde hair and bangs going across her forehead.
Amelia Fitzgibbons

**Amelia Fitzgibbons** is a character on the **Netflix** show *Sweet Magnolias*. She is portrayed by Catherine Dyer.

## Biography

### Current Life

**Amelia Fitzgibbons** is member of the Fitzgibbons family. She is the wife of Charlie, the mother of Garth and Noreen, and the maternal grandmother of Rebecca.

## Personality

Amelia appears to be a kindhearted woman who cares about her family. Little else has been revealed about her so far.

## Physical Appearance

Amelia is an older women with shoulder-length blonde hair.

## Gallery

**Amelia Fitzgibbons** has a **photo gallery**.
Ronnie and Dana Sue

**Ronnie and Dana Sue** are a romantic relationship in *Sweet Magnolias*. They are portrayed by Brandon Quinn and Brooke Elliott, respectively.

## Timeline

### First Relationship:

* Start: Before **Storms and Rainbows** (110)
	+ Break-Up: Before **Storms and Rainbows** (110)
		- Reason: The relationship ended due to Ronnie's drinking and infidelity.

## Gallery

**Ronnie and Dana Sue** has a **photo gallery**.
Carson Rowland

**Carson Rowland** is an actor. For him, acting has been a serious passion for as long has he can remember. After years on stage pursuing musical theater, Rowland made his way into the film and TV arena by landing the role of Riley Sturgis in the TV series, Tweet: The Series, in 2015 for five episodes. Not long after, he booked the series regular role of Cole Reyes, in the Nickelodeon TV series, I Am Frankie. He currently portrays Ty Townsend in Sweet Magnolias.

## Personal Life

**Rowland** has a BS in Neuroscience from Florida Atlantic University. Carson has two sisters, Catherine and Carolynn, and one brother, Connor.

## Filmography

### Television

 2017-2018
 2020
 Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin
 2020 -

## Discography

### Extended plays

* Format: Digital download, streaming
* Label: PMA Records LLC

## As featuring Artist

### Music videos

 "Game"
 "This Ain't Love"
 "Don't Know What To Say"(Taylor Castro featuring Carson Rowland) | 2019
The Rules of the Game

**The Rules of the Game** is the eighth episode of the second season of *Sweet Magnolias*. It is the eighteenth episode of the series overall.

## Plot

*As the recall petition quickly picks up steam, Maddie and Cal attend a black-tie charity fundraiser and Ronnie presses Dana Sue to make up her mind.*

## Cast and Characters

### Main

* JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend
* Heather Headley as Helen Decatur
* Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan
* Logan Allen as Kyle Townsend
* Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan
* Carson Rowland as Tyler "Ty" Townsend
* Jamie Lynn Spears as Noreen Fitzgibbons
* Justin Bruening as Cal Maddox
* Chris Klein as Bill Townsend

## Gallery

**The Rules of the Game** has a **photo gallery**.
Bill and Maddie

**Bill and Maddie** are a romantic relationship in *Sweet Magnolias*. They are portrayed by Chris Klein and JoAnna Garcia Swisher, respectively.

## Relationship History

### Overview

Bill and Maddie are a divorced couple who divorced due to Bill's infidelity and relationship with Noreen Fitzgibbons.

## Rival Relationships

* Bill and Peggy
* Bill and Noreen
* Cal and Maddie

## Timeline

### First Relationship:

* Start: Before **Pour It Out** (101)
	+ Break-Up: Before **Pour It Out** (101)
		- Reason: Bills infidelity which resulted in Noreen Fitzgibbons getting pregnant.

## Gallery

**Bill and Maddie** has a **photo gallery**.
Frank Oakley III

**Frank Oakley III** is a professional actor and creator based in Atlanta, GA. He is a proud alumnus of The University of Missouri-Kansas City where he obtained his Bachelors of Art in Theatre Performance. Frank is passionate and has dedicated his life's work to being the change he wants to see in the world through #NextLevelStorytelling, all while igniting the fire for creation in others. He is on Sweet Magnolias portrays Harlan Bixby
Michael Shenefelt

**Michael Shenefelt**, was raised in Vienna, Virginia. His love for the performing arts originated with his stage debut as Paddington Bear in the play 'The Adventures of Paddington Bear' in the third grade. He graduated from the University of Virginia where he studied Theater as well as International Relations and Spanish literature.

He continues pursue theater and has enjoyed recent opportunities in film and television. Michael is also one of the most sought after corporate hosts and spokespersons in the country. He portrays Ryan Wingate in Sweet Magnolias.
Serenity

As seen in the opening credits

**Serenity** is the main location in Sweet Magnolias. It is a small town in **South Carolina**.

## Background

**Serenity** is a small town in South Carolina and the main setting throughout the series. The majority of characters have grown up here.

## Residents

### Families

#### Townsend Family

* Maddie Townsend
* Ty Townsend
* Kyle Townsend
* Katie Townsend

#### Sullivan Family

* Dana Sue Sullivan
* Ronnie Sullivan
* Annie Sullivan

#### Fitzgibbons Family

* Noreen Fitzgibbons
* Rebecca Fitzgibbons

#### Bixby Family

* Harlan Bixby
* Carla Bixby
* Margaret Bixby
* Wayne Bixby

### Other Residents

* Helen Decatur
* Cal Maddox
* Erik Whitley
* Isaac Downey
* Peggy Martin
* Winell Martin
* June Wilkes
* Collins Littlefield
* Gabe Weatherspoon
* Simon Spry
* Paula Vreeland
* Howie Young
* Jeremy Reynolds
* Lily
* Sophie Frazier
* Genevieve
* CeCe Matney
* Zoila
* Ashley Davenport
* Frances Wingate †

### Former Residents

#### Families

##### Matney Family

* Russ Matney
* Mrs. Matney
* Corky Matney
* Cammie Matney

##### Lewis Family

* Trent Lewis
* Mary Vaughn Lewis
* Jackson Lewis
* Nellie Lewis

#### Other

* Ryan Wingate
* Kathy Boseman
* Trotter Vidhyarkorn

## Businesses

* Sullivan’s
* The Corner Spa
* Wharton's
* Gibson's Dry Cleaner
* Collins & Sons Hardware
* Piggly Wiggly Pizza
* Jeremy's Co-Op: This includes multiple farms and suppliers including the wine supplier for Z's. Amongst the farms is a large barn which is later used for Dana Sue and Ronnie's vow renewal.
* Dexter's Gym
* Mary Vaughn Lewis' real estate firm (formerly)
* True Brew Daily
* Z's Restaurant
* SereniTEA Cafe
* Clive's bar

## Episodes

1. ↑ Mentioned in Pour It Out
2. ↑ Seen in Pour It Out
3. ↑ As mentioned in A United Front
4. ↑ Somebody I'm Longing to See
5. ↑ A Game of Telephone
6. ↑ Save My Place
7. ↑ Beat Me at My Own Game, Genevieve mentions Clive
Maddie Townsend (Book Character)

## Relationships

### Relatives

Bill Townsend (ex-husband)
Cal Maddox (husband)
Ty Townsend (son)
 Kyle Townsend (son)
 Katie Townsend (daughter)
 Jessica-Lynn Maddox (daughter)
 Cole Maddox (son)
 Trevor Townsend (grandson)
 Meg Townsend (granddaughter)
 Annie Sullivan (daughter-in-law)

### Romances

Bill Townsend (ex-husband)
 Cal Maddox (husband)

### Friends

Dana Sue Sullivan (best friend)
 Helen Decatur (best friend)

### Enemies

Noreen

**Maddie Townsend** is a character in the Sweet Magnolias (novel series).

## Relationships

### Family

Bill Townsend (ex-husband)
Cal Maddox (husband)
Ty Townsend (son)
 Kyle Townsend (son)
 Katie Townsend (daughter)
 Jessica-Lynn Maddox (daughter)
 Cole Maddox (son)
 Trevor Townsend (grandson)
 Meg Townsend (granddaughter)
 Annie Sullivan (daughter-in-law)
Serenity Secrets Instagram

The serenity\_secrets415 is a gossip Instagram page within Sweet Magnolias.

#### If Thou Wilt, Remember

Kathy is seen slashing the tires on one of Sullivan's delivery vans via Instagram on Ty's phone on the serenity\_secrets415 account. Judging by Helen's tone, it seems that there is little they can do about the situation except report the vandalism.
If Thou Wilt, Remember

**If Thou Wilt, Remember** is the tenth episode of the second season of *Sweet Magnolias*. It is the twentieth episode of the series overall.

## Plot

*More than margaritas are shaken up as Cal's past resurfaces, an unsavory acquaintance returns to Serenity, and Helen faces a life-changing decision.*

## Cast & Characters

### Main

* JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend
* Heather Headley as Helen Decatur
* Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan
* Logan Allen as Kyle Townsend
* Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan
* Carson Rowland as Tyler "Ty" Townsend
* Jamie Lynn Spears as Noreen Fitzgibbons
* Justin Bruening as Cal Maddox
* Chris Klein as Bill Townsend

## Gallery

**If Thou Wilt, Remember** has a **photo gallery**.
Swan Point

**Swan Point** is the eleventh book in Sweet Magnolias Novel Series.

## Plot

Determined to build a new life for her family after her divorce, Adelia Hernandez has bought a home in the historic Swan Point neighborhood of Serenity. Promoted to manager of Main Street's most fashionable boutique, she feels revitalized and ready for a fresh start as a single mom. But barely into this new independent phase, she crosses paths with the sexiest man to hit Serenity in years.

Gabe Franklin, back in town to make amends for past mistakes, has no intention of settling down, but Adelia's proving irresistible. Cheered on by their friends, "the Sweet Magnolias," Gabe is bringing long-absent passion and laughter into Adelia's life. To his surprise—and hers—sometimes a rolling stone is just what it takes to build the rock-solid foundation of a family.

## Tagline

> *"Woods' readers will eagerly anticipate her trademark small-town setting, loyal friendships, and honorable mentors as they meet new characters and reconnect with familiar ones in this heartwarming tale."*
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Chris Medlin

**Chris Medlin,** originally from Georgia, grew up in the mountains of East Tennessee. He is best known for his breakout performance as Isaac Downey on Sweet Magnolias. Chris is an original Broadway cast member of Mean Girls the musical and Diana the musical. He has also appeared in the film Pass the Light (2015) , as well as being the film's choreographer. He has previously been seen on regional stages across the country in the world premiere of Mean Girls and the world premiere of The Prom. Chris can be seen on dancing on Vampire Diaries, and he has performed alongside Missy Elliott, Pharrell, and Daft Punk, as well as releasing his own original music.

## Trivia

* Chris was featured in an episode of the podcast, "The Ensemblist," on May 19, 2020.
Trevor Townsend (Book Character)

## Relationships

### Relatives

Ty Townsend (father)
Dee-Dee Mitchell (birth mother)
Annie Sullivan (stepmother)
 Meg Townsend (half-sister) Kyle Townsend (uncle)
 Katie Townsend (aunt)
 Jessica-Lynn Maddox (half-aunt)
 Cole Maddox (half-uncle)
 unnamed (half-aunt or uncle)
 Maddie Townsend (grandmother)
 Bill Townsend (grandfather)
 Dana Sue Sullivan (adoptive grandmother)
 Ronnie Sullivan (adoptive grandfather)

### Enemies

Unknown

**Trevor Townsend** is a character in the Sweet Magnolias (Novel Series).

## Relationships

### Family

Ty Townsend (father)
Dee-Dee Mitchell (birth mother)
Annie Sullivan (adoptive mother)
 Meg Townsend (half-sister)
 Kyle Townsend (uncle)
 Katie Townsend (aunt)
 Jessica-Lynn Maddox (half-aunt)
 Cole Maddox (half-uncle)
 unnamed (half-aunt or uncle)
 Maddie Townsend (grandmother)
 Bill Townsend (grandfather)
 Dana Sue Sullivan (adoptive maternal grandmother)
 Ronnie Sullivan (adoptive maternal grandfather)
Jimmy

Jimmy is occasionally seen falling down or tripping over and getting seriously hurt in almost every episode ,do to Ed, Edd, and Eddy he has a retainer cause they injured his teeth by getting him to bite into a cream horn. But this was a scam it was actually a bowling pin. Most times it is the kids or the eds hurting or bulling him that's why he is friends with Sarah to help and/or save him from getting hurt or messed with cause she is seen to have a short temper.

**Friends:**

Jimmy is best friends with Sarah the one friend that cares so anytime he is messed with or hurt he calls for Sarah.

Jimmy seems okay with Sarah's sister Ed he's never mean to him and Jimmy's never mean to Ed.

Even though he teases him Jimmy seems like he's friends with Kevin.

**Enemy's:**

The Eds are Jimmy's former enemy's he hated them so much he would be joyful when there gone and happy to see them get beat up.

Jimmy hates the Kanker Sisters they are seen picking on him and calling him names.

**Gallery of Jimmy**
Frances Wingate

**Frances Wingate** is a character on Sweet Magnolias. She is portrayed by Cindy Karr.

## Personality

**Frances Wingate** was a kind lady who cared deeply for Serenity and its residents.

## Biography

### Current Life

**Frances** **Wingate** was the aunt of Ryan. She was also the original homeowner of the mansion now known as The Corner Spa. Helen bought the mansion to co-own the spa with her two best friends and fellow Sweet Magnolias, Maddie and Dana Sue for the ladies of Serenity.

## Throughout the Series

### Season 1

In Lay It All Down: Frances meets with her nephew Ryan and asks him why he returned to town. He says that it's because he missed her, and she replies that he'd come sooner or more often if that were the case. She is convinced that Ryan came to get Helen back.

## Gallery

**Frances Wingate** has a **photo gallery**.
Grace Wharton

**Grace Wharton** is a character in Sweet Magnolias.

### Current Life

**Grace** **Wharton** is the co-owner of Wharton's restaurant along with her husband Neville Wharton.

## Throughout the Series

### Season 1

In Pour It Out, Grace and Neville meet with Helen Decatur at Sullivan's and talk about Neville's prevoius encounter with Collins. They mention that many business are being unsuccessful in Serenity and that Collins' mechanics business may close.

## Gallery

**Grace Wharton** has a **photo gallery**.
Donna Biscoe

**Donna Biscoe** (born September 30, 1955) is an American actress.

## Early years

Biscoe was born in Fort Benning, Georgia, the daughter of Mildred Skillern, a retired Carver High School English teacher. Biscoe attended Carver, then graduated from Kendrick High School in Columbus in 1973 and later graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Biscoe later went to Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York for six months.

In the 1980s, a casting agent discovered Biscoe while she worked as a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines.

## Career

After returning to Atlanta, Biscoe began acting in plays, including playing Martin Luther King Jr.’s mother in *A Boy King* at the Atlanta Children’s Theater. In late 1980s, Biscoe also began appearing in an supporting roles in film and television, including four appearances in *In the Heat of the Night*, CBS miniseries *Mama Flora's Family*(1998), and well as films *Love Crimes* (1992) and *Blue Sky* (1994).

Biscoe worked mostly in theatre in 1980s and 1990s. Her stage credits including *Doubt*, *To Kill A Mockingbird*, *Waiting To Be Invited*, *Holiday Heart*, *Homebody Kabul*, *Our Town* and *Fences*. In 2000s, she began appearing in films playing mostly roles of mothers of grandmothers. Her film credits including *Motives 2* and *Three Can Play That Game* (2007) starring Vivica A. Fox, *Mississippi Damned* (2009), *The Sacrament* (2013), *The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1* (2014), and *Girls Trip* (2017). She played Taraji P. Henson's character mother in the 2016 biographical drama film *Hidden Figures*, and Kevin Hart's mother in the 2018 comedy *Night School*.

On television, Biscoe guest-starred in *Drop Dead Diva*, *Nashville* and *Being Mary Jane*. She had a recurring roles in the two Oprah Winfrey Network series: drama *Greenleaf* as Clara Jackson, and prime time soap opera *Ambitions* as Robin Givens' character mother. In 2017, she began starring in the Bounce TV prime time soap opera *Saints & Sinners* playing villainous Lady Leona Byrd.

## Other activities

In 2008, Biscoe ran a Pilates studio in downtown Atlanta.
Sweet Magnolias (Novel Series)

*Novels*
Stealing Home (Sweet Magnolias)A Slice of Heaven (Sweet Magnolias)Feels Like Family (Sweet Magnolias)Welcome to Serenity (Sweet Magnolias)Home in Carolina (Sweet Magnolias)Sweet Tea at Sunrise (Sweet Magnolias)Honeysuckle Summer (Sweet Magnolias)Midnight Promises (Sweet Magnolias)Catching Fireflies (Sweet Magnolias)Where Azaleas Bloom (Sweet Magnolias)Swan Point (Sweet Magnolias)
Russ Matney

**Russ Matney**, is a character in Sweet Magnolias. He is portrayed by William Mark McCullough.

## Biography

### Current Life

Russ is a member of the Matney family. His wife's name is not currently known. He is the father of CeCe, Corky, and Cammie. It is not known currently what his occupation is.

## Throughout the Series

### Season 1

#### Where You Find Me

Russ shows up to the mock trial to cheer on CeCe. The two go out to celebrate after.
Skeeter Ramsey

**Skeeter Ramsey** is a character on Sweet Magnolias. He is portrayed by Luray Cooper

## Throughout the Series

### Season 1

In Give Drink to the Thirsty: Skeeter is overseeing all the changes that Miss Frances's house is having in order to be transformed into the Corner Spa. He tells Helen that there is a possibility that the Corner Spa suffers an insect plague. Skeeter later tells there that there is a plumbing problem and that, no matter how much overtime is paid, the repairs won't be done in time for Miss Frances's birthday. Later, he observes all the city's plumbers going into the Corner Spa to help. Skeeter tells Helen that, if she wasn't a lawyer, she'd make a good repairwoman.

## Gallery

**Skeeter Ramsey** has a **photo gallery**.
June Wilkes

**The Reverend (Pastor) June Wilkes** is a character in Sweet Magnolias. She is portrayed by Tracey Bonner.

## Biography

### Current Life

**June** **Wilkes** is the current pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran (E.L.C.A.) Church in the town of Serenity. She has her degree in Master of Divinity.

## Throughout the Series

### Season 1

#### **Pour It Out**

TBA

In Give Drink to the Thirsty: Helen visits Pastor June, through which she understands the importance of needing help. This is what causes her to call all the plumbers in town.

In Lay It All Down: Dana Sue visits June and talk about Dana Sue's bad mood due to her constant stress. Pastor June suggests that helping others might help her feel more calm, which leads to Dana Sue visiting Collins and Vernon to help them with their cooking.

## Trivia

* Easter Egg: In Season 2, Pastor June mentions Mrs. Shafer, the Executive Producer's nod to her own real-life Pastor's wife, Kris Shafer.
Nellie Lewis

**Nellie Lewis** is a character in Sweet Magnolias. She is portrayed by Simone Lockhart.

## Personality

**Nellie Lewis** is a quiet, polite, and respectful, and intelligent teenager. She enjoys nerdy hobbies such as graphic novels and video games and is quite knowledgeable on these.

## Physical Appearance

**Nellie Lewis** is a teenage girl with long brown hair.

## Biography

### **Early life**

**Nellie Lewis** grew up in Serenity along with her brother Jackson.

### Current Life

**Nellie** **Lewis** is a member of the Lewis family. She is the daughter of Mary Vaughn and Trent Lewis. Her older brother is Jackson Lewis. She is the love interest of Kyle Townsend. She also is a student at Serenity High School.

## Relationships

### Kyle Townsend

*Note: For more info see Nellie and Kyle*

## Gallery

**Nellie Lewis** has a **photo gallery**.
Great Expectations

**Great Expectations** is the fifth episode of the second season of *Sweet Magnolias*. It is the fifteenth episode of the series overall.

## Plot

*Dana Sue's relationships become the talk of Serenity social media. Maddie uncovers who's behind the town's parking problem - bless their hearts.*

## Cast & Characters

### Main

* JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend
* Heather Headley as Helen Decatur
* Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan
* Logan Allen as Kyle Townsend
* Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan
* Carson Rowland as Tyler "Ty" Townsend
* Jamie Lynn Spears as Noreen Fitzgibbons
* Justin Bruening as Cal Maddox
* Chris Klein as Bill Townsend

## Gallery

**Great Expectations** has a **photo gallery**.
Casseroles and Casualties

**Casseroles and Casualties** is the first episode of the second season of *Sweet Magnolias*. It is the eleventh episode of the series overall.

## Plot

*In the waiting room, the families gather for news from the doctors, and Ty's plans for the season change; over margaritas, Helen shares an announcement.*

## Cast & Characters

### Main

* JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend
* Heather Headley as Helen Decatur
* Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan
* Logan Allen as Kyle Townsend
* Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan
* Carson Rowland as Tyler "Ty" Townsend
* Dion Johnstone as Erik Whitley
* Brandon Quinn as Ronnie Sullivan
* Jamie Lynn Spears as Noreen Fitzgibbons (credit only)
* Justin Bruening as Cal Maddox
* Chris Klein as Bill Townsend

## Trivia

* This episode reveals Nellie Lewis was the other passenger in the car with Kyle Townsend.

## Gallery

**Casseroles and Casualties** has a **photo gallery**.
Jeremy Reynolds

**Jeremy Reynolds**, is a character in Sweet Magnolias. He is portrayed by Chase Anderson.

## Biography

### Current Life

**Jeremy** **Reynolds** is the unofficial head of the Co-Op after the death of Benji Hayes. He and his family had been renting from the co-op for years. He works the farm and is introduced to Dana Sue by Ryan Wingate. They began to date before she broke-up him to get back together with her husband Ronnie Sullivan.

## Throughout the Series

### Season 1

In *Where You Find Me*: **Jeremy Reynolds** is introduced to Dana Sue by Ryan Wingate.

## Relationships

### Dana Sue Sullivan

For more information see *Jeremy and Dana Sue*

## Gallery

**Jeremy Reynolds** has a **photo gallery**.
And a Star to Steer Her By

**And a Star to Steer Her By** is the sixth episode of the third season of *Sweet Magnolias*. It is the twenty-sixth episode of the series overall.

## Plot

*Friends rally around Harlan after a crisis. Maddie and Dana Sue hire an esthetician. While at odds with the Magnolias, Helen receives heartbreaking news.*

## Trivia

* Helen and Ryan breakup in this episode.
Catching Fireflies

**Catching Fireflies** is the ninth book in Sweet Magnolias Novel Series.

## Plot

When bullying threatens to destroy a teen’s life, painful memories resurface for dedicated high school teacher Laura Reed and pediatrician J. C. Fullerton. With the support of the Sweet Magnolias, they bring the town together to ensure that a promising student’s future isn’t ruined. And to establish once and for all that bullying has no place in Serenity, South Carolina.

Both J.C.’s and Laura’s passion for the cause is deeply personal, and their growing feelings for each other are just as strong. But with so many secret hurts to overcome, can these two vulnerable lovers find the strength to believe in happily ever after?
The More Things Change

**The More Things Change** is the third episode of the second season of *Sweet Magnolias*. It is the thirteenth episode of the series overall.

## Plot

*While Coach Cal and Ty work through disappointments, a new kind of heartbreak hits Helen, and Dana Sue gets a late-night visitor on her front porch.*

## Cast & Characters

### Main

* JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend
* Heather Headley as Helen Decatur
* Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan
* Logan Allen as Kyle Townsend
* Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan
* Carson Rowland as Tyler "Ty" Townsend
* Jamie Lynn Spears as Noreen Fitzgibbons
* Justin Bruening as Cal Maddox
* Chris Klein as Bill Townsend

## Gallery

**The More Things Change** has a **photo gallery**.
Somebody I'm Longing to See

**Somebody I'm Longing to See** is the seventh episode of the third season of *Sweet Magnolias*. It is the twenty-seventh episode of the series overall.

## Plot

*Friends rally around Harlan after a crisis. Maddie and Dana Sue hire an esthetician. While at odds with the Magnolias, Helen receives heartbreaking news.*
Serenity High School

**Serenity High School** is a location in Sweet Magnolias. It is the town of Serenity's local high school.

## **History**

It is the town of Serenity's local high school. All three of The Sweet Magnolias attended and are alumni of the school.

## Current Students

* Ty Townsend
* Kyle Townsend
* Annie Sullivan
* CeCe Matney
* Simon Spry
* Gabe Weatherspoon
* Lily
* Sophie Frazier
* Other Unnamed Students

## Former Students

### Alumni

* Maddie Townsend (Graduated)
* Dana Sue Sullivan (Graduated)
* Helen Decatur (Graduated)
* Other Unnamed Students

### Others

* Nellie Lewis (Moved)
* Jackson Lewis (Moved)
* Other Unnamed Students

## Current Staff

* Principal Puckett (Principal)
* Harlan Bixby (Assistant Coach/Science Teacher)

## Former Staff

* Cal Maddox (Former Coach/History Teacher)
Isaac Downey

**Isaac Jeremiah Downey** is a character in Sweet Magnolias. He is portrayed by Chris Medlin.

## Biography

### Current Life

**Isaac** **Downey** is a member of the kitchen staff at Sullivan's. He was adopted and he came to Serenity to look for his biological parents. All he had as far as clues to who his biological parents are from was a bible left to him from his birth mother with some specific highlighted verses and note that said that she was from Serenity. The Sweet Magnolias help him locate his birth mother, Peggy Martin. She then tells him who his birth father is, Bill Townsend. They conceived Isaac in high school on a school trip. Peggy never told Bill she was pregnant, in Season 2 he learns he has a twenty-two-year-old son.

## Throughout the Series

### Season 1

In Pour It Out: isaac asks Erik about his private life and asks him where Dana Sue went to culinary school, to which Erik replies that Dana Sue will be the one to tell him that.

In A United Front: Isaac is snooping around and behaving very sneakily.

#### Lay It All Down

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In Dance First, Think Later: Isaac is helping out at the spa opening day and gives love advice to Kyle. He later helps Annie get out of the opening day so that she can attend the baseball fundraiser.

In All Best Intentions: Isaac reveals that Erik used to be an EMT. Not understanding how he's managed to find out about his past, Erik confronts Isaac about his snooping around, having asked questions about their past to everyone at Sullivan's, and Isaac admits that he's been looking for his birth parents. He thinks Erik might be his birth father, but Erik says it's impossible and both of them go for a walk in the forest, where Isaac tells Erik about the only information he has about his birth mother: she left a note saying she's from Serenity, and she also left a bible with a few underlined sentences.

In Hold My Hand: Isaac goes for a walk on the forest with Erik, where they talk about Isaac's birth and adoptive parents and about what he's looking for as an adult. It's also useful for Erik, who, back at Sullivan’s, opens up about how cooking allowed him to take control in his life after suffering loss. He tells Isaac not to give up on his dad (with whom he has a bit of a rift), and offers his company in case he needs it.

In Storms and Rainbows: Isaac suspects that he could be Dana Sue and Micah's child, so he tearfully asks her if she is his mother, to which Dana Sue answers she isn't.

## Relationships

### Family

Bill Townsend (biological father)
 Peggy Martin (biological mother)
Ty Townsend (biological half-brother)

Kyle Townsend (biological half-brother)
Katie Townsend (biological half-sister)
 Rebecca Fitzgibbons (biological half-sister)
 Winell Martin (biological maternal grandmother)

## Book

* Isaac is a character who only exists in the show. He never makes an appearance in the books.

## Gallery

**Isaac Downey** has a **photo gallery**.
Alpha Trivette

**Alpha Trivette** is a SAG-AFTRA actor. Former headlining standup comic and award winning radio personality. Acting highlights include; Dr. Allen in Tyler Perry's Too Close To Home; Israel Proctor in Banshee on Cinemax, Judge Linkletter in American Made and Old Chlodwig in Dwight in Shining Armor. Upcoming TV roles in DMZ on HBO and The Covenant and Dopesick. Recurring roles in; Johnson (Bounce Network), Delilah (OWN), Games People Play (BET) and Sweet Magnolias on Netflix Recent film roles; The Fox Hunter, Southern Gospel, Mine 9, The Devil Below, A Burrowing Heart, and an upcoming supporting role in a special Christmas TV movie.
Fragile Things

**Fragile Things** is the seventh episode of the second season of *Sweet Magnolias*. It is the seventeenth episode of the series overall.

## Plot

New beginnings abound as Serenity welcomes Noreen's baby, Isaac's birth mother tells him her whole story, and Erik reveals his painful past to Helen.

## Cast & Characters

### Main

* JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend
* Heather Headley as Helen Decatur
* Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan
* Logan Allen as Kyle Townsend
* Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan
* Carson Rowland as Tyler "Ty" Townsend
* Jamie Lynn Spears as Noreen Fitzgibbons
* Justin Bruening as Cal Maddox
* Chris Klein as Bill Townsend

## Trivia

* This is the first episode appearance of Rebecca Fitzgibbons.

## Gallery

**Fragile Things** has a **photo gallery**.
Rebecca Fitzgibbons

**Rebecca Lynne "Bex" Fitzgibbons** is a character in Sweet Magnolias.

## Biography

### Current Life

Noreen was seen to be pregnant with **Rebecca Fitzgibbons** all throughout Season 1. She finally gives birth to her in Fragile Things, in Season 2.

## Throughout the Series

### Season 2

#### **Fragile Things**

**Rebecca Fitzgibbons** is born and the Magnolias holds a baby shower for Noreen. Maddie and Noreen come to an agreement to be civil for the sake of their children. Bill is introduced to Noreen's parents.

## Physical Appearance

**Rebecca** **Fitzgibbons** is a newborn girl in Season 2.

## Relationships

### Family

Bill Townsend (father)
 Noreen Fitzgibbons (mother)
Ty Townsend (half-brother)

Kyle Townsend (half-brother)
Katie Townsend (half-sister)
 Isaac Downey (half-brother)
Charlie Fitzgibbons (maternal grandfather)
 Amelia Fitzgibbons (maternal grandmother)
Garth Fitzgibbons (maternal uncle)

## Gallery

**Rebecca Fitzgibbons** has a **photo gallery**.
Dana Sue Sullivan (Book Character)

## Relationships

### Relatives

Annie Sullivan (daughter)
 Ronnie Sullivan (husband)
 Meg Townsend (granddaughter)
 Trevor Townsend (step-grandson)
 Ty Townsend (son-in-law)

### Friends

Maddie Townsend (best friend)
 Helen Decatur (best friend)

### Enemies

Unknown

**Dana Sue Sullivan** is a character in the Sweet Magnolias (novel series).

## Relationships

### Friends

Maddie Townsend (best friend)
 Helen Decatur (best friend)
Find It in Your Heart

**Find It in Your Heart** is the sixth episode of the second season of *Sweet Magnolias*. It is the sixteenth episode of the series overall.

## Plot

*When the mayor won't see them, the Magnolias take their plans to the next level. At karaoke, Helen and Erik give the town something to talk about.*

## Cast & Characters

### Main

* JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend
* Heather Headley as Helen Decatur
* Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan
* Logan Allen as Kyle Townsend
* Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan
* Carson Rowland as Tyler "Ty" Townsend
* Jamie Lynn Spears as Noreen Fitzgibbons
* Justin Bruening as Cal Maddox
* Chris Klein as Bill Townsend

## Gallery

**Find It in Your Heart** has a **photo gallery**.
Dear Heart

**Dear Heart** is the nineth episode of the second season of *Sweet Magnolias*. It is the nineteenth episode of the series overall.

## Plot

*Friends gather to plan a celebration of life. Meanwhile, counseling is off to a rocky start for Ronnie and Dana Sue, and Isaac meets his birth father.*

## Cast and Characters

### Main

* JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend
* Heather Headley as Helen Decatur
* Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan
* Logan Allen as Kyle Townsend
* Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan
* Carson Rowland as Tyler "Ty" Townsend
* Jamie Lynn Spears as Noreen Fitzgibbons
* Justin Bruening as Cal Maddox
* Chris Klein as Bill Townsend
Simone Lockhart

**Simone Lockhart** started performing in local theatre and musical productions at the age of five. She quickly realized her passions for both acting and music. Soon after, she relocated to Atlanta, GA for training and to pursue her goals. While also working as an actor, she became a recognized drummer and was invited to join the artist rosters for Paiste America, Gibraltar Hardware, and Humes & Berg cases at the age of fourteen. In her free time, Lockhart enjoys cooking, vintage shopping, volunteering with individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), collecting records, and eating chocolate.
The Corner Spa

**The Corner Spa** is a location in Sweet Magnolias. It is a spa that is co-owned by The Sweet Magnolias.

## Physical Appearance

**The Corner Spa** which was once a residential mansion, had been renovated by Skeeter and his crew fix up the building. This included fixing the plumbing, the lighting, painting, and ordering the fridge for the interior's café.

The exterior of the building is white with four columns, and multiple balconies on the second floor.

The interior consists of various rooms that include a yoga studio, a workout room with exercise bikes and other equipment, and a café where Dana Sue's menu items are sold. In Season 3, they add a service for facials and a daycare facility.

## Background

**The Corner Spa** was initially created for the ladies of Serenity. It is co-owned by The Sweet Magnolias, with the blessing of the late Frances Wingate, the former homeowner.

## Staff

* Maddie Townsend (Co-Owner)
* Helen Decatur (Co-Owner)
* Dana Sue Sullivan (Co-Owner)
* Trotter Vidhyarkorn (Yoga Instructor)
* Noreen Fitzgibbons (Daycare Facilitator)
* Genevieve (Facial Specialist)
* Other Unnamed Staff

## Trivia

* The mansion was once Frances Wingate's residence but it was bought by Helen to convert it into the spa.
* Paula Vreeland painted the magnolia painting for the spa.
Al-Jaleel Knox

**Al-Jaleel Knox**, is a Actor/Model born in Atlanta, Ga March 25, 1993. His mother is of Arawak/Caribbean descent and his father was born in the United States. AL-Jaleel started rapping at the age of nine performing in many talent shows around Atlanta. In 2004 AL-Jaleel was a member of the north and south rap duo Called the "Twins of Crime"(T.O.C) who performed in the Atlanta area when they were only eleven. The duo later split leaving AL-Jaleel as a solo artist. As he grew up, he moved around attending a total of seven high schools.

After graduating he continued his passion for the arts writing poetry and raps but found a knew love in the entertainment business, acting. AL-Jaleel's original goal was to use acting as a way to make his name known for his music career, but once he began to pursue his career in the film and TV industry, he fell in love with the craft. He has over six years of acting training at The Company Acting Studio one of the most highly respected acting studios in the southeast. Al-Jaleel can be seen in his supporting role as Stuart Muckler in Adam Rifkin's feature film, Dog Years starring alongside Burt Reynolds, Ariel Winter, Chevy Chase, Clark Duke, Ellar Coltrane, and Nikki Blonsky hitting theaters early 2018. Next up AL-Jaleel will be seen in Marvel's Venom. He currently depicts Gabe Weatherspoon in Sweet Magnolias.