The Golden Girls

Dorothy Petrillo Zbornak
She is a native of Brooklyn. She was an academic achiever in high school and an enthusiastic participant in student activities, playing on the school tennis team and serving as the football squad's bear mascot. While still in high school, she met and married Stan Zbornak. They have two children, Michael and Kate. After her marriage ended, Dorothy put her American history major to use by becoming a substitute teacher. She has also been active in community projects, serving as the chairwoman of the Ladies Auxiliary Hospital Variety Show Benefit.
Rose Lindstrom Nylund
Sweet Rose is a native of St. Olaf, Minnesota. Though her academic career started out inauspiciously she briefly held the title of the town's Dumbest Virgin she was able to excel in other areas, earning a coveted 4-H Pig Diary badge. After a glorious senior year at St. Olaf high, Rose fell in love with and married Charlie Nylund. They had two sons and three daughters: Adam, Charlie Jr., Kirsten, Janella and Bridget. After moving to Miami, Rose became a grief counselor, but eventually branched out into other areas. After starting out as a production assistant to TV consumer watchdog Enrique Mas, Rose became an associate producer for Wake Up Miami. In addition to her duties as president of the Elvis Presley Hunk-a Hunk-a Burning Love Fan Club (unofficial), Rose has been active in community theater, performing in The Sound of Music and Cats. In the end, though, her proudest achievement is having been recognized for her compassion, volunteerism and scrupulous honesty with the fabulous St. Olaf Woman of the Year award.
Blanche Hollingsworth Devereaux
This Beautiful lady is a native of Atlanta. Though she has always been admired for her devastating beauty, she has received recognition for her many talents as well. After a brief stint as a Rockette (under a stage name) at Radio City Music Hall, Blanche returned home to Georgia to marry her beau, George Devereaux, with whom she had four children: Matthew, Rebecca, George Jr. and Janet. After moving to Miami, Blanche put her natural flair for all things beautiful to good use as an assistant curator at the local art museum and a leading lady in several community theater productions. In addition to being a proud member of the Tinkerbelles, Blanche has served as Queen of the Citrus Festival Ball. Blanche has also thrown herself enthusiastically into community service. Her selfless devotion to good deeds has left her fondly remembered by men all over Miami.
Sophia Spirelli Petrillo-Weinstock
"Ma" is a native of Sicily. She grew up poor but happy, enjoying special status as the most beautiful girl in her village. Eventually, she settled down to become the wife of Salvatore Petrillo, who got her involved in the pizza and knish business. Sophia lived happily in Brooklyn and raised three children: Dorothy, Gloria and Phil. After Salvatores death, she moved to the warmer climes of Miami. Sophia has remained active in her golden years, participating in Meals on Wheels and the Network of Old People, Retired but Living. Sophia has won several notable awards, including runner-up in the Shady Pines Mother-Daughter Beauty Pageant, winner of the Best Friend of the Friends of Good Health annual award and first place (due to sudden death) of the Daughters of Italy Cooking Contest.