David L. May and Jeanette Ross May, husband and wife, were prominent African-American citizens of Crowley, Louisiana, who began a lifelong commitment to their community in the 1920's and in 1980 were named Crowley's Outstanding Citizens. Their achievements were numerous as educators, entrepreneurs, and political, civic, and religious leaders. David May was one of the first two African-Americans elected to a city council in Louisiana. Jeanette Ross May was a teacher, girls' basketball coach, and choir instructor at Crowley's Ross High School, where the choirs became well known throughout the state for their superior performances under her direction. Together, the Mays were a team in business with the Peoples Investment Company of Crowley and in their faith at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. David May served his church as superintendent of the Sunday School and chairman of the board of deacons, and Jeanette Ross May was dedicated to the music and missionary departments for over 80 years.