Her parents thought it was just a phase and that she would eventually outwardly present herself as male.Įxploring her gender identity came gradually for Miss Major. But growing up, she always felt more like a female. She added her mother’s maiden name, Griffin, as a tribute to her.
She grew up with her parents and her sister, Cookie. Major Gracy was born in Chicago in the 1940s (she is unsure of her exact birth date).
