Personal Information
- Born on August 4, 1929
- Widow, three children
- Catholic
- Retired Memphis City Schools Teacher
- Graduate of Manassas High School, Memphis, TN
- B.S. and Master's Degree in Education, Tennessee State University
- Teacher Recognition Day by St. Augustine Parents
- Silver Tray for Outstanding Service by St. Augustine Catholic School Principal 1988-1994 and Certificates (2)
- Doctrine of Religious Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological Seminary, Jacksonville, FL. 1999
Community Involvement
- Education Leadership Commission
- Shelby County Democratic Women
- Social Action Committee (St. Augustine Church)
- Universal African American People's Organization (UAAPO)
- City Empowerment Zone (E-Z) Committee
- NAACP
- Former Member, District 86 Advisory Council- SDNSC (Southwest,Downtown, Northwest, Shelby County Council)
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
- Memphis and Shelby County Tennessee State University Alumni Association
- Women in Education
- Past President, Tennessee Community Education Association
Service in Public Office
- House Member of the 100th through 108th General Assemblies
- Chair, Black Caucus
- Member, House Finance, Ways and Means Committee
- Member, House Transportation Committee
- Member, House Transportation Subcommittee