Background
Fisher, Adelaide was born on August 9, 1920 in Cincinnati. Daughter of Joshua Claude and Adelaide Louise (Wayne) Carter.
Fisher, Adelaide was born on August 9, 1920 in Cincinnati. Daughter of Joshua Claude and Adelaide Louise (Wayne) Carter.
Bachelor, University of Michigan, 1942; postgraduate, William & Mary College, 1957-1958; postgraduate, California State University, Fresno, 1975; postgraduate, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1976, 78; postgraduate, Hollins College, 1989.
Teacher English, Princess Anne High School, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1957-1959; owner gift shop, Virginia Beach, 1959-1961; executive director, Mental Health Association Roanoke Valley, Virginia, 1968-1974; community relations director, Mental Health Superior vena cava syndrome Roanoke Valley, 1976-1981; public information officer, City of Roanoke, 1981-1987; freelance writer, Roanoke, since 1987. Speaker Women's Forum, Roanoke, 1987, Regional City Clerks., 1989.
Member division administration Presbytery of Peaks, 1989-1992. Reader play competition Mill Mountain Theatre, 1989-1990. Board directors Young Women’s Christian Association Roanoke Valley, 1987-1990, Roanoke Valley Mental Health Association, 1987-1990, 91-93.
Member American Association of University Women, Academy American Poets, National League American Penwomen, Valley Writers, Blue Ridge Writers, Association Writing Programs, Appalachian Writers Association, Writers Club of Virginia, Poetry Society American, Poetry Society Virginia.
Married Richard Howard Fisher, June 27, 1941 (deceased August 1993). Children: David Richard, Michael Robert, Ann Claudia, Catharine Louise, Mary Adelaide.