Background
Nelson, Alberta Catchings was born on July 17, 1940 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Whit and Leila Odessa (Miller) Catchings.
Nelson, Alberta Catchings was born on July 17, 1940 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Whit and Leila Odessa (Miller) Catchings.
Associate of Arts, Hinds Community College, Utica, Mississippi, 1962; Bachelor of Science, Jackson State University, 1976; Master of Science, Jackson State University, 1977; specialist in education, Jackson State University, 1983.
Supervisor, Cmty. Education Extension Mary Holmes College, West Point, Mississippi, 1967-1977; teacher special education, Hazlehurst (Mississippi) City Schools, since 1977; chair department special education, Hazlehurst (Mississippi) City Schools, since 1981.
Member Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Verna Joe Nelson, Junior, May 5, 1962. Children: Verna Joe, III, Kecia Vernette Hooker.