Background
Whitley, Barbara Ruth was born on September 23, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Anthony John and Belle (Harrell) Ponkauski.
Whitley, Barbara Ruth was born on September 23, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Anthony John and Belle (Harrell) Ponkauski.
Bachelor of Science, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, 1972. Master of Education, Florida State University, 1978. Master of Social Work, Florida State University, 1987.
Social work supervisor, Brevard County, Merritt Island, Florida, 1972-1982; administrator hospice, Melbourne, Florida, 1982-1989; owner, Private Case Management, Melbourne, Florida, since 1989.
Delaware Mental Health Board Planning, since 1991, Florida Guardianship, St. Petersburg, since 1989. Chair Brevard Guardianship, Melbourne, 1989, Code Enforcement Board, West Melbourne, 1990-1991. Member National Association of Social Workers, National Guardianship Association, Chamber of C. (legislation affairs committee 1987-1989).
Married Charles Leon Whitley, November 17, 1951. Children: Sue Whitley Ferron, Julie, Ruth.