Background
Adams, Dorothy Kelly was born on July 17, 1920 in Repton, Alabama, United States. Daughter of James Lamar and Laurie (Brantley) Kelly.
Adams, Dorothy Kelly was born on July 17, 1920 in Repton, Alabama, United States. Daughter of James Lamar and Laurie (Brantley) Kelly.
Bachelor, University Alabama, 1941. Postgraduate, University Alabama, 1961. Postgraduate, University Colorado, 1961.
Postgraduate, University Virginia, 1961. Master of Science, Troy State University, Alabama, 1971.
Teacher junior high school, Tuscaloosa (Alabama) City Schools, 1946-1948; teacher elementary schools, Tuscaloosa (Alabama) City Schools, 1952-1954; teacher, Salina (Kansas) High School, 1949; teacher, Colorado Springs (Colorado) High School, 1954-1959; teacher elementary school, Alexandria (Virginia) City Schools, 1959-1961; teacher high school, Alexandria (Virginia) City Schools, 1961-1963; instructor English, Troy State University, 1965-1985; consultant, Troy State University, since 1985.
Vice chairman board directors Pike County Pensions and Security Board, Troy, 1965-1985. Member advisory board Station WTSU-FM, Troy, since 1975. Board directors South East Alabama council Girl Scouts United States, 1970-1980.
Trustee Dorothy K. Adams Student Center, Troy State University, 1987, Methodist Women's Group. Member American Association of University Women (past vice president, chairman), Daughters of the American Revolution (Oliver Wiley chapter regent 1987-1989, Alabama day chairman), English Speaking Union, Mortar Board (honorary), Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Tau Delta, Delta Kappa Gamma (vice president, chairman), Kappa Delta Pi. Clubs: 19th Century (Troy) (past chairman).
Married Ralph Wyatt Adams Senior, September 5, 1942. Children: Ralph W. Junior, Kelly Adams Allen, Samuel.