Background
Washington, Emelda Olevia was born on July 18, 1927 in New Orleans. Daughter of Lawrence Coleman and Irma (Lewis) Flores.
Washington, Emelda Olevia was born on July 18, 1927 in New Orleans. Daughter of Lawrence Coleman and Irma (Lewis) Flores.
Student, Southern University, Baton Rouge, 1946. Student, Xavier University, New Orleans, 1954. Student, Dominican College, 1972.
Bachelor of Science, Wayne State, 1973.
Home counselor Housing Authority of New Orleans, 1949-1950. With tenant relations Housing Authority, New Orleans, 1958-1969. Associate director Catholic Charities, 1969-1977.
Director Carrollton Hollygrove Senior Center, since 1977. Delaware National Institute Senior Center, since 1986.
Corresponding secretary Louisiana League Good Government, 1970-1973. Organizer, advisor Treme Senior Citizens, 1970-1974. Chairman Helping Hands Committee Little Flower of Jesus Church, 1971-1977.
Vice president Girl Friends Inc., 1972-1976. Board directors Volunteer and Information Agency, 1973-1975. Board directors, treasurer Community Access Corporation.
Board directors, secretary Friends of Zoo. Board directors, vice president Human Service on Cable. Board directors, president Girl Friends Inc.
Board directors, president Gold of Carrollton. Past president Palm Air Civic Association. Member Adult Day Care Association, Mental Health Association Louisiana, Mental Health Association New Orleans, National Postal Alliance.
Married Abraham Washington, June 14, 1948. Children: Venessa, Killian.