Freda Jean Patterson

Background

Patterson, Freda Jean was born on February 24, 1939 in Rawl, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Fred Walter and Pearl (White) Patterson.

Education

Bachelor Magna Cum Laude, Appalachian State University, 1976. Master of Arts, Appalachian State University, 1977.

Career

Secretary Blue Ridge Electric Member Corporation, Lenoir, North Carolina, 1966-1974. Employment counselor Caldwell Community College, Hudson, 1977-1980. Research analyst Western Piedmont Council Government, Hickory, 1980-1982.

Human service manager Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc., Lenoir, since 1982.

Achievements

• Freda Jean Patterson has been listed as a noteworthy human services executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Social Services Board, Lenoir, 1979-1982. Member advisory board Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Lenoir, 1983-1986. Active North Carolina Association on Aging.

Member long-range program planning committee Agricultural Extension Agency, Lenoir, 1987. Served with United States Army, 1960-1962.

Interests

• Gardening, walking, aerobics, reading, dance.

Connections

1 child, Andrea Renee.