Henrine Kathleen Gillis

Background

Gillis, Henrine Kathleen was born on February 23, 1914 in Pickens, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Bynum Martin and Missie Tamar (Cooper) Crittenden.

Education

Bachelor of Education, Texas College, 1938; certified, State Teachers College, Edinboro, Pennsylvania, 1941.

Career

Graphic artist, Navy's Hydrographic, Suitland, Maryland., 1942-1947; draftsman, Army Map Svc., Washington, 1947-1963; engraver, Arlington (Virginia) Hall Station, 1963-1984; artist, Defense Intelligence, Washington, 1984-1993.

Achievements

• Henrine Kathleen Gillis has been listed as a notable Artist, graphics by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Council Negro Women (life), Daughters of Isis, Order Eastern Star.

Interests

• Avocations: greeting cards, portrait painting, flowers.

Connections

Married William Wallace Gillis, March 20, 1943 (divorced April 1956). 1 child, Tama Evelyn.

Father:

Bynum Martin Crittenden

Mother:

Missie Tamar (Cooper) Crittenden

Spouse:

William Wallace Gillis

child:

Tama Evelyn Gillis