Background
Pettus, Joyce Matilda was born on June 6, 1942 in St. Louis. Daughter of Jotie Gray Pettus Senior and Frankie Ewing (Thompson) Pettus-Posey.
Pettus, Joyce Matilda was born on June 6, 1942 in St. Louis. Daughter of Jotie Gray Pettus Senior and Frankie Ewing (Thompson) Pettus-Posey.
Bachelor, Harris Teachers College, 1963. Master in Teaching, Webster University, 1977.
Elementary teacher, St. Louis City School District, 1963-1969; elementary teacher, Normandy (Missouri) School District, 1969-1971; elementary teacher, Wellston (Missouri) School District, 1971-1975; language arts teacher, retired, Pattonville School District, St. Ann, Missouri, 1975-1997.
Delaware Democratic convention caucus, 1984. Volunteer information desk St. Louis Art Museum, since 1985. Board directors Olivette (Missouri) St. committee, 1995-1997, Hylton Pt.
Apartments, St. Louis, 1996. Trustee Indian Meadows, Olivette, 1982-1988. Member National Education Association (Pattonville chapter), Missouri National Education Association, National Council Teachers English (literary judge 1984-1989, Appreciation award 1986).
Married Edward Crenshaw, November 26, 1960 (divorced 1969). 1 child, Lorri Crenshaw Williams.
