Lillian Louise Smith

Background

Smith, Lillian Louise was born on February 14, 1930 in Garner, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Charlie and Queen Esther Jones.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Shaw University, Garner, North Carolina, 1954. Master in Education, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1971. Master of Library Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, 2001.

Career

Science teacher Speight High School, Fort Gaines, Georgia, 1955—1957. Insurance agent Diggs and Mammoth Insurance Company, Detroit, 1959—1962. Biology teacher Lillington Public High School, North Carolina, 1962—1965, Detroit Public High School, 1965—1991.

Judge Metropolitan Science Fair, Detroit, 1991—2000. President Detroit Association of Women's Clubs, 1997—2004, executive director, 2002—2004. Owner Concerned Parents and Citizens of Northwest Detroit, 1980.

Achievements

• Lillian Louise Smith has been listed as a noteworthy biology educator, librarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director Ebenezer Methodist Church Vacation Bible School, 1982—1986. President Century of Progress Club, 1983—1986, Dorcas Society Club, 1993—1995. Treasurer Pal Little Leaguers, Detroit, 1980.

Volunteer church library Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church, since 2002. Member of American Library Association, Saginaw 21st Century Women's Club (Rosa L. Gragg Club Women of Year award 2006).

Interests

• Quilting, golf, reading, computers.

Connections

Married Matthew Smith (deceased). Children: Matthew L., Ernest(deceased).

Father:

Charlie Jones

Mother:

Queen Esther Jones

Spouse:

Matthew Smith

child:

Ernest Smith (deceased)

child:

Matthew L. Smith