Background
Smith, Lois Colston was born on August 3, 1919 in Edgewater, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Roy Minnie and Rebecca (Hayes) Colston.
Smith, Lois Colston was born on August 3, 1919 in Edgewater, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Roy Minnie and Rebecca (Hayes) Colston.
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1939. Master of Arts, New York University, 1957.
3rd and 4th grade teacher, Sulligent, Alabama, 1957-1961; elementary principal, Millport, Alabama, 1962-1967; 11th grade science and social studies teacher, Vernon, Alabama, 1967-1970; 7th-9th grade general vocational home economics teacher, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1970-1980; 7th grade general and voca. home economics teacher, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1980-1992; retired, 1995.
Chairman Voters registration, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1980. Troop leader Girl Scouts American, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1967-1992. Member board directors Shelter State Community College Wellness Council, 1993.
Member Alabama Education Association, National Education Association, Order of Eastern Star, Alabama Vocational Association, American Association of University Women, Beta Eta Zeta.
Children: Linnie Ree Colston Carter, Lois Louise Colston Smith, Jessie Mae Colston Smith, Johnniza Colston Purifoy, Johnny Colston, Dorothy Dean Colston Cottingham, Lillian Dolly B. Colston Tarver.