Background
Lindley, Maralee Irwin was born on June 30, 1925 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Oramel Blackstone and Rachel Virginia (Elliott) Irwin.
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Lindley, Maralee Irwin was born on June 30, 1925 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Oramel Blackstone and Rachel Virginia (Elliott) Irwin.
Bachelor of Science Psychology, Northwestern University, 1947. Master of Arts in Counseling, University Illinois, Springfield, 1973. Master of Arts in Communications, University Illinois, Springfield, 1979.
Bookkeeper, accountant Illinois State Bar Association, Springfield, 1947-1948. Curriculum coordinator, teacher School District 186, 1966-1980. Auditor, trustee Woodside Township, 1977-1981.
County auditor Sangamon County, Illinois, 1980-1986, county clerk, from 1986. Director Illinois Department on Aging, Springfield, 1992-1999. Co-author/developer Illinois Elementary Gifted Program, 1977-1980 (exemplary citation 1978).
Representative International Federation on Aging of United Nations. Vice chair United States Committee for Celebration of United Nations International Year of Older Persons, 1999. Chair National Effort for Global Embrace Walk, 1999.
Advisory committee National Silver Haired Congress. Charter member International Conference Intergenerational Programs to Promote Social Change.
Member Mayor's Commission on International Visitors, Springfield, since 1964. Secretary Sangamon State University Foundation, 1984-1986, Symphony Guild, Springfield, 1983-1986. Treasurer Springfield Women's Political Caucus, 1983-1985.
President Capitol City Republican Women's Club, Springfield, 1985-1987. Member Illinois Association County Auditors (secretary 1982-1984, treasurer 1984-1986, vice president 1986), Association Government Accountants (president 1984-1985), American Society Public Administration, National Association Government Accountants (regional vice president), Illinois Women in Government (treasurer), Women in Management (Woman of Achievement award 1985), League of Women Voters. Lodges: Zonta.
Married Joseph Perry Lindley, September 18, 1948. Children: Joseph Perry, Richard Fleetwood.