Background
Busby, Marjean was born on January 31, 1931 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Vivian Eric and Stella Mae (Lindley) Phillips.
Busby, Marjean was born on January 31, 1931 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Vivian Eric and Stella Mae (Lindley) Phillips.
Bachelor of Journalism, University Missouri, 1952.
With Kansas City Star Company, 1952-2000, editor women's news, 1969-1973, associate Sunday editor, People Section editor, 1973-1977, fashion editor, 1978-1981, feature and home writer, 1981-2000. Retired, 2000.
Member Fashion Group (1st recipient Kansas City appreciation award 1978), LSV, Mortar Board, Society Professional Journalists, Friends of Art, Belle of America Royal Organization, Kappa Alpha Theta (president Alpha Mu chapter 1951-1952), Kansas City Chorale Supporter, Friends Arrow Rock (Missouri) (life member).
Married Newpaperman Robert Jackson Busby, April 11, 1969 (deceased February 1989).