Marjorie Jean Busby

Background

Busby, Marjorie Jean was born on January 31, 1931 in Kansas City, Missoury. Daughter of Vivian Eric and Stella Mae (Lindley) Phillips.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism, U. Missouri, 1952.

Career

With, Kansas City Star Company (Knight Ridder purchased 1997), since 1952; editor women's news, Kansas City Star Company (Knight Ridder purchased 1997), 1969-1973; associate Sunday editor, People Section editor, Kansas City Star Company (Knight Ridder purchased 1997), 1973-1977; fashion editor, Kansas City Star Company (Knight Ridder purchased 1997), 1978-1981; feature and home writer, Kansas City Star Company (Knight Ridder purchased 1997), since 1981.

Achievements

• Marjorie Jean Busby has been listed as a noteworthy Journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Fashion Group (1st recipient Kansas City appreciation award 1978), LSV, Mortar Board, Society Professional Journalists, Friends of Art, Belle of America Royal Organisation, Kappa Alpha Theta (president Alpha Mu chapter 1951-1952).

Connections

Married Robert Jackson Busby, April 11, 1969 (deceased February 1989).

Father:

Vivian Eric Phillips

Mother:

Stella Mae (Lindley) Phillips

Spouse:

Robert Jackson Busby