Background
Espy, Marrin Lilley was born on August 4, 1931 in Baton Rouge. Daughter of Frank Fletcher and Felicia (Thomas) Lilley.
Espy, Marrin Lilley was born on August 4, 1931 in Baton Rouge. Daughter of Frank Fletcher and Felicia (Thomas) Lilley.
Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition, Louisiana State University, 1953. Postgraduate, Auburn University. Postgraduate, University Florida.
Postgraduate, University Maryland.
Therapeutic dietitian, Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, 1954; formula room dietitian, St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, 1954-1955; teacher kindergarten, Department Defense Schools, Tokyo, 1965-1968; consultant, Alabama, 1971-1981, 89-; clinical dietitian, Elmore County Hospital, Wetumpka, Alabama, 1981-1983; state nutrition education coordinator, Alabama Department Public Health, Montgomery, 1983-1989.
President, treasurer, chair ways and means Spinners Service Organization, Prattville, Alabama, 1970-1980. Den mother Boy Scouts American, Prattville, 1972-1978, planning committee leadership workshop, 1978. Judge baking contest Autauga County Fair, Prattville, 1984.
Chair tour luncheon Autauga Heritage Association, Prattville, 1991. Member American Dietetic Association (registered), Alabama Nutrition Council (president 1989-1991, chair council on practice 1991-1992), Montgomery District Dietetic Association (president 1974-1988, chair education since 1991), Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Facilities (chair 1981-1983), American Heart Association (consultant 1989, tour guide 1990-1991).
Married Billy James Espy, June 12, 1954. Children: Frank Robert, Paul Gene, Christopher James.