Background
Thomas, Mary Ella was born on February 20, 1924 in Pasadena, California, United States. Daughter of Willis and Nancy Frances (Griggers) Jernigan.
Thomas, Mary Ella was born on February 20, 1924 in Pasadena, California, United States. Daughter of Willis and Nancy Frances (Griggers) Jernigan.
Bachelor of Science, East Texas State University, 1945; Master of Science, East Texas State University, 1950.
1st grade teacher, DeKalb (Texas) Indiana School District, 1945-1946; 1st grade teacher, Gladewater (Texas) Indiana School District, 1946-1949; elementary teacher, White Oak (Texas) Indiana School District, 1950-1986; retired, 1986. Coordinator Pre-School Bible Class.
Secretary, treasurer, program Parent-Teachers Association, White Oak, honorary life member. President White Oak Community Club, 1991-1996. Teacher Bible class. Member National Education Association (life), Texas State Teachers Association (life, secretary 1950-1986), Dalta Kappa Gamma (president 1986-1988, chairperson since 1994, chapter Achievement award).
Married Wiley L. Thomas Junior, March 17, 1947. 1 child, Wiley L. III.