Maxine Lindsey Blessing

Background

Blessing, Maxine Lindsey was born on March 27, 1920 in Skirum, Alabama, United States. Daughter of John Amos and Lizzy Maude (Croft) Lindsey.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education, Jacksonville State University, Alabama, 1956. Postgraduate, Auburn University, 1975.

Career

Teacher DeKalb County (Alabama) Schools, 1943-1997. Retired, 1997

Beta Club sponsor Crossville (Alabama) High School, since 1960, drama director junior and senior plays, since 1960, interim counselor.

Achievements

• Maxine Lindsey Blessing has been listed as a noteworthy Secondary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sunday school teacher, pianist, organist Skirum Baptist Church, Crossville. Member American Association of University Women, National Education Association, National Council Teachers English, Alabama Council Teachers English, Alabama Education Association, DeKalb County Education Association (member English textbook committee 1988-1989), Eastern Star (worthy matron 1944-1945), Skirum Community Club (various committees).

Interests

• Avocations: music, church and community activities, bridge, reading, attending plays.

Connections

Married Alvin Reed Blessing, June 24, 1939. 1 child, Deanna Dawn Blessing Gilbert.

Father:

John Amos Lindsey

Mother:

Lizzy Maude (Croft) Lindsey

Spouse:

Alvin Reed Blessing

child:

Deanna Dawn Blessing Gilbert Blessing