Background
Blanks, Naomi Mai was born on June 22, 1917 in Trezevant, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Hubbard Tazewell and Clara Clyde (Smith) Williamson.
Blanks, Naomi Mai was born on June 22, 1917 in Trezevant, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Hubbard Tazewell and Clara Clyde (Smith) Williamson.
Student, Lambuth College, Jackson, Tennessee, 1934-1935; Bachelor, Bethel College, McKenzie, Tennessee, 1961; Master of Arts, George Peabody College, Nashville, 1966.
Teacher language arts, Trezevant (Tennessee) Junior High School, 1957-1960;
teacher English, McKenzie (Tennessee) High School, 1961-1968;
associate Professor of English, Bethel College, McKenzie, 1968-1985. Retired;
consultant language arts Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Board directors Carroll County Development Center, Huntingdon, Tennessee, 1976-1988. Member American Association of University Professors, Southern Association Secretary Schools and Colleges (evaluation committee), Delta Kappa Gamma (chapter president 1970-1972, Kentucky colonel 1985).
Married Jeff J. Blanks Junior, June 19, 1936 (deceased). Children: Barbara, Jeff III, George (deceased).