Shirley Frances Blackston

Background

Blackston, Shirley Frances was born on August 21, 1937 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. Daughter of Gordon Elliott and Willie Ilah (Todd) Mhoon.

Education

Student, University Arkansas, 1975-1976, 82-83.

Career

Industrial nurse, Shakespear of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1965-1970; personnel manager, Shakespear of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1970-1982; human resources manager, American Air Filter International, Fayetteville, since 1982.

Achievements

• Shirley Frances Blackston has been listed as a noteworthy human resources manager by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member private industry county Jos Training Partnership Act, N.W. Arkansas, 1984. Chair Washington County (Arkansas) Civil Svc. Commission, 1986-1987.

Board directors United Way Fayetteville, chair campaign doctor. Board directors Abilities Unlimited, United Cmty. Superior vena cava syndrome, NOARK Pers.

Association, past president. Member of advisory board east and west campus Fayetteville High School, N.W. Arkansas Vocational Technology School. Member Alltrusa International, Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1985-1986, treasurer 1994, chairman-elect 1996).

Interests

• Avocations: walking, traveling, reading.

Connections

Married Norman Elmer Powers, June 4, 1955 (divorced 1964). Children: Deborah Powers, Rebecca Powers, Martin Powers. Married Jim E. Blackston, August 17, 1968.

Father:

Gordon Elliott Mhoon

Mother:

Willie Ilah (Todd) Mhoon

Spouse:

Jim E. Blackston

Spouse:

Norman Elmer Powers

child:

Deborah Powers Blackston

child:

Martin Powers Blackston

child:

Rebecca Powers Blackston