Background
Hilliers, Valerie Pemble Joan was born on April 11, 1924 in London. Arrived in United States, 1945. Daughter of Robert and Kate Matilda (Tyrrell) Hilliers.
consultant design company executive
Hilliers, Valerie Pemble Joan was born on April 11, 1924 in London. Arrived in United States, 1945. Daughter of Robert and Kate Matilda (Tyrrell) Hilliers.
Student, Barrat State Technology Institute, London.
Colorist Martin Senour Paint, Buffalo, 1952—1953, designer J & Adam Company, Buffalo, 1953—1954. Head designer Hoelscher, Inc., 1954—1962. President Joan Hilliers & Company, Inc., since 1962.
Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Buffalo, 1981—1984.
Member of Women in Management, American Society Interior Designers (presidential citation, board directors 1980-1984, board directors 1981-1984), Twentieth Century (Buffalo).
Married James Hranitz, June 20, 1945 (divorced 1978). 1 child Cynthia.