Background
Smith, Virgie Jackson was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Smith, Virgie Jackson was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Education, Chicago Teachers College, l95l; postgraduate, Chicago State University, 1977-1978.
Secretary, bookkeeper, Smith Law Office, 1949-1951; owner, president, furrier, Virgie's Fur Sales Headquarters, Chicago, l980-.
President advisory board Chatham Avalon Community Mental Health Center, Chicago, l974-84. Founder, president Silver Horse Derby Provident Hospital, Chicago, l975-82. Active in community programs.
Member Association Fur Industries Chicagoland (board directors, membership, cultural, social and education committees), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Chicago State Teachers College Alumni Association, Jack & Jill American, League Black Women, Delta Sigma Theta.
Daughter of William B. and Virgie Frantisca Juanita Arigotto (Harmon) Jackson;m. Lawrence E. Smith Junior, January 15, 1949. Children: Linda S., JeffreyL., Rory D.