Willie Jo Holder

Background

Holder, Willie Jo was born on March 13, 1932 in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Rufus Daniel and Rita Ruth (Hembree) Myrick.

Education

Bachelor, Redlands (California) University, 1981. Master of Arts, International University, San Diego, 1990. Doctor of Philosophy, International University, San Diego, 1993.

Career

Personnel assistant, United States Civil Svc. Commission, Pasadena, California, 1952-1967; personnel staff specialist, Office of Pers. Management, Pasadena, 1967-1969; personnel officer, Navy Department, Los Angeles, 1969-1975; personnel director, Drug Enforcement Administration, Los Angeles, 1975-1982; personnel administrator, California State University, Carson, California, 1983-1988; psychotherapist, Advanced Behavioral Medical Group, Glendale, California, since 1994.

Membership

With United States Air Force, 1951-1952. Member American Psychological Association.

Interests

• Avocations: bridge, tennis, cooking, gardening, traveling.

Connections

Married Legrande E. Merritte, January 31, 1952 (divorced August 1969). 1 child, Timothy Edward. Married Richard McGhee Holder, August 17, 1975.

Father:

Rufus Daniel Myrick

Mother:

Rita Ruth (Hembree) Myrick

Spouse:

Richard McGhee Holder

Spouse:

Legrande E. Merritte

child:

Timothy Edward Holder