Background
Coverdell, Wilma Melvena was born on November 8, 1926 in Ira, Texas, United States. Daughter of Jesse William and Mattie Mae (Woolever) Dixon.
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Wilma Melvena Coverdell
Edit ProfileObstetrical/gynecological and nursery nurse
Wilma Melvena Coverdell, American Obstetrical/gynecological and nursery nurse Licensed Vocational Nursing, Texas. Named Nurse of Year, Vocational Nurses, Lubbock, 1992. Collector Toys for Tots, Lubbock, 1992; volunteer Lubbock Food Bank, 1992. Member Ladies Auxiliary to United Transportation Union (secretary 1987, treasurer 1992).
Education
Graduate, Lubbock School Vocational Nursing, 1964; student, South Plains College, Lubbock, Texas, 1976-1978.
Career
Charge nurse, Methodist Hospital, Lubbock, 1964-1966; charge nurse, Slaton (Texas) Nursing Home, 1966-1971; charge nurse, Lubbock State School, 1971-1986; staff nurse, St. Mary's Hospital, Lubbock, since 1986. Member State Board Vocational Nurses, Austin, Texas, 1991-1992, 2d vice president, 1992. Speaker in field.
Achievements
Membership
Collector Toys for Tots, Lubbock, 1992. Volunteer Lubbock Food Bank, 1992. Member Ladies Auxiliary to United Transportation Union (secretary 1987, treasurer 1992).
Interests
Connections
Married Roy Gilford Hodges, October 21, 1944 (divorced March 1982). Children: Bill Hodges, Shirley Evans, Connie Hodges, David Hodges.
