Pillars of Legacy
StandingTallinService,Strength,and Sisterhood
The Pillars of Legacy project honors the women whose leadership, vision, and dedication have strengthened the fabric of our region. Each photograph represents not only years of service, but the collective spirit of mothers who have led with service, strength, and sisterhood.
Together, these women embody the enduring legacy of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.—a legacy built on love for all children, commitment to our communities, and fait er of Black excellence.
Pillars of Legacy
1952-1954
National Presidents
Alberta Turner
Elenor DeLoche
Sheryl B. Thomas
Alice L. Peoples
Jacqueline M. Bowels
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1950-1952
National Vice Presidents
Osbeth H. Adams 1955-1960
Odessa P. Willis 1960-1962 1970-1974
Patricia Turner 1988-1990
Marcea B. Stanten 1992-1994
Tanya Hand
Alberta Turner
Alice L. Peoples
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National Treasurers
Sharon E. Pope 1998-2000
Nadine Gibson 2020-2022
Sisterhood Pillars of Legacy
National Program Director
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National Recording Secretary
Suellen G.
Odessa P. Willis
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eryl B. Thomas 1994-1996
Kimberley Goode 2012-2014
National Corresponding Secretary
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2000-2002
2014-2016
2016-2018
National Editors
Gail Barrett
Kimberley Goode
Tanya Hand
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Regional Directors
Mildred Simmons 1959-1961
Albreta Murray 1961-1965
Loretta Browne 1969-1971
Minne Norris 1957-1959
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Regional Directors
Georgia Williams
G s Charlotte Strowhorn
Suellen G. Hurt
Patricia Turner
Marcea B. Staten
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Regional Directors
Patricia Cheeks
Sharon E. Pope
Sharon Clayton
Diane Hines
Jacqueline M. Bowles
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20005-2007
2007-2009
2009-2011
2011-2012
2012-2015
2015-2017
Regional Directors
Linda Murrain
Sandra Townsend
Kimberley Will
Kimberly Goode
Melanie Lynn
Nadine Gibson
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Tanya
2017-2019
2019-2020
2020-2023
Deidre
2023-2024
2024-2025
2025-2027
Regional Directors
Vanessa Williams
Nadine Gibson
Watson
Lindsey
Cynthia Miree Coppin
Kassandra Hayes
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Charlotte Strowhorn
1971-1972
1975-1977
Regional Secretary/Treasurers NO PHOTOGRAPH
Juanita Grant
Eloise Caldwell
1965-1969
Magdalene Bowman
1969-1971
Betty Garrett
1972-1975
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Patricia Cheeks
1989-1991
Toni Shropshire
1991-1993
Regional Secretary/Treasurers
PHOTOGRAPH
Janice Brown
1977-1979
Venora McKinny
1979-1981
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Regional Secretary/Treasurers
Marie
Kimberley Will
Kimberly Goode
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Sisterhood
Regional Treasurers
Felicia Perkins
Vanessa Williams
Kimberly Dashield-Hill
Tanya Watson
Deidre Lindse
Jessica Price Smith
Nadine Gibson
StandingTallinService,Strength,and Sisterhood Pillars of Legacy
Regional Secretary
Nadine Gibson
Angelica A. Tasker
Gina Jones
Cynthia Miree-Coppin
Sherida DuBose Parsons
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Emma B. Benning 1971-
Bennett DeCoux 1983-1987 n
Charlie Nunn 1969-1971
Olive Tabor 1975-
Irene Findley 1979-1981
Bessie Ernst 1981-1983
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Sheryl Thomas 1991-1993 1993-1995 1996-1997
Alice L. Peoples 1997-2001
Raydonna W. Guy 2001-2003
Jan Collins-Eaglin 1989-1991
Sharon Harper 1995-1996
Regional Foundation
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2003-2005 2005-2007
2007-2008
2008-2011
2011-2015
2015-2017
Regional Foundation
Debra Hairston
Twanya Hood Hill
Tanya Hand
Deborah Evans
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Paula Ingram Coleman 2017-2019
2021-2023
Regional Foundation Member-at-Large
Jami Ervin
Kassandra Hayes 2023-2025
Jennifer McCormick-Bridgewater 2025-2027
Continuing the Story...
Legacy is not simply preserved in stories or photographs—it lives in the hearts of those who carry the mission forward.
The Pillars of Legacy project was created to honor the extraordinary women whose leadership, service, and vision have strengthened our beloved Mid-Western Region. Their dedication reminds us that our history is a living reflection of excellence, purpose, and love for all children.
It has been my privilege to help preserve these stories and ensure that the contributions of those who came before us continue to inspire the generations yet to lead. May we always remember that in celebrating our past, we illuminate our path forward.
— Joelle Brake, Regional Historian Mid-Western Region, Jack and Jill of America, Inc.