(1927 – 2013) Mrs. Inez Mims Petty started her career with Extension as a Negro Home Demonstration Agent in Lawrence County working with both youth and adults in 1947. According to former 4-H’ers under Mrs. Petty’s leadership, she had a deep passion for her work as an...
(1929 – 1978) She was born Sadie Peggie Kynard in Marion, Alabama, on August 22, 1929. At age 22, she had earned her B.S. degree from Alabama A&M College. Her professional career began as an elementary teacher in Uniontown, Alabama. After three years, Sadie...
(1891 – 1953) Miss Evelyn Peyton lived a full and exciting life, traveling around the world pursuing various studies before working as a home demonstration agent. It was from that position that she retired in Fayette County in 1948. Miss Peyton was born on November 9,...
(1923 – 1992) A County Extension Office depends on a strong and competent secretarial staff to carry out its mission. It has been said that well-trained and dedicated secretaries are as necessary as county agents. Tuscaloosa County was blessed with a most competent...
(1902 – 1989) Geoffrey Phillips was born in Smut Eye, Alabama, and grew up on a South Alabama farm. He attended Auburn University and received a degree in Animal Husbandry in 1927. This was the beginning of a 43-year professional career of dedicated service to the...
(1911 – 1993) The people of Cullman County lost a true and devoted friend with the passing of Henry G. Pinkston on December 30, 1993. Described as the model citizen of Cullman, Mr. Pinkston will long be remembered for his efforts to make Cullman a better place to...