IVIES BEYOND THE WALL
Holloway : Pearl / Silver Soror / Life Member
Saginaw , Ml – Silver Soror Mabel Holloway became an Ivy Beyond the Wall on November 14 , 2020 . She married Burton Holloway , Sr ., who preceded her in death . She earned a bachelor ' s and a master ' s degree from Saginaw Valley State University . In 1989 , she was initiated into Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter , where she served on committees , including the Toys for Tots and Socks for Kids drive . She was Soror of the Year , Senior Pearl of the Year , Silver Star , and a Life Member . Soror Holloway was employed at the First Ward Community Center , Opportunities Industrialization Center of Metropolitan Saginaw , Our Lady Help of Christian School and in 1994 she retired from the Buena Vista School District . She mentored many as an NAACP member and a missionary at St . Paul Missionary Baptist Church . She leaves to cherish her memory , two daughters , one son , and grandchildren , including granddaughter , Soror Tequilia Cornelious .
Howard : Retired Librarian / Pearl Soror / Life Member
Bessemer , AL — Mary Alyce McClinton Howard became an Ivy Beyond the Wall on Sept . 4 , 2020 . She received a BS in social science / library services degree from Alabama State University , her MA in secondary education / library services degree from the University of AL-B ' ham , BRE in religion history / bible education- B ' ham Baptist College , attended the Upgrade Librarians ' Workshop-Jacksonville State University , and LHA of CRIS at the University of AL-B ' ham . Soror Howard was initiated into Beta Pi Chapter at Alabama State University in November 1953 and later became a member of Omicron Omega Chapter . She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years , Asbury Howard , Jr .; father , Chester McClinton , Sr .; mother , Bertha Pettway McClinton ; brothers : Warner McClinton , Alvin McClinton , Porter McClinton , Chester McClinton , Jr ., best friend : Iola Baylor . Soror Howard leaves to cherish her memory , a sister , Lola M . Dawson ; a brother , Napoleon ( Patricia ) McClinton , a host of nieces , nephews , cousins , four goddaughters , and dear friends .
Hopson : Guidance Counselor / Public Servant / Golden Soror / Life Member
Durham , NC – Soror Olive Williams Hopson became an Ivy Beyond the Wall on August 12 , 2020 . She was initiated into Delta Alpha Chapter in 1964 . Soror Hopson began her career as an educator and later moved to Virginia where she was remembered as a guidance counselor at Hampton High School and assisted students in applying for college and earning scholarship funds . She served as president of the Lambda Omega Chapter and later joined Alpha Zeta Omega Chapter where she was an active member on the social and fundraising committees . She is remembered as a wonderful mother , friend , educator and public servant .
Horne : A Profile in Height , Haute , and Honor / Retired Real Estate Broker
Dothan , AL – Soror Gloriadine Pierce Horne became an Ivy Beyond the Wall on December 22 , 2020 . Soror Horne was initiated into the Kappa Pi Omega Chapter in 2018 . She was employed with Army Air Force Exchange Service as a Fashion Fair cosmetics consultant . She later earned her real estate license and retired as an associate broker with Coldwell Banker . She earned her bachelor ' s degree from Troy University in psychology in 2017 . She was a member of Daleville Christian Fellowship Worship Center where she faithfully served on the Mothers ' Board , sang in the EverReady Choir , and managed the food bank ministry . She was a military spouse who traveled the world with her husband , Charles Stanford Horne , and her six children
Irick : Principal / Silver Soror
Orangeburg , SC – Soror Felecia Myers Irick became an Ivy Beyond the Wall on February 2 , 2020 . She attended the University of South Carolina , Columbia , SC where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English . Soror Irick was initiated in the Gamma Nu Chapter in 1994 . In 1999 , she pursued a Master of Arts in teaching with a specialty in English . Having worked as a principal for several years , in July 2017 she was promoted to executive director , program implementation where she served until her passing . She received the following , NBC Education Nation Champion , American Archives Fellows and the Maryland Principals Academy . Upon relocating to Maryland , Soror Irick became an active member of Epsilon Omega Chapter where she actively served on several committees . Soror Irick became a Silver Soror . She leaves to cherish her memory , her husband of 20 years , W . Devore Irick , her parents ; Deter and Sandra Curry , family , friends and sorors .
Jackson : Retired Educator / Golden Soror
Newport News , VA – Soror Charlene Catretia Michael Jackson became an Ivy Beyond the Wall . Soror Jackson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Florida A & M University and her Master ' s degree in Educational Leadership from George Washington University . She taught on the Island of Guam , the York County Public School System and later served as an assistant principal for two years . During her teaching career , she served as president of the York County Education Association . Soror Jackson was initiated in the Beta Alpha Chapter in 1968 . She was a charter member of Lambda Lambda Omega Chapter . As a member of Lambda Omega Soror Jackson served as chairman of the standards committee in addition to serving on other chapter committees . Soror Jackson was a member of First Baptist Church Denbigh where she sang in the choir , served on the Grant Writing ministry and was instrumental in implementing the scholarship program there . She is survived by her sisters , other relatives , sorority sisters , and friends .
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