African American Baha'i
Dr. Alberta Deas was the daughter of the late Mike and Carrie Deas of Adams Run, S.C. She was the mother of Dr. Joel (Mary) Williford and Jon Williford. She received her Bachelor of Science degree at South Carolina State University and her Masters and Doctorate of Education degrees at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. For many years she worked in higher education at various colleges and universities. Dr. Deas embraced the Baha'i Faith in Mobile, Ala. in 1959 and dedicated most of her life to the service of the Baha'i Faith. She was fearless in executing her yearning to teach the masses about Baha'u'llah, the Prophet Founder of the Baha'i Faith and its tenants. She led many teaching efforts throughout the south and was at the forefront of the large-scale growth of the Baha'i Faith in South Carolina. Dr. Deas served on many Local Spiritual Assemblies, the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i's of the United States for approximately 14 years and the South Carolina Baha'i Regional Teaching Committee. As Director of the Louis G. Gregory Baha'i Institute, she led the effort to establish the first Baha'i radio station (WLGI 90.0 FM) on the North American continent. She also established the community organic farm, literacy classes for the community, as well as children and junior youth classes. Dr. Deas pioneered to the Navajo Nation in Tsaile, Arizona later in life to serve the Cause of God and work as a Professor and Administrator at Dine College. During her final years, she served as a home-front pioneer in Georgia. Dr. Alberta Deas is survived by her children, Dr. Joel (Mary) Williford and Jon Williford; 4 grandchildren; 6 siblings; several great-grand-children and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Baha'i's of Macon, Ga., Birmingham, Ala. and Hoover, Ala. for their unwavering assistance and support throughout Alberta's illness. We appreciate the prayers, flowers, cards and support of the friends across the United States and abroad. We offer a special thanks to Dr. Bonnie and David Springer for the printing of the programs. We want to thank Mt. Prospect Baptist Church in Rock Hill for the flowers and the prayers.
She was a far-sighted and courageous teacher who helped spur a revolution in the fortunes of the Baha'i Faith in the US; a professor, world traveler, and one of the finest fruits of the Gullah-Geechee people and of the state of South Carolina.
Additional info:
Alberta D. Deas, American educator, educational administrator. Member Children Defense Fund, Washington, since 1985; Member of National Spiritual Assembly of Baha'is, National Council Women, Phi Delta Kappa (named College Teacher Year 1979).
Background:
Deas, Alberta D. was born on March 15, 1934 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Michael and Carrie Lee (Waring) Deas.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, South Carolina. State College, 1956; Master of Education, U. Massachusetts, 1975, Doctor of Education, 1978. General manager Station WMOZ, Mobile, Alabama, 1959-1962.
Chairman business education department Carver Technology, Mobile, 1962-1968. Project director Westfield State College, Massachusetts, 1975-1977. Assistant professor South Carolina.
State College, Orangeburg, 1977-1982. General manager Station WLGI-FM, Hemingway, South Carolina., 1982-1984. School administrator Louis Gregary Institute, Hemingway, 1980-1985.
Owner, director Tiny Tot Preschool, Mobile, 1961-1965. Administrator Indiana State University, Terre Haute, 1968-1969. Owner Garden of Eden, Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Program analyst Office of Economics Opportunities, Charleston, 1969-1971. Administrator Baha'i Regional Office, Goose Creek, South Carolina., 1971-1974. Del United Nations International Women's Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.
Career:
General manager Station WMOZ, Mobile, Alabama, 1959—1962. Chairman business education department Carver Technology, 1962—1968. Project director Westfield State College, Massachusetts, 1975—1977.
Assistant professor South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, 1977—1982. General manager Station WLGI-FM, Hemingway, South Carolina, 1982—1984. School administrator Louis Gregory Institute, 1980—1985.
Owner, director Tiny Tot Preschool, Mobile, 1961—1965. Administrator Indiana State University, Terre Haute, 1968—1969. Owner Garden of Eden, Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Program analyst Office of Economic Opportunities, Charleston, 1969—1971. Administrator Baha'i Regional Office, Goose Creek, South Carolina, 1971—1974. Del United Nations International Women's Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.
Membership:
Member Children Defense Fund, Washington, since 1985. Member of National Spiritual Assembly of Baha'is, National Council Women, Phi Delta Kappa (named College Teacher Year 1979).
Interests: Health and fitness; dancing. Travel; reading.
Connections
Married Joe Major Williford, December 19, 1957 (divorced October 1964). Children: Joel Major, Jon Michael.
Contributor: Naomi Snider (Yocom) McFadden (47310768) • [email protected])
Dr. Alberta Deas was the daughter of the late Mike and Carrie Deas of Adams Run, S.C. She was the mother of Dr. Joel (Mary) Williford and Jon Williford. She received her Bachelor of Science degree at South Carolina State University and her Masters and Doctorate of Education degrees at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. For many years she worked in higher education at various colleges and universities. Dr. Deas embraced the Baha'i Faith in Mobile, Ala. in 1959 and dedicated most of her life to the service of the Baha'i Faith. She was fearless in executing her yearning to teach the masses about Baha'u'llah, the Prophet Founder of the Baha'i Faith and its tenants. She led many teaching efforts throughout the south and was at the forefront of the large-scale growth of the Baha'i Faith in South Carolina. Dr. Deas served on many Local Spiritual Assemblies, the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i's of the United States for approximately 14 years and the South Carolina Baha'i Regional Teaching Committee. As Director of the Louis G. Gregory Baha'i Institute, she led the effort to establish the first Baha'i radio station (WLGI 90.0 FM) on the North American continent. She also established the community organic farm, literacy classes for the community, as well as children and junior youth classes. Dr. Deas pioneered to the Navajo Nation in Tsaile, Arizona later in life to serve the Cause of God and work as a Professor and Administrator at Dine College. During her final years, she served as a home-front pioneer in Georgia. Dr. Alberta Deas is survived by her children, Dr. Joel (Mary) Williford and Jon Williford; 4 grandchildren; 6 siblings; several great-grand-children and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Baha'i's of Macon, Ga., Birmingham, Ala. and Hoover, Ala. for their unwavering assistance and support throughout Alberta's illness. We appreciate the prayers, flowers, cards and support of the friends across the United States and abroad. We offer a special thanks to Dr. Bonnie and David Springer for the printing of the programs. We want to thank Mt. Prospect Baptist Church in Rock Hill for the flowers and the prayers.
She was a far-sighted and courageous teacher who helped spur a revolution in the fortunes of the Baha'i Faith in the US; a professor, world traveler, and one of the finest fruits of the Gullah-Geechee people and of the state of South Carolina.
Additional info:
Alberta D. Deas, American educator, educational administrator. Member Children Defense Fund, Washington, since 1985; Member of National Spiritual Assembly of Baha'is, National Council Women, Phi Delta Kappa (named College Teacher Year 1979).
Background:
Deas, Alberta D. was born on March 15, 1934 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Michael and Carrie Lee (Waring) Deas.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, South Carolina. State College, 1956; Master of Education, U. Massachusetts, 1975, Doctor of Education, 1978. General manager Station WMOZ, Mobile, Alabama, 1959-1962.
Chairman business education department Carver Technology, Mobile, 1962-1968. Project director Westfield State College, Massachusetts, 1975-1977. Assistant professor South Carolina.
State College, Orangeburg, 1977-1982. General manager Station WLGI-FM, Hemingway, South Carolina., 1982-1984. School administrator Louis Gregary Institute, Hemingway, 1980-1985.
Owner, director Tiny Tot Preschool, Mobile, 1961-1965. Administrator Indiana State University, Terre Haute, 1968-1969. Owner Garden of Eden, Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Program analyst Office of Economics Opportunities, Charleston, 1969-1971. Administrator Baha'i Regional Office, Goose Creek, South Carolina., 1971-1974. Del United Nations International Women's Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.
Career:
General manager Station WMOZ, Mobile, Alabama, 1959—1962. Chairman business education department Carver Technology, 1962—1968. Project director Westfield State College, Massachusetts, 1975—1977.
Assistant professor South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, 1977—1982. General manager Station WLGI-FM, Hemingway, South Carolina, 1982—1984. School administrator Louis Gregory Institute, 1980—1985.
Owner, director Tiny Tot Preschool, Mobile, 1961—1965. Administrator Indiana State University, Terre Haute, 1968—1969. Owner Garden of Eden, Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Program analyst Office of Economic Opportunities, Charleston, 1969—1971. Administrator Baha'i Regional Office, Goose Creek, South Carolina, 1971—1974. Del United Nations International Women's Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.
Membership:
Member Children Defense Fund, Washington, since 1985. Member of National Spiritual Assembly of Baha'is, National Council Women, Phi Delta Kappa (named College Teacher Year 1979).
Interests: Health and fitness; dancing. Travel; reading.
Connections
Married Joe Major Williford, December 19, 1957 (divorced October 1964). Children: Joel Major, Jon Michael.
Contributor: Naomi Snider (Yocom) McFadden (47310768) • [email protected])
African American Baha'i
Dr. Alberta Deas was the daughter of the late Mike and Carrie Deas of Adams Run, S.C. She was the mother of Dr. Joel (Mary) Williford and Jon Williford. She received her Bachelor of Science degree at South Carolina State University and her Masters and Doctorate of Education degrees at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. For many years she worked in higher education at various colleges and universities. Dr. Deas embraced the Baha'i Faith in Mobile, Ala. in 1959 and dedicated most of her life to the service of the Baha'i Faith. She was fearless in executing her yearning to teach the masses about Baha'u'llah, the Prophet Founder of the Baha'i Faith and its tenants. She led many teaching efforts throughout the south and was at the forefront of the large-scale growth of the Baha'i Faith in South Carolina. Dr. Deas served on many Local Spiritual Assemblies, the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i's of the United States for approximately 14 years and the South Carolina Baha'i Regional Teaching Committee. As Director of the Louis G. Gregory Baha'i Institute, she led the effort to establish the first Baha'i radio station (WLGI 90.0 FM) on the North American continent. She also established the community organic farm, literacy classes for the community, as well as children and junior youth classes. Dr. Deas pioneered to the Navajo Nation in Tsaile, Arizona later in life to serve the Cause of God and work as a Professor and Administrator at Dine College. During her final years, she served as a home-front pioneer in Georgia. Dr. Alberta Deas is survived by her children, Dr. Joel (Mary) Williford and Jon Williford; 4 grandchildren; 6 siblings; several great-grand-children and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Baha'i's of Macon, Ga., Birmingham, Ala. and Hoover, Ala. for their unwavering assistance and support throughout Alberta's illness. We appreciate the prayers, flowers, cards and support of the friends across the United States and abroad. We offer a special thanks to Dr. Bonnie and David Springer for the printing of the programs. We want to thank Mt. Prospect Baptist Church in Rock Hill for the flowers and the prayers.
She was a far-sighted and courageous teacher who helped spur a revolution in the fortunes of the Baha'i Faith in the US; a professor, world traveler, and one of the finest fruits of the Gullah-Geechee people and of the state of South Carolina.
Additional info:
Alberta D. Deas, American educator, educational administrator. Member Children Defense Fund, Washington, since 1985; Member of National Spiritual Assembly of Baha'is, National Council Women, Phi Delta Kappa (named College Teacher Year 1979).
Background:
Deas, Alberta D. was born on March 15, 1934 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Michael and Carrie Lee (Waring) Deas.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, South Carolina. State College, 1956; Master of Education, U. Massachusetts, 1975, Doctor of Education, 1978. General manager Station WMOZ, Mobile, Alabama, 1959-1962.
Chairman business education department Carver Technology, Mobile, 1962-1968. Project director Westfield State College, Massachusetts, 1975-1977. Assistant professor South Carolina.
State College, Orangeburg, 1977-1982. General manager Station WLGI-FM, Hemingway, South Carolina., 1982-1984. School administrator Louis Gregary Institute, Hemingway, 1980-1985.
Owner, director Tiny Tot Preschool, Mobile, 1961-1965. Administrator Indiana State University, Terre Haute, 1968-1969. Owner Garden of Eden, Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Program analyst Office of Economics Opportunities, Charleston, 1969-1971. Administrator Baha'i Regional Office, Goose Creek, South Carolina., 1971-1974. Del United Nations International Women's Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.
Career:
General manager Station WMOZ, Mobile, Alabama, 1959—1962. Chairman business education department Carver Technology, 1962—1968. Project director Westfield State College, Massachusetts, 1975—1977.
Assistant professor South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, 1977—1982. General manager Station WLGI-FM, Hemingway, South Carolina, 1982—1984. School administrator Louis Gregory Institute, 1980—1985.
Owner, director Tiny Tot Preschool, Mobile, 1961—1965. Administrator Indiana State University, Terre Haute, 1968—1969. Owner Garden of Eden, Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Program analyst Office of Economic Opportunities, Charleston, 1969—1971. Administrator Baha'i Regional Office, Goose Creek, South Carolina, 1971—1974. Del United Nations International Women's Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.
Membership:
Member Children Defense Fund, Washington, since 1985. Member of National Spiritual Assembly of Baha'is, National Council Women, Phi Delta Kappa (named College Teacher Year 1979).
Interests: Health and fitness; dancing. Travel; reading.
Connections
Married Joe Major Williford, December 19, 1957 (divorced October 1964). Children: Joel Major, Jon Michael.
Contributor: Naomi Snider (Yocom) McFadden (47310768) • [email protected])
Dr. Alberta Deas was the daughter of the late Mike and Carrie Deas of Adams Run, S.C. She was the mother of Dr. Joel (Mary) Williford and Jon Williford. She received her Bachelor of Science degree at South Carolina State University and her Masters and Doctorate of Education degrees at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. For many years she worked in higher education at various colleges and universities. Dr. Deas embraced the Baha'i Faith in Mobile, Ala. in 1959 and dedicated most of her life to the service of the Baha'i Faith. She was fearless in executing her yearning to teach the masses about Baha'u'llah, the Prophet Founder of the Baha'i Faith and its tenants. She led many teaching efforts throughout the south and was at the forefront of the large-scale growth of the Baha'i Faith in South Carolina. Dr. Deas served on many Local Spiritual Assemblies, the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i's of the United States for approximately 14 years and the South Carolina Baha'i Regional Teaching Committee. As Director of the Louis G. Gregory Baha'i Institute, she led the effort to establish the first Baha'i radio station (WLGI 90.0 FM) on the North American continent. She also established the community organic farm, literacy classes for the community, as well as children and junior youth classes. Dr. Deas pioneered to the Navajo Nation in Tsaile, Arizona later in life to serve the Cause of God and work as a Professor and Administrator at Dine College. During her final years, she served as a home-front pioneer in Georgia. Dr. Alberta Deas is survived by her children, Dr. Joel (Mary) Williford and Jon Williford; 4 grandchildren; 6 siblings; several great-grand-children and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Baha'i's of Macon, Ga., Birmingham, Ala. and Hoover, Ala. for their unwavering assistance and support throughout Alberta's illness. We appreciate the prayers, flowers, cards and support of the friends across the United States and abroad. We offer a special thanks to Dr. Bonnie and David Springer for the printing of the programs. We want to thank Mt. Prospect Baptist Church in Rock Hill for the flowers and the prayers.
She was a far-sighted and courageous teacher who helped spur a revolution in the fortunes of the Baha'i Faith in the US; a professor, world traveler, and one of the finest fruits of the Gullah-Geechee people and of the state of South Carolina.
Additional info:
Alberta D. Deas, American educator, educational administrator. Member Children Defense Fund, Washington, since 1985; Member of National Spiritual Assembly of Baha'is, National Council Women, Phi Delta Kappa (named College Teacher Year 1979).
Background:
Deas, Alberta D. was born on March 15, 1934 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Michael and Carrie Lee (Waring) Deas.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, South Carolina. State College, 1956; Master of Education, U. Massachusetts, 1975, Doctor of Education, 1978. General manager Station WMOZ, Mobile, Alabama, 1959-1962.
Chairman business education department Carver Technology, Mobile, 1962-1968. Project director Westfield State College, Massachusetts, 1975-1977. Assistant professor South Carolina.
State College, Orangeburg, 1977-1982. General manager Station WLGI-FM, Hemingway, South Carolina., 1982-1984. School administrator Louis Gregary Institute, Hemingway, 1980-1985.
Owner, director Tiny Tot Preschool, Mobile, 1961-1965. Administrator Indiana State University, Terre Haute, 1968-1969. Owner Garden of Eden, Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Program analyst Office of Economics Opportunities, Charleston, 1969-1971. Administrator Baha'i Regional Office, Goose Creek, South Carolina., 1971-1974. Del United Nations International Women's Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.
Career:
General manager Station WMOZ, Mobile, Alabama, 1959—1962. Chairman business education department Carver Technology, 1962—1968. Project director Westfield State College, Massachusetts, 1975—1977.
Assistant professor South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, 1977—1982. General manager Station WLGI-FM, Hemingway, South Carolina, 1982—1984. School administrator Louis Gregory Institute, 1980—1985.
Owner, director Tiny Tot Preschool, Mobile, 1961—1965. Administrator Indiana State University, Terre Haute, 1968—1969. Owner Garden of Eden, Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Program analyst Office of Economic Opportunities, Charleston, 1969—1971. Administrator Baha'i Regional Office, Goose Creek, South Carolina, 1971—1974. Del United Nations International Women's Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.
Membership:
Member Children Defense Fund, Washington, since 1985. Member of National Spiritual Assembly of Baha'is, National Council Women, Phi Delta Kappa (named College Teacher Year 1979).
Interests: Health and fitness; dancing. Travel; reading.
Connections
Married Joe Major Williford, December 19, 1957 (divorced October 1964). Children: Joel Major, Jon Michael.
Contributor: Naomi Snider (Yocom) McFadden (47310768) • [email protected])
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