<strong>Soror</strong> Jessie Bell Miller HunterXi <strong>Sigma</strong> Chapter, Spartanburg, South CarolinaOmega <strong>Rho</strong> – June 24, 2006<strong>Soror</strong> Jessie Bell Miller Hunter was born to the late Furman and Bessie Miller on February 7, 1923. She was the widowof William Rufus Hunter. <strong>Soror</strong> Hunter is survived by a son, William S. Hunter of Taylors, South Carolina and Richard F.Hunter of Durham, North Carolina and a surrogate daughter, Betty M. Cooper of Charlotte, North Carolina.<strong>Soror</strong> Hunter taught school for more than thirty-five years. During her long and blessed life, Mrs. Hunter was involvedin a number of community, civic, educational, political, social and religious organizations. They included the SpartanburgHealth Planning Committee, the Spartanburg Human Relations Commission, Southside Neighborhood Action Partnership,St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic Board, American Association of University Women and the Julia Chapter of the Eastern Starunder the A&A S.R. Masons. During the more than forty-five years of membership at Mt. Moriah Church membershipshe served faithfully and with dedication until the end.<strong>Soror</strong> Altamease “Measie” Bryant LittlesBeta Kappa <strong>Sigma</strong>; Tampa, FloridaOmega <strong>Rho</strong> - August 7, 2006God’s promise of love was given to the late Melville and Maude Threadcraft Bryant with the birth of Altamease WinifredBryant on August 3, 1913 in Fernandina Beach, Fl. Altamease chose a life of love, faithfulness, and joy. Her greatest joy camefrom playing the piano, educating anyone with a desire to learn, and sharing pictures and stories of her grandchildren.58
She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida, a Masters of Arts in Englishfrom Hampton Institute, a Masters of Science in Library Science from North Carolina Central University in 1958, and postgraduate studies at Columbia University in 1947-1948.On May 27, 1954, Altamease was united in holy matrimony to Perry L Littles of Lake Wales, Florida.In 1933, her career began as an elementary school teacher in Nichols, Florida. After eight years, she moved to LakeWales, Florida, and began teaching at Roosevelt High School, becoming the school librarian in 1955, remaining in thatposition until retirement. Mrs. Littles also worked as a coordinator of Adult Education from 1966-70, where she helpedmany students accomplish their high school GED. She left a lasting impression on the many lives she touched, and wasloved and admired by her students. They will fondly remember her as “the librarian who insisted on students using correctgrammar at all times.”She served faithfully on numerous committees, boards, and clubs where she received many awards and recognition.Affiliations included: Girl’s State Chairman; American Legion Auxiliary, 1960-; Executive Board Civic Club, 1965-; TrophyRecipient for work with students-Roosevelt High School; Roosevelt Student Council Advisor; member of A.L.A.; FloridaEducation Association; Polk County School Association (Regional Secretary, 1970-72); <strong>Sigma</strong> <strong>Gamma</strong> <strong>Rho</strong> <strong>Soror</strong>ity, <strong>Inc</strong>.(Basileus, 1967-72); <strong>Soror</strong>ity’s Distinguished Service Award, 1972; and member of the sorority for over 70 years; Daughterof Elks Club: Entre Nous.On Monday August 7, 2006, Altamease B Littles departed this life. She leaves many relatives, friends, sorors, and lovedones to cherish her memory.<strong>Soror</strong> Helen Naomi Nottage-CookAlpha Eta <strong>Sigma</strong> Chapter, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaOmega <strong>Rho</strong> - September 14, 2006Helen Naomi Nottage-Cook- Alpha Eta <strong>Sigma</strong> Chapter Philadelphia, PA In 1944, Helen, her sister, Grayce Nottageand Essie Thomas founded the Alpha Eta <strong>Sigma</strong> Chapter of the <strong>Soror</strong>ity of <strong>Sigma</strong> <strong>Gamma</strong> <strong>Rho</strong>, at Cheyney State College.Helen to this day states that although she is listed in the Aurora Magazine as the founder of that chapter, that the recordsneed to be corrected to include Grayce and Essie, since they all began the chapter together. She passed away on September14, 2006 peacefully in her sleep at the age of 95.Spring/Summer 2007 • The Aurora 59
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