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Kathryn Heard Craig
Kathryn Heard-Craig is the namesake of the Heard-Craig Center for the Arts. She was the founder of the Art Club of McKinney in 1914, served as president, and co authored a fifty-year history of the organization.
It was her wish that upon her…
It was her wish that upon her…
Bessie Heard
Bessie Heard is known for the creation the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary and Museum in 1964 with the purchase of 207 acres of land. In her earlier years she obtained a charter for the McKinney Library and helped raise funds to buy books and purchase a…
Jane Huddleston
Jane Huddleston is a native Celina resident who has spent her life dedicated to preserving the history of the city. Mrs. Huddleston has served her city as a member of the Main Street Board, the Historical Preservation Commission, and as Vice…
Jane Williard
Jane Willard is a lifelong resident of Celina, and a 7th generation Texas. She has held many roles over her decades of service to her community.
Mrs. Willard currently serves as the appointed member of the NTTA Board of Directors. She was first…
Mrs. Willard currently serves as the appointed member of the NTTA Board of Directors. She was first…
Tags: Celina, Jane Willard, Women of Collin County
Retha Davis Tibbals
Retha Davis Tibbals had energetic curiosity which made her a lifelong learner and avid reader. Education was a large passion for herself and her family. Mrs. Tibbals and her husband Harry Tibbals, encouraged and financed college educations for their…
Tags: Retha Tibbals, Women of Collin County, Wylie
Rita Smith
Rita Gallagher Smith was a dedicated member of the Wylie Community, along with her husband Truett Smith.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith were passionate about traveling, and being together.
Even while exploring the world Mr. and Mrs. Smith still stayed…
Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith were passionate about traveling, and being together.
Even while exploring the world Mr. and Mrs. Smith still stayed…
Tags: Rita Smith, Women of Collin County, Wylie
Jerry Bryant
Jerry Bryant attended Farmersville ISD and later graduated from Farmersville High School. Mrs. Bryant received her Registered Nurse (RN) degree in June of 1948 at McKinney City County Hospital.
Mrs. Bryant served as a Registered Nurse for over 40…
Mrs. Bryant served as a Registered Nurse for over 40…
Judy Rucker
Judy Duvall Rucker graduated from McMurry University and began her teaching career in Abilene, Texas in 1953. She taught in San Angelo ISD from 1966 – 1984 and was voted Elementary Teacher of the Year in 1979. In 1984, she taught 3rd grade in Prosper…
Tags: Judy Rucker, Prosper, Women of Collin County