Frances Marie Grundy Hills recently celebrated her 100thBirthday!

Frances Marie Grundy Hills recently celebrated her 100th birthday! 

A faithful Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member initiated on November 1, 1943, at Alpha Zeta Chapter at Talladega College. She is a charter member of El Paso Alumnae and continues to be an active chapter member. She has served as the president twice, treasurer, and Minerva Circle Leader, and has participated in all chapter events. She was recently inducted into the El Paso Black Hall of Fame and recognized by the El Paso Women’s Commission Hall of Fame, along with other awards and recognition. 

She retired from civil service in 1990 as a GM-13 and served as the chief of the computing section of the Fort Bliss Army Air Defense Board.  She was the first African American hired because of the Truman Administration's presidential order ending segregation in government hiring. 

Her work in the community has included serving as Chairman of the Women’s Department of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce and serving on the YWCA Board of Directors for six years.   

Soror Hills is a true gem. Over the years, she has mentored and inspired many Sorors. Regardless of what is going on with her, she is always positive. Her dedication to the sorority and her community speaks for itself.