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Ella Dean Phillips
1999 Athena |
Ella Dean
Phillips
is a native Texan, born in Fort Worth and a resident of the
Burleson area since 1970. She began her community involvement as
Preschool PTA President, Sunday school teacher, Women of the
Church president, Cub Scout den mother, and an avid supporter for
her three sons' many sports and school activities. She is a
member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and graduated from Tarrant
County College. She retired from her professional career after 30
years as Burleson Branch Manager for EECU Community Credit Union,
and is a Certified Credit Union Executive.
She received the
1999 Athena Foundation Award for dedication to the community and
education in Burleson. Past honors and service include YWCA Women
in Business Award, Burleson Star Volunteer Award, Johnson County
Child Welfare Board, Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce Board, New
Teacher Luncheon Chairman. She has served on numerous committees
and programs with the Chamber, Burleson ISD, and other school
districts as well as Tarrant County College and the YMCA. In
addition to their community contributions, she and her husband,
Calvin Phillips, spend their retirement traveling around the
world, and attending the activities of their eight grandchildren
and three great grandchildren. |
