Service Details
Location: Wayman AME Church 424 N. Memorial Dr.
Funeral: Monday, October 24, 2016 Time: 11:00am
Visitation: Monday, October 24, 2016 Time: 9:00am – 11:00am at the church
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Betty Hill-Stinson, age 73, of Racine, Wisconsin entered into her new life on October 13, 2016. Betty was born on October 8, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Betty McGriff Hill Holt and Lowell Hill. She loved international travel, writing, and gardening. Betty was a member of Wayman AME Church, a member of the missionary society, a Sunday school teacher, and usher.
Betty attended University of Missouri with a degree in education. Betty did her graduate studies overseas in London, UK with a focus on Special Education. She had a passion and love for teaching and began her carrier at R.J. Delano School. When her husband George accepted a job at SC Johnson, they moved from Kansas City to Racine in September 1970. Betty began working for Racine Unified School District as a Teacher/Program Support Teacher – Cognitive Disability and Orthopedically Impaired. She retired in 2011, with 41 years of service.
Throughout her life Betty has served on several Boards, Councils, and has received many awards. Highlights: Charter member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority-Delta Tau Chapter, Charter member of the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority-Tau Chapter and recipient of the Phi Delta Kappa Education Activist Award, one of the founding members and Past President of Women of Wisconsin Southeast, One of the founding members and Past President of The Links, Inc. of Greater Racine Chapter and Links Central Area Board Secretary, One of the founders and board member of Professional Women’s Network for Service, Inc.- Southeast Wisconsin, member of Greater Racine Collaborative for Health Birth Outcomes (LIHF), Volunteer Sister Friend with the Birthing Project USA, Inc., and recipient of the YWCA Southeast WI Women of Distinction Award. Past board member of Racine Heritage Museum and Career Industries.
Betty is a life member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). She served as secretary for the Racine Branch, editor and reporter for the newsletter “Freedom Ledger”, Freedom Fund Baby Contest Chair, ACT-SO Chair, Youth Council Advisor, and Political Action Committee. She was also the recipient of the NAACP Theodore Harris Humanitarian Award for community service and commitment to civil rights, the NAACP Region III Rosa Parks Woman of the Year Award, and the Youth Advocate Award.
Chairing the Underground Railroad Committee, Betty was instrumental in securing and detailing the nationally recognized Underground Railroad Markers under the Links and PWNS organizations. In 2003 Marker I was placed on Monument Square and in 2007 Marker II was placed at the Racine Harbor at Gaslight Point. Always working to make our community aware of its rich legacy.
Betty was blessed with many life experiences. She loved her family, respected her friends, co-workers and neighbors, and adored her beloved caregivers. After her stroke, in 2010 Betty never allowed her disability to stop her from volunteering.
Betty will be dearly missed by her daughter GeorgAnn Stinson-Dockery, son-in-law Milton Fitzgerald Dockery; George R. Stinson; Brother Donnie Holt, her precious nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; step father James Holt; grandparents Henry and Vanie Hill; grandparents Dr. George and Nellie McGriff; Uncles Henry Hill Jr. and Erie Hill; Aunts Captain Maurine Hill and Vanie O. Hill.
A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, October 24th, 11:00am at Wayman AME Church, 424 N. Memorial Dr. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00am until the time of service. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery.
Walinda Riley says
Mrs Stinson I’m going to miss our long nights when I would come and get you to bed. We talk about different foods and our mothers and grandmothers.it was a pleasure taken care of a wise beautiful woman. Take your rest you definitely was a fighter.
Anonymous says
Heaven received an angel , you will truly be missed , Mrs Stinson, luved doing your hair. Sleep on Beautiful lady.
Milton F. Dockery says
A legacy has come to an end. She made numerous contributions to society and the world is a much better place because of those contributions. She was so graceful and classic as a woman. She was the type of woman every good man wanted to take home to mama. She instilled those same traits in her daughter, my wife. I thank God every day for the time the three of us spent together. She called me Milton Boy, the Son she never had. Rest on Mom! See you on the the other shore! God bless!!
GeorgAnn Stinson-Dockery says
The world changes from year to year, our lives day to day, but the love and memory of you, shall never pass away. Love you Mom, rest in peace.
Christine Golden says
The family of Ms Christine Golden would like to send their Condolences to your family with the loss of your beloved Mother she’ll will be deeply and sadly missed ??????
Christine Golden says
RIH you sweet ? You’ll truly be missed Ms Christine Golden and family
Joyce Shelton Smith says
Rest in peace Mrs Stinson. Praying for family and loveones.
Rev. Ozetta Kirby says
Betty Stinson will always be remembered as a great leader in her community, being a driving force for freedom, justice, and equality in her involvement with education, special education, Racine NAACP, other civic and social organizations, her church Wayman AME, and other institutions of higher learning too numerous to name. She was definitely a role model for teachers, principals, and other administrators in various program capacities. Whenever I worked on a committee with her, her ideas were always the most expedient to get the task accomplished. She was not one to waste time on trivial things. She made every day count in her professional, spiritual, and family life. She was someone I looked up to in my first years as a teacher, and principal, in Racine Unified.
Rev. Ozetta Kirby says
Mrs. Betty H. Stinson worked tirelessly in her community, as a teacher and program support teacher in the Racine Unified School for so many years. Through her efforts so many children who had special needs were placed in the correct program and given the provisions available under 504. She was sharp and focused in her efforts to help bring more freedom, justice, and equality through her work in the Racine NAACP. She helped establish the Greater Racine Chapter of the Links, that was a great experience and help to this community, and throughout the world. Mrs. Stinson will be remembered for being a visionary. She often knew the solution, while other were just writing an agenda. She was a tremendous role model to me.
Kathryn Hall-Trujillo & Birthing Project USA says
Birthing Project USA salutes you with our Harriet Tubman Legacy Award in honor of your life long commitment and work to create a better world for children and their families. Rest in peace, Dear Sister.
Kathryn Hall-Trujillo & Birthing Project USA says
Birthing Project USA salutes Mrs. Betty Hill Stinson with our Harriet Tubman Legacy Award in honor of her life long commitment and work to create a better world for children and their families. Thank you for visioning the Racine Birthing Project into existence. Rest in peace.
Pamela R. Nunnelly says
Soror Betty Hill Stinson was a charter member of Delta Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at the University of Missouri – Columbia. The chapter was established in 1964. Her niece Soror Kathy Holt-Whyte became a member of the same chapter in April 1984.
On behalf of the members of Kappa Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in Columbia, MO, we extend a heart-felt message of condolence to family and friends.
The legacy of Soror Betty Hill Stinson has lived on for 52 years…and will continue to be a viable force on the MU campus and the Columbia community.
Sisterly,
Pamela Nunnelly
President
Kappa Chi Omega Chapter
Areatha Wells says
Betty was a remarkable person. Our friendship spanned over 40 years. I reflect on the long hours we spent on many projects that benefited our African American youth through our membership in The Links, Inc. Through her leadership, we sponsored the Ebony Fashion Fair of Racine. We were the first group that wingspread allowed to have youth workshops and invited national leaders in various fields to facilitate issues that confronted youth. She will be dearly missed.
Areatha Wells says
Betty was a remarkable person. Our friendship spanned over 40 years. I reflect on the long hours we spent on many projects that benefited our African American youth through our membership in The Links, Inc. Through her leadership we sponsored the Ebony Fashion Fair of Racine. We were the first group that wingspread allowed to have youth workshops and invited national leaders in various fields to facilitate issues that confronted youth. She will be dearly missed.
Dameta says
I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Stinson as a member of Wayman Church. We both served on the Missionary Society. She was such a sweet lady and I feel blessed to have known her and been in her presence. May GOD bless you and your family Georgann during this difficult time.
Carole M Johnson says
Georgian and family,
Your mother will be deeply missed in our community. I was very fortunate to know and often work with Betty for 20 years on a wide range of initiatives. She was so amazing, I admired and respected her so much, she was a true inspiration to me and so many others. I was blessed to have known her.
Professional Women's Network for Service, Inc. says
Sisters of Professional Women’s Network for Service- Southeast Wisconsin honor one of our beloved founders Betty Hill Stinson. On behalf of the members we extend our condolence to family and friends. The legacy started by Sister Stinson and 7 other founders will continue to be a valuable presence in our communities. Rest in peace my sister. We love you.
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Professional Women's Network for Service, Inc. says
Professional Women’s Network for Service- Southeastern Wisconsin honors our founder Betty Hill Stinson. On behalf of our members we extend our condolences to family and friends. The Legacy started by Sister Stinson and 7 other founders will continue play a vital role in our communities. We love you and will miss you my sister.
Women Who Embody Live, Hope, Inspiration, Creativity and a Unifying Spirit.
Leigh & Keri Carlson says
We were so saddened to hear of Betty’s passing. Betty was a wonderful role model and support for so many people including our family. She was the epitome of class. Betty showed that through adversity there was strength and stood tall through all circumstances. As a community leader, she enriched our lives with her desire to educate us with the history of our nation and community. Betty will remain in our hearts. Our love and deepest condolences to GeorgAnn and Milton.
Gwen Trussell says
It was with great pleasure working with Mrs. Betty Stinson and the Greater Racine Chapter of the Links. Mrs. Stinson worked diligently with the Choice Program, a single parent program formerly of Family Service of Racine. She took special interest in parent and child education and made sure that every event we hosted was a special one from start to finish. She made sure each year was a year of empowerment and love. Thank you Mrs. Betty your efforts will never be forgotten.
Quinten says
She was my 6th grade teacher at Mitchell she stayed on me to be great! Rip
Mother Hill says
Mother Hill Georgann Stinson’s husband is up to his old no good tricks again! Signed best friend
Hill says
Mama help me