Jamye C. Williams Fundraiser

Hello Wilberforceans, Family and Friends,

On December 1, 2018, the Wilberforce University Alumni Association, Atlanta Chapter will be celebrating an amazing life in our distinguished alumna, Dr. Jamye Coleman Williams soon to turn 100 years young. Her profound love for and contributions to Wilberforce University (WU) have compelled us to establish this GoFundMe page and request donations in her honor.

We are requesting your support to this GoFundMe (gofundme.com/JCW100-Fundraiser.com) by donating not later than November 28, 2018 and then sharing it with your network of friends and associates. What a great way to give back during this Thanksgiving season.  While we recognize that money can be tight for some during this time, every little bit counts. Please know that even $5 or $10 will help make a difference in the lives of WU students.  All funds will go to Wilberforce University in her name to assist with scholarship and other university efforts.

Biography Highlights: 

- Graduated with B.A. degree from Wilberforce University
- Received her M.A. degree from Fisk University
- Earned her Ph.D. degree from The Ohio State University
- Educator, 40+ Years (Edward Waters, Shorter, Wilberforce, Morris Brown and Tennessee State)
- Notable Students: Oprah Winfrey, Leontyne Price, Wilma Rudolph, Dr. Allen Counter, Dr. Karen Brown Dunlap, Dr. Hazo W. Carter, Jr., Dr. Bobby Jones, Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover and numerous other AME Bishops, General Officers and College Presidents
- First woman to hold a major General Officership in the AME Church
- Former President of the 13th District Lay Organization (AME)
- Member Emerita, Wilberforce University Board of Trustees 
- Named to Outstanding Educators of America, 1970 
- Living Black American Authors 
- Former Board Member, National Conference for Community and Justice (formerly, National Conference of Christians & Jews), Nashville
- Diamond Life Member, NAACP / Image Award Recipient
- Golden Heritage Life Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Beta Chapter Initiate - Wilberforce University)
- Member, National Council of Negro Women
- Alumna Member, The Links, Inc.
- Wilberforce University Alumni Association
- Recipient of numerous prestigious awards and honors
- Currently worships at Big Bethel AME Church, Atlanta, GA
- Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the WUAA Atlanta Chapter at [email redacted]
(Please include in subject line: GFM Dr Williams Questions)