ABOUT MATTIE JONES-HILL

The scholarship is named in honor of Mattie Arletha Jones-Hill who was born on May 9, 1909, in Natchez, Mississippi to the late Mattie Robinson and Alex Jones.  Mattie was educated in the public school system of Natchez where she was a 1929 graduate of Broomfield High School. She moved to New Orleans in 1934 and successfully completed a bookkeeping and accounting program at Booker T. Washington High School in 1958.  She became a member of St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church in 1934 and was a faithful member until her death on November 18, 1995. She was a member of the Metoka and Galeda Sunday School classes and served as class treasurer. She was one of the founding members of the Gladiolas Social Club and held the offices of treasurer and recording secretary. She was also a member of the St. John’s Senior Citizen organization. She was active in her community and served as a Voting Poll volunteer.

Mattie was devoted to her five sons and as a single mother worked very hard to ensure that they remained in school and become productive citizens.  She was employed with the Moore family for over 40 years. Because of the relationship, the Moore family members are committed to carrying on her legacy by being annual donors to the scholarship fund.

Mattie was a firm believer in educating our children. She spent many years giving financial support to children in her church and community, although she lived on a fixed income. She believed, as it is often said, “Educate our children, for they are our Future.”