Margie Major, a lifelong resident of Fort Worth and dedicated educator and community servant, celebrated her 100th birthday on January 12, 2025, surrounded by her sorority sisters from the Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Major's life has been marked by service to her community, including her work with Delta Sigma Theta, her career as an educator in Fort Worth ISD, and her involvement in numerous organizations.
Native Fort Worth ian and long-time Fort Worth educator and community servant, Margie Major, celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, January 12, 2025, surrounded by her beloved sorority sisters of the Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Major joined the sorority in 1948 and served twice as the president of the Fort Worth chapter. FWA was significant in Major's work to improve the Fort Worth community's quality of life, but those efforts stretched beyond sorority intiatives.Major was born November 19, 1924, to Margaret and Jerry Holloway on Fort Worth’s historic Southside. Before entering the 1st grade, the family moved to the relatively new Como neighborhood, which is a historic African American neighborhood.
Major graduated from the historic I.M. Terrell High School at just 15 years old and then attended Hampton Institute where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education at age 19. Major next obtained a Master of Arts degree in Dance at Columbia University. She then returned to Fort Worth and began her professional career as an educator first at her alma mater, I.M.
Once officially retired, Major remained active in the local community. She served on Tarrant County’s Grand Jury. In addition to her service to FWA, Major was elected president of Jubilee Theatre's board of directors; Major is board emeritus to Jubilee Theater’s board. Major also was appointed to the board of the American Association of University Women. She is a charter member of the Fort Worth Chapter of Charms, Inc. and a charter member of the local Perennial Cultural Club.
Family member Ellen Jefferson says, “Margie embodies the French concept of joie de vivre—the joy of living. Even at 100 years old, her indomitable spirit continues to draw people to her. Ageless in both heart and mind, she remains deeply interested in the lives of others and actively engaged in her community."
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