Alice Joiner:
CLASS OF 1976
Greenville High SchoolClass of 1976
Greenville, MS
Alice's Story
BIOGRAPHY OF
ALICE MARIE JOINER
Mother, Entrepreneur, Real Estate Broker, Consultant, Women Advocate, Community Activist.
Although Alice Joiner likes to characterize herself as being an ÿAccidental Authorÿ, the truth is there are no accidents when it comes to preserving the soul and the passions that are embedded therein. She was raised to believe that all things happen for a reason and that, what may not be right for the multitude, might be the very requirement for the healing of just one personÿs soul. Passionate about the role women have been given as the gifted seed bearers for the supreme design of the universe, she has committed most of her adult life to public service, leadership development and providing gateway opportunities to women lacking in trade skills. Inspiring women to operate in the role which has been given us, by accepting the calling, realizing the demand, and nurturing ourselves in order to fulfill our role in life. Sheÿs learned that this can only be done through personal evaluation, becoming consciously aware of oneÿs purpose, tapping into the natural God given talents and working diligently to preserve the mind, heart and spirit; in order to be the effective, productive vessels which we have been ordained and chosen to be. She believes that broken hearts, broken dreams and broken spirits are not finite but they are the gateway to the indelible.
Born on December 19, Alice Joiner was the 7th child of 13 to Julius and Alberta Wilson- Joiner of Hollandale, MS. The Joiner family worked a farm located in the central part of the Mississippi Delta. Due to her parentÿs self-will and determination to rise above mediocrity, they later moved the family to Greenville, MS where her father worked in a local factory and her mother worked as a kindergarten teacher.
Inspired by her parents to strive to ÿbe better and accomplish more than they didÿ in life, she worked diligently to pursue her dreams and her passions. After graduating from Greenville High School in 1976 she married, gave birth to two children; Eugene Liger Jr., born in 1979 and Candace Michal Liger, born in 1984. Afte...Expand for more
r her divorce and remarriage she later gave birth to Jeremy Alexander Tillman, born in 1992.
Professionally, Alice has had a wide range of experiences, from clerical, office management, restaurateur, owner of a nationally known tax franchise, mortgage brokering, counselor and mentor to young women as 1st. time home buyers and crisis management. She still currently demonstrates her entrepreneur leadership ability in her profession as a Real Estate Broker, Investor and Property Manager.
To her credits she can add to her accomplishments the following distinctions:
ÿ 1st. Black female to Broker a Real Estate Office in Indianola, MS
ÿ 1st. Black female to head a nationally renowned tax franchise in the state of MS, whereby she demonstrated superior leadership ability when she elevated the sales of her rural territories to be on the same scale with NYC, ranking 5th in the nation.
ÿ One of the 1st. black women to integrated one of the nations leading steel suppliers administration center.
ÿ Her innovative thinking leads her to create within the state of MS, although initially challenged by the Department of Bank, Income Tax Preparations and Pay Day Loans under one umbrella. Such an arrangement is now a common practice in that state.
Currently residing Oklahoma City, Ms. Joiner has numerous interests and concerns for her community and holds a membership or sponsorship with organizations e.g. Goodwill, The Salvation Army, United Way, MADD, PTA, NAR and pending membership in REBAC.
Because of her deep commitment to her community, Alice has obtained numerous awards, indicating her communityÿs appreciation for her sacrifices and hard work. She has received the Women in Leadership Award, Excellence In Leadership Award, Recognition in the NY Times for her Management Skills.
Although, most of her time is spent currently residing in OKC, where she visits numerous spiritual fellowship centers, she retains her 29 year membership affiliations with Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church in Greenville, MS under the leadership of by Dr., Mark Anthony Hines.
ÿWHEN IT APPEARS THAT LIFE HAS OFFERED YOU DIRT, BUILD A CASTLE.ÿ
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