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Dr. Theatrice Gentry Memorial Scholarship Fund
Book Scholarships for Social Work Majors
Eligibility Criteria
1. Must be enrolled full-time as a Social Work major.
2. Must demostrate strong participation in public service and volunteerism.
3. Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
4. Must be enrolled at least as a first semester Junior (completed at least 60 semester hours).
TO APPLY
To apply complete the application form online, print it and submit it
to the Social Work Department Head.
Application must be submitted by the last day of registration and enrollment.
Application Form>>>>
Gentry Scholarship Awardees Fall 2006
Nailah Obijifor & Keosha Smith
Source: Celebrating the Life of Theartice Gentry (Home Going Service)
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
Jemison, Alabama
Theartice Gentry was born on May 28, 1940, in Chilton County, Alabama to the late Tommie Lee Gentry. He was an only child reared by his beloved mother and a host of nurturing family members. Early in his life, he embraced Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. As a child he suffered with vision problems and physical limitations. In spite of this, he completed his early education in the Chilton County School s where he excelled academically and~first began to display his creative talent as an artist. This love of knowledge and creativity flourished throughout his life.
Upon leaving Chilton County, Brother Gentry enrolled in Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama and in 1963 he completed his Bachelors Degree in Biology. In 1964, he married Hattie Lee Boddie from Rocky Mount, North Carolina. They settled in Queens, New York and this marked the beginning of their 40 year journey in Holy Matrimony. Their union bore three children; Tommie, Cassandra, and Anthony.
Brother Gentry's professional career began in the New York City Human Resources Administration in 1964 where he dedicated over 30 years of service to developing and teaching parenting programs to uplift families in need.
In 1979, his educational achievements culminated when he earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work During his doctoral studies, he traveled to East Africa where he studied cross- cultural differences in families.
Over the years, he worked passionately to share his knowledge by teaching at several universities in New York and traveling as a consultant to protect the welfare of children through parental education and community outreach programs.
In 1994, Brother Gentry retired due to health problems and he began planning the eventful return to his birthplace in Chilton, County, Alabama. In 2000, Theartice and Hattie moved from New York to Alabama to enjoy their final years together.
Even in retirement, Brother Gentry continued to give selflessly by offering family counseling and parenting courses at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. He worked with other relatives to establish a monument honoring his great-grandparents who donated the land that the church stands on today. All who knew Brother Gentry experienced his pride for his people as he often paused to pay homage to the late Gentry family elders that nurtured him as a child. In the early morning hours of July 1, 2004, after a long, courageous battle with illness, the Lord called Brother Gentry home to rest peacefully.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Hattie Gentry of Jemison, Alabama. Daughters: Tommie Gentry of Washington, D. C., and Cassandra Gentry-Grace of Simpsonville, South Carolina. One Son: Anthony Boddie of Brooklyn, New York. Son -in- law, Christopher Grace of Simpsonville, South Carolina. Daughter-in-law, Sharon Boddie of Brooklyn, New York. Grandsons: Moses Gentry, Jarrett Boddie and Khari Boddie. As a devoted family man, respected friend and educator. Brother Gentry leaves a host of other loved ones and friends to cherish his memories.
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