The Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was chartered on October 5, 1973, at the home of Soror Bobbie Sanford, by sixteen women who had the vision to establish a chapter in the DeKalb County area. Our mission is to continue to expand the Sorority’s commitment of providing public service to our local community, addressing national issues, and supplying assistance towards international crises.
We continue to support service and civic organizations that are committed to promoting human welfare such as the American Cancer Society, the Woman’s Resource Center and Street Grace. We also support organizations that focus on youth such as the Department of Juvenile Justice and the United Negro College Fund.
From humble beginnings and fifty rewarding years, our membership has increased to over 500 sorors. Ever mindful of the sorority’s mission, we continue to uphold our commitment to service and dedication to the community and citizens of DeKalb County.
Charter Members
- Jacquelwyn Willis Anthony
- June Williams Crawford *
- Dolores Aldridge Essuon
- Carolyn Jernigan-Glenn
- JoAnn Harris *
- Iverria E. Henderson
- Dianne Hill
- Ernestine Linder
- Yvonne McNeil
- Kate Richardson Moret
- Dorothy Ann Lett Ogletree
- Bobbie Sanford
- Mattie B. Smith
- Roslyn Smith
- Dolores Strawbridge
- Betty Wilson *
* represents deceased
Past Chapter Presidents
- Yvonne McNeil 1973-1975
- Carolyn Jernigan-Glenn 1975-1977
- Dolores Strawbridge 1977-1979
- Michelle Stewart 1979-1980
- Glenell S. Smoot 1980-1981
- Mary H. Glenn 1981-1983 *
- Mary Smarr 1983-1987
- Jacquelwyn Willis Anthony 1987-1989
- Deborah Covin Wilson 1989-1991
- Claudean Freemon 1991-1993
- Ozie “Jackie” Adams 1993-1997 *
- Betty A. Mitchell 1997-2001
- Arma Boyd 2001-2005
- Renee Shackelford 2005-2009 *
- Francine Gadson 2009-2013
- Alanna Hicks-King 2013-2017
- Adrienne Jackson 2017 – 2021
* represents deceased