THE VFA PIONEER HISTORIES PROJECT

Kathleen Joyce Wilson

July 7, 1943 – December 21, 2021

“Kathy got involved with NOW through her work as a volunteer for the ‘Shirley Chisholm for President’ campaign in 1972. She told her future husband if he seriously wanted to date her, he would need to follow her to a NOW state board meeting. Not only did he follow her, he joined NOW himself.” – Kathy’s son Terrence

Founding member of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW), and founder of the East End Chapter of NOW. Served in various leadership positions in the State of Pennsylvania NOW and National NOW. Received numerous honors and awards for her tireless fight to defend human and women’s rights.