Viola Tyler Goings
, was one of the co-founders of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and a Life
member. After graduating from Howard University with a teaching degree, she taught in
Smithfield, North Carolina and later accepted the position of Assistant Principal at
Cambridge High School in Cambridge, Maryland. After years of service to the sorority
and her community, her triumphant life ended in 1983 in Springfield, Ohio.
Myrtle Tyler Faithful
Myrtle Tyler Faithful, was the second Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and
the blood sister to Founder Viola Tyler Goings. An Ohio teacher of mathematics and
English for some years, she always had an active interest in community affairs. She raised
two daughters, both of whom are Zetas. Her triumphant life ended on April 21, 1993.
Fannie Pettie Watts
Fannie Pettie Watts, graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor
of Arts Degree in Education. She pursued postgraduate studies in Social Work and
Housing at New York University. She was the Social Investigator for the Department of
Social Services in Brooklyn, New York and the Director of the Cradle Roll Division of
Brooklyn’s Nazarene Congregational Church. After years of service, her triumphant life
ended in 1995.
Pearl Anna Neal
Pearl Anna Neal, exhibited early a degree of excellence in music and attended the
Lincoln Academy in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Upon completion of her studies she
earned a Degree in Music from Howard University. She earned her Master’s Degree in
Music from Columbia University, New York, in 1938, thus becoming the first Black
woman in this state to earn this degree. She did further study at the Julliard School of
Music in New York. After being a pioneer through her life and career, her triumphant life
ended in January, 1978.