The Founding Women of Pi Beta Phi

Jennie Nicol, M.D.
A pioneer among women physicians

Jennie Horne Turnbull
Quiet and charming, she was devoted to Pi Phi throughout her life

Fannie Ann Thomson
A sweet singer and ardent advocate of extension

Rosa Moore
Generous and sensitive to the needs of others

Ada Bruen Grier
A true friend, a teacher and a minister’s wife

Nancy Black Wallace
Our first secretary and an enthusiastic extentionist

Clara Brownlee Hutchinson
Emma’s gentle and compassionate younger sister

Emma Brownlee Kilgore
A true leader and our first president

Fannie Whitenack Libbey
Her cheerful presence and grace endeared her to Pi Phis everywhere

Inez Smith Soule
Beautiful, independent and a loyal friend

Libbie Brook Gaddis
The youngest Founder, who established our second chapter

Margaret E. Campbell
The first treasurer and a promoter of philanthropic work