Ponsie B. Hillman

The Executive Board and Members of The Tribune Society, Inc., of the Courts in the State of New York send our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family of the late Ponsie B. Hillman. May the love and support of family and friends comfort you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ernest L. Owens - President The Tribune Society, Inc.

To The Family of Ponsie Hillman,

It has been one month since my friend Ponsie's transition and I now feel ready to express my thoughts about her in writtten form.

On Thursday June 26th, I felt a great feeling of sadness that I could not explain. Later that evening, I received a telephone call about Ponsie.

When I think about Ponsie, I think of a person who was petite, poised,
positive, personable, positive and powerful! Ponsie's life has been one of...

Dear Mrs. Winfield & Family

We were so sorry to hear about theloss of your Mother. We can see just by watching you Mrs Winfield that she was a great lady.

May you and your family find confort in knowing that she is now at peace and that in you & your children her legacy will live on.

My husband and I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the Mr. & Mrs. Winfield. Mrs. Winfield stay strong and encouraged in this your time of grief.

Dear Mrs. Winfield and family,
I remember meeting Marie's grandmother during her graduation from Wash U, and of course, I recall the times that Marie fondly mentioned her grandmother. Ms. Hillman was truly a remarkable individual and educator. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.

My heartfelt sympathies are extended to the family of Ponsie Hillman. Her support and encouragement will always be remembered by the Asian American Heritage Committee. She was a friend that will be missed by many.

Ponsie was a wonderful mentor and support to me when I started at the UFT, and I had the utmost respect for her. My heartfelt condolences go out to you.

It is with profound sorrow that we have learned of the passing of Ponsie Hillman, a diligent and untiring UFT trade unionist and civil rights activist. Ponsie Hillman was a trailblazer and an outstanding educator. As she fought the good fight , she became became a role model for so many UFTers that later followed as officers and workers in a union which advocates not only professionals but for children.

Like Mary McLeod Bethune...Ponsie Hillman leaves us with the responsibility to...

Dear Michelle and Cassandra and Family:
God Bless each of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. Your mother will always be remembered in our hearts. Please stay in tough.
Love, Charlotte Conaway and June Conaway-Edwards