Patricia Wiley Way (Bronx)
Present name:None
Location:At the intersection of Harper Avenue and East 233rd Street
Honoree:  Patricia Wiley [no dates given]was the founder of the Harper Avenue Block Association and a lover of all things God, children, and community. Affectionately known as “Patsy” and “Ms. Pat”, she was born in Harlem Hospital; attended NYC public schools, some college and later earned a certificate in ladies tailoring from Fashion Institute of Technology. She grew up attending Caldwell Temple AME Zion Church under the pastoral leadership of the Late Rev. Dr. Carnes McKinney, where she was Sunday School financial secretary, worked with Vacation Bible School under Mrs. Cook and attended Christian education classes. She was also a member of Minisink Blue Bells under the leadership of Ernestine Seaborne. She fellowshipped with Grace Baptist Church on Dyre Avenue in the Bronx, NY under the pastoral leadership of the Late Rev. Acker. She became a delegate for the American Baptist Churches annual meeting, Vacation Bible School director, American Baptist Churches Youth Convocation Planning Team for 25 years, financial secretary for the church and church clerk. (Riley)
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