SHREVEPORT, LA (September 3, 2014) -- The African American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) is saddened by the news of our Executive Director, Lillian Priest, who passed away on September 2, 2014, after a prolonged illness. Lillian worked for AACUC for over 10 years. Lillian has been a major contributor to the growth and professional development of this organization. Her dedication and commitment to AACUC is unparalleled. She increased the membership during her tenure, and continued to develop and further reinforce the AACUC mission which is “to increase the strength of the global credit union movement”.
Since 1981, Lillian Priest had been a volunteer at Shreveport Federal Credit Union serving on various committees, and the past eight years, she was elected and served on their Board.
Lillian Priest received her BA from Northwestern State University and continued her studies toward a Master of Liberal Arts degree at LSU-Shreveport. She is a graduate of the Leadership Shreveport and Leadership Louisiana programs.
Lynette Smith, Chairperson of the AACUC, stated that “Lillian will truly be remembered for her commitment and dedication to our organization. She will always be cherished by the AACUC Board of Directors, members and the credit union industry”.