c. 1900-1984
Mrs. Nellie Grier, who was known as “Mother Grier” in Newark, founded and directed the senior center on Clinton Ave (now named after her) and organized the Newark Senior Citizens Council. Donald Payne called her “one of Newark’s most prominent citizens”
Came to Newark in 1954.
Bibliography
Terrell, Stanley, “Mrs. Nellie Grier, 84, Leader of the Aged” Star Ledger, Sept 11, 1984
Kukla, Barbara J., “Courageous Seniors Activist Praised”, Star Ledger, Sept 17, 1984