Ossie Barnes Empowerment Foundation - OBEF

Ossie Barnes Empowerment Foundation - OBEF The Ossie Barnes Empowerment Foundation (OBEF) is a nonprofit organization registered in Arkansas with 501c3 tax exempt status. Graduated May 24, 1917.

Ossie Elizabeth Gilliard-Johnson-Henry-Barnes (02-16-1898 – 07-29-1990)
Born in Hensley AR

Mother Delia Taylor-Gilliard, Father Alex Gilliard, Children twin boys Julius and Junus Johnson

Attended Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute under Booker T Washington and George Washington Carver. She also graduated Philander Smith College and Shorter College in Little Rock, AR. She walked 3 miles fro

m Hensley to the Harris Plantation to teach in a one room school. Taught in the Pulaski County School district for 50+ years. She dedicated her life to Public Service.

02/04/2026

Address

24600 Highway 365 South
Hensley, AR
72065

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+5013014346

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