7 Notable alumni of Simmons College of Kentucky
Updated: June 14, 2026 EliteDegrees
Simmons College of Kentucky is ranked #8,458 in the world and #2,055 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 7 notable alumni from Simmons College of Kentucky sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Simmons College of Kentucky won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Lavinia B. Sneed
1867-1932 (aged 65)
journalist
writer
Lavinia B. Sneed was an American journalist, known for her prolific work and accessible style of writing.
2. Mary Virginia Cook Parrish
1862-1945 (aged 83)
suffragist
politician
journalist
Mary Virginia Cook Parrish taught, wrote and spoke on many issues such as women's suffrage, equal rights in the areas of employment and education, social and political reform, and the importance of religion and a Christian education. She was at the founding session of the National Association of Colored Women in 1896 at the 19th Street Baptist Church in Washington...
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3. Artishia Gilbert
1868-1904 (aged 36)
teacher
physician
Artishia Garcia Gilbert was an African-American physician who was likely the first African American woman licensed to practice medicine in the U.S. state of Kentucky. After earning her undergraduate and master's degrees in Kentucky, Gilbert earned her medical degree in Washington, D.C. While continuing her education, Gilbert taught at her alma mater and upon obtaining her license continued to both...
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4. Georgia Davis Powers
1923-2016 (aged 93)
politician
Georgia Davis Powers was an American politician who served for 21 years as a state senator in the Kentucky Senate. In 1967, she was the first African American elected to the senate. During her term, she was "regarded as the leading advocate for blacks, women, children, the poor, and the handicapped," and was the chair of the Health and Welfare...
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5. Leon Bibb
1922-2015 (aged 93)
film actor
film score composer
musician
Leon Bibb was an American-Canadian folk singer and actor. His a cappella vocals blend his classical, spiritual and blues influences. He is the father of the New York-based acoustic blues singer/songwriter Eric Bibb, and grandfather of Swedish dancer and performer Rennie Mirro.
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6. Solomon T. Clanton
1857-1918 (aged 61)
Solomon T. Clanton was a leader in the Baptist Church. He was educated in New Orleans and Chicago and became the first black graduate of the theological department at the Baptist Union Theological Seminary at Morgan Park, Chicago, Illinois, associated with the University of Chicago. He spent his career as an educator and leader in the Baptist Church. He served...
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7. Charles L. Purce
1856-1905 (aged 49)
Charles L. Purce was an American educator and academic administrator, active in Louisville, Kentucky, and Selma, Alabama. He was a leader in the Baptist church, and served as president of Selma University and Simmons College of Kentucky, both Baptist institutions.
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