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Hoyle, Bernadette Woodlief, 1912-1989

 Person

Biography

Bernadette Woodlief Hoyle was an author, feature writer, professional photographer, and publicist, and her work appeared in newspapers and magazines throughout North Carolina.

Hoyle was born July 23, 1912, in Henderson, Vance County, NC, to Elvis Frank and Lottie Elizabeth Woodlief. She was married to Macy Livingston Hoyle, and the couple had two children: Macy L. Hoyle, Jr., and Bernadette (Sandy) Hoyle Bolick. The Hoyles were divorced on August 22, 1960, in Johnston County, NC.

Ms. Hoyle died August 9, 1989, in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Smithfield, Johnston County, NC.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Bernadette Hoyle Scrapbook

 Collection — Carton: PC 89-93
Identifier: PC00089
Scope and Contents

The Bernadette Hoyle Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings featuring the Tar Heel Writers – A Series.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1991 October 28; No dates Provided