Ebby Halliday facts for kids
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Ebby Halliday
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Vera Lucille Koch
March 9, 1911 Leslie, Arkansas, U.S.
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| Died | September 8, 2015 (aged 104) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Real Estate Entrepreneur |
Ebby Halliday (born Vera Lucille Koch; March 9, 1911 – September 8, 2015) was an American businesswoman. She was a realtor who started her own very successful company, Ebby Halliday Realtors.
Ebby was one of the first successful female business owners in Dallas, Texas. People often called her the "First Lady of Real Estate." She was known for being a strong woman who succeeded in a business that was mostly run by men at the time.
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Who Was Ebby Halliday?
Ebby Halliday was born in a small town called Leslie, Arkansas, in 1911. She grew up and finished high school in Abilene, Kansas, in 1929.
From Hats to Houses
After high school, Ebby got her first job selling women's hats. She worked at a store called The Jones Store in Kansas City. She was very good at her job. In less than a year, she became the best salesperson there!
In 1938, Ebby moved to Dallas, Texas. She was asked to manage the hat section at a store called W.A. Green. Soon, she opened her own hat shop in Dallas, which she named Ebby's Hats.
Building a Business
Ebby Halliday started her real estate company in 1945. She used her skills from selling hats to help people find homes. She believed in treating customers well and building trust. This helped her company grow very quickly.
A Pioneer for Women
Ebby Halliday was a true pioneer. She showed that women could be successful leaders in business. She built a large and respected company in a field where few women had found success before. Her hard work and determination inspired many others.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1965, Ebby Halliday married Maurice Acers, who used to work for the FBI. Maurice passed away in 1993.
Ebby lived a very long and full life. She celebrated her 100th birthday on March 9, 2011. She continued to be involved with her company and community for many years.
Ebby Halliday passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 8, 2015, at the age of 104. She was surrounded by her friends and family. In 2005, she received the Horatio Alger Award. This award honors people who have overcome challenges to achieve great success. Ebby Halliday is remembered as a smart businesswoman and a kind person who helped many people.
