ABOUT US

Learn More About Our Mission, Values, and Dedication to Empowering Conservative Women

ABOUT

OUR PURPOSE

The Mississippi Federation of Republican Women is a member of the National Federation of Republican Women. Founded in 1938, the Federation is a grassroots organization with over 57,000 members and over 1,200 local clubs across the nation, making it one of the largest and most influential women’s political organizations in the country. 

As members of a financially and operationally independent organization, we strengthen the Republican Party by recruiting, training and electing candidates; advocating the Party’s philosophy and initiatives; and empowering women of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds in the political process. 

OBJECTIVES

Our Aims and Ambitions

1.

Inform the Public

Through political and legislative education, training, and activity.

2.

Recruit, Train, and Elect

Republican candidates for various offices.

3.

Protect Electoral Integrity

Safeguarding the integrity of our electoral process.

4.

Promote Republican Principles

Advocating for the principles, objectives, and policies of the Republican Party.

5.

Unite Organizations

Facilitating cooperation among state and club organizations.

6.

Empower Women

Increasing the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government.

PRESIDENT

Penny Payne

Penny Payne is a highly dedicated and accomplished individual who has made significant contributions to various Republican and community organizations in Mississippi. Her involvement spans across political, religious, and charitable sectors, showcasing her commitment to serving her community in multiple capacities.

In addition to serving as the current President of MFRW, Penny also serves as the National Federation of Republican Women’s Faith Coalition Region 5 Coordinator. In her political engagement, Penny has also held prominent roles within the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women (MFRW)…

PRESIDENT

Penny Payne

Penny Payne is a highly dedicated and accomplished individual who has made significant contributions to various Republican and community organizations in Mississippi. Her involvement spans across political, religious, and charitable sectors, showcasing her commitment to serving her community in multiple capacities.

Penny Payne is a highly dedicated and accomplished individual who has made significant contributions to various Republican and community organizations in Mississippi. Her involvement spans across political, religious, and charitable sectors, showcasing her commitment to serving her community in multiple capacities.

In addition to serving as the current President of MFRW, Penny also serves as the National Federation of Republican Women’s Faith Coalition Region 5 Coordinator. In her political engagement, Penny has also held prominent roles within the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women (MFRW). Her journey within the MFRW has seen her progression from serving as the MFRW Secretary, MFRW Third Vice President, to her current position as the MFRW President. In addition to her responsibilities within the MFRW, Penny has also actively participated in committees such as the NFRW Fundraising Committee, MFRW Legislative Day Committee, and MFRW Convention Committee. Her involvement also extends to the Harrison County Republican Executive Committee, where she serves on several sub-committees.

Penny’s commitment to Republican ideals is further demonstrated through her leadership, as the immediate Past President of the Harrison County Republican Women (HCRW), serving in that capacity from 2017 to 2023. She has a long-standing history with HCRW, having been a member since 1986. Her dedication is evident in her prior role as the Secretary of HCRW from 2013 to 2016. Throughout her time with HCRW, she has chaired and served on various committees, contributing significantly to the organization’s activities and growth.

Outside of her political involvement, Penny is an active member of her community and her church. With a Master of Arts in Theology, she and her husband, Greg, serve as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Co-Coordinators in her local Catholic Church. Her commitment to her faith is evident through her roles as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, a member of the Pastoral Council, the Liturgical and Spiritual Life Committee, the Vocations Committee, and as a Minister of the Sick.

Penny’s dedication to charitable work extends beyond her church involvement. She volunteers for various non-profit organizations, including the Gulfport Historical Society and the Fellowship Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her involvement with these organizations highlights her commitment to preserving local history and promoting charitable causes.

Professionally, Penny is a nationally certified paralegal, employed by one of Mississippi’s largest and most respected law firms, showcasing her expertise in the legal field.

Overall, Penny Payne’s extensive involvement in political, religious, charitable, and professional organizations reflects her passion for contributing to her community in a variety of meaningful ways. Her dedication, leadership, and diverse skill set make her a valued and respected individual within the Mississippi Gulf Coast region.

Penny is married to Gregory Payne, and they reside in Biloxi with her mom, Elizabeth Baker.

PRESIDENT

Penny Payne

Penny Payne is a highly dedicated and accomplished individual who has made significant contributions to various Republican and community organizations in Mississippi. Her involvement spans across political, religious, and charitable sectors, showcasing her commitment to serving her community in multiple capacities.

In addition to serving as the current President of MFRW, Penny also serves as the National Federation of Republican Women’s Faith Coalition Region 5 Coordinator. In her political engagement, Penny has also held prominent roles within the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women (MFRW)…

Penny Payne is a highly dedicated and accomplished individual who has made significant contributions to various Republican and community organizations in Mississippi. Her involvement spans across political, religious, and charitable sectors, showcasing her commitment to serving her community in multiple capacities.

In addition to serving as the current President of MFRW, Penny also serves as the National Federation of Republican Women’s Faith Coalition Region 5 Coordinator. In her political engagement, Penny has also held prominent roles within the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women (MFRW). Her journey within the MFRW has seen her progression from serving as the MFRW Secretary, MFRW Third Vice President, to her current position as the MFRW President. In addition to her responsibilities within the MFRW, Penny has also actively participated in committees such as the NFRW Fundraising Committee, MFRW Legislative Day Committee, and MFRW Convention Committee. Her involvement also extends to the Harrison County Republican Executive Committee, where she serves on several sub-committees.

Penny’s commitment to Republican ideals is further demonstrated through her leadership, as the immediate Past President of the Harrison County Republican Women (HCRW), serving in that capacity from 2017 to 2023. She has a long-standing history with HCRW, having been a member since 1986. Her dedication is evident in her prior role as the Secretary of HCRW from 2013 to 2016. Throughout her time with HCRW, she has chaired and served on various committees, contributing significantly to the organization’s activities and growth.

Outside of her political involvement, Penny is an active member of her community and her church. With a Master of Arts in Theology, she and her husband, Greg, serve as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Co-Coordinators in her local Catholic Church. Her commitment to her faith is evident through her roles as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, a member of the Pastoral Council, the Liturgical and Spiritual Life Committee, the Vocations Committee, and as a Minister of the Sick.

Penny’s dedication to charitable work extends beyond her church involvement. She volunteers for various non-profit organizations, including the Gulfport Historical Society and the Fellowship Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her involvement with these organizations highlights her commitment to preserving local history and promoting charitable causes.

Professionally, Penny is a nationally certified paralegal, employed by one of Mississippi’s largest and most respected law firms, showcasing her expertise in the legal field.

Overall, Penny Payne’s extensive involvement in political, religious, charitable, and professional organizations reflects her passion for contributing to her community in a variety of meaningful ways. Her dedication, leadership, and diverse skill set make her a valued and respected individual within the Mississippi Gulf Coast region.

Penny is married to Gregory Payne, and they reside in Biloxi with her mom, Elizabeth Baker.

LEADERSHIP

Executive Committee

First Vice President

Betty Farmer

Second Vice President

Jennifer Hall

Third Vice President

Candace Hunt

Secretary

Bonnie Holland

Treasurer

Georgia Griffin

Immediate Past President

Kimberly Remak

Parliamentarian

Rita Wray

First District Director

June Hutcheson

Second District Director

Linda Wilson

Third District Director

Dianne Pickering

Fourth District Director

Starr Chapman

First Vice President

Betty Farmer

Second Vice President

Jennifer Hall

Third Vice President

Candace Hunt

Secretary

Bonnie Holland

Treasurer

Georgia Griffin

Immediate Past President

Kimberly Remak

Parliamentarian

Rita Wray

First District Director

June Hutcheson

Second District Director

Linda Wilson

Third District Director

Dianne Pickering

Fourth District Director

Starr Chapman

BOARD

committee chairs

Dana Stringer
Chair
Past MFRW President
Dss39047@yahoo.com

Jean Hill (Lafayette CRW)
Vice Chair
jeanwarehill@gmail.com

Bonnie Holland
MFRW Secretary
Advisor
Holland_bonnie@yahoo.com

Members:
Kathy Henry
Past MFRW President
Kathy39047@gmail.com

Jeanne Luckey
Past MFRW President
ahluckey@aol.com

Sue Morrison (Union CRW)
Chair
suecfnp@gmail.com

Shelia Spann (Madison CRW)
Vice Chair

Dana Stringer 
Advisor
Past MFRW President
Dss39047@yahoo.com

Kay Forsman (Winston CRW)
Chair
kayforsman@gmail.com

Emily Speed (Madison CRW)
Vice Chair
emily@speedcres.com

Betty Farmer
Advisor
MFRW 1st Vice President
Bfarmer79@yahoo.com

Member:
Addison Walsh (Rankin CRW)
Walsh.addisonj@gmail.com

Cathy Copeland (DeSoto CRW)
Chair
Cathycopeland1@gmail.com

Rhonda Weaver (Lee CRW)
Vice Chair
RKWeaver4420@gmail.com

Georgia Griffin
Advisor
MFRW Treasurer
Gabeth1953@gmail.com

Members:
Keri Abernathy
NFRW 4th Vice President
Past MFRW President
Keriabernathy@hotmail.com

Linda Wilson (MFRW 2nd District Director)
lgrwilson@me.com

Carmon Horner (Lee CRW)
Chair
Cehgop1024@gmail.com

Sharon Womack (Rankin CRW)
Vice Chair
sharonwomack11@gmail.com

Jennifer Hall
Advisor
MFRW 2nd Vice President
jenhall@msmmha.com

Member:
Robin Burgess (Leake CRW)
Rburgess97@yahoo.com

Julie Harrison (Hinds CRW)
Chair
hneil@bellsouth.net

Sandra McKiernon (DeSoto CRW)
Vice Chair
Sandra.mckiernon@gmail.com

Georgia Griffin
Advisor
MFRW Treasurer
Gabeth1953@gmail.com

Gretchen Waters (Forrest-Lamar CRW)
Chair
Gretchenwaters01@gmail.com

Petie Bell (Lowndes CRW)
Vice Chair
bpetie@yahoo.com

Linda Wilson (MFRW 2nd District Director)
Advisor
lgrwilson@me.com

Lori Lea Sawyer (Harrison CRW)
Chair
lorileasawyer@gmail.com

Gina Naef (Rankin CRW)
Vice Chair
ginanaef@yahoo.com

Candace Hunt
Advisor
MFRW 3rd Vice President
candacehunt@bellsouth.net

Member:
Marsha Ward (Lowndes CRW)
Mpward813@gmail.com

Tammy Fooshee (Monroe CRW)
Chair
tammyfooshee@yahoo.com

Rosie Jackson (Covington CRW)
Vice Chair
rosiejackson95@gmail.com

Betty Farmer
Advisor
Bfarmer79@yahoo.com

Annette Federick (Leake CRW)
Chair
Afederick.mfrw@yahoo.com

Laurie Henderson, (Leake CRW)
Vice Chair
hendo4833@bellsouth.net

Jennifer Hall, MFRW 2nd Vice President
Advisor
jenhall@msmmha.com

Members:
Kay Forsman, (Winston CRW)
kayforsman@gmail.com

Rachel Kiepe, (Neshoba CRW)
neshobarepublicanwomen@gmail.com

Leisa McElreath (Lafayette CRW)
Chair
leisamcelreath@yahoo.com

Nancy Hartness (Winston CRW)
Vice Chair
nanhartness@yahoo.com

June Hutcheson
Advisor
MFRW 1st District Director
Jrhutch1@at.net

Donna Russell (Madison CRW)
Chair
Donna.russell45@gmail.com

Helen Black (Winston CRW)
Vice Chair
helenblack75@att.net

Candace Hunt
Advisor
MFRW 3rd Vice President
candacehunt@bellsouth.net

Jane Wood (Winston CRW)
janeburtonwood@yahoo.com

Kay Forsman (Winston CRW)
Chair
kayforsman@gmail.com

Daphne Partridge (Winston CRW)
Vice Chair
dpartridge@gmail.com

Jennifer Hall
Advisor
MFRW 2nd Vice President
jenhall@msmmha.com

Jean Hill (Lafayette CRW)
Chair
jeanwarehill@gmail.com

Starr Chapman
Advisor
MFRW 4th District Director
Starrchapman7@gmail.com

Brenda Womble (DeSoto CRW)
Chair
bbwomble@yahoo.com

Ernestine Cartier (Rankin CRW)
Vice Chair
ecartier5@aol.com

Starr Chapman
Advisor
MFRW 4th District Director
Starrchapman7@gmail.com

Member:
Annette Federick (Leake CRW)
Afederick.mfrw@yahoo.com

Candace Hunt
Chair
MFRW 3rd Vice President
candacehunt@bellsouth.net

Jennifer Hall
Vice Chair
MFRW 2 VP
jenhall@msmmha.com

Penny Payne
Advisor
MFRW President
pennyapayne@hotmail.com

Betty Farmer
Tea Chair
Bfarmer79@yahoo.com

Cindy Moore (Lincoln CRW)
Chair
Cindymoore1211@gmail.com

Pat Tripp (Covington CRW)
Vice Chair
phtripp@yahoo.com

Kathy Henry
Advisor
Past MFRW President
Kathy39047@gmail.com

Rita Wray
Chair
MFRW Parliamentarian
Rwray1035@aol.com

Penny Payne
Advisor
MFRW President
pennyapayne@hotmail.com

Annette Federick (Leake CRW)
Chair
Afederick.mfrw@yahoo.com

Laurie Henderson, (Leake CRW)
Vice Chair
hendo4833@bellsouth.net

Jennifer Hall
Advisor
MFRW 2nd Vice President
jenhall@msmmha.com

 

Members:

Kay Forsman, (Winston CRW)
kayforsman@gmail.com

Rachel Kiepe, (Neshoba CRW)
neshobarepublicanwomen@gmail.com

Rita Wray
MFRW Parliamentarian
Rwray1035@aol.com

Cindy Elmore (Jackson CRW)
Chair
cindytris@yahoo.com

Hermalinda Shirley (Lauderdale CRW)
Vice Chair
hermalinda.shirley@gmail.com

Bonnie Holland
Advisor
MFRW Secretary
Holland_bonnie@yahoo.com

Michelle Tarver (President, Lincoln CRW)
Chair
amlovette96@gmail.com

Candace Hunt (Lee CRW)
Advisor
candacekhunt68@gmail.com

Brook Witcher
Chair
brookewitcher@gmail.com

Keri Abernathy
Advisor

Dana Stringer
Chair
Past MFRW President
Dss39047@yahoo.com

Jean Hill (Lafayette CRW)
Vice Chair
jeanwarehill@gmail.com

Bonnie Holland
MFRW Secretary
Advisor
Holland_bonnie@yahoo.com

Members:
Kathy Henry
Past MFRW President
Kathy39047@gmail.com

Jeanne Luckey
Past MFRW President
ahluckey@aol.com

Sue Morrison (Union CRW)
Chair
suecfnp@gmail.com

Shelia Spann (Madison CRW)
Vice Chair

Dana Stringer 
Advisor
Past MFRW President
Dss39047@yahoo.com

Kay Forsman (Winston CRW)
Chair
kayforsman@gmail.com

Emily Speed (Madison CRW)
Vice Chair
emily@speedcres.com

Betty Farmer
Advisor
MFRW 1st Vice President
Bfarmer79@yahoo.com

Member:
Addison Walsh (Rankin CRW)
Walsh.addisonj@gmail.com

Cathy Copeland (DeSoto CRW)
Chair
Cathycopeland1@gmail.com

Rhonda Weaver (Lee CRW)
Vice Chair
RKWeaver4420@gmail.com

Georgia Griffin
Advisor
MFRW Treasurer
Gabeth1953@gmail.com

Members:
Keri Abernathy
NFRW 4th Vice President
Past MFRW President
Keriabernathy@hotmail.com

Linda Wilson (MFRW 2nd District Director)
lgrwilson@me.com

Carmon Horner (Lee CRW)
Chair
Cehgop1024@gmail.com

Sharon Womack (Rankin CRW)
Vice Chair
sharonwomack11@gmail.com

Jennifer Hall
Advisor
MFRW 2nd Vice President
jenhall@msmmha.com

Member:
Robin Burgess (Leake CRW)
Rburgess97@yahoo.com

Julie Harrison (Hinds CRW)
Chair
hneil@bellsouth.net

Sandra McKiernon (DeSoto CRW)
Vice Chair
Sandra.mckiernon@gmail.com

Georgia Griffin
Advisor
MFRW Treasurer
Gabeth1953@gmail.com

Gretchen Waters (Forrest-Lamar CRW)
Chair
Gretchenwaters01@gmail.com

Petie Bell (Lowndes CRW)
Vice Chair
bpetie@yahoo.com

Linda Wilson (MFRW 2nd District Director)
Advisor
lgrwilson@me.com

Lori Lea Sawyer (Harrison CRW)
Chair
lorileasawyer@gmail.com

Gina Naef (Rankin CRW)
Vice Chair
ginanaef@yahoo.com

Candace Hunt
Advisor
MFRW 3rd Vice President
candacehunt@bellsouth.net

Member:
Marsha Ward (Lowndes CRW)
Mpward813@gmail.com

Tammy Fooshee (Monroe CRW)
Chair
tammyfooshee@yahoo.com

Rosie Jackson (Covington CRW)
Vice Chair
rosiejackson95@gmail.com

Betty Farmer
Advisor
Bfarmer79@yahoo.com

Annette Federick (Leake CRW)
Chair
Afederick.mfrw@yahoo.com

Laurie Henderson, (Leake CRW)
Vice Chair
hendo4833@bellsouth.net

Jennifer Hall, MFRW 2nd Vice President
Advisor
jenhall@msmmha.com

Members:
Kay Forsman, (Winston CRW)
kayforsman@gmail.com

Rachel Kiepe, (Neshoba CRW)
neshobarepublicanwomen@gmail.com

Leisa McElreath (Lafayette CRW)
Chair
leisamcelreath@yahoo.com

Nancy Hartness (Winston CRW)
Vice Chair
nanhartness@yahoo.com

June Hutcheson
Advisor
MFRW 1st District Director
Jrhutch1@at.net

Donna Russell (Madison CRW)
Chair
Donna.russell45@gmail.com

Helen Black (Winston CRW)
Vice Chair
helenblack75@att.net

Candace Hunt
Advisor
MFRW 3rd Vice President
candacehunt@bellsouth.net

Jane Wood (Winston CRW)
janeburtonwood@yahoo.com

Kay Forsman (Winston CRW)
Chair
kayforsman@gmail.com

Daphne Partridge (Winston CRW)
Vice Chair
dpartridge@gmail.com

Jennifer Hall
Advisor
MFRW 2nd Vice President
jenhall@msmmha.com

Jean Hill (Lafayette CRW)
Chair
jeanwarehill@gmail.com

Starr Chapman
Advisor
MFRW 4th District Director
Starrchapman7@gmail.com

Brenda Womble (DeSoto CRW)
Chair
bbwomble@yahoo.com

Ernestine Cartier (Rankin CRW)
Vice Chair
ecartier5@aol.com

Starr Chapman
Advisor
MFRW 4th District Director
Starrchapman7@gmail.com

Member:
Annette Federick (Leake CRW)
Afederick.mfrw@yahoo.com

Candace Hunt
Chair
MFRW 3rd Vice President
candacehunt@bellsouth.net

Jennifer Hall
Vice Chair
MFRW 2 VP
jenhall@msmmha.com

Penny Payne
Advisor
MFRW President
pennyapayne@hotmail.com

Betty Farmer
Tea Chair
Bfarmer79@yahoo.com

Cindy Moore (Lincoln CRW)
Chair
Cindymoore1211@gmail.com

Pat Tripp (Covington CRW)
Vice Chair
phtripp@yahoo.com

Kathy Henry
Advisor
Past MFRW President
Kathy39047@gmail.com

Rita Wray
Chair
MFRW Parliamentarian
Rwray1035@aol.com

Penny Payne
Advisor
MFRW President
pennyapayne@hotmail.com

Annette Federick (Leake CRW)
Chair
Afederick.mfrw@yahoo.com

Laurie Henderson, (Leake CRW)
Vice Chair
hendo4833@bellsouth.net

Jennifer Hall
Advisor
MFRW 2nd Vice President
jenhall@msmmha.com

 

Members:

Kay Forsman, (Winston CRW)
kayforsman@gmail.com

Rachel Kiepe, (Neshoba CRW)
neshobarepublicanwomen@gmail.com

Rita Wray
MFRW Parliamentarian
Rwray1035@aol.com

Cindy Elmore (Jackson CRW)
Chair
cindytris@yahoo.com

Hermalinda Shirley (Lauderdale CRW)
Vice Chair
hermalinda.shirley@gmail.com

Bonnie Holland
Advisor
MFRW Secretary
Holland_bonnie@yahoo.com

Michelle Tarver (President, Lincoln CRW)
Chair
amlovette96@gmail.com

Candace Hunt (Lee CRW)
Advisor
candacekhunt68@gmail.com

Brook Witcher
Chair
brookewitcher@gmail.com

Keri Abernathy
Advisor