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Ruby grew up around the Groveland-Mascotte area and was the daughter of
James F. and Nancy Jane Sowell.
A former student said, "She was a wonderful teacher and when he had to move to Leesburg, he went kicking and screaming because he didn't want to leave Mrs. Holley and Okahumpka School.  Okahumpka Grammar
School 1946: Grades 1 through 4.
Front row left to right: Daniel eard, Larry Works, Robert Earl Cook, Pete ??, Boy (can't remember who) Second row: Martha ??(maybe Strichland), Rober Formby, Donnie Powell, Clerence Burtoff, Boy (don't remember who), George Parker, Girl (can't remember who). Third row: Boy (don't remember who), Boy (can't remember who), Bobbie Jo Beard, Boy(can't remember who), Alice Parker. Top row: Teacher Mrs. Holley, Girl (can't remember who). In her later years she moved to Plant City, Florida, when she married again and this time to her childhood sweetheart. She was a very sweet and kind lady. Note: I would be happy to fill in any names of those pictured if you let me know. |