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March 29, 2008

UNSUNG HERO: Dee Lawrence

Dee Lawrence had a very tough childhood. Her mother died when she was 19 months old, and her father only lived until she was 8.

Losing both her parents at such a young age gave her an extra ability to care for other people. She makes sure that anyone who crosses her path is taken care of.

She works two full-time jobs, one at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center and the other at Jack’s Restaurant in Holly Pond. She works those extremely long hours not just to make ends meet for herself, but also to help the people around her.

She is very active in Pleasant View Baptist Church just east of Holly Pond. People there say if they need something done, put this person in charge. They say her faith in God is awesome.

She loves to quilt and gives most of her quilts away to other people. She prepares meals for people who are sick, and she visits hospice patients. This Unsung Hero has a garden big enough for the whole community, and she doesn’t hesitate to share it with others.

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Profile 2008
  • images_sizedimage_089212945 UNSUNG HERO: James Bell James Bell — better known as “Bubba” — is a custodian at Cullman Middle School. While his job at the school is important, it’s the way he interacts with the students and other staff members that makes him an Unsung Hero.

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  • images_sizedimage_089213007 UNSUNG HERO: Brenda Graham The person who nominated her said, “I was always amazed at how she cared for all the children as if they were her own. She gave love and caring, and bought countless coats, shoes, toys and clothes out of her own money.”

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  • images_sizedimage_089213053 UNSUNG HERO: Martha Gutherie Martha Gutherie retired from the Parkside Middle School lunch room two years ago. Since then, she has volunteered her time at the school to help children read. Teachers and students look forward to this Unsung Hero coming every Thursday to read with the kids.

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  • images_sizedimage_089212556 UNSUNG HERO: Dee Lawrence Losing both her parents at such a young age gave her an extra ability to care for other people. She makes sure that anyone who crosses her path is taken care of.

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  • images_sizedimage_089213110 UNSUNG HERO: Marvin Key Marvin Key began his career in education in 1952 at Meek School in Winston County. The next year he came to Cullman County to teach at Dowling Junior High. He retired in 1988 but continued to work until the beginning of this year at age 85.

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  • images_sizedimage_089212605 UNSUNG HERO: Billie Sue Persall Love is best shown when someone gives of their time and energy. Anyone who helps others when they are sick, injured or moving into a new home is a special person.

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  • images_sizedimage_089212628 UNSUNG HERO: Cathy Pilgrim The person who nominated Cathy Pilgrim as an Unsung Hero described her as “one of the most unselfish, caring and generous people I know.”

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  • images_sizedimage_089212521 UNSUNG HERO: Grace Walsh Grace Walsh had a teaching career spanning more than 30 years, including a quarter century teaching art history at Jefferson State Community College.

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  • ALCUL101 2008 DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN: Dr. Sylvia Morris

    Holding two floppy-brim black hats, Dr. Sylvia Morris says proudly, “I made these hats for the community theater play, ‘Romeo & Juliet.’” Nearby her beloved cat, Jennifer, lies curled up in a soft chair, sunlight filtering through drawn curtains.

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  • images_sizedimage_089202715 MARIMAN POPE AND KRISTINA MATTOX: Taxidermist passing the torch In the 45 years that Mariman Pope has been in the taxidermy trade, he’s created quite a reputation for both himself, and his business.

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