(1953 – 2010) For someone who grew up in a small town in southeast Georgia, being employed at an academic institution was not something that crossed Jerry Crews’ mind. But he had a desire to attend college, and following his high school graduation, he left his small...
(1892 – 1964) Samuel N. Crosby was the son of A.B. and Martha McMillian Crosby of Stockton, Alabama. He graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) with a degree in agriculture. Sam was appointed Dale County’s first County Agent on June 16,...
(1913 – 1991) The first twenty years of her professional career were devoted to teaching home economics in Alabama schools. Another twenty-three were with Alabama Extension as home demonstration agent in Lee County. For forty-three years, Elisabeth Craig Crum worked...
(1903 – 1976) A. V. Culpepper retired from Extension service after forty-five years of efforts devoted to enlightening his fellow man. Called “Shorty” by those who knew him, this beloved and respected man was renowned for his wit and wisdom. He put both to good use in...
(1906 – 1976) Orean Pearl Cunningham was born in Gregory, Arkansas, on April 18, 1903. After graduation in 1930 from Philander Smith College High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, she taught third and fourth grades in Gregory for several years. Later, she came to...
(1877 – 1970) May I. Cureton served the Extension Service well in home demonstration work for 31 years. As district home demonstration agent for North Alabama, she was loved by many and respected by all. Miss Cureton was born on January 30, 1877, in Rising Fawn,...