2024.07.18 THROW BACK THURSDAY - THE NEW CAROUSEL AT FAIR PARK PLUS CLASS NEWS
THROW BACK THURSDAY - THE NEW CAROUSEL AT FAIR PARK PLUS CLASS NEWS
Our Classmate, Marcella Rowland, worked tirelessly to raise the funds to revamp the old Fair Park carousel and have it moved into the Little Rock Zoo. It really is beautiful! They should have renamed it the Rowland Carousel at Fair Park! Pat Glasses' children gave her a birthday party at the carousel a few years back. So much fun to ride it again! A little harder to get up on those horses, though!
1956 CLASS NEWS
I just received the very sad news that one of our nicest classmates, Don McMullan, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from congenital heart disease at age 85. He had been in the hospital for two weeks recently with pneumonia. He had some mini strokes a few years ago that had some lingering effects on this health. Billy Ison was a good, lifelong friend to Don and brought him to our Class Birthday Party in April. I'll send arrangements as soon as I know them.
Almost forgot to tell everyone. Joyce Fuller has a new address. If you need it, let me know.
Yes I can remember all vividly!!! - Bumper Cars, Ferris Wheel, Swimming Pool- especially the pool!!!. Thanks for the photos ML. Nancy (Long) Spence
1955 CLASS NEWS
ROBERT R. TRAMMELL
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
13 Jul 2024
Died in Little Rock, Ark., on July 7, 2024, age 86. He was born in Little Rock on August 14, 1937, and spent the happiest years of his life with his grandparents, Frances Rebecca Henderson (b. Arkansas) and Arthur Yates Green (b. Missouri), both deceased. He is also predeceased by his mother, Nellie Green (b. Little Rock), his natural father, Thomas Joseph Musticchi (b. Latiano, Italy), his stepfathers, George Trammell and Raymond Leatherwood, Sr., and his former wife, Betty Carolyn Rogers.
Robert graduated from Little Rock High (now Central) in 1955, and he was president of the first graduating class of Little Rock University (now UALR). He attended graduate school at the University of Arkansas and received his Master of Psychology degree at UALR. Robert was a dedicated Psychological Examiner for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services for 42 years.
He had a life-long interest in weightlifting and was Junior Mr. Arkansas in his youth. Robert loved to eat and prepare great food. Searching for the best barbecue kept him happily occupied during his commutes to the Arkansas Delta in the later years of his work for the state. His favorite pastime was reading about American and British history. A kind man, he possessed a passion for sighthounds and had very fond memories of his Irish Wolfhounds, Greyhound, and Scottish Deerhound. Robert was gifted with a prolific vocabulary, a biting wit, and a photographic memory of the written word.
He is survived by his daughter, Robin Lynn Newton (James); his son, Brett Robert Trammell; his grandchildren, Connor Robert Bruson (Alixandria), Margaret Abby Trammell, Carolyn Annabelle McCallister (Zack); his great-granddaughter, Sierra Grace McCallister; and his half-brother, Raymond Leatherwood, Jr. Interment will be at a future date in Oakland Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Humane Society of Pulaski County (warmhearts.org).
1954 CLASS NEWS
Betty Mabry
Jul 25, 1936 - Jul 15th, 2024
Birth Date: Jul 25, 1936
Death Date: Jul 15, 2024
Funeral Date: Jul 19, 2024, 10:00 am
Location: Riverwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Biography: Betty Jo Mabry, 87, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, July 15th, 2024.
Betty was born on July 25, 1936, in Yell County, Arkansas to the late Marie Brasier. She grew up in Little Rock and graduated from Little Rock Central High School where she was a member of the band. Betty went on to be an X Ray Technician which is where she met her soulmate, Jerry Mabry. They shared a 55-year marriage and had two daughters they adored- Shawn and Michele. Betty and Jerry did everything together: traveling, going to the lake, gardening, and attending Razorback games. She has now finally been reunited with her beloved husband.
Betty always had a smile on her face, and she loved her family unconditionally. A prime example is how generous she was with her time with her children and grandchildren who knew her as “Mimi”. She was there for everything- a sporting event, milestones, and hard times. Betty was a positive light in all their lives and will be missed.
Betty was proceeded in death by her mother, Marie Brasier and her husband Jerry Mabry. She is survived by two daughters, Shawn (Buddy) Olsen and Michele (Mark) Meadors; four grandchildren Connor (Juli) Olsen, Brandon Olsen, Mabry Meadors, and Elizabeth Meadors; and one great grandchild Asher Lee Olsen. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 19, at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle, Arkansas. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 18, from 5:00-7:00 at Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock, Arkansas. For those interested in donating in Betty’s honor, the family request that you donate to either Pulaski Heights United Method Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205 or Mount Saint Mary Academy, 3224
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How many of you guys remember this from gym??????
ML