By Joe Thomas
Ledger Editor
Harrell dedicated life to helping others
Flomaton resident and healthcare worker remembered for drive and determination
January 7, 2021
Courtesy Photo
Jo Nolin, left, and her sister Ida Ruth shared a special bond
A person with a big heart and a passion to help others is the way people described Flomaton resident Ida Ruth Harrell, who died Friday, Dec. 31.
Harrell, 81, was a native of Owassa, Ala., and a life-long resident of the Flomaton community. She was a member of the Flomaton Lions Club, the Escambia County Health Care Authority and the D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital board. She was also a member of the Nursing Hall of Fame at the University of Alabama.
Jo Nolin, Harrell's sister, said the two had a special bond. Harrell was 10 years old when Jo was born.
"When they brought me home, she took me...
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