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Ruby Sevier

Ruby Sevier was born on May 11, 1930 in McCrory , Arkansas. Ruby was the first of six children born to the union of John Andrew Mallory and Pearl Crutcher. Ruby completed her education in McCrory. Ruby confessed her hope in Christ at an early age. Later in Ruby's life she met the love of […]

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