Background
McConnell, Shirley Russell was born on August 31, 1934 in Texarkana, Texas, United States. Daughter of James William and Lucille Arline (Gibbons) Russell.
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Shirley Russell McConnell
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Bachelor of Science, North Texas University, 1957.
Career
Chief therapeutic dietitian, Charity Hospital, New Orleans, 1958-1960; director food service, Brent House Hotel/Restaurant, New Orleans, 1961-1967; consultant dietitian, Rehabilitation Institute of W. Florida, Pensacola, 1977-1983; consultant dietitian, N.W. Florida Artificial Kidney Center, Pensacola, 1977-1995; party consultant, caterer, McConnell's, Gulf Breeze, Florida, since 1978.
Achievements
Membership
President Pensacola Junior League, 1973-1974, Escambia County Medical Auxiliary, 1978-1979, National Kidney Foundation, 1989. Secretary Debutante Charity Cotillion, since 1980, American Cancer Society, 1985-1986, board directors 11 years. Board directors Favor House, since 1993.
Secretary Fiesta of 5 Flags, Young Women’s Christian Association, 1989-1991. Member American Dietetic Association, W. Florida Dietetic Association (president 1969), Council on Renal Nutrition, Merry Makers (president 1987-1988), Pierrettes (president 1981-1982).
Interests
Connections
Married Charles Fenner McConnell, September 19, 1934. Children: Carolyn Logan, Flora Fenner.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1957
Career
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1958 - 1960
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1961 - 1967
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1977 - 1983
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1977 - 1995
Awards
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Recipient Sustainer award Junior League, 1986. Fleming award National Kidney Foundation Florida, 1989, Outstanding Volunteer, 1990. Kappa Delta Order of Pearl award, 1995.Recipient Sustainer award Junior League, 1986. Fleming award National Kidney Foundation Florida, 1989, Outstanding Volunteer, 1990. Kappa Delta Order of Pearl award, 1995.