Henry Willa Rusk Jr.

Jun 27, 1922 - Aug 16, 2021June 27, 1922 - August 16, 2021

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Henry Willa Rusk Jr.

Jun 27, 1922 - Aug 16, 2021June 27, 1922 - August 16, 2021


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Occupation

Former executive director of the Atlanta Speech School

Accomplishments

Helped establish the Rollins Center for Language and Literacy at the Atlanta Speech School

Education

Bachelor's degree from Agnes Scott College and a master's degree from Georgia State University

Awards

Received the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019

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Survived by her husband, two children, and four grandchildren

Charitable work

Served on the boards of several organizations, including the Atlanta Women's Foundation and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation

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Under the direction of H.M. Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill in Atlanta, GA

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Born on June 27, 1922

Passed away on August 16, 2021

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