WALLACE, CORNELIA ELLIS SNIVELY, 1939-2009.

Biography:

Singer; socialite; political wife. Born– January 28, 1939, in Elba, Ala. Parents– Charles and Ruby Lee (Folsom) Ellis. (Ruby Lee Folsom was the sister of Alabama governor Jim Folsom). Married– John Snively, III. Children– Two. Married– George Corley Wallace, January 4, 1971. Education– Huntingdon College; University of Alabama; Rollins College, Winter Park, Fla.; Neighborhood Playhouse, New York City; also studied voice with Carlo Menotti. Toured with country singer Roy Acuff; recorded songs for MGM.  Died January 8, 2009.

Source:

Who’s Who in Alabama, Vol. 3.

Publication(s):

C’nelia. Philadelphia; A. H. Holman, 1976.