Cantonment Rotary Honors Mary Holley-Lewis For ‘Service Above Self’

October 28, 2021

Thursday, the Cantonment Rotary Club honored Mary Holley-Lewis with the “Service Above Self Award”.

The Jim Allen Elementary School third grade teacher not only selflessly gives of her time to the school, but also volunteers with the Cantonment Improvement Committee and other organizations.

She was a driving force behind CIC food distributions that began early in the COVID-19 pandemic during March 2020 and continue each Tuesday at Carver Park in Cantonment.

Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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11 Responses to “Cantonment Rotary Honors Mary Holley-Lewis For ‘Service Above Self’”

  1. Well deserved award! on October 29th, 2021 7:17 am

    I’ve seen Mary in action many times and have always left her presence feeling better about mankind. It’s humbling being around her and the rest of the members of the CIC, and seeing how they look out for one another and those around them who are less fortunate.

    They know everyone who lives in the area of the CIC, when I barely know my next door neighbor.

    Thanks for all you do “Ms Mary” for making this a better place for all.

  2. Reggie K. on October 28th, 2021 12:18 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! Well deserved!

  3. Shawn Dean on October 28th, 2021 10:04 am

    Much deserved. Congratulations Mrs. Mary! Thank you for loving your neighbor and community so well!

  4. Jay Gallacher on October 28th, 2021 8:11 am

    Very well deserved Mary! I’m proud to know you. You are an inspiration to me and many others.

  5. Finna on October 28th, 2021 8:11 am

    Congratulations Mary well deserved, for you truly exemplifies service above self, I thank you for shining some positive light in little old Cantonment Florida a place that often is overlooked. To know you is to love you. We appreciate your dedication and We Thank GOD for you!!

  6. Jeff on October 28th, 2021 7:58 am

    Congrats Ms Mary!!!

  7. Dee Little on October 28th, 2021 7:34 am

    So very well deserved. You have been such a blessing to everyone in the community . You are definitely our Angel .we love and appreciate everything you do for us and our families . Mr. Steve and family

  8. Nikki on October 28th, 2021 6:46 am

    Congratulations Miss Mary!! She was my 4th grade teacher and she was the best. Love you

  9. concerned on October 28th, 2021 4:59 am

    wow this is a shining example of how I wish the whole world could be ? if you look close at her eyes you can see the true love she has for the world . those who stand with her are at peace so calm looking. thank you all for your hard work . very beautiful photo.

  10. Denbroc on October 28th, 2021 4:41 am

    Congratulations, Mary! You are an inspiration.

  11. joseph e holley e holley on October 28th, 2021 2:14 am

    Congratulations To Mary Holley Lewis on the outstanding work she does with the CIC Committee. Thanks for all the people involved that helps this drive being successful with the Food Distribution in the Cantonment area. We certainly appreciates all the hard work that’s involved with this project.