SAFFORD: Funeral services for Sarah Virginia "Virgie" Lee, 96, who died. Wednesday, April 8, 1981 in the Mt. Graham Community Hospital in Safford, were conducted Saturday, April 11 in the Thatcher Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Bishop's Counselor Cloyd Carpenter officiated. Music was under the direction of the Relief Society Chorus, with Ann Woods as organist and Annice Cope as chorister. The opening hymn was "Beyond the Sunset", followed by the invocation by Harold Reed. "How Great Thou Art" was sung by Reece Jarvis, who was accompanied by Anna Jane Jarvis.
The life story was given by Ewart T. Lee and followed by Leona Lines and Opel Moody playing "Tasellis Serenade" on the violin. Bishop Ladd Mullenaux gave the sermon. The closing hymn, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives", was followed by the benediction which was offered by Glen Layton.
Interment was in the Thatcher Cemetery with casetbearers Victor Larson, Turner Lee, Max Hinton, Lee Larson, Marion Lee and Everett Sprigs. Honorary bearers were Robert Lee, Glen West, Alvin Krupp, Herb Winsor, Ryder Ridgway, Lamar Bellman and Duane Spalsbury. The dedicatory prayer was given by Kenyon Udall.
East Arizona Courier
April 15, 1981
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100 YEARS IN THATCHER
1883-1983
MARION LEE
SARAH VIRGINIA LAYTON
Sarah Virginia, or Vergie as she was called by relatives and friends, was born in Layton, Utah, July 12, 1884. She was the daughter of Charles Layton and Mary Ann McMaster, and the granddaughter of Christopher Layton She and her family came to Thatcher when she was twelve years old. Marion and Vergie met when they both were attending L.D.S. Academy in Thatcher.
Marion rode down from the Blue on horseback about once a month to 'court' Vergie.
They were married in the Salt Lake Temple Oct. 11, 1905, and then moved across the river on a farm. Soon after that Marion was called on a mission to England for two years. This was very difficult for Vergie as she had never lived on a farm or cattle ranch. She had always worked in her Father's store in Thatcher.
Six children were born to this marriage. Evelyn Lee Spriggs, Leole Lee Wallace (deceased), Sabina Lee Larson, Etta Lee Tidwell (deceased), Marion Layton Lee and David Turner Lee. Several years later they moved back to Thatcher where they raised their family. They all attended the Thatcher schools and graduated from what was then known as Gila Academy before going away to different universities.
Vergie was very active in both church, school and community. She started the first school lunch program in Graham County; she was State P.T.A. President, Graham County Mother of the Year, Woman of the Year in B. P, W,m County Red Cross Chairman, Womens' Club President, Member of local, State and National Cowbelle, Charter member of Safford Republican Women's Club, charter member of Graham County HIstorical Society.
Vergie was very artistic abd did oil paintings and ceramics.
Marion spent most of his time farming and ranching, but was very interested in the Safford Rotary Club and Boy Scouts and Graham County Republican party.
Marion passed away August 20, 1957, Vergie passed away April 8, 1981; they are buried in Thatcher.
transcribed by Rhonda Holton
Bishop's Counselor Cloyd Carpenter officiated. Music was under the direction of the Relief Society Chorus, with Ann Woods as organist and Annice Cope as chorister. The opening hymn was "Beyond the Sunset", followed by the invocation by Harold Reed. "How Great Thou Art" was sung by Reece Jarvis, who was accompanied by Anna Jane Jarvis.
The life story was given by Ewart T. Lee and followed by Leona Lines and Opel Moody playing "Tasellis Serenade" on the violin. Bishop Ladd Mullenaux gave the sermon. The closing hymn, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives", was followed by the benediction which was offered by Glen Layton.
Interment was in the Thatcher Cemetery with casetbearers Victor Larson, Turner Lee, Max Hinton, Lee Larson, Marion Lee and Everett Sprigs. Honorary bearers were Robert Lee, Glen West, Alvin Krupp, Herb Winsor, Ryder Ridgway, Lamar Bellman and Duane Spalsbury. The dedicatory prayer was given by Kenyon Udall.
East Arizona Courier
April 15, 1981
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100 YEARS IN THATCHER
1883-1983
MARION LEE
SARAH VIRGINIA LAYTON
Sarah Virginia, or Vergie as she was called by relatives and friends, was born in Layton, Utah, July 12, 1884. She was the daughter of Charles Layton and Mary Ann McMaster, and the granddaughter of Christopher Layton She and her family came to Thatcher when she was twelve years old. Marion and Vergie met when they both were attending L.D.S. Academy in Thatcher.
Marion rode down from the Blue on horseback about once a month to 'court' Vergie.
They were married in the Salt Lake Temple Oct. 11, 1905, and then moved across the river on a farm. Soon after that Marion was called on a mission to England for two years. This was very difficult for Vergie as she had never lived on a farm or cattle ranch. She had always worked in her Father's store in Thatcher.
Six children were born to this marriage. Evelyn Lee Spriggs, Leole Lee Wallace (deceased), Sabina Lee Larson, Etta Lee Tidwell (deceased), Marion Layton Lee and David Turner Lee. Several years later they moved back to Thatcher where they raised their family. They all attended the Thatcher schools and graduated from what was then known as Gila Academy before going away to different universities.
Vergie was very active in both church, school and community. She started the first school lunch program in Graham County; she was State P.T.A. President, Graham County Mother of the Year, Woman of the Year in B. P, W,m County Red Cross Chairman, Womens' Club President, Member of local, State and National Cowbelle, Charter member of Safford Republican Women's Club, charter member of Graham County HIstorical Society.
Vergie was very artistic abd did oil paintings and ceramics.
Marion spent most of his time farming and ranching, but was very interested in the Safford Rotary Club and Boy Scouts and Graham County Republican party.
Marion passed away August 20, 1957, Vergie passed away April 8, 1981; they are buried in Thatcher.
transcribed by Rhonda Holton
SAFFORD: Funeral services for Sarah Virginia "Virgie" Lee, 96, who died. Wednesday, April 8, 1981 in the Mt. Graham Community Hospital in Safford, were conducted Saturday, April 11 in the Thatcher Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Bishop's Counselor Cloyd Carpenter officiated. Music was under the direction of the Relief Society Chorus, with Ann Woods as organist and Annice Cope as chorister. The opening hymn was "Beyond the Sunset", followed by the invocation by Harold Reed. "How Great Thou Art" was sung by Reece Jarvis, who was accompanied by Anna Jane Jarvis.
The life story was given by Ewart T. Lee and followed by Leona Lines and Opel Moody playing "Tasellis Serenade" on the violin. Bishop Ladd Mullenaux gave the sermon. The closing hymn, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives", was followed by the benediction which was offered by Glen Layton.
Interment was in the Thatcher Cemetery with casetbearers Victor Larson, Turner Lee, Max Hinton, Lee Larson, Marion Lee and Everett Sprigs. Honorary bearers were Robert Lee, Glen West, Alvin Krupp, Herb Winsor, Ryder Ridgway, Lamar Bellman and Duane Spalsbury. The dedicatory prayer was given by Kenyon Udall.
East Arizona Courier
April 15, 1981
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100 YEARS IN THATCHER
1883-1983
MARION LEE
SARAH VIRGINIA LAYTON
Sarah Virginia, or Vergie as she was called by relatives and friends, was born in Layton, Utah, July 12, 1884. She was the daughter of Charles Layton and Mary Ann McMaster, and the granddaughter of Christopher Layton She and her family came to Thatcher when she was twelve years old. Marion and Vergie met when they both were attending L.D.S. Academy in Thatcher.
Marion rode down from the Blue on horseback about once a month to 'court' Vergie.
They were married in the Salt Lake Temple Oct. 11, 1905, and then moved across the river on a farm. Soon after that Marion was called on a mission to England for two years. This was very difficult for Vergie as she had never lived on a farm or cattle ranch. She had always worked in her Father's store in Thatcher.
Six children were born to this marriage. Evelyn Lee Spriggs, Leole Lee Wallace (deceased), Sabina Lee Larson, Etta Lee Tidwell (deceased), Marion Layton Lee and David Turner Lee. Several years later they moved back to Thatcher where they raised their family. They all attended the Thatcher schools and graduated from what was then known as Gila Academy before going away to different universities.
Vergie was very active in both church, school and community. She started the first school lunch program in Graham County; she was State P.T.A. President, Graham County Mother of the Year, Woman of the Year in B. P, W,m County Red Cross Chairman, Womens' Club President, Member of local, State and National Cowbelle, Charter member of Safford Republican Women's Club, charter member of Graham County HIstorical Society.
Vergie was very artistic abd did oil paintings and ceramics.
Marion spent most of his time farming and ranching, but was very interested in the Safford Rotary Club and Boy Scouts and Graham County Republican party.
Marion passed away August 20, 1957, Vergie passed away April 8, 1981; they are buried in Thatcher.
transcribed by Rhonda Holton
Bishop's Counselor Cloyd Carpenter officiated. Music was under the direction of the Relief Society Chorus, with Ann Woods as organist and Annice Cope as chorister. The opening hymn was "Beyond the Sunset", followed by the invocation by Harold Reed. "How Great Thou Art" was sung by Reece Jarvis, who was accompanied by Anna Jane Jarvis.
The life story was given by Ewart T. Lee and followed by Leona Lines and Opel Moody playing "Tasellis Serenade" on the violin. Bishop Ladd Mullenaux gave the sermon. The closing hymn, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives", was followed by the benediction which was offered by Glen Layton.
Interment was in the Thatcher Cemetery with casetbearers Victor Larson, Turner Lee, Max Hinton, Lee Larson, Marion Lee and Everett Sprigs. Honorary bearers were Robert Lee, Glen West, Alvin Krupp, Herb Winsor, Ryder Ridgway, Lamar Bellman and Duane Spalsbury. The dedicatory prayer was given by Kenyon Udall.
East Arizona Courier
April 15, 1981
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100 YEARS IN THATCHER
1883-1983
MARION LEE
SARAH VIRGINIA LAYTON
Sarah Virginia, or Vergie as she was called by relatives and friends, was born in Layton, Utah, July 12, 1884. She was the daughter of Charles Layton and Mary Ann McMaster, and the granddaughter of Christopher Layton She and her family came to Thatcher when she was twelve years old. Marion and Vergie met when they both were attending L.D.S. Academy in Thatcher.
Marion rode down from the Blue on horseback about once a month to 'court' Vergie.
They were married in the Salt Lake Temple Oct. 11, 1905, and then moved across the river on a farm. Soon after that Marion was called on a mission to England for two years. This was very difficult for Vergie as she had never lived on a farm or cattle ranch. She had always worked in her Father's store in Thatcher.
Six children were born to this marriage. Evelyn Lee Spriggs, Leole Lee Wallace (deceased), Sabina Lee Larson, Etta Lee Tidwell (deceased), Marion Layton Lee and David Turner Lee. Several years later they moved back to Thatcher where they raised their family. They all attended the Thatcher schools and graduated from what was then known as Gila Academy before going away to different universities.
Vergie was very active in both church, school and community. She started the first school lunch program in Graham County; she was State P.T.A. President, Graham County Mother of the Year, Woman of the Year in B. P, W,m County Red Cross Chairman, Womens' Club President, Member of local, State and National Cowbelle, Charter member of Safford Republican Women's Club, charter member of Graham County HIstorical Society.
Vergie was very artistic abd did oil paintings and ceramics.
Marion spent most of his time farming and ranching, but was very interested in the Safford Rotary Club and Boy Scouts and Graham County Republican party.
Marion passed away August 20, 1957, Vergie passed away April 8, 1981; they are buried in Thatcher.
transcribed by Rhonda Holton
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