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From the Jackson Progress-Argus, 20 December 1935
Mrs. J. W. Crum Claimed By Death
Relatives and friends here were *** to learn of the death of Mrs. Annie Lou Crum, 70 years of age, matron at Oglethorpe University for the past nine years, which occurred Tuesday night. Death followed an illness of a *** day and came as a profound shock to the family and friends.
Born at Oxford, Ga. in 1865, Mrs. Crum resided in Jackson for a long period of years. Several years ago she moved to Atlanta for permanent residence and had been matron at Oglethorpe for a long period. She was affectionately known as "Mother Crum" to the students and professors at Oglethorpe.
While a resident of Jackson Mrs. Crum was actively identified with religious and civic affairs, being a devout member of the Methodist church, a member of the William Mcintosh chapter, D. A. R. and the Larkin Watson chapter, U. D. C. A member of the Methodist church Choir, she was a singer of note. She showed much interest in religious activities and her life was spent in unselfish service to others. Mrs. Crum was a graduate of Wesleyan College.
In 1885 she was married to Dr. J. W. Crum, prominent Jackson business man, who preceded her in death. She was a daughter of William Jacob Sasnett, prominent educator and at his death was president of Auburn College. He was a first honor graduate of the first graduating class of Oglethorpe when the institution was located at Milledgeville. Her mother was the former Miss Sara Helen Hall, of Sparta.
Though a resident of Atlanta for the past few years, Mrs. Crum retained her interest in Jackson and on visits here was cordially welcomed by her hosts of friends.
Funeral services will be held at the Jackson Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. R. P. Etheridge, the pastor, will conduct the services and interment will be in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Crum are two daughters, Mrs. H. V. Wiedeman, of Atlanta, and Mrs. G. H. Mingledorff, of Douglas; two sons, Messrs. B. S. and William J. Crum, of Atlanta. Mr. R. P. Sasnett is a nephew.
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From the Jackson Progress-Argus, 20 December 1935
Mrs. J. W. Crum Claimed By Death
Relatives and friends here were *** to learn of the death of Mrs. Annie Lou Crum, 70 years of age, matron at Oglethorpe University for the past nine years, which occurred Tuesday night. Death followed an illness of a *** day and came as a profound shock to the family and friends.
Born at Oxford, Ga. in 1865, Mrs. Crum resided in Jackson for a long period of years. Several years ago she moved to Atlanta for permanent residence and had been matron at Oglethorpe for a long period. She was affectionately known as "Mother Crum" to the students and professors at Oglethorpe.
While a resident of Jackson Mrs. Crum was actively identified with religious and civic affairs, being a devout member of the Methodist church, a member of the William Mcintosh chapter, D. A. R. and the Larkin Watson chapter, U. D. C. A member of the Methodist church Choir, she was a singer of note. She showed much interest in religious activities and her life was spent in unselfish service to others. Mrs. Crum was a graduate of Wesleyan College.
In 1885 she was married to Dr. J. W. Crum, prominent Jackson business man, who preceded her in death. She was a daughter of William Jacob Sasnett, prominent educator and at his death was president of Auburn College. He was a first honor graduate of the first graduating class of Oglethorpe when the institution was located at Milledgeville. Her mother was the former Miss Sara Helen Hall, of Sparta.
Though a resident of Atlanta for the past few years, Mrs. Crum retained her interest in Jackson and on visits here was cordially welcomed by her hosts of friends.
Funeral services will be held at the Jackson Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. R. P. Etheridge, the pastor, will conduct the services and interment will be in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Crum are two daughters, Mrs. H. V. Wiedeman, of Atlanta, and Mrs. G. H. Mingledorff, of Douglas; two sons, Messrs. B. S. and William J. Crum, of Atlanta. Mr. R. P. Sasnett is a nephew.
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DAR Marker
From the Jackson Progress-Argus, 20 December 1935
Mrs. J. W. Crum Claimed By Death
Relatives and friends here were *** to learn of the death of Mrs. Annie Lou Crum, 70 years of age, matron at Oglethorpe University for the past nine years, which occurred Tuesday night. Death followed an illness of a *** day and came as a profound shock to the family and friends.
Born at Oxford, Ga. in 1865, Mrs. Crum resided in Jackson for a long period of years. Several years ago she moved to Atlanta for permanent residence and had been matron at Oglethorpe for a long period. She was affectionately known as "Mother Crum" to the students and professors at Oglethorpe.
While a resident of Jackson Mrs. Crum was actively identified with religious and civic affairs, being a devout member of the Methodist church, a member of the William Mcintosh chapter, D. A. R. and the Larkin Watson chapter, U. D. C. A member of the Methodist church Choir, she was a singer of note. She showed much interest in religious activities and her life was spent in unselfish service to others. Mrs. Crum was a graduate of Wesleyan College.
In 1885 she was married to Dr. J. W. Crum, prominent Jackson business man, who preceded her in death. She was a daughter of William Jacob Sasnett, prominent educator and at his death was president of Auburn College. He was a first honor graduate of the first graduating class of Oglethorpe when the institution was located at Milledgeville. Her mother was the former Miss Sara Helen Hall, of Sparta.
Though a resident of Atlanta for the past few years, Mrs. Crum retained her interest in Jackson and on visits here was cordially welcomed by her hosts of friends.
Funeral services will be held at the Jackson Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. R. P. Etheridge, the pastor, will conduct the services and interment will be in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Crum are two daughters, Mrs. H. V. Wiedeman, of Atlanta, and Mrs. G. H. Mingledorff, of Douglas; two sons, Messrs. B. S. and William J. Crum, of Atlanta. Mr. R. P. Sasnett is a nephew.
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From the Jackson Progress-Argus, 20 December 1935
Mrs. J. W. Crum Claimed By Death
Relatives and friends here were *** to learn of the death of Mrs. Annie Lou Crum, 70 years of age, matron at Oglethorpe University for the past nine years, which occurred Tuesday night. Death followed an illness of a *** day and came as a profound shock to the family and friends.
Born at Oxford, Ga. in 1865, Mrs. Crum resided in Jackson for a long period of years. Several years ago she moved to Atlanta for permanent residence and had been matron at Oglethorpe for a long period. She was affectionately known as "Mother Crum" to the students and professors at Oglethorpe.
While a resident of Jackson Mrs. Crum was actively identified with religious and civic affairs, being a devout member of the Methodist church, a member of the William Mcintosh chapter, D. A. R. and the Larkin Watson chapter, U. D. C. A member of the Methodist church Choir, she was a singer of note. She showed much interest in religious activities and her life was spent in unselfish service to others. Mrs. Crum was a graduate of Wesleyan College.
In 1885 she was married to Dr. J. W. Crum, prominent Jackson business man, who preceded her in death. She was a daughter of William Jacob Sasnett, prominent educator and at his death was president of Auburn College. He was a first honor graduate of the first graduating class of Oglethorpe when the institution was located at Milledgeville. Her mother was the former Miss Sara Helen Hall, of Sparta.
Though a resident of Atlanta for the past few years, Mrs. Crum retained her interest in Jackson and on visits here was cordially welcomed by her hosts of friends.
Funeral services will be held at the Jackson Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. R. P. Etheridge, the pastor, will conduct the services and interment will be in the family lot in the Jackson cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Crum are two daughters, Mrs. H. V. Wiedeman, of Atlanta, and Mrs. G. H. Mingledorff, of Douglas; two sons, Messrs. B. S. and William J. Crum, of Atlanta. Mr. R. P. Sasnett is a nephew.
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