"The LaFayette Sun" - April 13, 1904:
Mrs. S. A. McLemore Dead.
Mrs. S. A. McLemore was taken ill on Friday, April 1st, but was not thought to be seriously sick until Wednesday night from which time she grew rapidly worse until relieved by death the next day, Thursday the 7th.
Mrs. McLemore was about seventy years old, had been born and reared in LaFayette, and was the mother of Mrs. Annie Allen and Mrs. G. E. Burnett of this place and of Mrs. R. L. Baugh, of Savannah, Ga., and Mrs. Sallie Hogan, of Montgomery.
All of her children attended the funeral, but Mr. R. L. Baugh was kept away by the serious sickness of his little son, Robert, on whose account Mrs. Baugh was forced to return home immediately after the funeral.
The funeral was preached from the M. E. Church by her pastor, Rev. A. J. Notestine, assisted by Revs. C. C. Pugh and W. T. Hollingsworth. We extend our condolence to the bereaved.
(Note: Obituary is somewhat confusing with survivors. Oldest daughter Bettie McLemore is omitted along with Charleigh M. Baugh and youngest daughter Helen M. Christopher. Also "Sallie Hogan of Montgomery" is listed as a daughter; instead she is a niece.)
AND...
April 20, 1904:
Resolutions of the Owen Keenan McLemore Chapter U.D.C.
Whereas, in the wise dispensation of Providence our beloved friend and sister, Mrs. Safronia A. McLemore, a member of the “Owen Keenan McLemore Chapter U.D.C.” and Ladies memorial Association has been called to join the higher association of loved ones gone before, be it:
Resolved, That in the death of our sister, and co-worker in our labors of affectionate remembrance, in our efforts to perpetuate the memory of our brave defenders, we realize the loss we have sustained, and cherish for her a loving and affectionate regard, and extend to her relatives and friends our most sincere sympathy, and humbly submit to the will of Him who called her to join the happy throng of the redeemed where all is joy and bliss.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our orders, a copy sent to the family of our departed sister, and a copy furnished "The LaFayette Sun" for publication.
- Mrs. S. E. Grace
- Mrs. Mattie Burkes
- Mrs. Kate Slaughter
- Miss Elizabeth Griffin, Committee.
LaFayette, Ala., April 13th, 1904.
AND...
May 4, 1904:
In Memoriam.
“Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord” has another beautiful exemplification in the death of Mrs. Sophronia McLemore, who “crossed the river” April 7th, 1904. As peacefully as a babe falls to sleep on its mother’s bosom her gentle spirit sand to rest in the arms of Jesus, for almost before the devoted and loving children who watched at her bedside were aware an immortal soul was putting on immorality, and the Great Reaper was bearing a golden sheaf to the garner of Heaven.
Mrs. McLemore was born in LaFayette, Alabama, Dec. 12, 1837. She was the daughter of Berry and Susan Driver. When but three months old, her sainted mother was called to answer the summons of the death angel, leaving her sweet babe to the care and nurture of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich Driver, by whom she was reared to beautiful womanhood. At the age of eighteen she was married to Col. J. J. McLemore, of which marriage eight daughters were born, two of whom preceded her into their heavenly home, and six survive to mourn her death, namely: Mrs. D. G. Allen, Mrs. G. E. Burnett, Misses Bettie and Helen McLemore, of LaFayette, Alabama. Mrs. R. L. Baugh of Savannah, Ga., and Mrs. D. A. Holmes, of Columbus, Georgia.
Mrs. McLemore joined the Baptist Church when quite young. After her marriage she transferred her membership to the Methodist church, that being the church of her husband, and to which she gave her loyalty and support. Her pastors were always sure of her sympathy and co-operation, and she was always a bulwark of strength to them in every time of need. The regularity of her church attendance was remarkable considering her age and bodily afflictions. The ringing of the church bell she ever regarded an individual summons to her to go up to the House of the Lord and faithfully she responded to its call. These are some of the outward manifestations of her Christian life, to which might be added many a beautiful self-sacrificing act, for her religion was not confined to theory; but expressed itself in deeds of kindness and works of love. Her purse was ever open to the needs of suffering humanity. Like the blessed Master whose footsteps she followed, her heart went out in sympathy and love to those who were sad and heavy laden, and many “a cup of water” was given in his name that only the Recording Angel took note of and wrote down to her credit in the Book of Life. She did not need to seek the Holy Grail in distant lands, for it ever hung beside her door.
She experienced the greatest of all sorrows – widowhood. But bereavement could never embitter a nature like hers. On the contrary, in trail her life was taught its sweetest songs – just as the nightingale sings sweetest with a thorn in its breast. Hiding a breaking heart under an aspect of cheerfulness, that her children’s lives might not be saddened by her grief. She took up the burden of life with fortitude and resignation, and discharged its added duties and responsibilities in a most exemplary manner. She was a great Bible reader. Daily she sat at the Master’s feet and learned the great eternal truths that became interwoven with the very wood and fiber of her life. She learned patience in the school of suffering, but always resigned to the will of Him “who not willingly “afflicts” but doeth all things well.
- J. R. D.
Mrs. S. A. McLemore Dead.
Mrs. S. A. McLemore was taken ill on Friday, April 1st, but was not thought to be seriously sick until Wednesday night from which time she grew rapidly worse until relieved by death the next day, Thursday the 7th.
Mrs. McLemore was about seventy years old, had been born and reared in LaFayette, and was the mother of Mrs. Annie Allen and Mrs. G. E. Burnett of this place and of Mrs. R. L. Baugh, of Savannah, Ga., and Mrs. Sallie Hogan, of Montgomery.
All of her children attended the funeral, but Mr. R. L. Baugh was kept away by the serious sickness of his little son, Robert, on whose account Mrs. Baugh was forced to return home immediately after the funeral.
The funeral was preached from the M. E. Church by her pastor, Rev. A. J. Notestine, assisted by Revs. C. C. Pugh and W. T. Hollingsworth. We extend our condolence to the bereaved.
(Note: Obituary is somewhat confusing with survivors. Oldest daughter Bettie McLemore is omitted along with Charleigh M. Baugh and youngest daughter Helen M. Christopher. Also "Sallie Hogan of Montgomery" is listed as a daughter; instead she is a niece.)
AND...
April 20, 1904:
Resolutions of the Owen Keenan McLemore Chapter U.D.C.
Whereas, in the wise dispensation of Providence our beloved friend and sister, Mrs. Safronia A. McLemore, a member of the “Owen Keenan McLemore Chapter U.D.C.” and Ladies memorial Association has been called to join the higher association of loved ones gone before, be it:
Resolved, That in the death of our sister, and co-worker in our labors of affectionate remembrance, in our efforts to perpetuate the memory of our brave defenders, we realize the loss we have sustained, and cherish for her a loving and affectionate regard, and extend to her relatives and friends our most sincere sympathy, and humbly submit to the will of Him who called her to join the happy throng of the redeemed where all is joy and bliss.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our orders, a copy sent to the family of our departed sister, and a copy furnished "The LaFayette Sun" for publication.
- Mrs. S. E. Grace
- Mrs. Mattie Burkes
- Mrs. Kate Slaughter
- Miss Elizabeth Griffin, Committee.
LaFayette, Ala., April 13th, 1904.
AND...
May 4, 1904:
In Memoriam.
“Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord” has another beautiful exemplification in the death of Mrs. Sophronia McLemore, who “crossed the river” April 7th, 1904. As peacefully as a babe falls to sleep on its mother’s bosom her gentle spirit sand to rest in the arms of Jesus, for almost before the devoted and loving children who watched at her bedside were aware an immortal soul was putting on immorality, and the Great Reaper was bearing a golden sheaf to the garner of Heaven.
Mrs. McLemore was born in LaFayette, Alabama, Dec. 12, 1837. She was the daughter of Berry and Susan Driver. When but three months old, her sainted mother was called to answer the summons of the death angel, leaving her sweet babe to the care and nurture of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich Driver, by whom she was reared to beautiful womanhood. At the age of eighteen she was married to Col. J. J. McLemore, of which marriage eight daughters were born, two of whom preceded her into their heavenly home, and six survive to mourn her death, namely: Mrs. D. G. Allen, Mrs. G. E. Burnett, Misses Bettie and Helen McLemore, of LaFayette, Alabama. Mrs. R. L. Baugh of Savannah, Ga., and Mrs. D. A. Holmes, of Columbus, Georgia.
Mrs. McLemore joined the Baptist Church when quite young. After her marriage she transferred her membership to the Methodist church, that being the church of her husband, and to which she gave her loyalty and support. Her pastors were always sure of her sympathy and co-operation, and she was always a bulwark of strength to them in every time of need. The regularity of her church attendance was remarkable considering her age and bodily afflictions. The ringing of the church bell she ever regarded an individual summons to her to go up to the House of the Lord and faithfully she responded to its call. These are some of the outward manifestations of her Christian life, to which might be added many a beautiful self-sacrificing act, for her religion was not confined to theory; but expressed itself in deeds of kindness and works of love. Her purse was ever open to the needs of suffering humanity. Like the blessed Master whose footsteps she followed, her heart went out in sympathy and love to those who were sad and heavy laden, and many “a cup of water” was given in his name that only the Recording Angel took note of and wrote down to her credit in the Book of Life. She did not need to seek the Holy Grail in distant lands, for it ever hung beside her door.
She experienced the greatest of all sorrows – widowhood. But bereavement could never embitter a nature like hers. On the contrary, in trail her life was taught its sweetest songs – just as the nightingale sings sweetest with a thorn in its breast. Hiding a breaking heart under an aspect of cheerfulness, that her children’s lives might not be saddened by her grief. She took up the burden of life with fortitude and resignation, and discharged its added duties and responsibilities in a most exemplary manner. She was a great Bible reader. Daily she sat at the Master’s feet and learned the great eternal truths that became interwoven with the very wood and fiber of her life. She learned patience in the school of suffering, but always resigned to the will of Him “who not willingly “afflicts” but doeth all things well.
- J. R. D.
"The LaFayette Sun" - April 13, 1904:
Mrs. S. A. McLemore Dead.
Mrs. S. A. McLemore was taken ill on Friday, April 1st, but was not thought to be seriously sick until Wednesday night from which time she grew rapidly worse until relieved by death the next day, Thursday the 7th.
Mrs. McLemore was about seventy years old, had been born and reared in LaFayette, and was the mother of Mrs. Annie Allen and Mrs. G. E. Burnett of this place and of Mrs. R. L. Baugh, of Savannah, Ga., and Mrs. Sallie Hogan, of Montgomery.
All of her children attended the funeral, but Mr. R. L. Baugh was kept away by the serious sickness of his little son, Robert, on whose account Mrs. Baugh was forced to return home immediately after the funeral.
The funeral was preached from the M. E. Church by her pastor, Rev. A. J. Notestine, assisted by Revs. C. C. Pugh and W. T. Hollingsworth. We extend our condolence to the bereaved.
(Note: Obituary is somewhat confusing with survivors. Oldest daughter Bettie McLemore is omitted along with Charleigh M. Baugh and youngest daughter Helen M. Christopher. Also "Sallie Hogan of Montgomery" is listed as a daughter; instead she is a niece.)
AND...
April 20, 1904:
Resolutions of the Owen Keenan McLemore Chapter U.D.C.
Whereas, in the wise dispensation of Providence our beloved friend and sister, Mrs. Safronia A. McLemore, a member of the “Owen Keenan McLemore Chapter U.D.C.” and Ladies memorial Association has been called to join the higher association of loved ones gone before, be it:
Resolved, That in the death of our sister, and co-worker in our labors of affectionate remembrance, in our efforts to perpetuate the memory of our brave defenders, we realize the loss we have sustained, and cherish for her a loving and affectionate regard, and extend to her relatives and friends our most sincere sympathy, and humbly submit to the will of Him who called her to join the happy throng of the redeemed where all is joy and bliss.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our orders, a copy sent to the family of our departed sister, and a copy furnished "The LaFayette Sun" for publication.
- Mrs. S. E. Grace
- Mrs. Mattie Burkes
- Mrs. Kate Slaughter
- Miss Elizabeth Griffin, Committee.
LaFayette, Ala., April 13th, 1904.
AND...
May 4, 1904:
In Memoriam.
“Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord” has another beautiful exemplification in the death of Mrs. Sophronia McLemore, who “crossed the river” April 7th, 1904. As peacefully as a babe falls to sleep on its mother’s bosom her gentle spirit sand to rest in the arms of Jesus, for almost before the devoted and loving children who watched at her bedside were aware an immortal soul was putting on immorality, and the Great Reaper was bearing a golden sheaf to the garner of Heaven.
Mrs. McLemore was born in LaFayette, Alabama, Dec. 12, 1837. She was the daughter of Berry and Susan Driver. When but three months old, her sainted mother was called to answer the summons of the death angel, leaving her sweet babe to the care and nurture of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich Driver, by whom she was reared to beautiful womanhood. At the age of eighteen she was married to Col. J. J. McLemore, of which marriage eight daughters were born, two of whom preceded her into their heavenly home, and six survive to mourn her death, namely: Mrs. D. G. Allen, Mrs. G. E. Burnett, Misses Bettie and Helen McLemore, of LaFayette, Alabama. Mrs. R. L. Baugh of Savannah, Ga., and Mrs. D. A. Holmes, of Columbus, Georgia.
Mrs. McLemore joined the Baptist Church when quite young. After her marriage she transferred her membership to the Methodist church, that being the church of her husband, and to which she gave her loyalty and support. Her pastors were always sure of her sympathy and co-operation, and she was always a bulwark of strength to them in every time of need. The regularity of her church attendance was remarkable considering her age and bodily afflictions. The ringing of the church bell she ever regarded an individual summons to her to go up to the House of the Lord and faithfully she responded to its call. These are some of the outward manifestations of her Christian life, to which might be added many a beautiful self-sacrificing act, for her religion was not confined to theory; but expressed itself in deeds of kindness and works of love. Her purse was ever open to the needs of suffering humanity. Like the blessed Master whose footsteps she followed, her heart went out in sympathy and love to those who were sad and heavy laden, and many “a cup of water” was given in his name that only the Recording Angel took note of and wrote down to her credit in the Book of Life. She did not need to seek the Holy Grail in distant lands, for it ever hung beside her door.
She experienced the greatest of all sorrows – widowhood. But bereavement could never embitter a nature like hers. On the contrary, in trail her life was taught its sweetest songs – just as the nightingale sings sweetest with a thorn in its breast. Hiding a breaking heart under an aspect of cheerfulness, that her children’s lives might not be saddened by her grief. She took up the burden of life with fortitude and resignation, and discharged its added duties and responsibilities in a most exemplary manner. She was a great Bible reader. Daily she sat at the Master’s feet and learned the great eternal truths that became interwoven with the very wood and fiber of her life. She learned patience in the school of suffering, but always resigned to the will of Him “who not willingly “afflicts” but doeth all things well.
- J. R. D.
Mrs. S. A. McLemore Dead.
Mrs. S. A. McLemore was taken ill on Friday, April 1st, but was not thought to be seriously sick until Wednesday night from which time she grew rapidly worse until relieved by death the next day, Thursday the 7th.
Mrs. McLemore was about seventy years old, had been born and reared in LaFayette, and was the mother of Mrs. Annie Allen and Mrs. G. E. Burnett of this place and of Mrs. R. L. Baugh, of Savannah, Ga., and Mrs. Sallie Hogan, of Montgomery.
All of her children attended the funeral, but Mr. R. L. Baugh was kept away by the serious sickness of his little son, Robert, on whose account Mrs. Baugh was forced to return home immediately after the funeral.
The funeral was preached from the M. E. Church by her pastor, Rev. A. J. Notestine, assisted by Revs. C. C. Pugh and W. T. Hollingsworth. We extend our condolence to the bereaved.
(Note: Obituary is somewhat confusing with survivors. Oldest daughter Bettie McLemore is omitted along with Charleigh M. Baugh and youngest daughter Helen M. Christopher. Also "Sallie Hogan of Montgomery" is listed as a daughter; instead she is a niece.)
AND...
April 20, 1904:
Resolutions of the Owen Keenan McLemore Chapter U.D.C.
Whereas, in the wise dispensation of Providence our beloved friend and sister, Mrs. Safronia A. McLemore, a member of the “Owen Keenan McLemore Chapter U.D.C.” and Ladies memorial Association has been called to join the higher association of loved ones gone before, be it:
Resolved, That in the death of our sister, and co-worker in our labors of affectionate remembrance, in our efforts to perpetuate the memory of our brave defenders, we realize the loss we have sustained, and cherish for her a loving and affectionate regard, and extend to her relatives and friends our most sincere sympathy, and humbly submit to the will of Him who called her to join the happy throng of the redeemed where all is joy and bliss.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our orders, a copy sent to the family of our departed sister, and a copy furnished "The LaFayette Sun" for publication.
- Mrs. S. E. Grace
- Mrs. Mattie Burkes
- Mrs. Kate Slaughter
- Miss Elizabeth Griffin, Committee.
LaFayette, Ala., April 13th, 1904.
AND...
May 4, 1904:
In Memoriam.
“Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord” has another beautiful exemplification in the death of Mrs. Sophronia McLemore, who “crossed the river” April 7th, 1904. As peacefully as a babe falls to sleep on its mother’s bosom her gentle spirit sand to rest in the arms of Jesus, for almost before the devoted and loving children who watched at her bedside were aware an immortal soul was putting on immorality, and the Great Reaper was bearing a golden sheaf to the garner of Heaven.
Mrs. McLemore was born in LaFayette, Alabama, Dec. 12, 1837. She was the daughter of Berry and Susan Driver. When but three months old, her sainted mother was called to answer the summons of the death angel, leaving her sweet babe to the care and nurture of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich Driver, by whom she was reared to beautiful womanhood. At the age of eighteen she was married to Col. J. J. McLemore, of which marriage eight daughters were born, two of whom preceded her into their heavenly home, and six survive to mourn her death, namely: Mrs. D. G. Allen, Mrs. G. E. Burnett, Misses Bettie and Helen McLemore, of LaFayette, Alabama. Mrs. R. L. Baugh of Savannah, Ga., and Mrs. D. A. Holmes, of Columbus, Georgia.
Mrs. McLemore joined the Baptist Church when quite young. After her marriage she transferred her membership to the Methodist church, that being the church of her husband, and to which she gave her loyalty and support. Her pastors were always sure of her sympathy and co-operation, and she was always a bulwark of strength to them in every time of need. The regularity of her church attendance was remarkable considering her age and bodily afflictions. The ringing of the church bell she ever regarded an individual summons to her to go up to the House of the Lord and faithfully she responded to its call. These are some of the outward manifestations of her Christian life, to which might be added many a beautiful self-sacrificing act, for her religion was not confined to theory; but expressed itself in deeds of kindness and works of love. Her purse was ever open to the needs of suffering humanity. Like the blessed Master whose footsteps she followed, her heart went out in sympathy and love to those who were sad and heavy laden, and many “a cup of water” was given in his name that only the Recording Angel took note of and wrote down to her credit in the Book of Life. She did not need to seek the Holy Grail in distant lands, for it ever hung beside her door.
She experienced the greatest of all sorrows – widowhood. But bereavement could never embitter a nature like hers. On the contrary, in trail her life was taught its sweetest songs – just as the nightingale sings sweetest with a thorn in its breast. Hiding a breaking heart under an aspect of cheerfulness, that her children’s lives might not be saddened by her grief. She took up the burden of life with fortitude and resignation, and discharged its added duties and responsibilities in a most exemplary manner. She was a great Bible reader. Daily she sat at the Master’s feet and learned the great eternal truths that became interwoven with the very wood and fiber of her life. She learned patience in the school of suffering, but always resigned to the will of Him “who not willingly “afflicts” but doeth all things well.
- J. R. D.
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