"It is not the length of life, but the depth of life." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Lillian Bias Abron, a woman of principle whose beautiful and loving spirit touched the hearts of all who knew her, died on Saturday, March 19, 2011. She had an intense commitment to family and education, which has been the bedrock of her success.
In 1922, she was born into a prominent family to the proud parents of Dr. John Henry and Frances Lane Bias. Preceding her in death were her older brothers and sisters: John C. Bias, Bernice Bias Brandon, James H. Bias, Leon L. Bias, Charles W. Bias, and Elizabeth Bias Cofield.
Lillian was raised on the campus of Elizabeth City State College. From the time she was six weeks old, she was immersed in an academic culture where she witnessed the educational strides that her parents made and the recognition obtained from the fruits of their labor. Her father, Dr. John Henry Bias, was one of the founders and also second president of what was initially a two-year Normal School in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. However under his presidency, the school progressed to Elizabeth City State Teachers College (ECSU) in 1937.
Her mother, Frances Lane Bias, was recognized for her personal qualities and the exemplary work she performed over the years. Dormitory II, currently called Lane Hall, was named in her honor on October 13, 1934. There was something unique about young Lillian being on the campus, strolling the halls, and witnessing the fervor of a school that was moving forward and positively impacting hundreds of young lives. Her own philosophy that "children are a product of their environment" was shaped and nurtured at ECSU. She graduated in the class of 1942 at the tender age of nineteen. Of her seven siblings, she was the only one to finish from the four-year teachers college, whose name was officially changed in 1939.
Lillian's educational stint did not end at Elizabeth City Teachers College. She continued at Columbia University in New York to attain an M.A. in education. Her diverse educational experience ranges from laboratory school teacher in North Hampton and Fayetteville, North Carolina, to college professor at Bennett College in Greensboro, and Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, Florida, to teacher and principal in the Wake County School System, and Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction at Central Office in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Lillian met and married the late Major James Arthur Abron, Jr., a loving husband and father. From this holy matrimony, four sons were born. As a military wife Lillian traveled extensively in the 1950s and beyond throughout Germany, Switzerland, England, and France. She continued her travels throughout Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, St. Thomas, Martinique, Antigua, Aruba, Jamaica, Bahamas, St. Maarten, Barbados, Grand Cayman Islands, and the United States. She has toured many historic monuments, museums, opera houses, and attractions that have broadened her experiences. Even up to a few months before her death in 2011, Lillian continued to travel the world with her children and nieces.
Lillian lived a very active life. Over the years, she has involved herself in many social and professional organizations where she was respected locally and nationally. She was a Raleigh Alumni Chapter Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; member of the Raleigh Chapter of The Moles, Inc.; and the Raleigh Holidays, Inc. In the 1960s, she was recognized for her distinguished services in the Raleigh Public School System, and the National Council for Teachers. Since graduating from college, Lillian has been a stalwart member of the Elizabeth City State University Alumni Association for over fifty years, a true Viking. Lillian's spirituality began at an early age when her parents set her on the path to Christ by taking her and her siblings to church. She loved God and often quoted scripture to her children and grandchildren. For many years, she was a loyal, faithful, and committed member at Saint Ambrose Episcopal Church where she sang in the choir, and served on the Vestry as past president and member for over half a century. No matter when Lillian talked to her family, she always stressed the importance of God in one's life and reiterated, "If you do the very best that you can, God will do the rest."
Although Lillian led a very active life, she always found time to relax. One of her favorite places is Bias Shores (1989) in Duck, North Carolina, a place where she often returned and marveled at its picturesque landscape and peaceful surrounding, while reminiscing about the Bias legacy. She has shared some of her most precious memories of Bias Shores with many people and has touched their lives with its rich history.
Lillian was a woman who loved life and stayed abreast of what was going on in the world around her. She enjoyed reading, collecting books, watching national and international news, educational programs, and reading the newspaper; a loyal sports fan of Elizabeth City State University, the North Carolina Tar Heels, Duke Blue Devils, North Carolina State Wolf Packs, and countless other college and professional teams; a lover of music, Lillian was full of life and energy. She loved dancing and entertaining. However, being the spry lady that she was, shopping was her favorite pastime. She was a pillar in the community and will be deeply missed, for she willingly touched hundreds of lives with her many God given gifts, talents, and love. For almost six decades, Lillian Bias Abron has instilled in others, especially her children the same family values and traditions that her parents impressed upon her at a young age.
"Mother," "Grand mommy," "Grandma," "Aunt Lillian," "Lillian," "Mrs. Abron," as she was affectionately called, leaves to cherish her beautiful memories and a legacy of love, giving, nurturing, and infinite wisdom: Four sons, James Arthur III of Raleigh, NC, John (Clara) of Stone Mountain, GA, Joseph (Teresa) of Raleigh, NC and Jerome of Raleigh, NC; five grandchildren Alesa Monique Abron of Raleigh, NC, Joseph Thomas Abron, Jr. of Raleigh, NC, Meleah Abron of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Melanie Abron of Stone Mountain, Georgia, and Emily Gilchrist of Stone Mountain, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, beloved organization members, and many dear friends.
Services will be held Saturday March 26, 2011 at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church at 12:00 Noon.
Interment takes place Monday March 28, 2011 at Raleigh National Cemetery.
Arrangements by Haywood Funeral Home, Raleigh.
News & Observer, The: (Raleigh, NC) - Thursday, March 24, 2011
Lillian Bias Abron, a woman of principle whose beautiful and loving spirit touched the hearts of all who knew her, died on Saturday, March 19, 2011. She had an intense commitment to family and education, which has been the bedrock of her success.
In 1922, she was born into a prominent family to the proud parents of Dr. John Henry and Frances Lane Bias. Preceding her in death were her older brothers and sisters: John C. Bias, Bernice Bias Brandon, James H. Bias, Leon L. Bias, Charles W. Bias, and Elizabeth Bias Cofield.
Lillian was raised on the campus of Elizabeth City State College. From the time she was six weeks old, she was immersed in an academic culture where she witnessed the educational strides that her parents made and the recognition obtained from the fruits of their labor. Her father, Dr. John Henry Bias, was one of the founders and also second president of what was initially a two-year Normal School in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. However under his presidency, the school progressed to Elizabeth City State Teachers College (ECSU) in 1937.
Her mother, Frances Lane Bias, was recognized for her personal qualities and the exemplary work she performed over the years. Dormitory II, currently called Lane Hall, was named in her honor on October 13, 1934. There was something unique about young Lillian being on the campus, strolling the halls, and witnessing the fervor of a school that was moving forward and positively impacting hundreds of young lives. Her own philosophy that "children are a product of their environment" was shaped and nurtured at ECSU. She graduated in the class of 1942 at the tender age of nineteen. Of her seven siblings, she was the only one to finish from the four-year teachers college, whose name was officially changed in 1939.
Lillian's educational stint did not end at Elizabeth City Teachers College. She continued at Columbia University in New York to attain an M.A. in education. Her diverse educational experience ranges from laboratory school teacher in North Hampton and Fayetteville, North Carolina, to college professor at Bennett College in Greensboro, and Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, Florida, to teacher and principal in the Wake County School System, and Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction at Central Office in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Lillian met and married the late Major James Arthur Abron, Jr., a loving husband and father. From this holy matrimony, four sons were born. As a military wife Lillian traveled extensively in the 1950s and beyond throughout Germany, Switzerland, England, and France. She continued her travels throughout Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, St. Thomas, Martinique, Antigua, Aruba, Jamaica, Bahamas, St. Maarten, Barbados, Grand Cayman Islands, and the United States. She has toured many historic monuments, museums, opera houses, and attractions that have broadened her experiences. Even up to a few months before her death in 2011, Lillian continued to travel the world with her children and nieces.
Lillian lived a very active life. Over the years, she has involved herself in many social and professional organizations where she was respected locally and nationally. She was a Raleigh Alumni Chapter Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; member of the Raleigh Chapter of The Moles, Inc.; and the Raleigh Holidays, Inc. In the 1960s, she was recognized for her distinguished services in the Raleigh Public School System, and the National Council for Teachers. Since graduating from college, Lillian has been a stalwart member of the Elizabeth City State University Alumni Association for over fifty years, a true Viking. Lillian's spirituality began at an early age when her parents set her on the path to Christ by taking her and her siblings to church. She loved God and often quoted scripture to her children and grandchildren. For many years, she was a loyal, faithful, and committed member at Saint Ambrose Episcopal Church where she sang in the choir, and served on the Vestry as past president and member for over half a century. No matter when Lillian talked to her family, she always stressed the importance of God in one's life and reiterated, "If you do the very best that you can, God will do the rest."
Although Lillian led a very active life, she always found time to relax. One of her favorite places is Bias Shores (1989) in Duck, North Carolina, a place where she often returned and marveled at its picturesque landscape and peaceful surrounding, while reminiscing about the Bias legacy. She has shared some of her most precious memories of Bias Shores with many people and has touched their lives with its rich history.
Lillian was a woman who loved life and stayed abreast of what was going on in the world around her. She enjoyed reading, collecting books, watching national and international news, educational programs, and reading the newspaper; a loyal sports fan of Elizabeth City State University, the North Carolina Tar Heels, Duke Blue Devils, North Carolina State Wolf Packs, and countless other college and professional teams; a lover of music, Lillian was full of life and energy. She loved dancing and entertaining. However, being the spry lady that she was, shopping was her favorite pastime. She was a pillar in the community and will be deeply missed, for she willingly touched hundreds of lives with her many God given gifts, talents, and love. For almost six decades, Lillian Bias Abron has instilled in others, especially her children the same family values and traditions that her parents impressed upon her at a young age.
"Mother," "Grand mommy," "Grandma," "Aunt Lillian," "Lillian," "Mrs. Abron," as she was affectionately called, leaves to cherish her beautiful memories and a legacy of love, giving, nurturing, and infinite wisdom: Four sons, James Arthur III of Raleigh, NC, John (Clara) of Stone Mountain, GA, Joseph (Teresa) of Raleigh, NC and Jerome of Raleigh, NC; five grandchildren Alesa Monique Abron of Raleigh, NC, Joseph Thomas Abron, Jr. of Raleigh, NC, Meleah Abron of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Melanie Abron of Stone Mountain, Georgia, and Emily Gilchrist of Stone Mountain, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, beloved organization members, and many dear friends.
Services will be held Saturday March 26, 2011 at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church at 12:00 Noon.
Interment takes place Monday March 28, 2011 at Raleigh National Cemetery.
Arrangements by Haywood Funeral Home, Raleigh.
News & Observer, The: (Raleigh, NC) - Thursday, March 24, 2011
"It is not the length of life, but the depth of life." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Lillian Bias Abron, a woman of principle whose beautiful and loving spirit touched the hearts of all who knew her, died on Saturday, March 19, 2011. She had an intense commitment to family and education, which has been the bedrock of her success.
In 1922, she was born into a prominent family to the proud parents of Dr. John Henry and Frances Lane Bias. Preceding her in death were her older brothers and sisters: John C. Bias, Bernice Bias Brandon, James H. Bias, Leon L. Bias, Charles W. Bias, and Elizabeth Bias Cofield.
Lillian was raised on the campus of Elizabeth City State College. From the time she was six weeks old, she was immersed in an academic culture where she witnessed the educational strides that her parents made and the recognition obtained from the fruits of their labor. Her father, Dr. John Henry Bias, was one of the founders and also second president of what was initially a two-year Normal School in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. However under his presidency, the school progressed to Elizabeth City State Teachers College (ECSU) in 1937.
Her mother, Frances Lane Bias, was recognized for her personal qualities and the exemplary work she performed over the years. Dormitory II, currently called Lane Hall, was named in her honor on October 13, 1934. There was something unique about young Lillian being on the campus, strolling the halls, and witnessing the fervor of a school that was moving forward and positively impacting hundreds of young lives. Her own philosophy that "children are a product of their environment" was shaped and nurtured at ECSU. She graduated in the class of 1942 at the tender age of nineteen. Of her seven siblings, she was the only one to finish from the four-year teachers college, whose name was officially changed in 1939.
Lillian's educational stint did not end at Elizabeth City Teachers College. She continued at Columbia University in New York to attain an M.A. in education. Her diverse educational experience ranges from laboratory school teacher in North Hampton and Fayetteville, North Carolina, to college professor at Bennett College in Greensboro, and Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, Florida, to teacher and principal in the Wake County School System, and Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction at Central Office in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Lillian met and married the late Major James Arthur Abron, Jr., a loving husband and father. From this holy matrimony, four sons were born. As a military wife Lillian traveled extensively in the 1950s and beyond throughout Germany, Switzerland, England, and France. She continued her travels throughout Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, St. Thomas, Martinique, Antigua, Aruba, Jamaica, Bahamas, St. Maarten, Barbados, Grand Cayman Islands, and the United States. She has toured many historic monuments, museums, opera houses, and attractions that have broadened her experiences. Even up to a few months before her death in 2011, Lillian continued to travel the world with her children and nieces.
Lillian lived a very active life. Over the years, she has involved herself in many social and professional organizations where she was respected locally and nationally. She was a Raleigh Alumni Chapter Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; member of the Raleigh Chapter of The Moles, Inc.; and the Raleigh Holidays, Inc. In the 1960s, she was recognized for her distinguished services in the Raleigh Public School System, and the National Council for Teachers. Since graduating from college, Lillian has been a stalwart member of the Elizabeth City State University Alumni Association for over fifty years, a true Viking. Lillian's spirituality began at an early age when her parents set her on the path to Christ by taking her and her siblings to church. She loved God and often quoted scripture to her children and grandchildren. For many years, she was a loyal, faithful, and committed member at Saint Ambrose Episcopal Church where she sang in the choir, and served on the Vestry as past president and member for over half a century. No matter when Lillian talked to her family, she always stressed the importance of God in one's life and reiterated, "If you do the very best that you can, God will do the rest."
Although Lillian led a very active life, she always found time to relax. One of her favorite places is Bias Shores (1989) in Duck, North Carolina, a place where she often returned and marveled at its picturesque landscape and peaceful surrounding, while reminiscing about the Bias legacy. She has shared some of her most precious memories of Bias Shores with many people and has touched their lives with its rich history.
Lillian was a woman who loved life and stayed abreast of what was going on in the world around her. She enjoyed reading, collecting books, watching national and international news, educational programs, and reading the newspaper; a loyal sports fan of Elizabeth City State University, the North Carolina Tar Heels, Duke Blue Devils, North Carolina State Wolf Packs, and countless other college and professional teams; a lover of music, Lillian was full of life and energy. She loved dancing and entertaining. However, being the spry lady that she was, shopping was her favorite pastime. She was a pillar in the community and will be deeply missed, for she willingly touched hundreds of lives with her many God given gifts, talents, and love. For almost six decades, Lillian Bias Abron has instilled in others, especially her children the same family values and traditions that her parents impressed upon her at a young age.
"Mother," "Grand mommy," "Grandma," "Aunt Lillian," "Lillian," "Mrs. Abron," as she was affectionately called, leaves to cherish her beautiful memories and a legacy of love, giving, nurturing, and infinite wisdom: Four sons, James Arthur III of Raleigh, NC, John (Clara) of Stone Mountain, GA, Joseph (Teresa) of Raleigh, NC and Jerome of Raleigh, NC; five grandchildren Alesa Monique Abron of Raleigh, NC, Joseph Thomas Abron, Jr. of Raleigh, NC, Meleah Abron of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Melanie Abron of Stone Mountain, Georgia, and Emily Gilchrist of Stone Mountain, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, beloved organization members, and many dear friends.
Services will be held Saturday March 26, 2011 at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church at 12:00 Noon.
Interment takes place Monday March 28, 2011 at Raleigh National Cemetery.
Arrangements by Haywood Funeral Home, Raleigh.
News & Observer, The: (Raleigh, NC) - Thursday, March 24, 2011
Lillian Bias Abron, a woman of principle whose beautiful and loving spirit touched the hearts of all who knew her, died on Saturday, March 19, 2011. She had an intense commitment to family and education, which has been the bedrock of her success.
In 1922, she was born into a prominent family to the proud parents of Dr. John Henry and Frances Lane Bias. Preceding her in death were her older brothers and sisters: John C. Bias, Bernice Bias Brandon, James H. Bias, Leon L. Bias, Charles W. Bias, and Elizabeth Bias Cofield.
Lillian was raised on the campus of Elizabeth City State College. From the time she was six weeks old, she was immersed in an academic culture where she witnessed the educational strides that her parents made and the recognition obtained from the fruits of their labor. Her father, Dr. John Henry Bias, was one of the founders and also second president of what was initially a two-year Normal School in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. However under his presidency, the school progressed to Elizabeth City State Teachers College (ECSU) in 1937.
Her mother, Frances Lane Bias, was recognized for her personal qualities and the exemplary work she performed over the years. Dormitory II, currently called Lane Hall, was named in her honor on October 13, 1934. There was something unique about young Lillian being on the campus, strolling the halls, and witnessing the fervor of a school that was moving forward and positively impacting hundreds of young lives. Her own philosophy that "children are a product of their environment" was shaped and nurtured at ECSU. She graduated in the class of 1942 at the tender age of nineteen. Of her seven siblings, she was the only one to finish from the four-year teachers college, whose name was officially changed in 1939.
Lillian's educational stint did not end at Elizabeth City Teachers College. She continued at Columbia University in New York to attain an M.A. in education. Her diverse educational experience ranges from laboratory school teacher in North Hampton and Fayetteville, North Carolina, to college professor at Bennett College in Greensboro, and Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, Florida, to teacher and principal in the Wake County School System, and Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction at Central Office in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Lillian met and married the late Major James Arthur Abron, Jr., a loving husband and father. From this holy matrimony, four sons were born. As a military wife Lillian traveled extensively in the 1950s and beyond throughout Germany, Switzerland, England, and France. She continued her travels throughout Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, St. Thomas, Martinique, Antigua, Aruba, Jamaica, Bahamas, St. Maarten, Barbados, Grand Cayman Islands, and the United States. She has toured many historic monuments, museums, opera houses, and attractions that have broadened her experiences. Even up to a few months before her death in 2011, Lillian continued to travel the world with her children and nieces.
Lillian lived a very active life. Over the years, she has involved herself in many social and professional organizations where she was respected locally and nationally. She was a Raleigh Alumni Chapter Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; member of the Raleigh Chapter of The Moles, Inc.; and the Raleigh Holidays, Inc. In the 1960s, she was recognized for her distinguished services in the Raleigh Public School System, and the National Council for Teachers. Since graduating from college, Lillian has been a stalwart member of the Elizabeth City State University Alumni Association for over fifty years, a true Viking. Lillian's spirituality began at an early age when her parents set her on the path to Christ by taking her and her siblings to church. She loved God and often quoted scripture to her children and grandchildren. For many years, she was a loyal, faithful, and committed member at Saint Ambrose Episcopal Church where she sang in the choir, and served on the Vestry as past president and member for over half a century. No matter when Lillian talked to her family, she always stressed the importance of God in one's life and reiterated, "If you do the very best that you can, God will do the rest."
Although Lillian led a very active life, she always found time to relax. One of her favorite places is Bias Shores (1989) in Duck, North Carolina, a place where she often returned and marveled at its picturesque landscape and peaceful surrounding, while reminiscing about the Bias legacy. She has shared some of her most precious memories of Bias Shores with many people and has touched their lives with its rich history.
Lillian was a woman who loved life and stayed abreast of what was going on in the world around her. She enjoyed reading, collecting books, watching national and international news, educational programs, and reading the newspaper; a loyal sports fan of Elizabeth City State University, the North Carolina Tar Heels, Duke Blue Devils, North Carolina State Wolf Packs, and countless other college and professional teams; a lover of music, Lillian was full of life and energy. She loved dancing and entertaining. However, being the spry lady that she was, shopping was her favorite pastime. She was a pillar in the community and will be deeply missed, for she willingly touched hundreds of lives with her many God given gifts, talents, and love. For almost six decades, Lillian Bias Abron has instilled in others, especially her children the same family values and traditions that her parents impressed upon her at a young age.
"Mother," "Grand mommy," "Grandma," "Aunt Lillian," "Lillian," "Mrs. Abron," as she was affectionately called, leaves to cherish her beautiful memories and a legacy of love, giving, nurturing, and infinite wisdom: Four sons, James Arthur III of Raleigh, NC, John (Clara) of Stone Mountain, GA, Joseph (Teresa) of Raleigh, NC and Jerome of Raleigh, NC; five grandchildren Alesa Monique Abron of Raleigh, NC, Joseph Thomas Abron, Jr. of Raleigh, NC, Meleah Abron of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Melanie Abron of Stone Mountain, Georgia, and Emily Gilchrist of Stone Mountain, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, beloved organization members, and many dear friends.
Services will be held Saturday March 26, 2011 at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church at 12:00 Noon.
Interment takes place Monday March 28, 2011 at Raleigh National Cemetery.
Arrangements by Haywood Funeral Home, Raleigh.
News & Observer, The: (Raleigh, NC) - Thursday, March 24, 2011
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