Funeral and Burial of Grandma McCrory..A Sketch of Her Life (clipping)
The funeral of "Grandma" McCrory took place this afternoon at the Presbyterian church at 1:30.
There was not in all of Charleston a better known woman than Mrs. McCrory, and a large crowd of relatives and friends assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to her memory. The funeral was preached by Rev. J.A. Piper. He gave a sketch of the life of the deceased and paid a fitting eulogy to her worth. The interment was in Mound Cemetery. A long procession followed the remains to their last resting place.
Mary E. Chambers was born on July 25,1821, in Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky. On March 20,1838, she was united in marriage to James McCrory, the wedding taking place in Cynthiana. With Mr. McCrory she came to Charleston in 1850, being therefore among the early settlers. They remained in our city until 1867 and then moved to a farm in Lafayette, but again became residents of Charleston in 1893.
On March 20,1897, the aged and honored couple celebrated their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary. Mr. McCrory died about six months later and now the faithful wife rests beside him.
The death of "Grandma" McCrory is the cause of universal sorrow among a large circle of friends, by whom she was beloved for her gentle manner, kindly spirit and sweet motherly disposition. Truly, her long life was one of usefulness and was filled with good deeds; she has gone to her reward. The large family left to mourn her death are most deeply sympathized with in their loss.
The funeral of "Grandma" McCrory took place this afternoon at the Presbyterian church at 1:30.
There was not in all of Charleston a better known woman than Mrs. McCrory, and a large crowd of relatives and friends assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to her memory. The funeral was preached by Rev. J.A. Piper. He gave a sketch of the life of the deceased and paid a fitting eulogy to her worth. The interment was in Mound Cemetery. A long procession followed the remains to their last resting place.
Mary E. Chambers was born on July 25,1821, in Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky. On March 20,1838, she was united in marriage to James McCrory, the wedding taking place in Cynthiana. With Mr. McCrory she came to Charleston in 1850, being therefore among the early settlers. They remained in our city until 1867 and then moved to a farm in Lafayette, but again became residents of Charleston in 1893.
On March 20,1897, the aged and honored couple celebrated their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary. Mr. McCrory died about six months later and now the faithful wife rests beside him.
The death of "Grandma" McCrory is the cause of universal sorrow among a large circle of friends, by whom she was beloved for her gentle manner, kindly spirit and sweet motherly disposition. Truly, her long life was one of usefulness and was filled with good deeds; she has gone to her reward. The large family left to mourn her death are most deeply sympathized with in their loss.
Funeral and Burial of Grandma McCrory..A Sketch of Her Life (clipping)
The funeral of "Grandma" McCrory took place this afternoon at the Presbyterian church at 1:30.
There was not in all of Charleston a better known woman than Mrs. McCrory, and a large crowd of relatives and friends assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to her memory. The funeral was preached by Rev. J.A. Piper. He gave a sketch of the life of the deceased and paid a fitting eulogy to her worth. The interment was in Mound Cemetery. A long procession followed the remains to their last resting place.
Mary E. Chambers was born on July 25,1821, in Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky. On March 20,1838, she was united in marriage to James McCrory, the wedding taking place in Cynthiana. With Mr. McCrory she came to Charleston in 1850, being therefore among the early settlers. They remained in our city until 1867 and then moved to a farm in Lafayette, but again became residents of Charleston in 1893.
On March 20,1897, the aged and honored couple celebrated their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary. Mr. McCrory died about six months later and now the faithful wife rests beside him.
The death of "Grandma" McCrory is the cause of universal sorrow among a large circle of friends, by whom she was beloved for her gentle manner, kindly spirit and sweet motherly disposition. Truly, her long life was one of usefulness and was filled with good deeds; she has gone to her reward. The large family left to mourn her death are most deeply sympathized with in their loss.
The funeral of "Grandma" McCrory took place this afternoon at the Presbyterian church at 1:30.
There was not in all of Charleston a better known woman than Mrs. McCrory, and a large crowd of relatives and friends assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to her memory. The funeral was preached by Rev. J.A. Piper. He gave a sketch of the life of the deceased and paid a fitting eulogy to her worth. The interment was in Mound Cemetery. A long procession followed the remains to their last resting place.
Mary E. Chambers was born on July 25,1821, in Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky. On March 20,1838, she was united in marriage to James McCrory, the wedding taking place in Cynthiana. With Mr. McCrory she came to Charleston in 1850, being therefore among the early settlers. They remained in our city until 1867 and then moved to a farm in Lafayette, but again became residents of Charleston in 1893.
On March 20,1897, the aged and honored couple celebrated their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary. Mr. McCrory died about six months later and now the faithful wife rests beside him.
The death of "Grandma" McCrory is the cause of universal sorrow among a large circle of friends, by whom she was beloved for her gentle manner, kindly spirit and sweet motherly disposition. Truly, her long life was one of usefulness and was filled with good deeds; she has gone to her reward. The large family left to mourn her death are most deeply sympathized with in their loss.
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