In 1915 the Lightsey family was stricken with Rheumatic Fever. At least 2 others eventually died from complications caused by the fever. The others were Duel and Ora.
Death record states age as 13. This is an error, probably by the recorder. I was not sent the original but was sent the application for a death certificate. It states recorded in 2010 when I asked for it.
Census states her middle name as Elender. This is just southern slang. The nickname "Bee" was a pun referring to her name being Iris, a flower.
In 1915 the Lightsey family was stricken with Rheumatic Fever. At least 2 others eventually died from complications caused by the fever. The others were Duel and Ora.
Death record states age as 13. This is an error, probably by the recorder. I was not sent the original but was sent the application for a death certificate. It states recorded in 2010 when I asked for it.
Census states her middle name as Elender. This is just southern slang. The nickname "Bee" was a pun referring to her name being Iris, a flower.
Gravesite Details
Stone was added in the late 60's by her sisters. Death date on the stone is incorrect according to death certificate
Family Members
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Cora Bell Lightsey Bearden
1893–1977
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Bessie Ilma L. Lightsey Barnes
1895–1919
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Henry Floyd Lightsey
1897–1965
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Janie Lewvern Lightsey Bearden
1900–1987
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Katie Mae Lightsey Wilson
1905–1986
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Ora Mae "Ode" Lightsey Liles
1907–1976
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Ella Ruth Lightsey D'Amato
1910–1994
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Duel Wilson Lumpkin Lightsey
1913–1956
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W. L. Litsey
1919–1981
