DEATH OF MRS. D. A. COVINGTON
Beloved Woman of Monroe Died Saturday Afternoon in Richmond Funeral in Monroe Today Declining Health Over a Period of Several Years A Woman of Exceptional Ability and Beauty of Character One of the Most Useful Ever Known Here.
Mrs. Mary Covington, widow of Mr. D. A. Covington, died at four oclock Saturday afternoon in Richmond. As is quite well known, Mrs. Covington had been in failing health for several years, part of the time, severely ill. She had received the attention of the best skill at several of the best hospitals of the country and in recent months had made some improvement. Two weeks ago it became necessary for her to again seek hospital treatment and she went to Richmond. While not a surprise, her death was a great shock to the community in which she had been for many years so active and pronounced a factor in everything good. The remains were brought home at one oclock Monday morning and the funeral held this morning at eleven oclock at the Baptist church. The delay was necessary in order for the members of the family to arrive. One daughter, Mrs. Fowler, arrived only late last night, making an automobile trip from Charlotte, whence she came from Chicago.
The funeral was conducted this morning by Re. L. M> White, former pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. J. A. Wray, the present pastor. The pall bearers were: Honorary R. B. Redwine, Ch. H. Richardson, F. B. Ashcraft, T. C. Lee, D. B. Snider, R. C. Griffin; active Frank Armfield, J. J. Parker, J. C. M. Vann, W. B. Love, J. E. Ashcraft, A. M. Stack, and W. J. Pratt.
Rev. White pronounced one of the most elegant and forceful eulogies on the life and character of Mrs. Covington ever heard here on a similar occasion. It was from a heart full of devotion to a noble woman as he had known her, couched in elegant language and choice imagery, and carefully analyzed the values of life. The life of Monroe runs deeper because she has lived in this town, he said.
Mrs. Covington was a great lover of flowers and the home before the body arrived was adorned with an abundance of those which she loved, and the offerings sent by friends and acquaintances made a beautiful response to the sentiment she was known to entertain.
A Gifted Woman
The deceased was one of the most gifted women our state has known. She was an ornament to the community in which she lived. She was an ornament to womanhood and a living personification of the principles of Jesus Christ and their power to exalt humanity.
Mrs. Covington was a daughter of Dr. William Gaston Simmons, one of the most profound scholars and teachers of youth that the State has had. She was born at Wake Forest Dec. 15, 1859, her father having spent his whole life as a teacher in that institution, and in fact being one of the few maen whose devotion, wisdom and energy literally carried the college through its darkest periods. Her mother was one of the finest daughters of eastern North Carolina culture of the ante bellum days. From her, she inherited the gentle and beautiful graces and from her father practical and sterling characteristics which blended in her and made a rounded character which combined in a most rare degree the virtues of gentleness and vigor, culture and common sense, the interest in books of the scholar, and the passion for life and helpfulness of the crusader. Her mind was studious and inquisitive and she received the best education, being for a time a student in the college of her father. Her sister, the gifted Miss Evabelle Simmons, was the only woman who was granted the permission to graduate from that institution. Mrs. Covington was possessed of the finest taste in literature and was of a poetic temperament. Had she not become married and devoted her life assiduously to her family she would have made a reputation as a writer and educational leader. With all her fine imagination and love of the beautiful, she developed, after the death of her husband, when the necessity was placed upon her, into a woman of the finest business instincts and judgment. Her mind was bright, but logical and sure. As her family grew up she devoted herself more and more to church and community work and became a leader by simple right of unquestioned wisdom and interest.
She was the moving spirit in the creation of the Associated Charities and the empty stocking fund. She was for ten years the active president of the Womans Missionary society of her church and the honorary president till her death. Usefulness was an unconscious characteristic and she spared herself never at all for her family or for others who needed her.
Her husband, Mr. D. A. Covington, one of the legal giants of North Carolina, died in December, 1898, and her son, David in the spring of 1910. She never recovered from the shock of her sons death especially. This young man was as brilliant and good as the son of such a mother could be. He made the highest mark at Wake Forest College ever scored in that institution and at the time of his death was a student at Chicago University, having just begun a marvelous career at that great institution. She was a member of the Baptist church from childhood. She came to Monroe to live immediately on her marriage to Mr. Covington on January 23, 1878 and lived here continuously thereafter. Her home was a center of culture and the finest hospitality.
Mrs. Covington is survived by her daughters, Mrs. J. B. Craven of Lenoir, Mrs. Earl Fowler of Chicago, Mrs. A. M. Secrest of Monroe, and Misses Mary and Evabelle Covington; by three sisters, Mrs. Judge Trantham of Camden, Mrs. Judge Timberlake of Wake Forest, and Mrs. E. Y. Webb, wife of Congressman Webb of Shelby, and two brothers, Dr. Thomas J. Simmons and Dr. Henry Simmons of Breanau College, Gainsville, Ga. All were present at the funeral, as was also her kinsman, Governor Bickett.
The Monroe journal. [volume], September 18, 1917
Beloved Woman of Monroe Died Saturday Afternoon in Richmond Funeral in Monroe Today Declining Health Over a Period of Several Years A Woman of Exceptional Ability and Beauty of Character One of the Most Useful Ever Known Here.
Mrs. Mary Covington, widow of Mr. D. A. Covington, died at four oclock Saturday afternoon in Richmond. As is quite well known, Mrs. Covington had been in failing health for several years, part of the time, severely ill. She had received the attention of the best skill at several of the best hospitals of the country and in recent months had made some improvement. Two weeks ago it became necessary for her to again seek hospital treatment and she went to Richmond. While not a surprise, her death was a great shock to the community in which she had been for many years so active and pronounced a factor in everything good. The remains were brought home at one oclock Monday morning and the funeral held this morning at eleven oclock at the Baptist church. The delay was necessary in order for the members of the family to arrive. One daughter, Mrs. Fowler, arrived only late last night, making an automobile trip from Charlotte, whence she came from Chicago.
The funeral was conducted this morning by Re. L. M> White, former pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. J. A. Wray, the present pastor. The pall bearers were: Honorary R. B. Redwine, Ch. H. Richardson, F. B. Ashcraft, T. C. Lee, D. B. Snider, R. C. Griffin; active Frank Armfield, J. J. Parker, J. C. M. Vann, W. B. Love, J. E. Ashcraft, A. M. Stack, and W. J. Pratt.
Rev. White pronounced one of the most elegant and forceful eulogies on the life and character of Mrs. Covington ever heard here on a similar occasion. It was from a heart full of devotion to a noble woman as he had known her, couched in elegant language and choice imagery, and carefully analyzed the values of life. The life of Monroe runs deeper because she has lived in this town, he said.
Mrs. Covington was a great lover of flowers and the home before the body arrived was adorned with an abundance of those which she loved, and the offerings sent by friends and acquaintances made a beautiful response to the sentiment she was known to entertain.
A Gifted Woman
The deceased was one of the most gifted women our state has known. She was an ornament to the community in which she lived. She was an ornament to womanhood and a living personification of the principles of Jesus Christ and their power to exalt humanity.
Mrs. Covington was a daughter of Dr. William Gaston Simmons, one of the most profound scholars and teachers of youth that the State has had. She was born at Wake Forest Dec. 15, 1859, her father having spent his whole life as a teacher in that institution, and in fact being one of the few maen whose devotion, wisdom and energy literally carried the college through its darkest periods. Her mother was one of the finest daughters of eastern North Carolina culture of the ante bellum days. From her, she inherited the gentle and beautiful graces and from her father practical and sterling characteristics which blended in her and made a rounded character which combined in a most rare degree the virtues of gentleness and vigor, culture and common sense, the interest in books of the scholar, and the passion for life and helpfulness of the crusader. Her mind was studious and inquisitive and she received the best education, being for a time a student in the college of her father. Her sister, the gifted Miss Evabelle Simmons, was the only woman who was granted the permission to graduate from that institution. Mrs. Covington was possessed of the finest taste in literature and was of a poetic temperament. Had she not become married and devoted her life assiduously to her family she would have made a reputation as a writer and educational leader. With all her fine imagination and love of the beautiful, she developed, after the death of her husband, when the necessity was placed upon her, into a woman of the finest business instincts and judgment. Her mind was bright, but logical and sure. As her family grew up she devoted herself more and more to church and community work and became a leader by simple right of unquestioned wisdom and interest.
She was the moving spirit in the creation of the Associated Charities and the empty stocking fund. She was for ten years the active president of the Womans Missionary society of her church and the honorary president till her death. Usefulness was an unconscious characteristic and she spared herself never at all for her family or for others who needed her.
Her husband, Mr. D. A. Covington, one of the legal giants of North Carolina, died in December, 1898, and her son, David in the spring of 1910. She never recovered from the shock of her sons death especially. This young man was as brilliant and good as the son of such a mother could be. He made the highest mark at Wake Forest College ever scored in that institution and at the time of his death was a student at Chicago University, having just begun a marvelous career at that great institution. She was a member of the Baptist church from childhood. She came to Monroe to live immediately on her marriage to Mr. Covington on January 23, 1878 and lived here continuously thereafter. Her home was a center of culture and the finest hospitality.
Mrs. Covington is survived by her daughters, Mrs. J. B. Craven of Lenoir, Mrs. Earl Fowler of Chicago, Mrs. A. M. Secrest of Monroe, and Misses Mary and Evabelle Covington; by three sisters, Mrs. Judge Trantham of Camden, Mrs. Judge Timberlake of Wake Forest, and Mrs. E. Y. Webb, wife of Congressman Webb of Shelby, and two brothers, Dr. Thomas J. Simmons and Dr. Henry Simmons of Breanau College, Gainsville, Ga. All were present at the funeral, as was also her kinsman, Governor Bickett.
The Monroe journal. [volume], September 18, 1917
DEATH OF MRS. D. A. COVINGTON
Beloved Woman of Monroe Died Saturday Afternoon in Richmond Funeral in Monroe Today Declining Health Over a Period of Several Years A Woman of Exceptional Ability and Beauty of Character One of the Most Useful Ever Known Here.
Mrs. Mary Covington, widow of Mr. D. A. Covington, died at four oclock Saturday afternoon in Richmond. As is quite well known, Mrs. Covington had been in failing health for several years, part of the time, severely ill. She had received the attention of the best skill at several of the best hospitals of the country and in recent months had made some improvement. Two weeks ago it became necessary for her to again seek hospital treatment and she went to Richmond. While not a surprise, her death was a great shock to the community in which she had been for many years so active and pronounced a factor in everything good. The remains were brought home at one oclock Monday morning and the funeral held this morning at eleven oclock at the Baptist church. The delay was necessary in order for the members of the family to arrive. One daughter, Mrs. Fowler, arrived only late last night, making an automobile trip from Charlotte, whence she came from Chicago.
The funeral was conducted this morning by Re. L. M> White, former pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. J. A. Wray, the present pastor. The pall bearers were: Honorary R. B. Redwine, Ch. H. Richardson, F. B. Ashcraft, T. C. Lee, D. B. Snider, R. C. Griffin; active Frank Armfield, J. J. Parker, J. C. M. Vann, W. B. Love, J. E. Ashcraft, A. M. Stack, and W. J. Pratt.
Rev. White pronounced one of the most elegant and forceful eulogies on the life and character of Mrs. Covington ever heard here on a similar occasion. It was from a heart full of devotion to a noble woman as he had known her, couched in elegant language and choice imagery, and carefully analyzed the values of life. The life of Monroe runs deeper because she has lived in this town, he said.
Mrs. Covington was a great lover of flowers and the home before the body arrived was adorned with an abundance of those which she loved, and the offerings sent by friends and acquaintances made a beautiful response to the sentiment she was known to entertain.
A Gifted Woman
The deceased was one of the most gifted women our state has known. She was an ornament to the community in which she lived. She was an ornament to womanhood and a living personification of the principles of Jesus Christ and their power to exalt humanity.
Mrs. Covington was a daughter of Dr. William Gaston Simmons, one of the most profound scholars and teachers of youth that the State has had. She was born at Wake Forest Dec. 15, 1859, her father having spent his whole life as a teacher in that institution, and in fact being one of the few maen whose devotion, wisdom and energy literally carried the college through its darkest periods. Her mother was one of the finest daughters of eastern North Carolina culture of the ante bellum days. From her, she inherited the gentle and beautiful graces and from her father practical and sterling characteristics which blended in her and made a rounded character which combined in a most rare degree the virtues of gentleness and vigor, culture and common sense, the interest in books of the scholar, and the passion for life and helpfulness of the crusader. Her mind was studious and inquisitive and she received the best education, being for a time a student in the college of her father. Her sister, the gifted Miss Evabelle Simmons, was the only woman who was granted the permission to graduate from that institution. Mrs. Covington was possessed of the finest taste in literature and was of a poetic temperament. Had she not become married and devoted her life assiduously to her family she would have made a reputation as a writer and educational leader. With all her fine imagination and love of the beautiful, she developed, after the death of her husband, when the necessity was placed upon her, into a woman of the finest business instincts and judgment. Her mind was bright, but logical and sure. As her family grew up she devoted herself more and more to church and community work and became a leader by simple right of unquestioned wisdom and interest.
She was the moving spirit in the creation of the Associated Charities and the empty stocking fund. She was for ten years the active president of the Womans Missionary society of her church and the honorary president till her death. Usefulness was an unconscious characteristic and she spared herself never at all for her family or for others who needed her.
Her husband, Mr. D. A. Covington, one of the legal giants of North Carolina, died in December, 1898, and her son, David in the spring of 1910. She never recovered from the shock of her sons death especially. This young man was as brilliant and good as the son of such a mother could be. He made the highest mark at Wake Forest College ever scored in that institution and at the time of his death was a student at Chicago University, having just begun a marvelous career at that great institution. She was a member of the Baptist church from childhood. She came to Monroe to live immediately on her marriage to Mr. Covington on January 23, 1878 and lived here continuously thereafter. Her home was a center of culture and the finest hospitality.
Mrs. Covington is survived by her daughters, Mrs. J. B. Craven of Lenoir, Mrs. Earl Fowler of Chicago, Mrs. A. M. Secrest of Monroe, and Misses Mary and Evabelle Covington; by three sisters, Mrs. Judge Trantham of Camden, Mrs. Judge Timberlake of Wake Forest, and Mrs. E. Y. Webb, wife of Congressman Webb of Shelby, and two brothers, Dr. Thomas J. Simmons and Dr. Henry Simmons of Breanau College, Gainsville, Ga. All were present at the funeral, as was also her kinsman, Governor Bickett.
The Monroe journal. [volume], September 18, 1917
Beloved Woman of Monroe Died Saturday Afternoon in Richmond Funeral in Monroe Today Declining Health Over a Period of Several Years A Woman of Exceptional Ability and Beauty of Character One of the Most Useful Ever Known Here.
Mrs. Mary Covington, widow of Mr. D. A. Covington, died at four oclock Saturday afternoon in Richmond. As is quite well known, Mrs. Covington had been in failing health for several years, part of the time, severely ill. She had received the attention of the best skill at several of the best hospitals of the country and in recent months had made some improvement. Two weeks ago it became necessary for her to again seek hospital treatment and she went to Richmond. While not a surprise, her death was a great shock to the community in which she had been for many years so active and pronounced a factor in everything good. The remains were brought home at one oclock Monday morning and the funeral held this morning at eleven oclock at the Baptist church. The delay was necessary in order for the members of the family to arrive. One daughter, Mrs. Fowler, arrived only late last night, making an automobile trip from Charlotte, whence she came from Chicago.
The funeral was conducted this morning by Re. L. M> White, former pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. J. A. Wray, the present pastor. The pall bearers were: Honorary R. B. Redwine, Ch. H. Richardson, F. B. Ashcraft, T. C. Lee, D. B. Snider, R. C. Griffin; active Frank Armfield, J. J. Parker, J. C. M. Vann, W. B. Love, J. E. Ashcraft, A. M. Stack, and W. J. Pratt.
Rev. White pronounced one of the most elegant and forceful eulogies on the life and character of Mrs. Covington ever heard here on a similar occasion. It was from a heart full of devotion to a noble woman as he had known her, couched in elegant language and choice imagery, and carefully analyzed the values of life. The life of Monroe runs deeper because she has lived in this town, he said.
Mrs. Covington was a great lover of flowers and the home before the body arrived was adorned with an abundance of those which she loved, and the offerings sent by friends and acquaintances made a beautiful response to the sentiment she was known to entertain.
A Gifted Woman
The deceased was one of the most gifted women our state has known. She was an ornament to the community in which she lived. She was an ornament to womanhood and a living personification of the principles of Jesus Christ and their power to exalt humanity.
Mrs. Covington was a daughter of Dr. William Gaston Simmons, one of the most profound scholars and teachers of youth that the State has had. She was born at Wake Forest Dec. 15, 1859, her father having spent his whole life as a teacher in that institution, and in fact being one of the few maen whose devotion, wisdom and energy literally carried the college through its darkest periods. Her mother was one of the finest daughters of eastern North Carolina culture of the ante bellum days. From her, she inherited the gentle and beautiful graces and from her father practical and sterling characteristics which blended in her and made a rounded character which combined in a most rare degree the virtues of gentleness and vigor, culture and common sense, the interest in books of the scholar, and the passion for life and helpfulness of the crusader. Her mind was studious and inquisitive and she received the best education, being for a time a student in the college of her father. Her sister, the gifted Miss Evabelle Simmons, was the only woman who was granted the permission to graduate from that institution. Mrs. Covington was possessed of the finest taste in literature and was of a poetic temperament. Had she not become married and devoted her life assiduously to her family she would have made a reputation as a writer and educational leader. With all her fine imagination and love of the beautiful, she developed, after the death of her husband, when the necessity was placed upon her, into a woman of the finest business instincts and judgment. Her mind was bright, but logical and sure. As her family grew up she devoted herself more and more to church and community work and became a leader by simple right of unquestioned wisdom and interest.
She was the moving spirit in the creation of the Associated Charities and the empty stocking fund. She was for ten years the active president of the Womans Missionary society of her church and the honorary president till her death. Usefulness was an unconscious characteristic and she spared herself never at all for her family or for others who needed her.
Her husband, Mr. D. A. Covington, one of the legal giants of North Carolina, died in December, 1898, and her son, David in the spring of 1910. She never recovered from the shock of her sons death especially. This young man was as brilliant and good as the son of such a mother could be. He made the highest mark at Wake Forest College ever scored in that institution and at the time of his death was a student at Chicago University, having just begun a marvelous career at that great institution. She was a member of the Baptist church from childhood. She came to Monroe to live immediately on her marriage to Mr. Covington on January 23, 1878 and lived here continuously thereafter. Her home was a center of culture and the finest hospitality.
Mrs. Covington is survived by her daughters, Mrs. J. B. Craven of Lenoir, Mrs. Earl Fowler of Chicago, Mrs. A. M. Secrest of Monroe, and Misses Mary and Evabelle Covington; by three sisters, Mrs. Judge Trantham of Camden, Mrs. Judge Timberlake of Wake Forest, and Mrs. E. Y. Webb, wife of Congressman Webb of Shelby, and two brothers, Dr. Thomas J. Simmons and Dr. Henry Simmons of Breanau College, Gainsville, Ga. All were present at the funeral, as was also her kinsman, Governor Bickett.
The Monroe journal. [volume], September 18, 1917
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